Montreal
Teen in critical condition after possible hit-and-run in Les Cèdres
A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding his scooter in Les Cèdres, west of Montreal, early Sunday morning. Quebec provincial police are investigating the incident as a possible hit-and-run.
Man stabbed in Côte-des-Neiges apartment, suspect arrested
A man is in critical condition after being stabbed in an apartment in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough on Saturday afternoon. A 40-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
Pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle in Bromont
A man in his 60s died Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Route 139 in Bromont, in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision.
Île-aux-Tourtes bridge to close overnight this week
The Île-aux-Tourtes bridge is scheduled for a series of overnight closures this week. Motorists travelling between Montreal and the West Island should plan for delays and seek alternate routes.
Marchers honour two women killed by intimate-partner violence in Saint-Michel
Community members gathered at Frédéric-Back Park on Saturday to honour Leakkhena Seng and Kerline Jean, two women killed in separate cases of intimate-partner violence in the Saint-Michel neighbourhood. Participants called on authorities to take stronger action to protect women from domestic violence.
Fréchette calls cabinet meeting after Canada-U.S. trade talks fail
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette expressed regret over the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and announced a cabinet meeting to put in place measures supporting businesses and workers affected by the breakdown. Fréchette said the province would act to cushion the economic impact on Quebec.
Early voting opens in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord federal byelection
Advance polls are open for the federal byelection in the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi–Le Fjord. Eligible voters can cast their ballots at designated advance polling stations before election day.
Canada
Trump attacks Canada on social media as trade dispute deepens
U.S. President Donald Trump took to social media Sunday to criticize Canada’s position in the ongoing trade dispute, claiming Canada charges ‘massive amounts of tariffs’ on American farmers and accusing the country of wanting the benefits of statehood without joining the union. The post added pressure on Ottawa as both sides remain at an impasse following the collapse of negotiations.
Smith urges return to trade talks while backing Carney’s retaliatory tariffs
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called on both countries to return to the negotiating table, describing the current U.S. terms as ‘untenable’ and ‘too painful’ for Canada to accept. Smith also said she supports Prime Minister Mark Carney’s retaliatory tariffs as a response to American trade pressure.
Canada to host first Canadian Investment Summit in Toronto
Canada will hold its inaugural Canadian Investment Summit in Toronto in three weeks, with the goal of attracting global investors who collectively manage more than $100 trillion in assets. The federal government is positioning the event as a key opportunity to diversify Canada’s economic partnerships amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States.
World
Plane crash near Venezuelan border kills all 15 aboard
A chartered aircraft carrying 15 people, including prominent politicians and a lawmaker, crashed near the Venezuelan border in Colombia with no survivors. Colombian authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Indonesia arrests 72 in connection with forest fires causing regional haze
Indonesian police arrested 72 people suspected of deliberately starting forest and peatland fires that have blanketed parts of the country and neighbouring Malaysia in thick haze. Authorities said the suspects are believed to have set the fires to clear land.
Sports
Toronto FC beats Inter Miami 2-1 as Messi scores in losing effort
Toronto FC defeated Inter Miami CF 2-1 in MLS action on Saturday night, with goals from Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne Jr. securing the win. Lionel Messi scored Inter Miami’s lone goal in the loss.
Weather
Tonight will bring a few showers ending near midnight, then partly cloudy skies. There is a risk of a thunderstorm this evening, with moderate southwesterly winds becoming light near midnight and a low of 16°C.
Tomorrow expect showers with a continued risk of a thunderstorm and a high of 23°C. Moderate southeasterly winds will gust to strong at times, with a humidex of 29 and a moderate UV index.
