Montreal
Housing activists expelled from Sud-Ouest squat after two-day occupation
Housing rights militants were removed from a vacant three-storey residential building in the Sud-Ouest borough after occupying it for more than two days. Authorities cleared the property on Thursday following a standoff with activists who had taken over the empty structure to draw attention to housing access issues.
Multi-vehicle crash on Jacques Cartier Bridge injures four
A collision involving multiple vehicles on the Jacques Cartier Bridge caused significant traffic delays and left four people injured on Thursday. The extent of the injuries was not immediately confirmed.
Man stabbed by colleague at Saint-Léonard auto parts firm
A man was stabbed by a co-worker inside the headquarters of an auto parts distributor in Saint-Léonard on Thursday. Police responded to the scene; no further details on the victim’s condition were immediately available.
Montreal influencer arrested by anti-pimping squad
A Montreal social media influencer was taken into custody by the SPVM’s anti-pimping unit on Friday. No further details on the charges or the identity of the individual were immediately released.
Canada
PBO questions cost of Quebec City–Toronto high-speed rail project
The Parliamentary Budget Officer is casting doubt on the projected cost of a proposed high-speed rail corridor between Quebec City and Toronto, estimating the price tag could range from $75 billion to $113 billion. The figures raise questions about the financial viability of the project as the federal government continues to study the proposal.
CRTC moves to improve cellphone coverage transparency
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced steps to give Canadians clearer information about where cellphone coverage exists and where gaps remain. The regulator said the initiative is aimed at helping consumers make more informed choices about their wireless service.
Contraband seized at Collins Bay Institution
Correctional authorities seized multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution, a federal multi-level security facility, over a five-day period late last month. The seizures are part of ongoing efforts to prevent prohibited goods from entering federal prisons.
Trade minister wraps up G20 meetings in Milwaukee
Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu concluded Canada’s participation in the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he advanced the country’s trade priorities and met with international partners. No specific agreements were announced following the meetings.
World
G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of oil amid energy crunch
G7 leaders agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil, including diesel, to ease an ongoing global energy shortage. The coordinated release is intended to stabilize markets and reduce pressure on consumers facing rising fuel costs.
Tennessee halts all executions after death row inmate survives two lethal injections
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee suspended all scheduled executions and ordered a third-party review after death row inmate Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts and remained in critical condition. The halt raises fresh questions about the state’s execution protocols.
Sports
No sports results available for this edition
There are no Canadian sports results to report today.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 9°C.
Tomorrow, expect rain ending early in the afternoon, then clearing skies, with a high of 20°C. The UV index is expected to be moderate.
