Montreal
Montreal mourns jazz legend Oliver Jones at 91
Tributes are pouring in for Oliver Jones, the Montreal-born jazz pianist and Canadian music icon who died at age 91. Jones was widely regarded as one of the country’s finest jazz musicians, celebrated for a career spanning decades on stages around the world.
Thousands in Laval still without power after storms
More than 58,000 homes in Laval and nearby communities remained without electricity after violent thunderstorms damaged power lines and substations earlier this week. Hydro crews have been working to restore service since Wednesday morning.
Trial opens for Montreal man accused of killing daughter in New York
Lawyers presented opening arguments Thursday in the trial of Luciano Frattolin, a Montreal man charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the 2025 death of his nine-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin, in New York. The case drew widespread attention after Melina disappeared and her father became the focus of a cross-border investigation.
Fake severed hand thrown at Verdun mosque during services
Montreal police are investigating after a fake severed hand covered in artificial blood was thrown at the Verdun Islamic Centre on Sunday while services were underway. No injuries were reported, and investigators are treating the incident as a hate-motivated act.
Android users can now tap to ride with virtual OPUS card
Some Android cellphone users in greater Montreal can now load a virtual OPUS card onto their devices and use them to pay for STM transit. The feature brings Android in line with options already available to some other mobile users.
Historic Villa Maria estate listed for sale
The historic Villa Maria estate in Montreal’s west end has been put up for sale by the Congregation of Notre-Dame. Any buyer must honour the existing lease with Villa Maria College through July 2030 and negotiate a new lease for at least two additional years.
Man arrested in connection with more than a dozen break-ins across Montreal
Montreal police arrested 29-year-old Naby Bangoura in connection with more than a dozen break-ins and thefts across several Montreal boroughs between July 3 and 20. Bangoura faces charges including breaking and entering, attempted breaking and entering, and theft.
Canada
Carney vows to ‘do whatever it takes’ as tariff threat looms
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is in a stronger position than it was when the trade dispute with the United States began and pledged to support workers affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened 50 per cent tariffs. Carney made the remarks at the First Ministers’ Meeting in Charlottetown. ‘We will do whatever it takes,’ Carney said.
First Nations chief joins premiers to discuss economy and wildfires
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with Canada’s premiers at the Council of the Federation meeting in Charlottetown to discuss the Canadian economy and the ongoing wildfire crisis. The parties also agreed to hold a dedicated First Ministers’ meeting on First Nations issues this fall.
Ottawa commits $5.9 million for undersea cable between New Brunswick and P.E.I.
The federal government is providing $5.9 million to support planning work for a new undersea electricity cable linking New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The project is intended to improve energy reliability and transmission capacity between the two provinces.
Canada adopts new action plan with ASEAN partners
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand concluded a visit to Manila, Philippines, where Canada adopted a 2026 to 2030 Plan of Action to implement the ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership. The plan is aimed at deepening co-operation across trade, security, and other areas with Southeast Asian nations.
Rural Saskatchewan to receive high-speed internet announcement Friday
Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger is scheduled to make an announcement Friday in Humboldt, Sask., about improving high-speed internet access in rural communities. Details of the funding or program were not released in advance.
World
U.S. and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear co-operation agreement
Saudi Arabia and the United States signed an agreement on co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The deal marks a significant step in expanding civilian nuclear ties between the two countries.
Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz shipping
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian bridges or power plants if Iranian forces attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded that any strike on Iranian infrastructure would trigger a ‘powerful and decisive’ response.
Sports
Canada men’s soccer team to play home friendlies in Toronto and Montreal this fall
Following their run to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, the Canadian men’s soccer team will host Chile at BMO Field in Toronto on September 26 and Peru at Stade Saputo in Montreal on October 3. The friendlies will give local fans a chance to see the national team on home soil.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers cut three from practice roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua, American receiver Christian Frederickson, and American defensive back Kaylin Moore from their practice roster. The moves trim the depth chart as the CFL season continues.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 17°C. Westerly winds will be moderate early in the evening before becoming light overnight.
Friday brings sunshine and a high of 27°C, with a mix of sun and cloud developing in the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds are expected to pick up in the morning, with a humidex of 32 and a high UV index forecast.
