Montreal
Mayor calls for calm ahead of Sud-Ouest shelter protest
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urged residents to approach an upcoming demonstration at Maison Benoît Labre shelter with calm and compassion. The planned protest centres on safety and homelessness concerns in the Sud-Ouest borough.
Virtual OPUS cards now available to all Android users
Montreal transit riders with Android phones can now load and use a virtual OPUS card, the STM confirmed. The rollout extends a feature previously available only to select users.
Coroner faults police for suspending search for missing Lévis teen
A Quebec coroner has ruled that police prematurely halted the ground search for a 13-year-old Lévis teen who went missing in 2024. The finding, released as part of a coroner’s inquest, raises questions about search protocols for missing youth.
Youth coalition calls for provincial action on 2SLGBTQ+ school bullying
A Quebec youth coalition is pressing the provincial government to act on what it describes as rising bullying and harassment targeting 2SLGBTQ+ students in schools. The group is calling for concrete policy measures to improve safety in classrooms.
Montreal and Longueuil mayors demand infrastructure funding
The mayors of Montreal and Longueuil are jointly calling on federal and provincial governments to address what they describe as a ‘major financial wall’ in infrastructure funding. Martinez Ferrada and her Longueuil counterpart say municipalities cannot absorb the growing cost of aging infrastructure alone.
Communauto warns customers of potential data breach by employee
Car-sharing service Communauto says a potential data breach affecting customer information was initiated by one of its own employees. The company has not disclosed how many customers may be affected.
Montreal manufacturer moves operations to U.S. over tariff pressures
A Montreal-based manufacturer has relocated its operations to the United States, citing the escalating Canada-U.S. tariff war as the driving factor. The move is among the first publicly confirmed cases of a local firm leaving Quebec directly because of tariff impacts.
Canada
Carney announces airport concessions and new capital investment incentives
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans to open Canada’s four largest airports — in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver — to private long-term concessions, while keeping land and assets under public ownership. Carney also announced immediate tax write-offs for most new capital investments, framing the measures as a push to boost economic competitiveness.
CBSA seizes more than 200 kg of cocaine at Alberta border crossing
Canada Border Services Agency officers seized more than 200 kg of cocaine from trucks at the Coutts border crossing in Alberta. The agency has not released details on arrests or the origin of the shipment.
New U.S. tariffs of 50 per cent hit Canadian cheeses, furniture and more
A new round of U.S. tariffs set at 50 per cent on select Canadian goods — including cheeses, ATVs, furniture and motorboats — took effect today. The measures add to existing trade pressures that have already prompted at least one Montreal manufacturer to relocate south of the border.
World
U.S. judge blocks Trump naming rights at Kennedy Center
A U.S. federal judge has blocked the Kennedy Center board from naming any building or grounds after Donald Trump. The ruling halts efforts by board members appointed under the Trump administration to honour the former president at the Washington arts venue.
UN rights chief raises alarm over Gaza remains as potential war crimes evidence
The United Nations human rights chief has expressed concern over uncovered human remains in Gaza, saying they may constitute evidence of war crimes. The official called for independent investigations and the preservation of evidence at the sites.
Sports
Canadiens lock in St. Louis for four more years, add Kreider ahead of camp
The Montreal Canadiens have extended head coach Martin St. Louis on a four-year contract, the club announced on the eve of training camp. The team also introduced new signing Chris Kreider, adding an experienced forward to the roster.
Weather
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a low of 16°C.
Tomorrow brings increasing cloudiness through the afternoon with a 30 per cent chance of showers and a high of 21°C. The UV index is expected to be high.
