Montreal
Westmount mayor charged with ethics violations over treatment of employees
Westmount Mayor Michael Stern faces multiple ethics charges related to uncivil behaviour toward employees during work meetings. The charges were filed against Stern following a recent investigation into conduct at city hall.
Suspect in 2022 St-Michel murder arrested in B.C.
A suspect wanted in connection with a 2022 murder in the St-Michel neighbourhood has been arrested in British Columbia. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that had remained open for several years.
Body recovered after man falls from Old Port pier
The body of a man who fell from a pier in Montreal’s Old Port has been recovered by authorities. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Tourism and business groups welcome Olympic Stadium modernization plan
Tourism and business organizations are expressing support for a plan to modernize the interior of Olympic Stadium, also known as the Big O. The announcement signals renewed interest in revitalizing the iconic Hochelaga venue for commercial and event use.
Wheelchair users still waiting for accessible route to Central Station
Advocates for people with disabilities say wheelchair users remain without a fully accessible connection to Montreal’s Central Station, despite years of lobbying. The gap in accessibility continues to frustrate commuters who rely on the transit hub daily.
Pilot injured after small plane crashes at St-Hubert airport
A pilot sustained injuries after a small aircraft crashed at St-Hubert airport. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Three arrested in Quebec drug raids linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs
Provincial authorities arrested three people in drug raids across Quebec tied to outlaw motorcycle gang networks. Police seized drugs and other materials as part of the coordinated operation.
Canada
Minister defends Ottawa’s handling of Ontario wildfire response
Emergency Preparedness Minister Eleanor Olszewski said the federal government’s response to wildfires in Ontario was handled appropriately. Olszewski pushed back against criticism, saying nothing went wrong with Ottawa’s coordination efforts.
AFN urges protection of treaty rights amid Alberta separatism debate
The Assembly of First Nations is calling on the federal government and provinces to uphold and protect Indigenous treaty rights as discussions around Alberta separatism gain attention. The AFN warned that any constitutional or political restructuring must not come at the expense of rights guaranteed under existing treaties.
Alberta swings from deficit to surplus as oil prices climb
Alberta’s fiscal outlook has shifted dramatically, with the province now projecting a surplus after previously forecasting a deficit. Rising oil prices are credited with fuelling the turnaround in the provincial budget.
Regina couple killed in bear attack in Saskatchewan
A couple from Regina died following a bear attack at McTavish Lake in Saskatchewan. Authorities are investigating the incident and have issued warnings for people travelling in the area.
Fort Simpson lifts evacuation order, residents allowed to return
Officials in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., have lifted an evacuation order that had forced residents from their homes. People are now being allowed to return as conditions in the community have improved.
World
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes on infrastructure in ongoing Middle East conflict
The United States and Iran each carried out strikes targeting infrastructure as their ongoing conflict escalated further. The latest exchange marks another significant episode in a prolonged military confrontation between the two countries.
Lettuce at Taco Bell locations identified as source of U.S. cyclospora outbreak
Health investigators in the United States have identified lettuce served at Taco Bell locations as the source of a cyclospora outbreak that caused diarrheal illness among customers. Authorities are working with the chain to address the contamination and prevent further cases.
Sports
Alouettes focus on keeping quarterback Davis Alexander healthy and on the field
The Montreal Alouettes have identified keeping quarterback Davis Alexander on the field as central to their success this CFL season. The team is taking steps to manage Alexander’s workload and protect him from injury as the schedule progresses.
Canadiens sign Kirby Dach to one-year, $3.6-million contract
The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Kirby Dach to a one-year contract worth $3.6 million. The deal brings Dach back into the fold after injury disrupted much of his time with the club in recent seasons.
Weather
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of 15°C. A few showers are expected early this evening along with a risk of a thunderstorm, with moderate southwesterly winds shifting to the northwest and gusting strongly near midnight.
Tomorrow will see clearing skies in the morning and a high of 24°C. Moderate northwesterly winds will gust to strong at times, with a humidex of 25 and a high UV index expected through the afternoon.
