Montreal
Montreal wraps up Pride Week with parades and festivities
Parades and celebrations marked the close of Pride Week in Montreal on Sunday. Crowds gathered across the city for the annual festivities.
Three dead in separate Quebec road incidents
Three people were killed in separate road incidents across Quebec on Sunday. Authorities have not released further details on the circumstances of each crash.
Small aircraft crashes in Lavaltrie with no serious injuries
A small aircraft went down in Lavaltrie, in the Lanaudière region, on Sunday. No serious injuries were reported among those on board.
Meeting held on racism allegations and SPVM misconduct
A meeting took place Sunday to address racism allegations and review past misconduct claims within the Montreal police service. No decisions or outcomes from the meeting were immediately made public.
Canada
Canada-U.S. trade talks continue as tariff deadline approaches
Canada and the United States are continuing trade negotiations ahead of new 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on certain Canadian products set to take effect Aug. 19. Officials on both sides have not announced a breakthrough in the talks.
Northwestern Ontario battling more than 100 active wildfires
Northwestern Ontario began Monday with 112 active wildland fires, 12 of which were not under control. Fire crews are working to contain the blazes amid ongoing dry conditions.
Unifor and GM set to open contract talks in Toronto
Unifor and General Motors are scheduled to begin contract negotiations in Toronto on Monday. The talks will set the terms for workers at GM’s Canadian operations.
RCMP investigates homicide of 12-year-old Edmonton boy
The RCMP has opened a homicide investigation after remains believed to be those of a 12-year-old Edmonton boy were found in northern Alberta. Investigators have not released details on a suspect or the circumstances of the death.
World
Earthquake kills at least 47 in Colombia
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, killing at least 47 people and trapping others in collapsed buildings. Rescue teams were working to reach survivors in affected areas.
Ukrainian drone strike kills 13 in Russian city
A Ukrainian drone attack killed 13 people in the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk on Monday. The strike caused damage in the city, which lies in the republic of Tatarstan.
Sports
No Canadian team results in Leagues Cup weekend play
Club América defeated Portland Timbers 3-1 in Leagues Cup action on Sunday. Nashville SC beat Atlético de San Luis 4-1, with Cristian Espinoza scoring twice.
Weather
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of 18°C. Showers or thunderstorms are expected to begin early this evening and taper off near midnight.
Tuesday will bring a high of 27°C, starting sunny before a mix of sun and cloud moves in near noon. Moderate westerly winds will develop, gusting to strong near midday, with a humidex of 31 and a high UV index.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Montreal area this evening.
