Montreal
U.S. customs halt at Trudeau airport disrupts morning flights
U.S. Customs and Border Protection suspended operations at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport at around 8 a.m. Wednesday after an odour from varnish used in interior painting work spread through the customs area. Flights to the United States were cancelled as a result. Operations gradually resumed after the area was ventilated and inspected, but passengers should expect delays.
Police seek convicted sex offender wanted for breaching release conditions
Montreal police are asking the public to help locate Mario Charette, 65, a convicted sex offender wanted for allegedly breaching the conditions of his statutory release. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.
Anjou borough investigating possible data theft after IT breach
The Anjou borough’s IT systems have been compromised since last Thursday, prompting an investigation into a possible data theft. Officials have not yet confirmed whether any personal information was accessed.
Canada
Quebec gymnasts lead Canadian medal haul at Commonwealth Games
Quebec’s Félix Dolci won gold on vault and high bar, and bronze on parallel bars at the Commonwealth Games. His provincial teammate William Émard added gold on still rings and bronze on high bar, while Saskatchewan’s Jordan Carroll captured gold on pommel horse.
World
Iran launches missile attacks on U.S. forces as American and Saudi strikes hit Iraq
Iran launched renewed missile attacks against American forces in the Middle East early Wednesday. U.S. Central Command said U.S. and Saudi forces carried out joint precision strikes against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq on Tuesday in response to more than 30 drone attacks on U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers.
Sports
Maple Leafs add three to hockey operations staff
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday the hiring of Dan Palango as director of amateur scouting, Brad Rossen as vice-president of research and development, and JP Perpich as director of U.S. amateur scouting. The moves are part of ongoing changes to the club’s hockey operations department.
Blue Bombers to be without All-CFL tackle Broxton for Week 9
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without All-CFL offensive tackle Jarell Broxton when they face the BC Lions in Week 9, after Broxton suffered a knee injury last week. The Blue Bombers have not provided a timeline for his return.
Weather
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Winds will be moderate out of the southeast, shifting to the northeast at 20 km/h by evening. The overnight low will be 18°C.
Thursday will also be mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers and moderate northeasterly winds. The high will reach 24°C with a humidex of 30. The UV index is expected to be very high.
