Montreal
Jacques Doucet, voice of the Expos for 33 seasons, dies at 86
Jacques Doucet, the broadcaster who served as the French-language voice of the Montreal Expos for 33 seasons, died Thursday at age 86. Doucet was widely regarded as one of the most recognizable voices in the history of Montreal sports.
Massage therapist charged with voyeurism; police seek additional victims
Montreal massage therapist Alvin Narciso has been charged with voyeurism following his arrest in Beaconsfield. Police are asking anyone who may have been a victim to come forward.
22-year-old man killed in targeted shooting
A 22-year-old man was shot and killed in Montreal in what police describe as a targeted attack. Investigators are pursuing leads and no arrests have been announced.
Agglomeration council passes resolution on public security and social cohesion
The Montreal agglomeration council adopted a resolution addressing civic peace, public security and social cohesion. The measure reflects ongoing municipal efforts to coordinate responses to community safety concerns across the island.
Barreau du Québec greenlights AI pilot project for legal cases
The Barreau du Québec has authorized a pilot project allowing the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings. The project is intended to assess how AI tools can be integrated responsibly into Quebec’s justice system.
Canada
Carney ends Canada-U.S. trade talks over sovereignty and culture demands
Prime Minister Mark Carney has directed Canadian negotiators to walk away from trade talks with the United States after Washington pressed demands touching on cultural policy, the auto sector and Canadian sovereignty. The breakdown comes as U.S. officials renewed rhetoric describing Canada as a potential 51st state, a characterization Ottawa has firmly rejected.
Canada’s economy grows 3.3 per cent in second quarter, fastest pace in three years
Statistics Canada reported that the country’s gross domestic product expanded 3.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, the strongest growth rate recorded in three years. The figures offer a measure of economic resilience even as trade tensions with the United States escalate.
Court rules junior hockey players can seek compensation for alleged abuse
A court has ruled that players in the Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey League are entitled to pursue compensation for alleged abuse they suffered. The decision opens the door to potential claims from a broad group of former players.
Third grizzly bear from family of four killed in B.C.’s West Kootenay
A third member of a grizzly bear family has been killed in British Columbia’s West Kootenay region. The deaths have raised concern among wildlife advocates about the survival of the remaining animal.
B.C. lifts province-wide state of emergency as wildfire risk persists
British Columbia has ended its province-wide state of emergency declared in response to wildfires, though officials cautioned that the threat has not passed. Fire crews remain active across several regions of the province.
World
U.S. lawmakers press Trump to end six-month Iran conflict
Members of the U.S. Congress are calling on President Donald Trump to bring the country’s military engagement with Iran to a close as the conflict reaches a six-month milestone. The calls reflect growing political pressure in Washington over the duration and cost of the campaign.
Sports
Vancouver Whitecaps lead MLS Western Conference with 12-4-4 record
The Vancouver Whitecaps sit atop the Major League Soccer Western Conference with a record of 12 wins, four losses and four draws. The club’s position at the summit of the conference marks a strong stretch of form heading into the latter part of the regular season.
Weather
Tonight will be clear with a low of 13°C. Moderate westerly winds will ease to light through the evening.
Tomorrow brings mainly sunny skies and a high of 23°C, with moderate westerly winds returning. The UV index is expected to be high, with a humidex of 25.
