Montreal
Montreal police report drop in gun crime but rise in sexual assaults
The SPVM’s annual report for 2025 shows decreases in gun crime, attempted murders, arson, vehicle thefts and fraud. However, sexual assaults and break-ins both increased over the same period.
Man charged after 36 airbag thefts across Montreal boroughs
Mikael Jacob, 20, was arrested in the Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough in connection with 36 airbag thefts carried out over four months across several Montreal boroughs. Jacob appeared in Montreal court on Wednesday facing multiple charges.
Montreal man charged with fraud and false documents after border agency probe
Ahmad Jawid Toukhi, 40, of Montreal, was charged in Saint-Jérôme with multiple criminal offences related to fraud and the making of false documents. The charges follow a Canada Border Services Agency investigation that began in March 2024.
Quebec writes off Beltextron debt to keep Mirabel plant open
The Quebec government has written off debt owed by helicopter manufacturer Beltextron to prevent the company from relocating its Mirabel plant to the United States. The move is aimed at preserving hundreds of jobs in the region.
Montreal cyclists hit with 1,600 tickets for earphone use in 2025
Montreal police issued roughly 1,600 tickets to cyclists last year for wearing earphones while riding. Quebec law permits drivers to use a single earphone but bans earphone use entirely for cyclists.
Road closures expected to complicate travel across Montreal
Upcoming road closures are set to make getting around Montreal more difficult in the coming days. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes.
Canada
Trump bans Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles as trade war deepens
U.S. President Donald Trump has banned imports of Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles and imposed new tariffs on other Canadian goods, escalating the trade dispute after Canada applied retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion worth of American products. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would move to reduce its reliance on the United States as a trading partner.
Carney meets Zelenskyy to discuss drone production and defence
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today to discuss scaling up drone production and strengthening Canada’s defence industries. The talks reflect Canada’s continued support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.
World
U.S.-Iran military confrontation escalates with tanker strikes and missile exchanges
U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted a U.S. Navy warship with ballistic missiles. Iran responded by firing cluster munition ballistic missiles at U.S. targets in Jordan, which Jordanian forces intercepted.
Sports
PWHL lands first season-long U.S. national television deal ahead of 12-team expansion
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has reached a national broadcast rights agreement with Scripps Sports covering the 2026-27 season, giving the league its first season-long national television package in the United States. The deal coincides with the league’s expansion to 12 teams.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 11°C. Moderate northwesterly winds will ease to light overnight.
Friday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 23°C and a humidex of 25. Westerly winds will be moderate with strong gusts. The UV index is expected to be high, so sun protection is recommended.
