Montreal
City to open 36-spot winter shelter in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve in December
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced a new transition centre for people experiencing homelessness, made up of trailers, set to open in December in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood. The city will contribute $1.4 million toward the project, with additional funding drawn from an $18 million provincial allocation for emergency winter homelessness measures. The centre will offer 36 spots, with some reserved for women and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Pizzeria destroyed in suspected arson; mayor seeks provincial meeting
A Montreal pizzeria was destroyed in what investigators suspect was an arson. Martinez Ferrada said she has requested a meeting with the province in response to the incident.
Police brotherhood to challenge firing of seven SPVM officers
The Montreal police brotherhood says it will contest the SPVM’s decision to dismiss seven officers for misconduct. No timeline for the challenge has been announced.
Canada
Carney names first CEO of Canada’s $25-billion sovereign wealth fund
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Karen Karniol-Tambour as the inaugural chief executive of the Canada Strong Fund, the country’s first sovereign wealth fund. The fund launches with an initial capital commitment of $25 billion. Carney said the appointment marks a significant step in building long-term national economic capacity.
Poilievre calls for simpler plan as Conservatives criticize capital gains proposal
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the Carney government’s budget, taking particular aim at a proposed $15 million capital gains exemption. Poilievre called for a ‘simpler’ approach to tax policy.
Canada and China hold second economic and financial dialogue in Vancouver
Senior officials from Canada and China co-chaired the second Canada–China Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue in Vancouver over the weekend. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu represented Canada, while Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng led the delegation from Beijing.
Storms knock out power across British Columbia
A series of storms swept through British Columbia, leaving thousands of residents without power. Crews were working to restore service as conditions eased.
World
COP31 opens in Turkey with UN chief urging bold climate action
The COP31 climate conference opened in Antalya, Turkey, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling on world leaders to ‘rise to the occasion’ in the face of intensifying climate extremes. The conference brings together governments to negotiate emissions targets and climate finance commitments.
Sports
Windsor Spitfires edge Kingston Frontenacs 4-3 in OHL action
The Windsor Spitfires defeated the Kingston Frontenacs 4-3 on Saturday. Michal Svrcek scored and assisted on Beksultan Makysh’s shorthanded winning goal, while Lauchlan Whelan netted his first OHL goal in the victory.
Saginaw Spirit down Brampton Steelheads 6-4
The Saginaw Spirit beat the Brampton Steelheads 6-4 on Saturday. Levi Harper led the way for Saginaw with three points, including one goal and two assists.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with moderate westerly winds and a low of 4°C.
Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with moderate northwesterly winds gusting to strong at times and a high of 10°C. The UV index is expected to be low.
