Montreal
Fallen Montreal officer honoured at national memorial
Montreal police officer Mohamed Benreouane was among six officers remembered Sunday at the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ annual memorial service on Parliament Hill. Benreouane was shot and killed in the line of duty. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree spoke at the ceremony.
Murder suspect still at large after woman killed in Montreal
Montreal police are searching for a suspect in the killing of a woman last Tuesday. The suspect has not been located and investigators have not announced any arrests.
Quebec author dropped from Goncourt prize over AI and plagiarism allegations
A Quebec author has been removed from consideration for the prestigious Goncourt prize following allegations of artificial intelligence use and plagiarism. No further details about the author or the specific allegations have been confirmed.
Canadiens open new season on the heels of a strong 2025-26 campaign
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 NHL season after finishing 48-24-10 and reaching the Eastern Conference final. Captain Nick Suzuki posted a career-high 101 points and won the Selke Trophy, Cole Caufield scored 51 goals, and Juraj Slafkovsky reached the 30-goal mark.
Canada
Poilievre proposes diesel tax cuts to lower fuel costs
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled a plan Sunday to eliminate federal taxes on diesel fuel, including extending the full fuel excise tax cut and removing the GST on diesel sales until at least Canada Day. The proposal also calls for permanently scrapping the federal industrial carbon tax and the Clean Fuel Standard.
U.S.-Canada trade war deepens with dairy tariffs
The United States has imposed 50 per cent duties on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, with Canada’s dairy industry bearing the brunt of the measures. Canada has responded with 50 per cent tariffs on American whey, while some Canadian whey products now face outright bans in the U.S. market.
Canadians and Americans rally at Peace Arch for stronger cross-border ties
Residents from both sides of the border gathered at the Peace Arch crossing on Saturday to call for improved Canada-U.S. relations. The demonstration came as trade tensions and cross-border ties have emerged as issues in British Columbia’s provincial election campaign.
Week ahead: premiers meet, GDP data and housing speech on the calendar
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are set to meet in Calgary on Monday to discuss Canada’s economic future and energy policy. Statistics Canada releases its GDP report for July on Tuesday, and Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers speaks in Victoria on Thursday.
World
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes, at least seven killed
Russian forces attacked Ukraine’s Odesa region and launched guided bombs at Sumy overnight and into Sunday, while drone strikes hit Kyiv and its outskirts, killing at least six people in Ukraine. A Ukrainian strike killed a civilian woman in Enerhodar, bringing the combined death toll to at least seven.
Five arrested near U.S. air base in UK on terrorism suspicion
British police arrested five men Sunday near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act involving three trucks. London’s Metropolitan Police said they are investigating a possible link to Iran; the base has been used by U.S. forces in operations against Iran.
Sports
Nashville FC hands Toronto FC a 2-0 defeat
Nashville SC beat Toronto FC 2-0 on Saturday, with Hany Mukhtar scoring both goals to reach his 100th career MLS goal. Toronto FC, now 6-10-11, sits 12th in the Eastern Conference.
Vancouver Whitecaps held to 3-3 draw by D.C. United
The Vancouver Whitecaps led through goals from Brian White, Bruno Caicedo, and Thomas Müller before D.C. United rallied for a 3-3 draw on Saturday. Rookie Kimito Nono scored his first two MLS goals for D.C., including the 80th-minute equalizer.
Weather
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a low of 14°C. Moderate northeasterly winds are expected.
Monday will also be mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a high of 19°C. Northeasterly winds will gust to strong at times, with a moderate UV index.
