Montreal
Blue Line Extension reaches excavation milestone at two future stations
Vertical excavation is complete at the future Mary-Two-Axe-Earley (Viau) and Cesira-Parisotto (Lacordaire) stations, marking a construction milestone for the Blue Line Extension project. The work brings the long-awaited eastward expansion of the métro one step closer to completion.
Man in critical condition after shooting in Plateau-Mont-Royal
A 22-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds in a pickup truck near Carmel and Henri-Julien avenues in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, and police arrested a potential suspect at the scene.
Coroner links hogtie restraint to death of man in police custody
A coroner’s report released today found that the hogtie technique used by Montreal police was a ‘highly likely’ factor in the accidental death of Abisay Cruz, 29, in March 2025. The finding adds to growing scrutiny of restraint practices used by the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal.
BEI investigates police-involved shooting after knife call
Quebec’s police watchdog, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes, has launched an investigation into a police-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday after officers responded to a home where a person was reported to be armed with a knife. The person was injured in the incident.
New $23-million shelter for Indigenous people breaks ground on Sherbrooke Street
Projets Autochtones du Québec broke ground on a new shelter for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness on Sherbrooke Street West in downtown Montreal. The $23-million project is funded by federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
Community group calls for action after two feminicides in Saint-Michel
La Maison d’Haïti expressed profound sadness and indignation following two feminicides in the Saint-Michel neighbourhood on August 15 and 17. The organization called for collective mobilization against domestic violence in the community.
Charges stayed against 11 teens in case linked to fatal shooting of Nooran Rezayi
Quebec’s Crown prosecutor has stayed charges against 11 teenagers in Longueuil connected to alleged events preceding the fatal police shooting of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi last September. No reasons for the decision were immediately provided.
Canada
Ottawa commits $35 million for Indigenous rental housing in Alberta
The federal government, along with Dene Tha’ First Nation and Little Red River Cree Nation, announced more than $35 million in federal funding to build 95 secure rental homes in Mackenzie County, Alberta. The project is intended to address housing shortages in Indigenous communities in the region.
Foreign Affairs minister heads to Washington for talks with Rubio
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is travelling to Washington, D.C., to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The two are expected to discuss continental security and other global priorities.
Ottawa outlines five-year national AI strategy
The federal government’s national artificial intelligence strategy, called ‘AI for All,’ sets out a five-year plan to accelerate AI adoption, strengthen domestic capacity, and build public trust in the technology. The strategy was released in June.
Clean energy investment announcement expected in Ontario next week
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is scheduled to make a clean energy investment announcement in Ontario on Monday, August 24. Further details were not released in advance of the event.
World
Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 13
Russian forces launched a major combined missile and drone strike on Kyiv overnight, killing at least 13 people and injuring 33 others. Strikes damaged residential buildings, a children’s hospital, a school, and other civilian infrastructure.
United States imposes new sanctions on Cuba
The United States announced a new round of sanctions against Cuba, targeting nine entities including the Ministry of Construction. Washington did not immediately specify the full scope of the measures.
Sports
Canucks radio broadcasts set to move to Kiss Radio after Sportsnet 650 closure
Vancouver Canucks radio broadcasts will reportedly shift to Rogers-owned Kiss Radio following the recent closure of Sportsnet 650. The move leaves the team’s radio future in the hands of a station not previously associated with sports broadcasting.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy, becoming clear this evening, with a low of 15°C.
Tomorrow will be sunny with a high of 24°C, though cloud will mix in during the afternoon. The UV index is expected to be high, with a humidex of 26.
