Montreal
Montreal man pleads guilty in U.S. grandparent scam case
Jimmy Ylimaki pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to charges related to a network that defrauded American seniors through grandparent scams. The scheme involved callers posing as relatives or officials to extract money from elderly victims.
Police explain delay in disbanding unit accused of racism and misconduct
Montreal police cited logistical issues as the reason for a day-long delay in dismantling a 16-member patrol unit in Montréal-Nord accused of racism and criminal misconduct. Authorities said the delay was necessary to avoid interruptions to local police service.
New details emerge in death of 4-year-old Inuk girl in Batshaw care
Quebec’s health authority has launched a major investigation into Batshaw Youth and Family Centres following new details surrounding the death of a 4-year-old Inuk girl who was under the care of Montreal’s English youth protection system. The probe comes after three children died in Batshaw’s care in March 2026.
Cirque du Soleil artist recounts 30-foot fall and road to recovery
Montreal circus artist Sofranie Trencia, a former Taekwondo world champion and Cirque du Soleil performer, spoke publicly about surviving a 30-foot fall and her struggle with burnout. Trencia described the physical and psychological challenges of rebuilding her life and career after the accident.
Canada
Ottawa pledges up to $1.6 billion equity stake in AI firm Cohere
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the federal government will invest up to $1.6 billion in Cohere, a Toronto-founded artificial intelligence company, to develop secure and sovereign AI capabilities. Carney said the investment is aimed at positioning Canada as a leader in the global AI sector.
Labour leaders warn of nationwide job action over proposed strike law changes
Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske and other union leaders warned that workers could launch nationwide job action if Ottawa moves ahead with Bill C-39, which would clarify a minister’s power to end strikes. Bruske said the proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code represent a direct threat to workers’ collective bargaining rights.
Budget 2026 titled ‘Masters of Our Destiny,’ to be tabled November 5
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne revealed that Budget 2026 will carry the title ‘Masters of Our Destiny,’ drawing on Quebec’s historic ‘Maîtres chez Nous’ slogan. The budget is scheduled to be tabled on November 5 and is framed around a period of economic uncertainty and change.
World
At least 68 killed in high-speed train crash near Madrid
A high-speed train collided with a stationary train south of Madrid on Wednesday, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens more. Spanish authorities are investigating a possible safety system failure and an order for one train to proceed without speed restrictions, which officials described as ‘inexplicable.’
Sports
Soo Greyhounds down Saginaw Spirit 5-2 in OHL action
The Saginaw Spirit fell 5-2 to the Soo Greyhounds on Wednesday at GFL Memorial Gardens. Tyler Martyniuk scored his first OHL goal in the losing effort for Saginaw.
Weather
Tonight will be cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers this evening, clearing to partly cloudy overnight. Winds will be moderate from the southwest, gusting to strong at times, with a low of 9°C.
Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers and moderate westerly winds gusting to strong. The UV index will be low, with a high of 12°C.
