Montreal
Five-alarm fire tears through Saint-Michel apartment building
More than 125 firefighters responded to a major blaze at a large apartment building near Saint-Michel Boulevard and Jarry Street East on Monday. Residents were rescued from balconies as crews worked to bring the fire under control.
City professionals launch indefinite strike
Montreal’s municipal professionals walked off the job Monday in an indefinite strike affecting evening, night, and weekend work. Essential services are being maintained during the labour action.
Projet Montréal seeks emergency council appearance by police chief
Projet Montréal filed an emergency motion Monday calling for the city’s police chief to appear before city council. The move follows allegations of serious misconduct in multiple SPVM precincts.
Man, 95, found dead at Sherbrooke Street retirement complex
A 95-year-old man was found dead Sunday on the grounds of the Elogia retirement complex on Sherbrooke Street East. Circumstances remain undetermined and a coroner’s investigation is underway.
Canada
Flags lowered as Wainwright mourns four soldiers killed in training fire
The federal government ordered flags at federal buildings flown at half-mast following the deaths of four soldiers in a fire at an Alberta military base during a weekend training exercise. In the military town of Wainwright, residents are donating blood and gathering to mourn the four men killed.
Pascal Paradis named Quebec’s chief diplomat
Former Parti Québécois MNA Pascal Paradis has been appointed Quebec’s chief diplomat by the new government of Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon.
G7 agriculture ministers meet in Paris on food systems
Canada’s agriculture minister joined counterparts from G7 nations in Paris on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen agricultural and food systems. Talks focused on nutrient management and soil health.
World
Houthi missile strike kills 53 Yemeni soldiers in Shabwa
Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a military camp in Yemen’s Shabwa province with ballistic missiles, killing at least 53 soldiers and wounding 200 others. The attack targeted Yemeni government forces.
Russian foreign minister heads to Tehran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected in Iran for his first visit since the start of the war in Ukraine. The trip signals continued diplomatic engagement between Moscow and Tehran.
Sports
No sports results available for this edition
There are no Canadian sports results to report today.
Weather
Tonight will be clear with a low of 6°C.
Tuesday brings sunny skies and a high of 18°C, with moderate southwesterly winds gusting to strong levels through the day. The UV index is expected to be moderate.
