Montreal
Fire in Rosemont building displaces six families
Six families were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out in a laundry room and spread through a three-storey building in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough on Saturday. The extent of damage to the building was not immediately available.
Montreal hosts international conference on AI and infrastructure
The International Conference on AI and IoT in Infrastructure Engineering is underway in Montreal. The event brings together researchers and engineers to discuss the role of artificial intelligence and connected devices in infrastructure development.
Muslim women protest Quebec secularism laws outside premier’s office
A group of Muslim women held their weekly protest outside the premier’s office in downtown Montreal on Saturday, demonstrating against what they describe as a widening scope of Quebec’s secularism legislation and the prospect of tighter restrictions. The protests have become a recurring fixture outside the office in recent weeks.
Canada
Alberta separation referendum set for later this month
Alberta voters are set to weigh in on whether to begin the process of leaving Canada in a referendum scheduled for later this month. Prime Minister Mark Carney has characterized the vote as a potentially divisive gamble for the country.
Conservatives press Carney on U.S. trade dispute
Federal Conservatives are urging Carney to make resolving the trade dispute with the United States his top priority, as new American import bans add pressure on Canadian businesses. The opposition says the government has not moved quickly enough to protect affected industries.
Search underway for missing air ambulance jet with six aboard
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for an Ontario-based air ambulance jet that went missing on Saturday with six people on board, including four Canadians. No further details on the aircraft’s last known position were immediately available.
Ottawa to announce food security investments
Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson are scheduled to announce investments under the National Food Security Strategy in Ottawa. The funding is aimed at helping lower food costs for Canadians.
Many Canadians living paycheque to paycheque despite strong salaries
A new report finds that Canadians are struggling with short-term cash flow in a high-cost economy, with many unable to cover expenses between pay periods despite earning strong annual salaries. The findings point to rising costs of housing, groceries, and debt servicing as key factors.
World
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City kill five
Early morning Israeli airstrikes struck a residential building in Gaza City on Saturday, killing five people and injuring six others. Palestinians were seen inspecting the site of the strike in the aftermath.
Sports
Tiger-Cats hand Redblacks a lopsided loss
In CFL action on Saturday, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 34-16. The result strengthens Hamilton’s position in the East Division standings.
Weather
Tonight will be cool with a few clouds and a low of 6°C.
Sunday brings mainly sunny skies with a high of 16°C. The UV index is expected to be moderate.
