Montreal
City urges water conservation as Atwater aqueduct repairs continue
Emergency repairs on a major aqueduct under Atwater Avenue are on track to continue until the end of summer. The City of Montreal is asking more than one million residents to keep reducing their water consumption while the work proceeds.
Man stabbed in Côte-des-Neiges, hospitalized with upper body injuries
A 53-year-old man was taken to hospital with upper body injuries after a stabbing in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Sunday night. No arrests have been reported.
Truck driver fined after reversing on Highway 20 near Montreal
A driver transporting hazardous materials was caught reversing on Highway 20 near Montreal after missing an exit. The driver received a $1,600 fine, four demerit points, and a seven-day licence suspension.
Upstate New York town honours Montreal girl found dead near swamp
A town in Upstate New York has installed road signs to keep alive the memory of a nine-year-old Montreal girl found dead near a swamp a year ago. The memorial marks the anniversary of the discovery.
Montreal’s Haitian community calls for more support amid U.S. status changes
Members of Montreal’s Haitian community are pressing governments to do more for Haitians in the United States who are losing their temporary protected status. Community advocates say the situation is creating uncertainty for thousands of people with ties to Canada.
Canada
Federal funding backs new community soccer pitches across Canada
Secretary of State (Sport) Adam van Koeverden announced that Calgary will receive a new community soccer pitch as part of a Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities initiative to build up to 25 pitches across the country by 2029. The federal government is contributing more than $2 million to the program.
Fernandez opens D.C. Open title defence with straight-sets win
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez defeated Magda Linette 6-1, 6-4 in the first round of the D.C. Open, beginning her defence of the title. Fernandez was in control throughout the match.
Jim Evenson to be inducted posthumously into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Former Ottawa Rough Riders running back Jim Evenson will be inducted posthumously into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. Evenson is among the honourees announced for this year’s ceremony.
World
Earthquake collapses shopping centre in southwestern Japan
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, causing a shopping centre to collapse with people reported missing. Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations at the site.
Wildfire in southwest France stops spreading but threat remains
A wildfire in southwest France has stopped advancing after burning an area four times the size of Paris and forcing 220,000 people from their homes. Authorities say the blaze remains a serious threat and conditions are being closely monitored.
Sports
Charron and Dolci win gold for Quebec at Commonwealth Games
Weightlifter Maude Charron of Rimouski claimed her third Commonwealth Games title in the women’s 63-kilogram category, while Laval gymnast Félix Dolci took gold in the men’s vault and bronze in the parallel bars for five medals in the competition. Lia-Monica Fontaine of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield added a bronze in the women’s balance beam.
East routs West 6-1 in MLS NEXT All-Star Game
The East squad defeated the West 6-1 in the 2026 MLS NEXT All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina. D.C. United Homegrown forward Oscar Avilez scored twice and was named MVP.
Weather
Tonight will bring showers or thunderstorms with a risk of a severe thunderstorm this evening. The low will be around 20°C with a local rainfall amount of about 15 mm.
Tomorrow expect showers continuing with a high of 22°C and another 15 mm of rain possible. Moderate southeasterly winds will develop in the morning, gusting to strong at times, with a humidex of 29 and a moderate UV index.
