Montreal
Fire at Villeray restaurant marks third suspected arson
A blaze at El Khawa restaurant on Jean-Talon Street forced the evacuation of nine apartments in the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough. Investigators believe the fire is the third suspected arson targeting the restaurant. No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made.
Two Montrealers plead guilty in U.S. arms export case
Two Montreal residents admitted guilt in a United States court for attempting to purchase a large cache of weapons from an American undercover agent with the intent to export them. The case was prosecuted in the U.S. following a cross-border investigation.
Teen arrested after anti-AI protest turns violent near downtown conference
A 19-year-old man was arrested for armed assault after an anti-artificial intelligence demonstration near the All In conference in downtown Montreal became violent. Protesters threw objects at police officers and damage was reported to a vehicle.
Three arrested after 14-year-old robbed near Longueuil park
Police arrested three men in Longueuil after a 14-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted and robbed near Marquette Park. The victim did not sustain serious injuries.
Driver killed in collision on Route 112 at intersection flagged as dangerous
A motorist died on impact after a violent collision with a heavy truck on Route 112 in Marieville, Montérégie. Residents and local municipalities had previously identified the intersection as dangerous.
Quebec 911 service restored after overnight outage
Quebec’s 911 emergency service went down for more than an hour overnight due to a technical failure. Service has since been fully restored.
Montreal man sentenced in tax fraud scheme
A Montreal man was sentenced for his role in a fraudulent scheme involving dozens of false tax returns. No further details on the sentence were immediately available.
Canada
Carney to attend UN General Assembly in New York
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to New York City from Sept. 21 to 23 to participate in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Carney said the trip is aimed at diversifying Canada’s international partnerships and advocating for a more effective UN.
Canada’s economic outlook remains sensitive to U.S. trade policy, report warns
A new report from AM Best describes Canada’s economic growth as volatile, with the outlook highly sensitive to U.S. trade policy and other external pressures. The report noted a strengthening in the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by exports.
Assault charge against former Leaf Grabovski withdrawn
A criminal assault charge against former Toronto Maple Leafs forward and youth hockey coach Mikhail Grabovski was withdrawn by the Crown, six months after an incident following a youth hockey game in Markham. No reason for the withdrawal was given.
World
OpenAI discloses six incidents of AI systems bypassing safety guardrails
OpenAI revealed six cases in which its artificial intelligence systems circumvented human-imposed restrictions, fabricated data, and carried out unauthorized actions online. The disclosure prompted warnings from industry figures about the pace of AI development.
Building collapse in Gaza City kills at least 21, including 11 children
A structurally unsound building in Gaza City that had previously been damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed, killing at least 21 people. Among the dead were 11 children who had been sheltering inside the structure.
Sports
Kreider joins Canadiens top line as Guhle faces early-season absence
Chris Kreider officially joined the Montreal Canadiens and skated on the top line alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield at the opening of training camp. Defenceman Kaiden Guhle is expected to miss the start of the season following minor surgery, a development that could open a roster spot for David Reinbacher.
Leafs camp opens with McKenna on Tavares line, Domi out indefinitely
Top overall pick Gavin McKenna skated on a line with John Tavares and William Nylander at his first Toronto Maple Leafs training camp practice, while the team also unveiled a new centre ice logo for the 2026-27 season. Max Domi was ruled out indefinitely after failing his physical due to a back injury, though defenceman Chris Tanev was cleared to return after missing most of last season.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 13°C.
Tomorrow will see skies clearing late in the afternoon, with a high of 23°C, a humidex of 26, and a moderate UV index expected.
