Montreal
Man in critical condition after Plateau altercation
A 22-year-old man is in critical condition after an altercation early Friday at the intersection of Guilbault West and Clark streets on the Plateau. Police responded to a 911 call and found the man with upper body injuries. No suspects were on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Three children died while in Batshaw care this spring
Three children died in March while receiving services from Montreal’s Batshaw Youth and Family Centres. Two were awaiting home visits from social workers, and a third died by suicide in a Batshaw-operated unit in Prévost. The deaths have raised questions about oversight within the youth protection system.
Third suspect arrested in Sud-Ouest home invasion case
A third suspect has been arrested in Saskatoon in connection with a home invasion and shooting in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough last winter. The 16-year-old faces charges including breaking and entering, pointing a firearm, and recklessly discharging a firearm.
ARTM to study eight areas for transit expansion
Montreal’s regional transit authority, the ARTM, announced it will study eight areas for future public transit expansion between 2026 and 2029. The study will begin with the Chomedey–Saint-Laurent corridor.
Ctrl+Alt Festival brings queer nightlife to Sainte-Catherine Street
The Ctrl+Alt Festival returns to Place du Village this weekend, transforming the outdoor space at 1114 Sainte-Catherine St. East into an open-air nightclub. The free event features drag, burlesque, dance, and electronic music performances by queer artists.
Handmade Marketplace and Summer Market Days run through the weekend
The Montreal Handmade Marketplace Festival is underway at Parc La Fontaine through Sunday, offering international cuisine, cultural performances, artisan vendors, and family entertainment. Across town, Montreal Summer Market Days are running at Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal, featuring local artisans, small businesses, and live music.
Canada
WSP Global raises takeover bid for Dutch firm Arcadis
Montreal-based WSP Global Inc. has submitted a revised non-binding proposal to acquire Dutch engineering firm Arcadis N.V. at €51.50 per share, valuing the deal at approximately $7.5 billion. Arcadis had previously rejected an initial offer of €48.50 per share.
CN Rail posts 7 per cent rise in quarterly net income
Canadian National Railway Co. reported a 7 per cent increase in net income to $1.25 billion for the second quarter, exceeding analyst expectations. Company executives said wildfires and tariff threats are unlikely to significantly affect shipping volumes this year.
Canada and Ecuador sign free trade agreement
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and Ecuador’s trade minister Luis Jaramillo signed the Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement in Ottawa on Friday. Two-way merchandise trade between the two countries reached $2 billion in 2025.
Ottawa adds $416,000 to Whistler housing fund
The federal government announced an additional $416,000 through the Housing Accelerator Fund to help Whistler, B.C., update its zoning bylaws and streamline housing development.
World
U.S.-Iran conflict escalates as oil tops $100 a barrel
The U.S. military carried out airstrikes on Iranian targets for the 13th consecutive night, while Iran’s military claimed drone strikes against U.S. facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. Oil prices surged past $100 USD a barrel as the conflict intensified alongside Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
Wildfires sweep southern Europe as Spain declares emergency
Spain declared a national emergency in the Madrid region as wildfires continued to burn across southern Europe. France has requested assistance from the European Union, and emergency crews are battling blazes in multiple countries including Italy, with thousands of people evacuated.
Sports
CF Montréal fall to Nashville, winless streak reaches five games
CF Montréal lost 1-0 to Nashville SC on Wednesday night, extending their winless streak to five league games. Sam Surridge scored the only goal on a penalty kick in the 68th minute.
Hockey Canada names 32-player roster for World Junior Summer Showcase
Hockey Canada has announced a 32-player roster for the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, running July 26 to August 1 in Windsor, Ontario. The squad includes Calgary Flames prospects Cole Reschny, Carson Carels, and Chase Harrington, as well as Vancouver Canucks prospects Caleb Malhotra and Braeden Cootes.
Weather
Tonight will be clear with a low of 19°C. Moderate southwesterly winds will ease to light through the evening.
Saturday will be sunny with a high of 29°C and a humidex of 33. The UV index is expected to be very high, so sun protection is advisable.
