Montreal
Gun violence in Montreal drops by half since 2021
The number of gunshot incidents in Montreal has fallen to 76 last year, down from 145 in 2021. Police intervened in 39 firearm discharge events between January and June this year.
Worker dies after fall at Montreal construction site
A 33-year-old worker died after falling from the second floor of a building under construction in Montreal. The fatal accident occurred on Wednesday.
Frattolin trial hears testimony on text messages
The trial of Luciano Frattolin, accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter Melina in New York last summer, continued Thursday with an investigator testifying about text messages exchanged between Frattolin and Melina’s mother. The case has drawn significant attention from the Montreal community.
Teenagers injure gas station employee in disturbance
Dozens of teenagers caused a disturbance at a Montreal gas station, injuring an employee in the process. Police responded to the scene.
Canada
Carney says U.S. trade talks have turned ‘nasty’
Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade negotiations with the United States have turned ‘nasty’ after President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s leadership and threatened new tariffs by August 19. Canada is pushing for a comprehensive deal covering autos, steel, aluminum, and forestry.
Canada adds 75,000 jobs in July, unemployment falls to two-year low
Statistics Canada reported the country added a surprise 75,000 jobs in July, pushing the national unemployment rate down to 6.4 per cent, its lowest level in two years.
Ottawa invests $37 million in Ontario community centre
Federal Minister Patty Hajdu announced more than $37 million in federal funding for the Town of Marathon Active Living Centre in Ontario through the Build Communities Strong Fund.
Carney confirms Canada involved early in NATO spy probe
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Canada was involved from the outset of an investigation into Claire Zang, a Canadian woman of Chinese origin accused of spying at NATO headquarters in Belgium. Carney said Canadian authorities were engaged with the case from the beginning.
World
Houthi attacks kill 30 Yemeni soldiers, wound civilians in Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked Yemeni military forces, killing at least 30 soldiers. Hours later, Saudi Arabia’s military reported that Houthi strikes wounded more than 10 civilians in Najran, a city near the Yemeni border.
Sports
No sports results available for this edition
There are no Canadian sports results to report today.
Weather
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a low of 21°C.
Tomorrow expect mainly cloudy skies with a high of 26°C, a 30 per cent chance of showers, and a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The humidex will reach 34 and the UV index is expected to be high.
