Montreal
Dawson shooting survivors urge Carney to tighten gun laws on 20th anniversary
Survivors and families of the 2006 Dawson College shooting called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to complete the assault-style firearms ban and close large-capacity magazine loopholes, marking 20 years since the attack. The appeal came as Montreal paused to remember the tragedy that left one student dead and 19 others wounded.
Officer who survived Dawson shooting says the tragedy shaped his career
James Santos, who was a student at Dawson College during the September 2006 shooting, reflected on how the experience led him to become a Montreal police officer. Santos said the event changed the course of his life and deepened his commitment to public safety.
Crossing guard returns to Montreal West intersection after parent campaign
A temporary crossing guard is back at the corner of Ainslie Road and Westminster Avenue in Montreal West, following pressure from parents of Royal West Academy students concerned about pedestrian safety. The posting is temporary and will end after October.
Private school shifts to remote learning during cycling championships
A Montreal private school announced it will move to remote learning during the upcoming cycling championships, citing road closures and logistical difficulties. The school did not specify how long the remote period would last.
Canada
Canada breaks ground on largest carbon capture project in Clive, Alberta
The federal government marked the start of construction on Canada’s largest carbon capture and storage project in Clive, Alta., as part of the country’s plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The project is expected to store significant volumes of industrial carbon dioxide underground.
Ottawa wraps pre-budget consultations ahead of Budget 2026
The federal government concluded its pre-budget consultations, gathering input that will shape Budget 2026 and its response to affordability pressures and ongoing U.S. tariff actions. The budget is expected to outline support measures for Canadian workers and businesses.
Woman speaks out about surviving abuse by man convicted of femicide in Mexico
Keyana McNeil, a former girlfriend of Ryan Friesen — a Canadian convicted of femicide in Mexico — described surviving a similar pattern of abuse at his hands. Friesen is currently free in Canada while appealing his conviction.
World
Houthi attacks wound dozens of civilians in southwestern Saudi Arabia
A series of Houthi strikes in Yemen caused injuries to 73 civilians in southwestern Saudi Arabia. The attacks are the latest in an ongoing pattern of cross-border strikes linked to the conflict in Yemen.
Sports
André Pronovost, four-time Stanley Cup champion with Canadiens, dies at 90
André Pronovost, a left winger who won four Stanley Cup championships with the Montreal Canadiens, passed away at the age of 90. Pronovost was part of the celebrated Canadiens teams of the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Jets players say Hellebuyck trade request must not distract from camp preparations
Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry and defenceman Dylan DeMelo addressed star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request, saying the team must stay focused on training camp. ‘We have to control what we can control,’ Lowry said, urging teammates to keep their attention on the ice.
Weather
Tonight will see showers ending late this evening, then mainly cloudy skies with a 40 per cent chance of further showers. Expect 5 to 10 mm of rain and moderate southwesterly winds gusting to strong. The overnight low will be 19°C.
Tomorrow brings more showers with another 5 to 10 mm expected and moderate southerly winds developing into strong gusts by the afternoon. The high will reach 23°C with a humidex of 28 and a moderate UV index.
