Montreal
City spends $15.8M on snow removal gear and new tracking app
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced Montreal’s winter readiness plan Thursday, centred on a $15.8 million purchase of snow removal equipment. The plan also includes a new weather monitoring unit and a mobile app allowing residents to track street clearing in real time.
Two men shot in Laval’s Sainte-Rose district
Two men, aged 34 and 28, were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after police received 911 calls reporting shots fired in Laval’s Sainte-Rose district Wednesday night. No arrests have been announced.
SQ officers sanctioned for racial profiling in Mascouche
Two Sûreté du Québec officers have received severe sanctions, including suspensions without pay and mandatory training, for racially profiling a Black driver in Mascouche in 2020. Sgt. Simon Deveault-Bonenfant and officer François Bleau-Goulet were penalized following a disciplinary process.
Federal funds to reopen Montreal Jewish Museum after nearly 30 years
The federal government is investing more than $3.2 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program to renovate the Montreal Jewish Museum, which has been closed for nearly three decades. The funding is intended to bring the institution back into public use.
Weekend snowstorm to spare Montreal but hit higher elevations
A weather system is expected to bring up to 20 cm of snow to parts of Quebec this weekend, with mountainous regions and higher elevations most at risk. Montreal is largely expected to avoid significant accumulation.
Canada
Modi to visit Canada in December for stops in Toronto and Ottawa
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Thursday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada on Dec. 11 and 12. Modi’s itinerary includes stops in Toronto and Ottawa.
Ottawa puts $50M into New Brunswick digital forestry centre
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson announced an investment of up to $50 million for the New Brunswick Strategic Innovation Centre in Digital Forestry. The funding is aimed at modernizing the Canadian forest sector through digital technologies.
Federal government backs 16 space projects with $11.1M
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced $11.1 million in funding for 16 innovative space projects led by 15 Canadian organizations. The projects focus on national priorities including satellite imaging and secure communications.
World
Saudi-led coalition says it stopped missile and drone attacks in kingdom
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen said it thwarted a missile attack targeting the holy city of Medina and a separate drone attack in the eastern part of the kingdom. No further details on casualties or damage were immediately available.
Sports
CF Montréal shut out 3-0 by Atlanta United at Stade Saputo
CF Montréal fell 3-0 to Atlanta United FC on Wednesday night at Stade Saputo, with Miguel Almirón and Breel Embolo among the scorers for the visitors. The club will next host Forge FC in the Canadian Championship final on Oct. 21.
Weather
Tonight will see a few clouds giving way to increasing cloudiness near midnight, followed by rain. Moderate southeasterly winds are expected to develop, with gusts strengthening overnight. The low will be 6°C.
Friday brings a return to sunshine with a high of 12°C. The UV index is expected to be moderate.
