Montreal
Ground crew worker killed by aircraft at Trudeau Airport
Oscar Robayo, 39, a ground crew employee with Samsic, died Monday evening after being struck by a French Bee Airbus A350-900 that was backing up on a runway at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. The investigation has been transferred to Employment and Social Development Canada, and the Office of the Coroner has been notified.
Media worker assaulted outside Montreal City Hall
A media worker was assaulted outside Montreal City Hall on Monday while covering events ahead of a council vote on a motion to sever institutional ties with Israel. No further details on the suspect or the extent of injuries were immediately available.
Municipal officials exceed spending limits on meals and hotels
Montreal municipal officials are reportedly spending more on restaurant meals and hotel stays than city rules permit for employees. The reports raise questions about oversight of expense practices at city hall.
North-shore mayors push Quebec for better transit
Mayors from 21 municipalities north of Montreal called on the Quebec government to improve public transit in their region. The joint appeal reflects growing pressure from suburban communities facing limited transit options.
Canada
Ottawa announces $27.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods
The federal government announced retaliatory tariffs of 15, 25, and 50 per cent on more than 700 American products, totalling $27.6 billion, set to take effect Sept. 8. The government also committed an additional $1.5 billion to the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses affected by the trade dispute.
LaSalle College Montreal seeks creditor protection over language fines
LaSalle College Montreal has applied for creditor protection after the Quebec government levied $30 million in fines against the institution for exceeding its quota of English-language students. The case highlights ongoing tensions over language regulations in Quebec’s post-secondary sector.
General Motors reaches tentative deal with Unifor
General Motors reached a new tentative agreement with Unifor over the weekend, following a similar deal Ford struck with the union last month. Details of the agreement have not yet been released publicly.
Royal Canadian Mint marks Legion centenary with new toonie
The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a commemorative toonie in Winnipeg to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion. The coin honours the organization’s century of service to Canadian veterans and their families.
World
U.S. imposes new Iran sanctions as Strait of Hormuz remains closed
The United States announced new secondary sanctions against Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran. Iran’s security council chief said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington changes course, a move that could affect global oil shipping lanes.
Chinese artist sentenced to three years for contemporary works
Gao Zhen, 70, was sentenced to three years in prison by a court in Hebei Province for his contemporary artworks. The case has drawn attention from international arts and human rights communities.
Sports
No sports results available for this edition
There are no Canadian sports results to report today.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers early this evening, clearing later. Winds will be moderate from the west, becoming light overnight. The low will be 16°C.
Tomorrow brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers and moderate westerly winds. The high will be 23°C with a humidex of 28. The UV index is expected to be high.
