Montreal
Carfentanil lab dismantled in Griffintown, man faces charges
Montreal police arrested a 34-year-old man after dismantling a suspected carfentanil drug lab in the Griffintown neighbourhood on Wednesday. A 33-year-old woman was interviewed and released. The man is expected to face charges Thursday.
Stabbing in Côte-des-Neiges leaves woman with multiple wounds
A 35-year-old woman was found with multiple wounds from a sharp object following an altercation at a Côte-des-Neiges residence Thursday. Police arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with the incident.
Équiterre parks garbage truck outside Shein pop-up to protest fast fashion
Environmental group Équiterre staged a symbolic protest in downtown Montreal Thursday against the opening of a Shein pop-up store. Activists parked a garbage truck bearing a ‘No to disposable fashion’ banner outside the location.
Bi-weekly trash collection coming to four more Montreal boroughs
Four additional Montreal boroughs will transition to a bi-weekly garbage collection schedule. The city has been gradually rolling out the change as part of its waste-reduction strategy.
Canada
U.S. drops demands on Canadian content and bilingual labelling in trade talks
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday that the United States has withdrawn its positions on the discoverability of Canadian content on streaming platforms and bilingual labelling requirements. The two issues had been significant sticking points in ongoing trade negotiations.
Canada removes seafood from U.S. retaliatory tariff list
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced Wednesday that Canada is removing seafood and fish products from its list of retaliatory tariffs against the United States. The move signals a further easing of trade tensions between the two countries.
Carney condemns arson attack on MP’s home in Scarborough
Prime Minister Mark Carney called it a ‘cowardly act’ after multiple vehicles were set on fire at a member of Parliament’s home in Scarborough in a suspected arson Thursday. Carney did not name the MP but said such attacks on elected officials are unacceptable.
Federal funds to support 150 affordable housing units in Antigonish County
The federal government announced an investment of more than $560,000 Thursday to extend water, wastewater, and stormwater systems in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. The infrastructure work is intended to support the construction of 150 new affordable housing units.
World
Iran says military vessels will be barred from Strait of Hormuz under new deal
Iran announced Wednesday that it will not permit military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz if a new agreement being negotiated with Oman is finalized. The strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.
Sports
Alouettes can clinch first CFL playoff spot with win over Blue Bombers
The Montreal Alouettes have a chance to secure their first CFL playoff berth of the season with a victory against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this week. A win would mark an early milestone for the defending Grey Cup champions.
Jets goaltender Hellebuyck confirms trade request
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck confirmed Thursday that he has formally requested a trade from the team. The move creates significant uncertainty for the Jets heading into the off-season.
Weather
Tonight will bring a few showers or thunderstorms early this evening, then mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers overnight. Expect a low of 19°C, with moderate southwesterly winds gusting to strong.
Friday will see increasing cloudiness with a few showers or thunderstorms developing this afternoon, and a high of 25°C. Southerly winds will gust to strong, with a humidex of 32 and a high UV index expected.
