Montreal
Four dead after helicopter crashes and burns in Montérégie
A helicopter crashed and caught fire Saturday afternoon near Saint-Brigide-d’Iberville, killing all four people on board. An investigation is underway into the cause of the crash.
Lawyers challenge Quebec election rules limiting English at polls
Legal representatives are preparing a formal letter to Élections Québec and the Attorney General, contesting instructions that restrict the use of English when communicating with voters at polling stations during the provincial election. The challenge raises concerns about the rights of anglophone voters across the province.
Federal intelligence agency contacted over U.S. interference claims in Quebec vote
Canada’s federal intelligence agency has been contacted following reports of alleged U.S. interference circulating during the Quebec provincial election campaign. The claims have added to tensions already surrounding the vote.
Encampment residents feel less threatened under new mayor, as homelessness reports rise
People living in Montreal encampments say they feel less at risk of forced dismantlement since Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada took office. The shift in tone comes as the city records a high number of complaints related to homelessness and social cohabitation.
Vallieres Mill crashes out of world cycling championship road race
Canadian cyclist Magdeleine Vallieres Mill was forced to withdraw from the women’s elite road race at the UCI Road World Cycling Championships in Montreal on Saturday after suffering a crash during the competition. The race was being held in the city as part of the international championship event.
Canada
Ottawa marks 200 years with block party, free transit and canal events
The City of Ottawa celebrated its 200th anniversary on Saturday with a block party, free OC Transpo service throughout the day, and military activities along the Rideau Canal. The bicentennial marks two centuries since the city’s founding.
Alberta referendum on remaining in Canada set for October 19
Albertans will vote on October 19 on whether the province should remain in Canada, alongside a series of questions on immigration policy. The referendum has prompted further debate about what the results could mean for current residents under various scenarios.
Threatening email targeting Muslims sent to Islamic schools across Canada
An investigation is underway after an email containing threats against Muslims was sent to Islamic schools in multiple cities across Canada, including Montreal. Authorities are working to identify those responsible.
Lorne Doerkson named new leader of B.C. Conservatives
Lorne Doerkson has been appointed leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party and will guide the party into an upcoming snap provincial election. His selection positions the party ahead of what is expected to be a competitive campaign.
Data centres face low public support in Alberta, poll finds
A new poll suggests data centres are broadly unpopular in Alberta, with only 7 per cent of respondents expressing strong support for them. Concerns cited include environmental impact, rising electricity costs, noise, and the loss of farmland.
World
Trump rejects Iran offer to reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday turned down an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, which was contingent on the U.S. lifting naval blockades and sanctions. The rejection leaves the strategic waterway’s status unresolved.
Strikes kill at least 11 across Russia and Ukraine
Russian and Ukrainian strikes on Saturday left at least 11 people dead across both countries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported two deaths in Zaporizhzhia, authorities in Sumy confirmed two more, and a Ukrainian drone strike killed one person in Russia’s Belgorod region.
Sports
Avalanche down Jets 5-2 in NHL preseason as Hughes records four points
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in NHL preseason action on Friday, with T.J. Hughes scoring a hat trick and adding an assist for four points on the night. The result gives Winnipeg an early preseason setback heading into the regular season.
Vallieres Mill withdraws from world championship road race after crash
Canadian cyclist Magdeleine Vallieres Mill crashed during the women’s elite road race at the UCI Road World Cycling Championships in Montreal on Saturday and was unable to continue. Her withdrawal ends her participation in the event, which was being staged in her home country.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 14°C and moderate northeasterly winds.
Sunday will bring mainly sunny skies and a high of 23°C, with moderate northeasterly winds gusting to strong at times. The UV index is expected to be moderate.
