Montreal
Walter Cup goes missing before Dara Greig’s day with trophy
The PWHL championship trophy, the Walter Cup, disappeared while being shipped to Alberta for Montreal Victoire forward Dara Greig’s scheduled day with it. The whereabouts of the trophy remain unknown.
Xhekaj makes Joliette appearance amid trade rumours
Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj is scheduled to appear at a meet and greet in Joliette as speculation continues over his future with the team. Xhekaj remains unsigned, and trade discussions have been reported around the blueliner.
CF Montréal host LA Galaxy at Stade Saputo
CF Montréal welcomed the Los Angeles Galaxy to Stade Saputo for a regular-season MLS matchup. The match is part of the club’s home schedule as the season heads into its final stretch.
Canada
Canada to hit U.S. goods with retaliatory tariffs starting Sept. 8
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on American goods beginning September 8, in response to Washington’s decision to levy 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports. Carney said the measures are a direct answer to what he called an unacceptable trade action by the United States.
Two stabbed at Edmonton Sikh temple
A man was taken into custody after stabbing two people at a Sikh temple in Edmonton, Alberta. Authorities have not released details on the condition of the victims or a motive for the attack.
Wildfires expose gaps in evacuation plans for people with disabilities
Advocates are calling attention to serious accessibility failures in emergency evacuation planning after wildfires, including the Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, forced communities to flee. They say people with disabilities were left without adequate support during evacuations and are urging governments to overhaul their emergency protocols.
Aid workers say Canada’s Ebola quarantine rules slow international response
Aid workers are criticizing Canada’s strict quarantine measures for people returning from Ebola-affected regions, saying the rules are discouraging volunteers and hampering the global response to the outbreak. They are calling on Ottawa to revise the requirements to allow more health workers to participate in relief efforts abroad.
World
Russian drone strike on Ukrainian mall kills 15
Russian drones struck a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on Friday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 130 others. The attack is among the deadliest single strikes on a civilian site in recent months.
Sword attack at Swedish high school leaves one dead
An 18-year-old former student attacked people at a high school in Sweden with a sword on Friday, killing one person and injuring three others. Swedish authorities took the attacker into custody following the assault.
Sports
Blanchard’s last-second field goal lifts Elks over Blue Bombers
The Edmonton Elks defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 22-19 on Thursday night after kicker Vincent Blanchard connected on a 40-yard field goal as time expired. The win gives Edmonton a dramatic road victory in CFL play.
Argonauts host Tiger-Cats at BMO Field
The Toronto Argonauts are set to host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a CFL matchup at BMO Field. The Labour Day rivalry between the two Ontario clubs is approaching, adding weight to the late-summer contest.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 18°C and moderate southeasterly winds.
Tomorrow brings mainly sunny skies and a high of 27°C, with a humidex of 31 and a high UV index expected. Continued moderate southeasterly winds. Sunscreen and hydration are advisable if spending time outdoors.
