Montreal
Shots fired at CDN–NDG home, suspect at large
Montreal police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough after officers found several bullet holes on the front of a residence. A suspect fled before police arrived, and no arrests have been made.
Suspicious fire set at vacant Villeray building
A fire broke out early Friday at an unoccupied residential and commercial building in the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough. A suspect was seen fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported and police are treating the blaze as suspicious.
Montreal break-ins climb to 569 in July
Montreal recorded approximately 569 break-ins in July, up from 465 in June and 487 in May, bringing the year-to-date total to 3,254. The figures represent a steady rise over the past three months.
Air Transat to run Montreal–Dakar route year-round
Air Transat announced it will extend its non-stop Montreal–Dakar service, launched in June, into a year-round route. The airline will operate the flight once weekly during the winter 2026–2027 season.
Osheaga opens at Parc Jean-Drapeau
The Osheaga music festival got underway Friday at Parc Jean-Drapeau and runs through August 2. The lineup includes Lorde, Tate McRae, Clipse, Empire of the Sun, Zara Larsson, Turnstile, Kehlani, The xx, and Geese.
Fierté Montréal Pride festival begins
The Fierté Montréal Pride festival opened Friday and will run until August 9, with community and arts events scheduled across the city. The festival is one of the largest Pride celebrations in Canada.
Canada
Canadian economy rebounds with 3.4% annualized growth in Q2
Canada’s economy grew 0.3 per cent in May, and Statistics Canada’s advance estimate points to 3.4 per cent annualized growth in the second quarter. The rebound follows a mild contraction in the first three months of the year.
Ottawa imposes 25% surtax on imported wood cabinets and vanities
The federal government is applying a temporary 25 per cent surtax on imports of certain wood cabinets and vanities, effective Friday, for a maximum of 200 days. The measure is intended to protect domestic manufacturers from foreign competition.
Health Canada lifts last donor restrictions on gay and bisexual men
Health Canada is eliminating the remaining discriminatory restrictions on sperm donations from gay and bisexual men, following a prolonged legal battle. The policy change brings donation rules in line with non-discriminatory standards.
Enbridge delays second phase of Mainline pipeline expansion
Pipeline operator Enbridge is postponing the 250,000-barrel-per-day second phase of its Mainline crude pipeline expansion. The delay is partly attributed to Canadian oil producers declining to commit to significant output increases.
Hockey Canada names U18 men’s roster for Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Hockey Canada has selected 22 players for Canada’s National Men’s Summer U18 Team ahead of the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which opens August 3 in Edmonton. The tournament is a key showcase for top prospects in the under-18 age group.
World
U.S. economy grows at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter
The American economy expanded at a 1.5 per cent annualized rate from April through June, with consumer spending rising 3.2 per cent. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure remained above its 2 per cent target.
Sports
Canada wins two judo golds at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Evelyn Beaton took gold in the women’s 52-kilogram judo final and Julien Frascadore won gold in the men’s 66-kilogram final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Heidi Quach added silver in the women’s 48-kilogram event, and Damian Warner claimed decathlon silver.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 20°C and a 30 per cent chance of showers.
Saturday will be mainly cloudy with a high of 27°C, a humidex of 33, and a 30 per cent chance of showers. The UV index is expected to be high.
