Montreal
Mosque fire investigation transferred to arson unit
Montreal police have handed a mosque fire investigation to the arson unit. The blaze occurred on August 4, and the transfer signals investigators believe the fire may not have been accidental.
Two teens dead after Laval car crash
Two teenagers were killed and a third was taken to hospital following a car crash in Laval. Details on the circumstances of the collision were not immediately available.
Day camp under scrutiny after children left at pool
A Montreal day camp is facing questions after staff reportedly forgot children at an outdoor municipal swimming pool in July. The incident came to light this week, prompting calls for a review of supervision procedures.
Canada
Carney announces $2.7 billion for Toronto rental housing
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a federal investment of $2.7 billion over three years to build more than 5,600 new rental homes in Toronto. At least 1,800 of those units will be affordable or rent-controlled, Carney said.
Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president over World Cup rights
Carney said he has no confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the handling of a proposal to sell commercial rights to the soccer World Cup. The prime minister did not elaborate on what steps Canada might take in response.
Canada backs ICC but Carney stays quiet on Trump sanctions against Winnipeg judge
Carney affirmed Canada’s unequivocal support for the International Criminal Court but stopped short of publicly criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to sanction Winnipeg-born ICC judge Kimberly Prost. Prost is one of several court officials targeted by Washington in recent weeks.
World
Russia strikes Ukrainian cargo ships as drone attacks kill civilians
Russian forces targeted Ukrainian cargo ships in the Black Sea, while drone attacks near Moscow and in Ukraine’s Sumy and Mykolaiv regions resulted in fatalities, officials said. The strikes came amid continued fighting along multiple fronts.
Israeli settlers burn homes in West Bank as Israel-Lebanon talks open in Rome
Israeli settlers reportedly set fire to homes and vehicles south of Nablus as raids continued across the West Bank. Separately, U.S.-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon opened in Rome aimed at advancing a security agreement for the northern border.
Sports
Shapovalov retires from National Bank Open first-round match in Montreal
Canadian Denis Shapovalov retired from his first-round match at the National Bank Open in Montreal while trailing American Zachary Svajda 3-0 in the third set. Shapovalov appeared to sustain an injury during the second set.
Canada routs Slovakia 6-1 at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Canada defeated Slovakia 6-1 at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton, with Kayden Stroeder scoring twice. Landon DuPont, Ryerson Edgar, Camryn Warren, and Liam Pue each added a goal and an assist.
Weather
Tonight will be clear with a low of 20°C. Skies will become partly cloudy after midnight, with moderate southwesterly winds easing early this evening.
Tomorrow brings a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 29°C, a humidex of 38, and a 40 per cent chance of showers. A thunderstorm is possible in the afternoon, and the UV index is expected to be very high.
