Montreal
Mayor Martinez Ferrada marks one year at city hall
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada’s first year in office has drawn attention for her administration’s push on housing development, a larger budget to address the unhoused crisis, and a new bylaw prohibiting insults directed at police officers and municipal employees.
Man fatally stabbed after road rage incident at Place Rosemère
A 23-year-old man died after being stabbed in the parking lot of Place Rosemère following a road rage confrontation on Monday. Police are investigating the circumstances of the attack.
Longueuil police seek suspect in domestic violence case
Longueuil police are searching for a 32-year-old man wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident. Authorities have not released further details about the suspect’s identity.
Canada
Carney visits Montreal to promote federal cultural investments
Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Montreal to highlight new government investments in Canadian culture tied to last week’s federal budget. Carney did not provide a breakdown of the funding during the visit.
Carney weighs lifting Arctic offshore drilling moratorium
Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly considering ending a decade-old moratorium on Arctic offshore oil and gas drilling, with a funding note in the recent federal budget signalling the possible policy shift. No formal announcement has been made.
Canada reimposed sanctions on 11 Iranian entities
Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced at the G7 meeting that Canada has reimposed sanctions on 11 Iranian entities over their roles in advancing Iran’s nuclear activities and ballistic missile program. Anand said the measures reflect Canada’s continued commitment to non-proliferation.
Canada signs development agreement with Zambia
Secretary of State Randeep Sarai concluded a visit to Zambia, where Canada and Zambia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Economic and Development Cooperation. The agreement is intended to strengthen bilateral relations and economic partnerships between the two countries.
World
U.S.-led Russia-Ukraine peace talks open in Abu Dhabi
American diplomats began leading peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, with European representatives also taking part in the discussions. It is the first round of U.S.-led talks since the latest push for a negotiated settlement.
France accuses Iran’s Revolutionary Guard of cyberattacks on supermarkets
France has accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of carrying out cyberattacks that targeted refrigeration systems in French supermarkets, and summoned Iran’s ambassador in response. Iranian officials have not publicly commented on the accusation.
Sports
PWHL reveals names and logos for four expansion teams including Hamilton Havoc
The Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled the identities of its four newest expansion franchises, with the Hamilton Havoc among the clubs revealed. The expansion marks a significant growth phase for the league ahead of its upcoming season.
Weather
Tonight will be cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers, becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Northwesterly winds will be moderate with strong gusts. The low will be 3°C.
Tomorrow will be cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and moderate southwesterly winds. The UV index is expected to be low. The high will be 8°C.
