Montreal
Innu surgeon calls for changes to Saint-Henri monument
Dr. Stanley Vollant, an Innu surgeon, is urging Montreal city officials to modify the Jacques Cartier monument-fountain in Saint-Henri, saying effigies of Indigenous faces on the structure are insulting. Vollant wants the effigies removed and the accompanying plaque reworded to be respectful of Indigenous people.
Two men charged in Laval arson attack
Simon Hudon, 42, and Ayoub-Éliasse Saad, 23, were arrested on July 15 in connection with an arson attack on a Laval family home that occurred in late April. Both face charges including possession of incendiary material, conspiracy, and arson endangering human life.
Two men convicted in murders of Quebec entrepreneur and partner
A court in Dominica found two men guilty of murdering Quebec entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand. The verdict was delivered earlier this week.
Canada
Ottawa to open strategic exports office amid U.S. tariff threat
The federal government announced it will launch a strategic exports office to help Canadian businesses secure foreign contracts and diversify trade away from the United States. The move comes as Canada faces potential new 50 per cent tariffs on various exports to the U.S., set to take effect on August 19.
Canadian unions urge U.S. trade representative to reconsider tariffs
Major Canadian unions, including United Steelworkers and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have called on U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to reconsider the tariff regime against Canadian imports. The appeal comes as Ottawa prepares for the possibility of sweeping new duties next month.
Ottawa commits $1.95 billion to renew VIA Rail locomotive fleet
The federal government announced a $1.95 billion investment to renew VIA Rail’s passenger locomotive fleet, bringing locomotive assembly back to Canada for the first time in decades. The announcement was made Wednesday.
National Trust marks 50 years of UNESCO World Heritage Convention
The National Trust for Canada celebrated the 50th anniversary of Canada signing the UNESCO World Heritage Convention with an event held at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in Alberta. The site is one of Canada’s most significant UNESCO-designated heritage locations.
World
U.S. launches strikes on Iran after attacks on American bases
The United States military launched strikes on Iran on Thursday in retaliation for Iranian attacks targeting U.S. bases in Jordan. Jordan’s military said its air defences shot down five Iranian missiles targeting its territory, with no casualties reported.
Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 10 in Ukraine
A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage across Ukraine overnight killed at least 10 civilians and injured more than 50. NATO scrambled warplanes after one of the missiles landed in Poland.
Sports
Toronto FC travel to Yankee Stadium to face New York City FC
Toronto FC will face New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday. The MLS matchup is part of Toronto’s ongoing push through the second half of the regular season.
Niagara IceDogs name Rosa Mandatori head athletic therapist
The Niagara IceDogs of the OHL have hired Rosa Mandatori as their head athletic therapist. The club announced the appointment Thursday.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Winds will be moderate out of the northeast, becoming light early this evening, with a 30 per cent chance of showers and a low of 18°C.
Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 29°C, a humidex of 36, and a 30 per cent chance of showers. The UV index is expected to be very high.
