Montreal
Man killed in Rosemont street fight overnight
A Montrealer died after a street fight in Rosemont – La Petite-Patrie escalated into a fatal incident overnight. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death.
Two arrested in connection with Montreal North murder
Two suspects were taken into custody in Montréal-Nord in connection with a murder. No further details on the victim or the circumstances of the killing were immediately available.
Fire tears through Montréal-Nord building, one firefighter hospitalized
A fire engulfed a residential building on Place Joseph-Michaud in Montréal-Nord overnight, sending one firefighter to hospital. More than 120 firefighters responded to the blaze, and the Red Cross is assisting six displaced families.
Canada
Federal auditor finds Canada falling further behind on climate targets
A report from the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development concluded that federal organizations have made no meaningful progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The report said Canada is moving further away from its 2030 climate target.
Dental care plan over budget by more than $1.1 billion in first two years
The auditor general found that the Canadian Dental Care Plan exceeded its budget by more than $1.1 billion in its first two years of operation. The plan is projected to overshoot its budget by an additional $1.2 billion by 2032.
Funding for emerging Olympic and Paralympic athletes to double
The federal government, the Canadian Olympic Committee, and the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced that annual funding for the Next Gen athlete development program will double to more than $20 million. The program supports high-performance athletes in the early stages of their careers.
World
Spain train crash death toll revised down to 69
Regional authorities and Spain’s Ministry of Transport confirmed that 69 people were killed in Wednesday’s high-speed train collision, correcting an earlier count of 74. The crash remains one of the deadliest rail disasters in the country in recent years.
Hundreds of thousands march across Italy over school funding and cost of living
Students and workers took to the streets in cities across Italy on Friday in largely peaceful protests. Demonstrators called for increased government funding for schools and action on the soaring cost of living.
Sports
Bobsleigh and luge bodies to merge into single national organization
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and Luge Canada signed an agreement to combine into one national sport organization. The merger is intended to strengthen athlete development and support for sliding sports across the country.
Canadian junior baseball team closes Pan American championship with 8-2 win over Cuba
The Canadian Junior National Team defeated Cuba 8-2 in Boca Chica to wrap up its participation in the 2026 WBSC Americas U-18 Pan American Championship. The result capped the team’s run in the tournament.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers. Northwesterly winds will be moderate to strong, gusting before easing to light by morning, with a low of 1°C.
Tomorrow will be mainly sunny with a high of 8°C. The UV index is expected to be low.
