Montreal
Thunderstorm warning in effect for Longueuil and Varennes
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Longueuil and Varennes on Thursday. The warning had previously been lifted for the island of Montreal.
Teen arrested after downtown stabbing
A 17-year-old boy was arrested following the stabbing of a teenager in downtown Montreal. Details on the victim’s condition were not immediately available.
Cyclist attacks man in Ville-Marie, victim in stable condition
A 64-year-old man was struck in the head with a blunt object by a male cyclist in the Ville-Marie borough on Wednesday. The victim sustained serious injuries and is listed in stable condition.
Teen shot in Laval, two suspects arrested
A 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting in Laval’s Saint-François district on Wednesday. Police arrested two suspects — a male youth and a 35-year-old woman — both of whom are scheduled to appear in court.
VIA Rail launches planning for Dorval multimodal hub
VIA Rail Canada has begun co-development of a new multimodal station at Dorval designed to bring together VIA Rail and exo commuter services, along with a shuttle link to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. The project aims to streamline connections for travellers moving between regional and national transit networks.
Sainte-Catherine construction continues through summer
Major underground infrastructure work on Sainte-Catherine Street Ouest, between Peel and de la Montagne streets and between Mackay and Saint-Mathieu streets, is ongoing. Work on Guy Street between Sainte-Catherine Ouest and René-Lévesque Boulevard Ouest is expected to wrap up by the end of summer.
Projet Montréal moves ahead with motion to suspend ties with Israel
Projet Montréal, the official opposition at Montreal city hall, is advancing a motion to suspend the city’s institutional ties with Israel. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada had previously removed the motion from the council agenda.
Canada
Ottawa commits $3 million to search and rescue volunteers
The federal government announced a $3-million, three-year investment in the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada to support roughly 10,000 volunteers nationwide. Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski made the announcement Thursday.
Canada’s economy grew at 3.4 per cent in Q2, RBC says
RBC Economics reported that Canada’s GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026 was revised upward from 1.7 per cent annualized to 3.4 per cent. The rebound was driven by increased hiring and strong domestic demand.
Ottawa expands federal procurement access for small businesses
Minister Rechie Valdez announced new measures under the Small Business Procurement Program to give Canadian small businesses greater access to federal contracts. The changes are intended to level the playing field for smaller firms competing for government work.
Quebec to require inmates to wear uniforms
Quebec has announced that inmates in provincial correctional facilities will be required to wear uniforms. No timeline for implementation was immediately provided.
World
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 265
The death toll from a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has climbed to 265. Rescue and recovery operations are continuing in affected areas.
Black Sea conflict escalates as Ukraine strikes Russian grain terminals
Ukraine struck grain terminals at Novorossiysk and a Russian Black Sea naval base, prompting Russian President Vladimir Putin to threaten the seizure of European vessels in the region. The escalation has raised concerns about potential shocks to global grain prices.
Sports
Canada’s flag football teams go undefeated on opening day in Düsseldorf
Canada’s women’s and men’s flag football teams both posted perfect records on the first day of the World Championships in Düsseldorf, Germany. Quarterback Sara Parker led the women’s side to wins over Panama (27-14) and Brazil (36-6), while Michael O’Connor guided the men’s team to a 26-6 victory over Austria and a win over Nigeria by withdrawal.
Argonauts receiver Coxie named CFL player of the week
Toronto Argonauts receiver Damonte Coxie was named CFL Player of the Week after recording eight catches for a season-high 161 yards in a 33-30 win over the Calgary Stampeders in Week 10. The Argonauts sit at 4-4 on the season.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers early this evening and a risk of thunderstorms. Skies are expected to clear later tonight. Winds will be moderate from the west, becoming light through the evening. The overnight low will be 16°C.
Friday will bring sun near noon, then a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Westerly winds will be moderate with strong gusts. The high will be 26°C with a humidex of 29. The UV index is expected to be high.
