Montreal
Police recover $800,000 in stolen tools and cash, dismantle two networks
Montreal police dismantled two criminal networks and recovered approximately $800,000 worth of stolen tools and cash. The operation marks one of the larger seizures of stolen property in the city this year.
Body found near Lachine waterfront
Police are investigating after the body of a man in his 30s was found near the waterfront in Lachine. No visible marks of violence were initially found, and investigators have not yet determined the cause of death.
Fabre metro station entrance to close for 18 months starting Sept. 8
The STM announced the main entrance of Fabre Station will close for approximately 18 months beginning Sept. 8 for modernization and rehabilitation work. Riders are advised to plan alternate routes during the closure.
42 construction sites and two cycling events to snarl September traffic
Montreal drivers face significant disruptions this month with 42 major construction sites active across the city, compounded by two major cycling events. Closures are expected on Highway 10 and the Champlain Bridge at various points throughout September.
New $30-million radiopharmaceutical facility opens in Lachine
ISOLOGIC Innovative Radiopharmaceuticals officially inaugurated its new $30-million facility in Lachine, boosting Canada’s capacity to produce essential radiopharmaceuticals. The site is expected to strengthen the domestic supply of medical isotopes used in diagnosis and treatment.
Canada
Carney tells Trump team to ‘stop doing memes’ and get serious on trade
Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly criticized the Trump administration’s conduct in trade negotiations, urging officials to be ‘serious’ and to ‘stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough.’ Carney made the remarks as bilateral trade talks remain unresolved.
Liberals win three byelections, including former Conservative seat
The federal Liberal government won three byelections, capturing a riding previously held by the Conservatives. The results are seen as a sign of public approval for Carney’s handling of Canada-US relations.
Ottawa invests $300,000 to electrify school bus fleet
The federal government invested $300,000 in Switzer-Carty Transportation Services to support the company’s transition from diesel to electric school buses. The funding is part of broader federal efforts to reduce emissions in the transportation sector.
Ottawa proposes scrapping zero-emission vehicle sales mandate
The federal government is proposing to repeal its zero-emission vehicle sales mandate and replace it with technology-neutral greenhouse gas emission standards. The move signals a shift in how Ottawa plans to regulate vehicle emissions going forward.
Ecojustice warns federal proposals could weaken endangered species protections
Environmental law organization Ecojustice is raising an urgent alarm over federal proposals it says could weaken legal safeguards for endangered species, particularly in relation to the West Coast Oil Pipeline. The group is calling on the government to maintain existing protections under current legislation.
World
US and Iran exchange military strikes near Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran claiming it attacked US targets in multiple countries and the US denying any casualties. Iran also condemned a deadly attack on a wedding ceremony, calling it a ‘war crime.’
Israeli forces capture Hamas internal security chief in Gaza City raid
Israeli special forces captured Moin Al-Arabeed, chief of Hamas’ Internal Security Service, in a raid in Gaza City. The operation represents a significant blow to Hamas’ internal command structure.
Sports
CF Montréal adds defender Radojević on loan from Chicago Fire
CF Montréal acquired defender Viktor Radojević on loan from Chicago Fire FC through the end of the 2026 season. The club paid $100,000 in General Allocation Money to secure the deal.
Weather
Tonight will bring showers with a risk of a thunderstorm and expected rainfall of 20 to 30 mm. The low will be 18°C with moderate southeasterly winds.
Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a high of 25°C and a humidex of 31. Showers are expected to begin late in the afternoon, with a risk of a thunderstorm and moderate southeasterly winds gusting to strong. The UV index is expected to be high.
