Montreal
Montreal firefighters reach tentative collective agreement
The City of Montreal and the firefighters’ union reached a tentative deal on the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement. Details of the agreement have not yet been released publicly.
Eight teenagers arrested after armed assault and police chase in Longueuil
Eight teenagers were arrested in connection with an armed assault in Longueuil that triggered a police chase into Montreal. An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old male youth appeared in court and remain in police custody.
Former Montreal priest waives bail hearing in child pornography case
Former Montreal priest Brian Boucher will remain in custody pending his trial on charges of possessing and viewing child pornography. His attorney said Boucher waived his right to a bail hearing.
Montreal police to increase presence around Jewish institutions
Montreal police announced they will boost their presence around Jewish institutions in the city. No further details on the scope or duration of the enhanced security measures were provided.
Montreal Jesuit high school rejects funding to preserve Catholic mission
A Montreal high school has decided to forgo government funding rather than alter its Jesuit Catholic mission. The school did not specify the amount of funding it is declining.
Diamond hidden from Nazis resurfaces in Quebec bank vault
A diamond that was concealed from Nazi authorities has resurfaced in a Quebec bank vault. The circumstances of how the gem came to be stored there have not been fully disclosed.
Canada
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods, ranging from 15 to 50 per cent, officially came into effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT. The measures are a direct response to U.S. trade actions against Canadian exports.
Trump threatens to halt all trade with Canada, targets Bombardier
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to halt all trade with Canada and singled out Canadian plane maker Bombardier by name. Bombardier shares fell 6.4 per cent on Tuesday following the remarks.
Poilievre demands Carney release rejected trade deal details
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to release the full details of the rejected trade deal with the United States. Poilievre also demanded the government disclose its calculations of the cost burden the counter-tariffs will place on Canadian families and businesses.
World
U.S. and Iran exchange missile fire; Tehran threatens retaliation
The United States and Iran exchanged missile fire in waters around Iran on Saturday. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned of retaliation against any further U.S. attacks.
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill two, damage residential buildings
Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv killed two people and caused significant damage to residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure. The attack is among the latest in a series of strikes on the city.
Sports
Alouettes sign wide receiver Charleston Rambo
The Montreal Alouettes have signed American wide receiver Charleston Rambo. The CFL club did not immediately release financial terms of the deal.
Maple Leafs’ Knies achieves rare off-ice feat ahead of training camp
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies accomplished a rare feat off the ice as the team’s training camp approaches. Further details on the nature of the achievement were not confirmed.
Weather
Tonight will bring a few clouds with increasing cloudiness near midnight. The overnight low will dip to 15°C.
Wednesday will be mainly sunny with a high of 23°C. The UV index is expected to be high, with a humidex of 25.
