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# Montreal West Island

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- [Montreal’s Fabre metro station main entrance closed for construction until 2028](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreals-fabre-metro-station-main-entrance-closed-for-construction-until-2028/) - The main entrance to the Fabre metro station on the Blue line will be closed for construction work until 2028 starting this week. According to the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), major renovation work will be carried out on the fixed staircases and the concrete slab of the main kiosk. A new substation will
- [21 bids received for third link project between Quebec City and Lévis](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/21-bids-received-for-third-link-project-between-quebec-city-and-levis/) - With just a few weeks to go before the start of the next election campaign, Premier Christine Fréchette announced that her government has received 21 proposals from companies in response to the international call for expressions of interest for the Third Link highway project between Quebec City and Lévis. However, there is still a long
- [Surge in overnight calls to Kids Help Phone ‘a canary in the coal mine’: CEO](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo/) - The number of support requests Kids Help Phone receives at night is increasing across Canada, the e-mental health support service said. Demands for reach-outs via text from the hours of 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. ET are 183 per cent higher than those received during the day, Kids Help Phone said in a news release.
- [Former RCMP officer alleges racial profiling by Quebec police in complaints](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/former-rcmp-officer-alleges-racial-profiling-by-quebec-police-in-complaints/) - A Black former RCMP officer is filing racial profiling complaints against two Quebec police services. Maurice Carvery, alongside the Montreal advocacy group Red Coalition, is filing complaints to the province’s police ethics and human rights commissions over the alleged actions of Quebec provincial police and Longueuil police. They are also asking the province’s domestic security
- [CF Montréal makes major splash, signing Chilean great Alexis Sanchez](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/cf-montreal-makes-major-splash-signing-chilean-great-alexis-sanchez/) - CF Montréal has made a major splash, signing Chilean legend Alexis Sanchez through the abbreviated 2027 Major League Soccer sprint season on Tuesday. The agreement includes a club option for the 2027-28 campaign. The 37-year-old forward becomes the MLS club’s highest-profile signing since former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba joined in 2015. The value of the
- [Montreal police chief offers new details on dismantling of Montreal-Nord patrol unit](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-police-chief-offers-new-details-on-dismantling-of-montreal-nord-patrol-unit/) - Residents called for an independent public investigation into allegations of racism and misconduct involving Montreal police officers Tuesday, as Chief Fady Dagher defended his force’s handling of a scandal that led to the dismantling of a 16-member patrol unit. Police dismantled the Montréal-Nord unit in June after allegations of racist and abusive conduct by some officers, including claims
- [Services in Quebec CEGEPs not keeping up with increase in students: CSQ](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/services-in-quebec-cegeps-not-keeping-up-with-increase-in-students-csq/) - While CEGEPs as a whole are once again facing an increase in enrollment this year, the number of professional and support staff is not always keeping pace. Yet, the staff unions’ federation believes that CEGEPs should be “catalysts for regional development.” The president of the Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ), Éric Gingras, and the
- [Canada could lose more than 100K jobs if CUSMA dies, report warns](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-could-lose-more-than-100k-jobs-if-cusma-dies-report-warns/) - Canada could lose 102,000 jobs if the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade breaks down, a new report warns. The report, prepared for the Canadian American Business Council by Oxford Economics, studied the potential economic consequences of CUSMA negotiations, including termination of the deal. The report says the United States would lose 214,000 jobs in 2027 if
- [Growth of music streaming platforms slowing in Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/growth-of-music-streaming-platforms-slowing-in-quebec/) - Streaming platforms remain the preferred way for Quebecers to listen to music, even though new statistics show that the growth in streams slowed in 2025. Music album sales, meanwhile, continue to decline. In Quebec, there were 31.9 billion streams on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, according to an analysis published by the Institut
- [New York jury convicts Montreal father of murder in death of 9-year-old daughter](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/new-york-jury-convicts-montreal-father-of-murder-in-death-of-9-year-old-daughter/) - ELIZABETHTOWN — Melina Frattolin’s loved ones and family members sobbed in a New York courthouse on Monday after a jury found the girl’s father guilty of drowning her and hiding her body in a marsh last summer. A group of family members held onto each other as the jury read out “Guilty” and convicted Luciano
- [Montreal police chief to address racism, misconduct allegations at public meeting](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-police-chief-to-address-racism-misconduct-allegations-at-public-meeting/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 11, 2026 8:00 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher is set to address city officials and take questions from the public as he provides an update on a scandal at a station in a multicultural neighbourhood in
- [Child who prompted Porter flight cancellation ‘scared,’ not at fault, passenger says](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/child-who-prompted-porter-flight-cancellation-scared-not-at-fault-passenger-says/) - A passenger aboard the Porter Airlines flight to Toronto that was cancelled last week after a toddler refused to buckle up says the child was scared and should not be blamed. The aircraft could not take off from Victoria in what Porter called an unsafe situation, so the crew decided to return to the terminal
- [Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/former-carney-adviser-cmhc-head-named-inaugural-chair-of-build-canada-homes/) - OTTAWA — Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer the board of directors at its affordable housing agency. Build Canada Homes’ inaugural board chair Evan Siddall was CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. from late 2013 to 2021, where he helped
- [Canadian family finds hope at Montreal Neurological Institute](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadian-family-finds-hope-at-montreal-neurological-institute/) - One in 12 Canadians are living with a rare disease, including three-year-old Gurmoh Singh Gill, who has hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). “It’s a race against time,” said Stalinjeet Gill, Gurmoh’s dad. “You enjoy each and every milestone your child goes through, you know, walking, sitting, talking, first words like mom and dad, right? And then
- [Lawyers make final arguments in trial of man accused of killing Montreal girl](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/lawyers-make-final-arguments-in-trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-montreal-girl/) - A New York jury has found a 46-year-old man guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his nine-year-old daughter from Montreal. Luciano Frattolin was also convicted of concealing his daughter’s body. Some family members in the court let out sobs and held onto each other as they heard the verdict. Standing between his two
- [Quebec apple grower using anti-hail cannon to protect crops from icy weather](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-apple-grower-using-anti-hail-cannon-to-protect-crops-from-icy-weather/) - A “anti-hail cannon” could be a Canadian first, as a Quebec apple orchard says the device could protect its crops from icy weather. The cannon has been deployed at Verger des Bois-Francs southeast of Montreal by Maxime Brie. Hail has long been an agriculture producer nightmare as it can bring significant crop damage. “For sure
- [Urgences-santé paramedics reject tentative deal between union and Quebec government](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/urgences-sante-paramedics-reject-tentative-deal-between-union-and-quebec-government/) - The outcome of the lengthy negotiations to renew the collective bargaining agreements for several paramedic unions remains uncertain, as those working for Urgences-santé have just rejected the tentative agreement that had been reached. These negotiations involve paramedic ambulance technicians who are members of several unions affiliated with the Fédération de la santé et des services
- [Quebec premier open to allowing US wines on store shelves, with conditions](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-premier-open-to-allowing-us-wines-on-store-shelves-with-conditions/) - By Thomas Laberge The Canadian Press Posted August 10, 2026 1:33 pm Updated August 10, 2026 3:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she’s open to allowing US wines to return to liquor store shelves, but not at any price. Fréchette says that the
- [B.C. family finds hope in Montreal researchers to fight son’s rare disease](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/b-c-family-finds-hope-in-montreal-researchers-to-fight-sons-rare-disease/) - At just three years old, Gurmoh Gill is facing a disease with no cure. He has hereditary spastic paraplegia, or HSP, a rare genetic condition that causes progressive stiffness and weakness, particularly in the legs, but he can also end up losing the abilities in his arms, speech, and mental capacity. His parents say when
- [New York jury convicts father of murder in death of nine-year-old Montreal girl](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/new-york-jury-convicts-father-of-murder-in-death-of-nine-year-old-montreal-girl/) - Melina Frattolin’s loved ones and family members sobbed in a New York courthouse on Monday after a jury found the girl’s father guilty of drowning her and hiding her body in a marsh last summer. A group of family members held onto each other as the jury read out “Guilty” and convicted Luciano Frattolin, 46,
- [Montreal man charged after alleged death threats made against Carney](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-man-charged-after-alleged-death-threats-made-against-carney/) - A Montreal man has been charged after allegedly making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney. Marc Porlier, 51, was arrested and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, RCMP announced Monday. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a
- [Quebec health officials confirm 2nd Montreal cat with raccoon rabies](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-health-officials-confirm-2nd-montreal-cat-with-raccoon-rabies/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec health officials say three more people have received emergency preventative treatment after possible rabies exposure. It has been confirmed that a second cat has raccoon rabies, the Montérégie Public Health Department said in an update Monday. This cat was found in Saint-Anicet in the Montérégie region.
- [Ottawa to rebate $100M in freight costs for shipping steel across Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ottawa-to-rebate-100m-in-freight-costs-for-shipping-steel-across-canada/) - OTTAWA — Ottawa plans to slash costs for shipping steel between provinces and territories over the next year in a bid to help domestic producers hit hard by tariffs. Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon has announced a $100-million rebate plan to pay back manufacturers half the freight costs for sending eligible steel products across the country
- [Montreal man charged for alleged death threats against PM Mark Carney](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-man-charged-for-alleged-death-threats-against-pm-mark-carney/) - The RCMP say a 51-year-old Montreal man has been charged for allegedly making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney. The federal police say the man allegedly made threatening remarks in an email sent to a senator and other people. Police say he is facing a criminal charge for uttering threats to cause death or
- [Montrealers rally against tennis stadium expansion in Jarry Park](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montrealers-rally-against-tennis-stadium-expansion-in-jarry-park/) - Hundreds of Montrealers rallied against the proposed expansion of the tennis stadium at Jarry Park Sunday. Residents and community groups say the project will result in loss of green space and the baseball field in the neighbourhood. In June, Tennis Canada announced its plans to increase the IGA Stadium’s to 15,000 seats and build a
- [Bloc Québécois urges PM Carney not to sacrifice dairy farmers](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/bloc-quebecois-urges-pm-carney-not-to-sacrifice-dairy-farmers/) - The Bloc Québécois urges Prime Minister Mark Carney not to sacrifice dairy farmers during his trade negotiations with Washington, which are intensifying as new tariffs are set to take effect. Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet called on Carney to “keep his word” and “pledge not to make any concessions,” noting that the premier himself had
- [The Canadian government is hiring in Montreal for a job that pays up to $106K](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/the-canadian-government-is-hiring-in-montreal-for-a-job-that-pays-up-to-106k/) - Government jobs in Canada often pay well and come with great benefits. The catch is usually that the postings worth applying to are either in Ottawa or gone by the time you hear about them. With that said, a new one just popped up in Montreal, and it pays up to $106,736. The Canada Border
- [Five things to know Montreal police chief’s video message about racism allegations](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/five-things-to-know-montreal-police-chiefs-video-message-about-racism-allegations/) - Local residents in a multicultural neighbourhood in Montreal may not be the only ones looking for answers about a scandal at their local police station. The police have shared little public information about the investigation since June 12, when Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher announced police had disbanded a 16-member patrol unit in Montréal-Nord over serious allegations of racism, discrimination
- [New York trial of man accused of killing daughter enters fourth week](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/new-york-trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-daughter-enters-fourth-week/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 10, 2026 8:27 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter last summer during a trip to New York is entering its fourth week. Luciano Frattolin is on trial in Elizabethtown, NY, facing
- [Brutality, racism allegations deepen trust gap after years of complaints in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/brutality-racism-allegations-deepen-trust-gap-after-years-of-complaints-in-montreal/) - Frantz Jean-Jacques remembers feeling hopeful after coming out of a meeting more than a decade ago with the commander of a police station in a multicultural neighbourhood of Montreal. Over a dozen local residents attended, including a number of young men who shared troubling stories about their own interactions with police. They came to denounce police
- [Montreal LGBTQ+ community sees competing Pride parades](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-lgbtq-community-sees-competing-pride-parades/) - Geneviève Gagnon says she has been attending the Montreal Pride parade with her children for many years. She came to watch the parade downtown on Sunday with her daughter, Florence, who was wrapped in a Pride flag and came out as pansexual when she was 18. “The most important thing is for (Florence) to be
- [Here are major reports, inquiries and lawsuits into police racism in Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/here-are-major-reports-inquiries-and-lawsuits-into-police-racism-in-quebec/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size As a police station in a Montreal multicultural neighbourhood grapples with allegations of racism and brutality made public in June, local residents are preparing for a public meeting with city officials and the chief of the police force on Tuesday. Many residents say there have been long-standing
- [The Civil Code has been shaping the Quebec judicial system for 160 years](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/the-civil-code-has-been-shaping-the-quebec-judicial-system-for-160-years/) - Quebec is a distinct society in many respects, even when it comes to justice. It relies on a Civil Code, derived from French law, which has marked its legal specificity for 160 years compared to the rest of Canada. On August 1, 1866, the “Civil Code of Lower Canada” was introduced. This document came to
- [Three fatal collisions take place on Quebec roads overnight](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/three-fatal-collisions-take-place-on-quebec-roads-overnight/) - Three people lost their lives, and several others are in critical condition following three separate accidents that occurred on Quebec roads on Saturday night, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) reported. One person died, and the lives of three others are feared after a road accident in Franquelin, on the North Shore. Emergency services went to
- [Fierté Montréal Pride parade takes over downtown after week of celebrations](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/fierte-montreal-pride-parade-takes-over-downtown-after-week-of-celebrations/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 9, 2026 2:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size After a week of daily events and celebrations, Pride events are taking over downtown Montreal. Fierté Montréal is holding its 20th parade, where thousands gathered to watch the festivities. Get breaking National news
- [Hudson farm loses $20,000 in alleged chargeback fraud scheme](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/hudson-farm-loses-20000-in-alleged-chargeback-fraud-scheme/) - Three years ago, Matt Penney and Alana Cosgrove turned their dream of owning a family farm into reality in Hudson. But this spring, the co-owners of Pengrove Farms say they fell victim to an alleged fraud scheme that left them out roughly $20,000, or about $27,000 worth of products at retail value. Now, they want
- [B.C. wildfire showing little new growth after forcing thousands to flee](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/b-c-wildfire-showing-little-new-growth-after-forcing-thousands-to-flee/) - PENTICTON — Dawn Wertz says she was celebrating her niece’s 21st birthday at a party in Summerland in the British Columbia Interior when ashes the size of loonies began raining down at her sister’s home. She and her relatives are now among thousands of evacuees from a wildfire that roared toward communities on the western
- [Poilievre tells Carney in letter to not concede to U.S. demands in tariff talks](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/poilievre-tells-carney-in-letter-to-not-concede-to-u-s-demands-in-tariff-talks/) - OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is asking the prime minister to not concede to U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands during trade negotiations. Poilievre says in a letter to Mark Carney that Ottawa has given in to several of Trump’s demands in the last year, including getting rid of the digital service tax and removing
- [Alexander, Philpot lift Alouettes to dominant 48-30 win over Elks in CFL](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/alexander-philpot-lift-alouettes-to-dominant-48-30-win-over-elks-in-cfl/) - Davis Alexander threw four touchdown passes and Tyson Philpot caught three of them as the Montreal Alouettes crushed the Edmonton Elks 48-30 in a statement win against one of the CFL’s best Saturday. Alexander was 22-for-28 passing for 352 yards with one interception while also rushing for his first major this year, improving his record to 19-1
- [Lawyers concerned by proposed changes to Canadian access to information system](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/lawyers-concerned-by-proposed-changes-to-canadian-access-to-information-system/) - OTTAWA — Lawyers and organizations working on environmental issues and migrants’ rights are concerned about changes to the Access to Information Act proposed by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. One of the amendments that concerns them most is the restriction on access to certain documents deemed “ephemeral,” which could include emails. “To categorically start excluding
- [Quebec group leads 16-day shoreline cleanup](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-group-leads-16-day-shoreline-cleanup/) - MONTREAL – As a marine biologist, Lyne Morissette grew tired of the “doom and gloom” of passively describing the impact of pollution on whales, turtles, and the rest of the wildlife inhabiting the St. Lawrence River. So, about eight years ago, she co-created an initiative with the modest goal of collecting 10 tonnes of trash
- [2,000 kilometres, 1,000 tonnes of trash: Quebec groups leads 16-day shoreline cleanup](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/2000-kilometres-1000-tonnes-of-trash-quebec-groups-leads-16-day-shoreline-cleanup/) - As a marine biologist, Lyne Morissette grew tired of the “doom and gloom” of passively describing the impact of pollution on whales, turtles, and the rest of the wildlife inhabiting the St. Lawrence River. So, about eight years ago, she co-created an initiative with the modest goal of collecting 10 tonnes of trash along the
- [Comedian Pierre-Luc Brillant is running again for the riding of Rosemont](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/comedian-pierre-luc-brillant-is-running-again-for-the-riding-of-rosemont/) - Actor and musician Pierre-Luc Brillant is trying his luck again under the banner of the Parti Québécois. The political party announced Saturday that he will run for a second time in the Montreal riding of Rosemont, a bastion of solidarity where nothing is yet decided since the outgoing MNA, Vincent Marissal, announced his retirement from
- [A thirty-year-old man dies in a road accident in Montérégie](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/a-thirty-year-old-man-dies-in-a-road-accident-in-monteregie/) - The body of a man in his thirties was discovered Saturday morning near a motorcycle on the side of the road in Saint-Théodore-d’Acton, in Montérégie. Emergency services pronounced the victim dead directly at the scene, after a citizen reported a motorcycle outside of Route 139 at around 8:40 a.m. “For the moment, we are talking
- [Montreal marks 3rd annual Chinatown Day](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-marks-3rd-annual-chinatown-day/) - Montreal’s Chinatown celebrated its heritage status Saturday with the third annual Chinatown Day. “My grandmother used to live right here in Chinatown, and she passed away some years ago. She was the one that kept our family connected to our roots, so it’s really important now that we have kids of our own to show
- [Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/why-some-b-c-farmers-stay-to-fight-despite-wildfire-evacuation-orders/) - When Tom Davison’s son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after a wildfire swept past in 2021, Davison wasn’t sure the hoses would get much use. He figured the blaze, which caused smoke damage to the property, would be a once-a-century experience. But after high winds pushed flames up to the
- [Alexander, Philpot lift Alouettes to dominant win](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/alexander-philpot-lift-alouettes-to-dominant-win/) - MONTREAL – Davis Alexander knows the Montreal Alouettes sent a message to the rest of the CFL. Just as he anticipated. Alexander threw four touchdown passes and Tyson Philpot caught three as the Alouettes routed the Edmonton Elks 48-30 in a matchup between two of the league’s best Saturday. “Probably a statement game for the
- [LGBTQ+ political candidates in Quebec report a wave of online hate](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/lgbtq-political-candidates-in-quebec-report-a-wave-of-online-hate/) - As pride month celebrations take place across Quebec, political candidates from sexual and gender-diverse backgrounds who are running in the fall provincial election are sounding the alarm over a flood of hateful messages targeting them. Québec solidaire says it’s currently facing a wave of online hate of “exceptional” and “alarming” proportions targeting its LGBTQ+ candidates. “We’re concerned,
- [California may fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post about politics](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/california-may-fine-content-creators-who-dont-disclose-they-were-paid-to-post-about-politics/) - SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Weeks before voting ended in California’s primary for governor, Los Angeles-based influencer Shaka Smith took to Instagram to tell his more than 700,000 followers whom he was voting for and why. “Healthcare shouldn’t bankrupt you, housing should not feel impossible, polluters shouldn’t pass their bill to us and artists should not
- [Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump’s attorney general in overnight vote](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/todd-blanche-narrowly-confirmed-as-trumps-attorney-general-in-overnight-vote/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday morning, cementing President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney’s command of a Justice Department the Republican president has sought to bend to his will. The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned
- [What to know about Trump’s new attempt to limit U.S. birthright citizenship](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/what-to-know-about-trumps-new-attempt-to-limit-u-s-birthright-citizenship/) - The Trump administration is once again trying to limit who can become an American, with a pair of executive orders issued this week that attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship and on foreigners who give birth in the U.S. A Supreme Court decision in June struck down a previous attempt at restricting birthright citizenship,
- [Canadian robotics companies caught up in U.S. ban on foreign-made bots](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/canadian-robotics-companies-caught-up-in-u-s-ban-on-foreign-made-bots/) - Canadian robotics companies are warning they’re being swept up in a U.S. crackdown on foreign-made robots, as new restrictions threaten to shut them out of their largest market. “It’s a very complicated, far-reaching and disruptive situation,” Ryan Gariepy of the Canadian Robotics Council said. “It’s not good.” The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned advanced
- [Restaurants, cafés in Montreal’s Plateau hit by several thefts, burglaries in recent weeks](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/restaurants-cafes-in-montreals-plateau-hit-by-several-thefts-burglaries-in-recent-weeks/) - A number of restaurants and cafés in Montreal’s Plateau have been the target of thefts and burglaries in recent weeks. On Duluth Avenue, at least three establishments have been hit, including Coco Disco Club, Au Pieds de Cochon, and Capitaine Sandwich. “About a month ago, I had somebody come in and break in and steal
- [Third week wraps up in New York trial of Montreal man accused of killing daughter](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/third-week-wraps-up-in-new-york-trial-of-montreal-man-accused-of-killing-daughter/) - A New York jury watched a video recreating the route of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter as part of his trial today. The video, which is close to five hours long, is based on data from the man’s phone and his car’s location. Today marks the end of the third week of
- [No respite for Quebec ER doctors this summer](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/no-respite-for-quebec-er-doctors-this-summer/) - Quebec emergency departments tend to be less overwhelmed during the summer, but that does not mean emergency physicians get a break. The president of the Quebec Association of Emergency Physicians, Dr. Marie-Maud Couture, says the work has become increasingly complex in recent years, and the health-care system can no longer rely on the “same recipe.”
- [Montreal metro users pepper-sprayed during altercation at Place-des-Arts station](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-metro-users-pepper-sprayed-during-altercation-at-place-des-arts-station/) - Several Montreal metro users were pepper-sprayed Thursday night during an altercation at the Place-des-Arts station, according to the STM. The incident began in a train at the station around 11 p.m., when an altercation between two men led to one of the suspects using pepper spray, according to the STM. Passengers called 911 and activated
- [Als face injury troubles on defence as Elks visit](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/als-face-injury-troubles-on-defence-as-elks-visit/) - MONTREAL – It was expected given the absence of key players in practice, but the Alouettes’ roster released Friday morning confirmed what was feared: a reshaped Montreal defence will have to slow down the Edmonton Elks at Molson Stadium. Middle linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku (adductor), defensive backs Najee Murray (head) and Wesley Sutton (calf), and defensive
- [Prosecution rests in trial of man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/prosecution-rests-in-trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-his-nine-year-old-daughter/) - The prosecution wrapped up its case against a man charged with second-degree murder in the death of his daughter with a five-hour video recreating the route he may have taken in the hours before he reported her missing. On Friday, the jury finished watching the New York State Police video based on data from the
- [Researchers confirm a tornado touched down in Repentigny, Que. on Aug. 2](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/researchers-confirm-a-tornado-touched-down-in-repentigny-que-on-aug-2/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 7, 2026 1:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Researchers have confirmed that a storm that damaged trees and buildings in a suburb north of Montreal on Sunday was a tornado. The Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University says the tornado touched
- [Federal government’s handful of health cut reversals won’t help most refugees: doctors](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/federal-governments-handful-of-health-cut-reversals-wont-help-most-refugees-doctors/) - TORONTO — The federal government has reinstated full coverage for a handful of health-care services for refugees, but doctors say it’s not nearly enough. On May 1, Canada’s Interim Federal Health Program imposed a 30 per cent co-payment requirement for products and services ranging from wheelchairs to mental health counselling. More than a dozen medical,
- [Canada’s Leylah Fernandez upsets Mirra Andreeva at National Bank Open](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadas-leylah-fernandez-upsets-mirra-andreeva-at-national-bank-open/) - Leylah Fernandez finally has some momentum. The Canadian beat No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva of Russia 6-1, 6-4 in the third round of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers on Friday in Toronto. Fernandez was 14-20 in 2026 entering the match, and 0-4 against top-10 opponents for the year. But the No. 30 seed
- [Quebec records half dozen tornadoes in two months: Are they becoming more frequent?](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-records-half-dozen-tornadoes-in-two-months-are-they-becoming-more-frequent/) - The concrete blocks outside Place Laurier plaza in Repentigny were heavy enough that most people would never expect them to move. But after a tornado swept through the area on Aug. 2, local resident Daniel Desrosiers said they had been tossed over by the wind. “The concrete blocks, as you saw in the videos, had
- [Toddler struck by a car in Montreal’s Saint-Laurent](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/toddler-struck-by-a-car-in-montreals-saint-laurent/) - A 17-year-old driver struck a stroller carrying a 20-month-old baby on Thursday evening in Montreal. The toddler had to be hospitalized, but the toddler’s life is not in danger. The collision occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Montpellier Boulevard, near Muir Street, in the Saint-Laurent borough. “Shortly after the intersection with Muir Street, the toddler’s mother
- [2 eclipses will take over Montreal's sky in August — here's when to watch](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/2-eclipses-will-take-over-montreals-sky-in-august-heres-when-to-watch/) - August is shaping up to be a genuinely good month for anyone who likes getting lost in the clouds. Quebec will get not one but two eclipses within a few weeks of each other, and they couldn't look more different from one another. The first one takes place on August 12 in the early afternoon,
- [Calgary-Edmonton drug running: police bust trafficking network worth millions](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/calgary-edmonton-drug-running-police-bust-trafficking-network-worth-millions/) - Police are coming forward with details about a 10-month investigation spanning Calgary and Edmonton and leading to a multi-million drug bust in which weapons and a large stash of money were also seized. Authorities say the case involves a province-wide drug trafficking network that included vehicles with hidden compartments moving drugs and cash primarily between
- [Researchers tracking whether contagious catfish cancer in Quebec has spread to N.B.](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/researchers-tracking-whether-contagious-catfish-cancer-in-quebec-has-spread-to-n-b/) - Scott Young has come across brown bullhead catfish with dark spots for much of his four-decade fishing career across New Brunswick’s lakes and rivers. In May, Young took University of Cambridge researcher Zoe Clarke on his boat to collect the spotted fish to confirm her theory that the lesions may be a form of contagious cancer first
- [Third week wraps up in New York trial of man accused of killing daughter](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/third-week-wraps-up-in-new-york-trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-daughter/) - By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press Posted August 7, 2026 9:33 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prosecutors are expected to wrap up their case Friday in the trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter last summer during a trip to New York. Luciano Frattolin is
- [NTP confirms tornado touched down in Repentigny during weekend storm](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ntp-confirms-tornado-touched-down-in-repentigny-during-weekend-storm/) - The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed that a tornado touched down Repentigny during last weekend’s powerful storm. NTP says that an EF0 tornado producing winds of up to 130 km/h moved through the area just after 2 p.m. Sunday. Drone and satellite image analysis showed that damages to trees and buildings. No injuries were
- [Poilievre says Carney must explain ‘failed’ screening that led to NATO spy case](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/poilievre-says-carney-must-explain-failed-screening-that-led-to-nato-spy-case/) - OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday that Prime Minister Mark Carney “has a lot of explaining to do” about how the government “failed” to screen a Canadian intern at NATO’s Belgium headquarters who was arrested recently on espionage charges. “How is it that this individual was not captured in the vetting process originally,
- [Judge authorizes class action by Jewish students against McGill](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/judge-authorizes-class-action-by-jewish-students-against-mcgill/) - A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit by Jewish students at McGill who allege the university failed to combat antisemitism on campus. The lawsuit alleges that Jewish students were the victims of antisemitic and anti-Zionist activities, speeches, harassment and even assault during a series of protests that began after Oct. 7, 2023
- [A $5M class-action lawsuit against McGill over pro-Palestine protests was just authorized](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/a-5m-class-action-lawsuit-against-mcgill-over-pro-palestine-protests-was-just-authorized/) - A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit by Jewish students at McGill who allege the university failed to combat antisemitism on campus. The lawsuit alleges that Jewish students were the victims of antisemitic and anti-Zionist activities, speeches, harassment and even assault during a series of protests that began after October 7, 2023,
- [Montreal researchers develop new method for liver fibrosis screening among HIV patients](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-researchers-develop-new-method-for-liver-fibrosis-screening-among-hiv-patients/) - Researchers at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in Montreal have developed a new method for screening for liver fibrosis among HIV patients which they say are more effective compared to the commonly used test. Liver fibrosis which is the build-up of scar tissue in the liver can lead to permanent damage and is one
- [Girl’s phone stopped being used hours before her father reported she was missing](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/girls-phone-stopped-being-used-hours-before-her-father-reported-she-was-missing/) - The phone of a nine-year-old Montreal girl found drowned in New York last summer went silent in the hours before she was reported missing, her father’s murder trial heard Thursday. The jury was presented evidence showing Melina Frattolin previously opened apps on her phone thousands of times in the week she was in New York
- [Lightning sparked dozens of wildfires in Quebec in July](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/lightning-sparked-dozens-of-wildfires-in-quebec-in-july/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s wildfire protection agency reports it saw “above-average” fire activity in the province last month, largely due to lightning strikes. The agency says the province saw 90 wildfires in July, affecting 1,675 hectares of forest. In recent years, the average in July has been 66 fires, burning
- [Quebec lettuce growers operating at a loss amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-lettuce-growers-operating-at-a-loss-amid-u-s-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/) - As fear grows around the rise of cyclosporiasis cases in the United States, Quebec farmers are feeling the hit. Demand for lettuce is dropping, leaving farmers with a surplus of product. “Currently the lettuce that is being sold to our grocery stores and to our retailers is under the price of production, which means that
- [Montreal-area home sales fall 10% in July amid ‘adjustment phase’: real estate board](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-area-home-sales-fall-10-in-july-amid-adjustment-phase-real-estate-board/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 6, 2026 12:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal-area home sales fell 10 per cent year-over-year in July as the province’s real estate board says activity cooled across the entire market. The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says 3,338 residential properties
- [Celebrating Pride in style: local designer to showcase work at Fierté Montréal fashion show](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/celebrating-pride-in-style-local-designer-to-showcase-work-at-fierte-montreal-fashion-show/) - Montreal designer Hubert Poe is wearing his Pride on his sleeve, with a number of his designs set to walk down the Olympic Park runway during Fierté Montréal’s “Le Show du 20e” on Saturday evening. Put together by Michael Venus, also known as Miss Cotton, organizers say the show will be a flamboyant celebration of
- [Iconic ‘Les Boules’ artwork set to return to Montreal’s Village](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/iconic-les-boules-artwork-set-to-return-to-montreals-village/) - The iconic artwork “Les Boules du Village” is to set to return to Montreal’s Village, the City announced Thursday. The City says work to install the artwork over Sainte-Catherine Street East as part of its efforts to revitalize the neighbourhood will begin in the fall of 2027. Designed by Claude Cormier, the piece containing hundreds
- [Lightning sparked dozens of wildfires in July across Quebec as thunderstorms increased](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/lightning-sparked-dozens-of-wildfires-in-july-across-quebec-as-thunderstorms-increased/) - The Quebec forest fire protection agency (SOPFEU) reports that July saw “above-average” wildfire activity in Quebec, largely due to lightning. In the intensive protection zone, 90 fires occurred in July, affecting 1,675 hectares of forest. In recent years, the average was 66 fires, burning 1,115 hectares. According to SOPFEU, 41 per cent of the fires
- [Montreal has a tropical condo complex that feels like living inside a jungle year-round](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreal-has-a-tropical-condo-complex-that-feels-like-living-inside-a-jungle-year-round/) - From the Botanical Garden to Mount Royal, Montreal has no shortage of green space. But winter, easily Quebec's longest season, has a way of draining all that colour out of the city for months at a stretch. Unless, it turns out, you live at Tropiques Nord. Tucked along Avenue Pierre-Dupuy in the Cité du Havre,
- [23rd edition of West Island Blues Festival coming to Dorval this weekend](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/23rd-edition-of-west-island-blues-festival-coming-to-dorval-this-weekend/) - The West Island Blues Festival will take place this Saturday at Pine Beach Park. The festival will be one of three stops on the West Island Blues Festival circuit this summer. The next stop will be in Pointe-Claire on August 29th. “We’ve been on for the past 23 years and we’ve been providing good music,
- [Carney raises concerns as European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Infantino amid ‘crisis’ meeting](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-raises-concerns-as-european-soccer-leagues-add-to-pressure-on-fifa-president-infantino-amid-crisis-meeting/) - The association of European soccer leagues called for governance reform of FIFA on Wednesday, adding to the mounting pressure on president Gianni Infantino following his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. On the day that Infantino reportedly held a meeting with senior staff in Rabat, Morocco, European Leagues, which includes top competitions like the Premier
- [Trial of man accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter continues](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-his-9-year-old-daughter-continues/) - By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press Posted August 6, 2026 8:04 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter last summer during a trip to New York is set to continue Thursday. Luciano Frattolin is charged with second-degree murder and
- [Public service cuts putting Canadians at risk from climate disasters: union](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/public-service-cuts-putting-canadians-at-risk-from-climate-disasters-union/) - OTTAWA — A federal union is arguing public service cuts are elevating the threats Canadians face from climate disasters. The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada is holding a rally in downtown Ottawa today to denounce cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada. The union
- [Quebec parties gear up as provincial election campaign nears](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-parties-gear-up-as-provincial-election-campaign-nears/) - Quebec’s provincial election campaign is expected to officially begin at the end of August, setting the stage for a five-week race ahead of the Oct. 5 vote. “The campaign should be launched officially at the end of the month,” said Daniel Tran, director of communications and governmental affairs at Casacom. “The end of the month,
- [Canadian Armed Forces member from Quebec charged in terrorist case no longer in the military](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadian-armed-forces-member-from-quebec-charged-in-terrorist-case-no-longer-in-the-military/) - A Quebec man charged last year with facilitating a terrorist activity is no longer a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Department of National Defence spokesperson Cheryl Forrest declined to provide further details about Marc-Aurèle Chabot’s release, saying the information is protected under the Privacy Act. Chabot was one of three Quebec men charged in
- [RCMP recover nearly 400 vehicles in ‘coordinated’ anti-fraud pilot program](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/rcmp-recover-nearly-400-vehicles-in-coordinated-anti-fraud-pilot-program/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size The RCMP say it’s recovered nearly 400 vehicles from Canadian ports during the first year of a pilot project targeting the export of vehicles obtained by fraudulent means. The pilot, called Project NoCargo, targets transnational organized crime networks using fake or stolen credentials to purchase vehicles and
- [Meal kit company Goodfood seeks creditor protection, may sell business](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/meal-kit-company-goodfood-seeks-creditor-protection-may-sell-business/) - By Tara Deschamps The Canadian Press Posted August 5, 2026 1:00 pm Updated August 5, 2026 4:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Goodfood Market Corp. says it has filed for creditor protection in hopes of restructuring the business under a new owner or with help from investors. The Montreal-based
- [Quebec psychiatrists call for a dedicated mental health minister](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-psychiatrists-call-for-a-dedicated-mental-health-minister/) - Quebec psychiatrists are calling on the province’s next government to appoint a dedicated minister of mental health. The call is part of six actions unveiled in the Quebec Association of Psychiatrists’ (AMPQ) Mental Health 2026 platform. During a press conference at Montreal homeless resource Mission Old Brewery, Claire Gamache, president of the AMPQ, said psychiatrists
- [Mother texted father repeatedly on night Montreal girl was reported missing](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/mother-texted-father-repeatedly-on-night-montreal-girl-was-reported-missing/) - The mother of Melina Frattolin repeatedly texted the girl’s father on the night the nine-year-old was reported missing, a New York jury heard on Wednesday. David Hungerford, a computer crime investigator with the New York State Police, testified on how he extracted data from Luciano Frattolin’s phone, including location, text messages and call records. He
- [Montreal Alouettes look to even the score versus Edmonton Elks](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-alouettes-look-to-even-the-score-versus-edmonton-elks/) - It’s a chance for Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes to get even. Montreal (7-1) hosts Edmonton (6-2) on Saturday afternoon at Molson Stadium. On June 20, the Edmonton Elks defeated the Alouettes 32-29 in overtime at Commonwealth Stadium, not only handing the East Division leaders their only loss of the season but the first
- [2 young adults dead, 1 critically injured after crash in Laval](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/2-young-adults-dead-1-critically-injured-after-crash-in-laval/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two young adults are dead and one is in critical condition after a crash in Laval, Que., early Wednesday morning. At approximately 1:20 a.m., patrol officers said they saw a vehicle without a licence plate driving on Ouimet Street. The officers attempted to intercept the vehicle but
- [Canada-U.S. trade down almost $2 billion since early 2024](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-u-s-trade-down-almost-2-billion-since-early-2024/) - OTTAWA — The value of Canada’s trade with the U.S. dropped by almost $2 billion between the first quarter of 2024 and the first three months of 2026. Rachael Dolan, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada, says total trade in goods and services with the U.S. was 0.6 per cent, or $1.9 billion, lower in
- [Survey of Jewish university students finds widespread antisemitism on campuses](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/survey-of-jewish-university-students-finds-widespread-antisemitism-on-campuses/) - OTTAWA — The vast majority of Jewish students who responded to a government-commissioned survey late last year said they had experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus. Before the Carney government terminated the role of special envoy on antisemitism, the last person to hold that office commissioned a survey of 900 Jewish university students about their
- [Montreal’s Mount Royal becomes a summer concert stage for Orchestre Métropolitain](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreals-mount-royal-becomes-a-summer-concert-stage-for-orchestre-metropolitain/) - Music filled the foot of Mount Royal on Wednesday as the Orchestre Métropolitain (OM) brought Montrealers together for its annual free outdoor concert, held this year as part of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Mount Royal Park. The evening began with the first edition of the Symphonic Picnic, inviting audiences to gather from 5
- [Quebec pool owners could soon face $1K safety fines — here's when the new rules kick in](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebec-pool-owners-could-soon-face-1k-safety-fines-heres-when-the-new-rules-kick-in/) - Backyard pool season is in full swing across Quebec, but not every pool in the province is up to code, and that could end up costing owners. The Residential Pool Safety Regulation originally gave homeowners until September 30, 2025 to bring older pools up to code. That deadline got extended to 2026, then extended again
- [Two candidates running for Green Party leadership, winner to be announced Nov. 14](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/two-candidates-running-for-green-party-leadership-winner-to-be-announced-nov-14/) - The federal Green Party says it has two approved candidates for the party leadership and the winner will be announced on Nov. 14. Former Kitchener Centre MP Mike Morrice, who is throwing his hat in after serving one term in Parliament, will look to represent the riding again in the next election. Ottawa’s Nira Dookeran,
- [Choking wildfire smoke envelopes Vancouver as heat and lightning pose new risks](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/choking-wildfire-smoke-envelopes-vancouver-as-heat-and-lightning-pose-new-risks/) - Much of Metro Vancouver has been shrouded in “high-risk” wildfire smoke from blazes in southern British Columbia, a day after about 230 homes were confirmed to have been destroyed on the Okanagan Indian Band reserve near Okanagan Lake. The smoke that is rated nine on the 10-level air-quality health index used by Environment Canada has
- [Montreal Botanical Garden marks 25 years of Indigenous Peoples Garden with new name](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-botanical-garden-marks-25-years-of-indigenous-peoples-garden-with-new-name/) - The Montreal Botanical Garden is marking the 25th anniversary of its First Nations Garden by renaming it the Indigenous Peoples Garden. The change is intended to better reflect all Indigenous communities in Quebec, including both First Nations and Inuit. “Walk, just look, connect with her, mother earth,” said Anicinape Hereditary Chief & co-founder of the Garden, Dominique
- [Millions in assets, drugs seized as Laval police target crime group](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/millions-in-assets-drugs-seized-as-laval-police-target-crime-group/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in Laval, Que., say they have seized millions worth of assets following a months-long operation targeting an organized crime group. Officers dealt a “significant blow” to the organization during the operation, which unfolded in four phases between last December and this July, police said. The investigation
- [Trial of man accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter to wrap up its second week](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-his-9-year-old-daughter-to-wrap-up-its-second-week/) - By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press Posted August 5, 2026 8:15 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size More testimonies are scheduled Wednesday in the trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter last summer during a trip to New York. Luciano Frattolin is charged with second-degree murder
- [Dollard-des-Ormeaux residents angry after city cancels flooding information session](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/dollard-des-ormeaux-residents-angry-after-city-cancels-flooding-information-session/) - The City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux was supposed to host an information session about the flooding problem on Thursday, but the session was cancelled due to a class-action lawsuit filed against the city. The cancellation has left the residents feeling angry and forsaken. “Left alone, abandoned in the dark,” said Arlene Thompson-Maclaren of DDO. Thompson-Maclaren has been flooded
- [SPVM takes over investigation into fire that damaged Montreal mosque](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/spvm-takes-over-investigation-into-fire-that-damaged-montreal-mosque/) - Montreal Police (SPVM) have taken over the investigation into a fire that damaged a mosque in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood after the Montreal fire department were unable to determine what caused the blaze. Police say the investigation is not being treated as criminal, and investigators currently have no evidence the fire was intentionally set. SPVM media relations officer
- [‘LASSO in the City’ brings country spirit to Montreal ahead of festival weekend](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/lasso-in-the-city-brings-country-spirit-to-montreal-ahead-of-festival-weekend/) - Before the lights come on at Parc Jean-Drapeau, the sound of country music will already be rolling through Montreal. Ahead of its fifth edition, LASSO Montreal is bringing the festival experience beyond its grounds with “LASSO in the City” on Aug. 14 — a city-wide celebration featuring free performances, line dancing, workshops and country-inspired experiences across
- [Canada’s Denis Shapovalov retires early in 1st round match at National Bank Open in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadas-denis-shapovalov-retires-early-in-1st-round-match-at-national-bank-open-in-montreal/) - Canadian Denis Shapovalov suffered a walkover upset in the first round of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers on Tuesday. Down 3-0 in the third set, Shapovalov retired early with an apparent groin injury he sustained earlier in the match. Shapovalov was seen limping through the injury from the third set onwards. He broke
- [Montreal marks Great Peace anniversary with renewed reconciliation pledge](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-marks-great-peace-anniversary-with-renewed-reconciliation-pledge/) - The City of Montreal is marking the 325th anniversary of the Great Peace of Montreal by reaffirming its commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and announcing progress on a new Indigenous housing strategy and reconciliation action plan. The Martinez Ferrada administration commemorated the 1701 treaty Tuesday with a ceremony at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum, followed by
- [îLESONIQ just instated a new bag policy 4 days before the festival — and fans are pissed](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/ilesoniq-just-instated-a-new-bag-policy-4-days-before-the-festival-and-fans-are-pissed/) - If you're heading to the îLESONIQ music festival this weekend, you might want to double-check what you're planning to bring. Just four days before îLESONIQ 2026 kicks off, the iconic Montreal festival announced a major change to bag rules that could leave some ticket holders scrambling. The new îLESONIQ bag policy was announced on Instagram
- [ÎleSoniq changes bag policy at last-minute, angers ticketholders](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ilesoniq-changes-bag-policy-at-last-minute-angers-ticketholders/) - ÎleSoniq announced on Monday evening it would be changing its bag policy, only allowing transparent bags no larger than 30 by 30 by 23 centimetres on festival grounds this weekend. The announcement was made only five days prior to the start of the event on Aug. 8, upsetting many ticketholders who say they now need
- [Former Iranian conscripts seeking asylum in Canada fear deportation](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/former-iranian-conscripts-seeking-asylum-in-canada-fear-deportation/) - Some legal experts say too many people who fled the Iranian regime are being refused refugee or resident status in Canada as a result of prior military involvement. Lorne Waldman, an immigration lawyer, said many of these men were arbitrarily assigned to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a result of conscription. “They came
- [Montreal police release suspect photos in attempted murder investigation](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-police-release-suspect-photos-in-attempted-murder-investigation/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in Montreal have released photos of a suspect wanted in an attempted murder case that occurred in May and are asking the public for help in identifying them. The attempted murder occurred on May 18 in the borough of Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles. At approximately 9:15 p.m., police say
- [Town in Quebec’s Laurentians declares state of emergency after heavy rainfall](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/town-in-quebecs-laurentians-declares-state-of-emergency-after-heavy-rainfall/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 4, 2026 1:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A municipality in Quebec’s Laurentians region has declared a local state of emergency after heavy rainfall left some roads impassable. The town of L’Ascension says on social media that over a dozen roads
- [‘Feverish optimism’ as borough commits to revitalizing Montreal’s Chinatown](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/feverish-optimism-as-borough-commits-to-revitalizing-montreals-chinatown/) - The borough of Ville-Marie announced Tuesday that it will be stepping up its efforts to revitalize Montreal’s Chinatown, starting with the deployment of a cleaning crew and the creation of a local alliance. Crews will be working around the clock seven days a week to clean up the neighbourhood, Claude Pinard, Montreal executive committee chair
- [Quebec farmers speak out after fraud leaves them with $27K loss](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-farmers-speak-out-after-fraud-leaves-them-with-27k-loss/) - For Matt Penney and Alana Cosgrove, life at Pengrove Farms in Hudson, Que., is busy. Feeding animals, collecting fresh eggs and keeping the store running are all part of the daily routine. It’s a routine that was upended this spring when they fell victim to a fraud. Someone claiming to represent a catering company placed
- [Hot, sunny stretch in store for Montreal before weekend clouds return](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/hot-sunny-stretch-in-store-for-montreal-before-weekend-clouds-return/) - Montrealers can expect a stretch of hot, sunny weather this week, with temperatures climbing into the low 30s before clouds and the chance of showers return later in the weekend. Tuesday will be sunny with a high of 28 Celusis, feeling more like 33 with the humidex. A west wind of 20 km/h and a
- [Ville-Marie launches Chinatown cleanup team and long-term revitalization plan](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ville-marie-launches-chinatown-cleanup-team-and-long-term-revitalization-plan/) - The borough of Ville-Marie is stepping up efforts to improve Montreal’s Chinatown, announcing Tuesday it will deploy a dedicated “cleanliness brigade” while beginning work on a long-term development plan aimed at revitalizing the historic neighbourhood. City officials say the additional cleaning crew will provide ongoing maintenance of public spaces in Chinatown. “Today, we are moving
- [Montreal police seek suspect in alleged attempted murder in RDP](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-police-seek-suspect-in-alleged-attempted-murder-in-rdp/) - Montreal police are turning to the public for help in identifying a suspect in an alleged attempted murder in Rivière-des-Prairies earlier this spring. The SPVM says officers were called to Élie-Beauregard Avenue and Perras Boulevard on May 18 at 9:15 p.m. about a person injured by a sharp object. Police arrived on scene to find
- [Bono, Eddie Vedder among mourners at the funeral of Glen Hansard](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/bono-eddie-vedder-among-mourners-at-the-funeral-of-glen-hansard/) - Hundreds of mourners, including Irish musicians and entertainers, filled a Dublin cathedral on Tuesday for the funeral of Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who died in a motorcycle crash last week, aged 56. Actors Steve Coogan and Chris O’Dowd and musicians including Bono, Hozier, Declan O’Rourke and Imelda May were in the congregation alongside friends,
- [Repeated flooding, few answers drive Montreal West Island residents to demand action](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/repeated-flooding-few-answers-drive-montreal-west-island-residents-to-demand-action/) - More than 100 residents gathered outside the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough hall in Montreal on Monday evening, demanding faster action from elected officials at the borough’s first council meeting since hundreds of homes in the city’s West Island flooded in June. The turnout reflected growing frustration among homeowners who say they have spent tens of thousands of
- [Montreal kicks off First Peoples Festival with world premiere of ‘Nitassinan’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-kicks-off-first-peoples-festival-with-world-premiere-of-nitassinan/) - The 36th International First Peoples Festival opens Tuesday in Montreal, bringing together Indigenous arts, cultures and stories through film, music, theatre, dance, visual arts, literature and performance. This year’s festival is guided by Enukunnu, the Spider Innu, an allegorical figure representing dreams, creativity and reconciliation. Enukunnu embodies the power of imagination and the ability to
- [Montreal self-serve bakery vandalized again, perpetrators leave anti-tech message](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-self-serve-bakery-vandalized-again-perpetrators-leave-anti-tech-message/) - Only a faint outline of the words “Action anti tech” remained on the brick wall outside a bakery in Montreal this weekend after someone smashed the store’s front windows overnight Wednesday. It was the second time in less than three months the Saint-Denis St. location of the Mamie Clafoutis bakery chain had been targeted. “I was at
- [Montreal’s Flight School Elite reaches new heights with NFL Flag world championship](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreals-flight-school-elite-reaches-new-heights-with-nfl-flag-world-championship/) - Montreal’s Flight School Elite has become world champion after defeating top youth flag football teams from around the globe to capture the 2026 NFL Flag Summer Championships in Indianapolis. The U15 team, made up of athletes from across Greater Montreal, defeated Mexico in the International Division final before knocking off the U.S. Division champion from
- [Montreal Inuk creator named one of TikTok Canada’s 2026 Indigenous Voices to Watch](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-inuk-creator-named-one-of-tiktok-canadas-2026-indigenous-voices-to-watch/) - Montreal student and TikTok creator Émily Fleming-Dubuc has been named one of TikTok Canada’s 2026 Indigenous Voices to Watch, recognizing Indigenous creators and business owners who are making a positive impact through their content. Fleming-Dubuc, who is Inuk, began creating TikTok videos in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. She said what started as posting trends
- [Possible tornado in Quebec being investigated after severe storm](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/possible-tornado-in-quebec-being-investigated-after-severe-storm/) - A severe weekend storm in Quebec had drivers dodging debris and a weather agency investigating whether a tornado may have touched down. The storm hit the Repentigny region, northeast of Montreal, on Sunday. “There seems to be weak rotation that is typical, not every time we see rotation do we have a tornado,” said Kate
- [Your posture can influence your mood, according to McGill University study](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/your-posture-can-influence-your-mood-according-to-mcgill-university-study/) - A person’s posture could affect their mood and their ability to make decisions. That’s according to a study from Montreal’s McGill University. “Though the effects were modest and observed in a laboratory setting, the results highlight the body’s influence on our mood and behaviour,” said Jorge Armony, the study’s senior author. Armony and his team divided
- [Montreal self-serve bakery vandalized again as anti-tech message left](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-self-serve-bakery-vandalized-again-as-anti-tech-message-left/) - Only a faint outline of the words “Action anti tech” remained on the brick wall outside a bakery in Montreal this weekend after someone smashed the store’s front windows overnight Wednesday. It was the second time in less than three months the Saint-Denis St. location of the Mamie Clafoutis bakery chain had been targeted. “I
- [Travellers stranded in Montreal despite end to brief WestJet strike](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/travellers-stranded-in-montreal-despite-end-to-brief-westjet-strike/) - The journey from Jordan to Calgary was already going to be a long one for Safaa Bahar. The WestJet strike made it that much more challenging. Bahar, who’s trying to get to Alberta for work, has been stuck in Montreal and doesn’t know when she’ll be able to board a plane next. “I came here
- [Magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck Quebec City](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/magnitude-2-8-earthquake-struck-quebec-city/) - Earthquakes Canada confirms that a magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred Sunday evening in the Quebec City region. The quake occurred at 8:33 p.m. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 12 km west-southwest of Quebec City, at a depth of 22.7 km. On social media, many users said they felt the effects of the earthquake, comparing
- [Hitting an animal while driving in Quebec comes with a rule that could cost you $300](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/hitting-an-animal-while-driving-in-quebec-comes-with-a-rule-that-could-cost-you-300/) - No matter how carefully you drive, summer or winter, an animal can dart out in front of your car with zero warning. What a lot of drivers don't realize is that Quebec's Highway Safety Code spells out exactly what you're supposed to do afterward, and skipping those steps can get expensive. Under Quebec law, anyone
- [17-year-old Quebec skipper to inspire more women in sailing](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/17-year-old-quebec-skipper-to-inspire-more-women-in-sailing/) - At just 17 years old, Quebecer Jasmine Pernot is about to take on the biggest challenge of her sailing career. On Thursday, she’ll become the youngest skipper of the sailboat Prospector in the inaugural St-Laurent 400 and one of only three women-led crews in the race. Pernot says she hopes her journey will inspire more
- [Blue Jays deal pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Cubs](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/blue-jays-deal-pitcher-kevin-gausman-to-the-cubs/) - The Toronto Blue Jays have traded Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, sources confirmed to Sportsnet. Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon of The Athletic were first to report the trade. Bannon reports that outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene will go back to Toronto in the trade. Southisene was the Cubs’ No. 13 prospect
- [A quick look at recent airline labour disputes](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/a-quick-look-at-recent-airline-labour-disputes/) - WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning, with the airline’s flights halted on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract. Over the past three years, strikes by Air Canada flight attendants and WestJet mechanics have briefly brought operations at the country’s two biggest
- [Body of Montreal man who fell into St.Lawrence River found in Gaspé region](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/body-of-montreal-man-who-fell-into-st-lawrence-river-found-in-gaspe-region/) - The body of a man who had been missing for two weeks was found in the St. Lawrence River near Marsoui, in the Gaspé–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region, shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) was notified of the discovery of the body by a member of the public. The victim was subsequently
- [Fire at kosher restaurant in Montreal being investigated as arson: police](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/fire-at-kosher-restaurant-in-montreal-being-investigated-as-arson-police/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 2, 2026 3:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal police are investigating after a fire heavily damaged a kosher restaurant overnight Saturday in the city’s Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough. Police said the case is being investigated as arson and that all hypotheses remain
- [Construction at Ville-Marie dog park sparks collaboration between residents, city officials](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/construction-at-ville-marie-dog-park-sparks-collaboration-between-residents-city-officials/) - For many Ville-Marie residents, Percy-Walters Park is more than just a green space. It’s a primary gathering place and their social network. “It’s just a great outlet for everybody,” said Susan Spencer, a lover and a frequent visitor to the park. “We lost our dog about three years ago, I still come because for me
- [Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/suspect-in-shooting-at-idaho-fast-food-restaurant-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-police-say/) - TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — The 24-year-old suspect in a fatal weekend shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Sunday. Investigators are confident that the gunman, identified as Chad Williams, acted alone during the shooting Saturday in Twin Falls, Police Chief Matthew Hicks said at
- [Saudi crown prince urges Trump not to escalate Iran war as US leader weighs new strikes: AP source](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/saudi-crown-prince-urges-trump-not-to-escalate-iran-war-as-us-leader-weighs-new-strikes-ap-source/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto leader, in a phone call with President Donald Trump on Saturday raised concerns about the U.S. potentially escalating the conflict with Iran, according to a person familiar with the leaders’ discussion. The discussion, which was first reported on by Axios, comes as
- [Plane carrying tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13 on a Nazca Lines sightseeing flight](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/plane-carrying-tourists-crashes-in-peru-killing-13-on-a-nazca-lines-sightseeing-flight/) - BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A plane carrying tourists crashed into a field in Peru on Saturday outside the city of Nazca killing 13 people, local authorities said. In a statement on Facebook, Nazca’s municipal government said the plane was taking tourists on a sightseeing flight of the Nazca Lines, a group of extensive geoglyphs scraped
- [Quebec ranks last globally for dying naturally of old age at home](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-ranks-last-globally-for-dying-naturally-of-old-age-at-home/) - The steady increase in requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) has made Quebec the world leader in this practice, which accounted for 7.9 per cent of deaths in 2024–2025; however, Quebec ranks last globally in terms of the ability to die with dignity of old age at home. The proportion of natural deaths at
- [Police probe suspected arson of restaurant in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/police-probe-suspected-arson-of-restaurant-in-montreals-cote-des-neiges/) - Montreal police’s (SPVM) arson squad is investigating suspected arson of two businesses in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood early Saturday morning. Police say a 911 call was received around 3:15 a.m. reporting a blaze near the intersection of Décarie Boulevard and Plamondon Avenue. According to SPVM spokesperson Raphaël Bergeron, firefighters brought the flames under control after several
- [‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/sopranos-actor-vincent-pastore-known-for-playing-mobsters-and-tough-guys-dead-at-80/) - NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died. He was 80. Bob McGowan, who had managed Pastore since his run on “The Sopranos,” told The Associated Press that he learned of his death
- [“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie begs for “someone to come forward” in her mother’s disappearance](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/today-show-host-savannah-guthrie-begs-for-someone-to-come-forward-in-her-mothers-disappearance/) - “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie on Saturday said on social media that her family was “desperate” and “begging for help” in the disappearance of her mother, a day after authorities released two ransom notes including one saying that she had died. Authorities released an early note in the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy
- [Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trump-blasts-pirro-after-she-refutes-his-claim-that-reflecting-pool-was-damaged-by-vandals/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday sharply criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was the result of shoddy construction and not the work of vandals, as he claims. Pirro’s office, in a court filing on Friday, moved to drop criminal charges against a former Olympian,
- [Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation’s anti-whaling ship and detains its crew](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/iceland-seizes-paul-watson-foundations-anti-whaling-ship-and-detains-its-crew/) - LONDON (AP) — Icelandic coast guards and special forces seized a ship operated by a group founded by anti-whaling activist Paul Watson and detained its crew, officials in the Arctic island nation said Saturday. The Icelandic Coast Guard said the crew of whaling ship Hvalur 9 requested assistance on Thursday evening because they believed their
- [Quebec officially designates Olympic Park, 1976 Games as historic](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-officially-designates-olympic-park-1976-games-as-historic/) - The Montreal Olympic Park and the 1976 Olympic Games have been officially designated as a historic site and event under the Cultural Heritage Act. Quebec’s Tourism Minister Amélie Dionne, Minister responsible for Social Solidarity Chantal Rouleau made the announcement Saturday morning on behalf of Minister of Culture Mathieu Lacombe to mark the 50th anniversary of
- [Europe’s wildfire crisis shifts as some 200,000 French return but new blazes force thousands to flee](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/europes-wildfire-crisis-shifts-as-some-200000-french-return-but-new-blazes-force-thousands-to-flee/) - LE PORGE, France (AP) — Firefighters held a vast wildfire inside its perimeter in southwestern France on Saturday, allowing about 198,000 people to return home after what may have been the country’s largest peacetime evacuation, even as renewed fires forced thousands from their homes elsewhere in France and Greece. In the Mediterranean Var, a fire
- [300 steelworkers at a Contrecoeur factory launch indefinite strike](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/300-steelworkers-at-a-contrecoeur-factory-launch-indefinite-strike/) - An indefinite general strike was launched Saturday morning by the approximately 300 workers at ArcelorMittal’s western plant in Contrecœur, in the Montérégie region. A demand for back pay, along with disputes over the pension plan and group insurance, have reportedly been at the heart of the conflict with the multinational company for several months. When
- [Human or AI bot? Ottawa consulting on transparency of AI systems](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/human-or-ai-bot-ottawa-consulting-on-transparency-of-ai-systems/) - OTTAWA — Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the government wants input from Canadians about the transparency of artificial intelligence systems. Solomon says in an online post he wants public feedback on questions about identifying AI content and online interactions with AI systems. He says the government wants to hear from Canadians what meaningful and
- [Bank of Canada’s Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/bank-of-canadas-macklem-defends-use-of-replacement-workers-during-strike/) - OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada is defending the central bank’s use of replacement workers during a strike involving security officers. In a decision issued last week, the Canada Industrial Relations Board said the Bank of Canada contravened the Canada Labour Code by using contractors from Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations during the
- [U.S. Justice Department moves to drop case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/u-s-justice-department-moves-to-drop-case-against-ex-olympian-charged-with-damaging-reflecting-pool/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying evidence prosecutors had recently received refuted the idea that vandals were to blame. Government lawyers said in a 20-page court filing that additional documents provided by the Interior Department
- [Montreal quadruple amputee speaks out for better sepsis screening](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-quadruple-amputee-speaks-out-for-better-sepsis-screening/) - What began as severe back pain after recovering from the flu quickly became a medical emergency for the 43-year-old Montrealer. “I would never leave you guys. I’m sorry you have to go through this,” those were the first words that came out of Cameillia Ramdass mouth after waking up from an induced coma to her
- [Canada to impose temporary 25 per cent tariff on some wood cabinets, vanities](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-to-impose-temporary-25-per-cent-tariff-on-some-wood-cabinets-vanities/) - OTTAWA — Canada is imposing a temporary tariff on imports of some wood products as Ottawa awaits the findings of a probe into possible harmful practices in the global market. A federal government news release says that Canada will impose a 25 per cent surtax on certain wood cabinets and vanities starting today. Those tariffs
- [Costco just recalled these popular snacks in Canada, and you can get your money back](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/costco-just-recalled-these-popular-snacks-in-canada-and-you-can-get-your-money-back/) - Costco shoppers who've stocked up on sweets lately might want to double check what's in their cart. Two separate recalls landed on July 29, covering items sold at Costco Business Centres across Canada, and both come with a path to getting your money back. Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo Candy Bars The concern here is allergen-related.
- [Cat with rabies prompts 3 people to receive emergency treatment in Montreal area](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/cat-with-rabies-prompts-3-people-to-receive-emergency-treatment-in-montreal-area/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three people near Montreal have received an emergency preventative treatment after being exposed to a stray cat with rabies, the regional health department said. A spokesperson for the Montérégie Public Health Department confirmed to Global News in an email that three people have received what is known
- [Intruder shut off barn’s ventilation fans, killing 10,000 chickens: Nova Scotia RCMP](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/intruder-shut-off-barns-ventilation-fans-killing-10000-chickens-nova-scotia-rcmp/) - LUNENBURG — Nova Scotia RCMP say the recent deaths of 10,000 chickens at a farm near Lunenburg were the result of a deliberate bid to harm the birds. RCMP Cpl. Mandy Edwards says investigators have confirmed someone broke into the poultry barn in Pine Grove last Friday night and switched off ventilation fans on the
- [Trio charged after meth lab dismantled, 4 million tablets seized](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/trio-charged-after-meth-lab-dismantled-4-million-tablets-seized/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three people from Quebec are facing charges related to the production and trafficking of drugs following an investigation that saw a secret meth lab dismantled last year. RCMP said a case was opened by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit in the fall of 2024. In May
- [Alexander, Alouettes roll past winless Redblacks 34-13](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/alexander-alouettes-roll-past-winless-redblacks-34-13/) - With a 34-13 win over the Ottawa Redblacks Friday night the Montreal Alouettes demonstrated exactly why they are the best in the East. The Alouettes (7-1) were solid from start to finish, while Ottawa dropped to 0-7 for its worst-ever start to a season. Davis Alexander had an impressive outing going 22-for-30 for 420 yards and three
- [Quebec police departments to intensify boating safety enforcement this weekend](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-police-departments-to-intensify-boating-safety-enforcement-this-weekend/) - Police departments across the province will intensify their enforcement efforts on risky behaviour by recreational boaters this weekend as summer activities on the water increase. Dubbed the national coordinated operation, Sûreté du Québec (SQ) said officials will target boaters who may endanger their own safety or those of others at the docks and on the
- [Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 36,000 vehicles in Canada due to roll away risk](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/mercedes-benz-recalls-more-than-36000-vehicles-in-canada-due-to-roll-away-risk/) - Mercedes-Benz is recalling 36,862 cars and SUVS manufactured between 2019 and 2026 due to a serious safety issue that might cause a parked vehicle to roll away. As per the recall notice, certain vehicles are prone to moisture entering the driver-side door lock microswitch. This causes the microswitch to corrode and it may fail to
- [Over 6,200 car seats were recalled in Canada — Here's what to check for](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/over-6200-car-seats-were-recalled-in-canada-heres-what-to-check-for/) - f you've got an convertible car seat at home, it's worth checking the model number before your next drive. Transport Canada added a new recall to its Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database on July 20, covering more than 6,200 seats sold across the country. The recall applies to Evenflo REO convertible car seats, manufactured by
- [Major unions call on Trump to reconsider proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/major-unions-call-on-trump-to-reconsider-proposed-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods/) - OTTAWA — The heads of two major unions are calling on U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade official to reconsider proposed tariffs on Canadian imports. The Trump administration’s threatened new round of 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods is set to take effect on Aug. 19. Unlike most of Trump’s other
- [Santé Québec says Info-Santé 811 wait times rising as call volumes surge](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/sante-quebec-says-info-sante-811-wait-times-rising-as-call-volumes-surge/) - Quebecers are waiting longer to speak with a nurse through Info-Santé 811 this month, as higher call volumes continue to put pressure on the service, according to Santé Québec. The average wait time to reach a nurse has risen to 89 minutes in July, up from 53 minutes during the same period last year. Santé
- [5 Second Cup locations in Quebec have been hit with health inspection fines in the past year](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/5-second-cup-locations-in-quebec-have-been-hit-with-health-inspection-fines-in-the-past-year/) - Quebec's Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) has fined five different Second Cup locations across the province over the past year, adding up to $12,100 in combined penalties. Four of the five penalized chains are in Montreal. According to MAPAQ's public database of food safety convictions, the violations range from
- [Montreal had more than 560 break-ins in July — Here's where they're happening most](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreal-had-more-than-560-break-ins-in-july-heres-where-theyre-happening-most/) - Summer tends to bring a lot of things to Montreal: patio season, festival crowds, and, according to police data, a steady climb in break-ins. July kept that pattern going, and this time the numbers jumped by more than they have in recent months. The city logged roughly 569 break-ins last month, up from June's 465
- [Warm, humid weather to start Montreal’s weekend before rain moves in](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/warm-humid-weather-to-start-montreals-weekend-before-rain-moves-in/) - Montrealers are kicking off the weekend with warm and humid conditions Friday, along with a mix of sun and cloud. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 27 Celsius, with the humidex making it feel closer to 34. There is a 30 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon and again early this evening
- [Strict bag policy among new changes at Osheaga fest. Here’s what you need to know](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/strict-bag-policy-among-new-changes-at-osheaga-fest-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - As festival-goers get ready to take on Montreal this weekend, Osheaga is reminding attendees of a new and stricter bag policy. The festival announced on social media earlier this month that large bags, including backpacks and other bags up to a maximum size of 30 x 30 x 23 cm, must be transparent. Smaller bags,
- [A shared calling: Meet the Montreal sisters helping to fight cancer side by side](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/a-shared-calling-meet-the-montreal-sisters-helping-to-fight-cancer-side-by-side/) - Two sisters who immigrated to Quebec as children are now working together as cancer surgeons at Montreal’s McGill University Health Centre. Their shared journey from Romania reflects years of perseverance, family support and a commitment to caring for patients. “Yes, there is quite a lot of competition, but quite a lot of healthy competition,” said
- [A look at life inside a cult: ‘The Leader’ premieres at Montreal’s Fantasia Film Festival](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/a-look-at-life-inside-a-cult-the-leader-premieres-at-montreals-fantasia-film-festival/) - Content Warning: This article may be disturbing to some readers as it includes mentions of suicide and the Heaven’s Gate cult What could turn a housewife into a cult leader? That is one of the questions director Michael Gallagher sought to answer with his film The Leader, which held its Canadian premiere at the Fantasia
- [Were you planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/were-you-planning-to-fly-westjet-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-looming-strike/) - Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about the possibility of disruptions due to a potential strike. A work stoppage looms for 4,400 flight attendants at Canada’s second-largest air carrier after their union issued a 72-hour strike notice early Thursday morning. WestJet responded to the union’s move by issuing a 72-hour lockout notice.
- [Well-being improves with age, suggests Quebec report](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/well-being-improves-with-age-suggests-quebec-report/) - The older people are, the higher the proportion of people displaying a higher level of well-being tends to be, according to a report from the Quebec Institute of Statistics (ISQ) published Thursday. The level of well-being reaches 84 per cent ​​among those aged 65 and over, compared to 76 per cent among those aged 45
- [Quebec’s Charlotte Simoneau wins Commonwealth Games weightlifting gold](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebecs-charlotte-simoneau-wins-commonwealth-games-weightlifting-gold/) - Quebec weightlifter Charlotte Simoneau captured gold and set two Commonwealth Games records with a dominant performance in the women’s 69-kilogram event. The 21-year-old from Saint-Hyacinthe competed on July 28, opening the snatch competition with a 104-kilogram lift before successfully lifting 108 kilograms on her second attempt to set a new Commonwealth Games record. “I started
- [New York State Police used Google Maps app data in probe of death of Montreal girl](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/new-york-state-police-used-google-maps-app-data-in-probe-of-death-of-montreal-girl/) - New York State Police investigators compiled over 200,000 location data points captured by smartphone apps such as Google Maps as part of their probe in the death of a nine-year-old girl from Montreal, a criminal trial heard on Thursday. One of the investigators, Ryan Munks, testified that the data was extracted from the phone of
- [Canadian suspect in Belgian espionage case appeals pre-trial detention decision](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadian-suspect-in-belgian-espionage-case-appeals-pre-trial-detention-decision/) - OTTAWA — The Belgian federal prosecutor’s office says a Canadian facing espionage charges is appealing a decision to keep her in pretrial detention. The prosecutor’s office says a ruling on the appeal must come within 15 days. After a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the office said the suspect would remain in custody. The prosecutor’s office announced
- [Quebec orders review after deaths of three youth in care in under a month](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-orders-review-after-deaths-of-three-youth-in-care-in-under-a-month/) - Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide and the deaths of children. Discretion is advised. Quebec’s youth protection system is facing renewed scrutiny after reports of the deaths of three children connected to Montreal’s Batshaw Youth and Family Centres prompted opposition criticism and led Santé Québec to request an independent examination of youth services in Montreal’s West Island.
- [Defence to appeal murder verdict in killing of Quebec couple in Dominica](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/defence-to-appeal-murder-verdict-in-killing-of-quebec-couple-in-dominica/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 30, 2026 4:18 pm Updated July 30, 2026 5:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The defence lawyer for the two American men convicted of murdering Quebec filmmaker and entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner in Dominica says they are appealing the verdict.
- [Trial of man accused of killing his nine-year-old Montreal daughter set to continue today](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-his-nine-year-old-montreal-daughter-set-to-continue-today/) - ELIZABETHTOWN — The trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter last summer during a trip to New York is scheduled to continue today. Luciano Frattolin is charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the death of Melina Frattolin, who lived in Montreal. His trial began last week. Frattolin
- [Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault becomes a father](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadiens-goalie-samuel-montembeault-becomes-a-father/) - Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault and his wife, Daryanne, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Margot. The couple married in September 2025 and announced they were expecting their first child in February. Congratulations poured in after Daryanne shared the news of Margot’s arrival on social media. Montembeault is currently listed as the
- [Two arrested following arson at Laval family home](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/two-arrested-following-arson-at-laval-family-home/) - Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged arson attack that heavily damaged a family home in Laval’s Sainte-Dorothée neighbourhood earlier this year. The fire broke out on Boudreau Street on April 25, prompting a response from the Laval Fire Department and Laval police. Investigators allege two suspects intentionally set the residence on
- [Ariana Grande made a surprise stop at a new Montreal café and people were starstruck](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/ariana-grande-made-a-surprise-stop-at-a-new-montreal-cafe-and-people-were-starstruck/) - Working a weekday shift at a small café in the Village usually means regulars, laptops and a steady stream of iced lattes. The team at Montreal's Café Meekha got something else entirely this week when Ariana Grande walked through the door. The café, which opened on Atateken Street just under two months ago, had built
- [50 years later Nadia Comăneci returns to Montreal, the city that changed her life](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/50-years-later-nadia-comaneci-returns-to-montreal-the-city-that-changed-her-life/) - Olympic gymnastics legend Nadia Comăneci is back in Montreal this week, returning to the city where she made history 50 years ago with the first perfect 10 in Olympic competition. The nine-time Olympic medallist is taking part in several events marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. Speaking to CityNews ahead of
- [Trial of man accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter set to continue](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-his-9-year-old-daughter-set-to-continue/) - By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press Posted July 30, 2026 7:48 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter last summer during a trip to New York is scheduled to continue Thursday. Luciano Frattolin is charged with second-degree murder and
- [42-year-old man dead after altercation in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/42-year-old-man-dead-after-altercation-in-montreals-sud-ouest/) - Montreal police are investigating a suspected homicide after a 42-year-old man died following an altercation in the city’s Sud-Ouest borough late Wednesday night. Police say they received several 911 calls around 11:45 p.m. reporting an injured man inside a residential building on Monk Boulevard near Pierre-Héroux Street in the Ville-Émard neighbourhood. Officers arrived to find
- [Quebec weightlifter Maude Charron proves she can ‘still win medals’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-weightlifter-maude-charron-proves-she-can-still-win-medals/) - Maude Charron’s still got it. The Quebec weightlifter made history in Glasgow on Tuesday, winning her third consecutive title at the Commonwealth Games. It was Charron’s third gold medal after wins in 2018 and 2022. “I’m very satisfied. What it means for me is that I’m still in the game, I can still win medals,”
- [Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-company-banned-from-selling-unauthorized-peptides-health-canada/) - Health Canada says a court has approved the agency’s request to permanently ban a Quebec-based online store from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in the country. The federal agency says in a statement that the Superior Court of Québec has granted a permanent injunction against Canlab Research, the latest in its effort to crack down on
- [Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren’t from teen shooter’s gun](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/police-bullets-that-killed-2-bystanders-at-seattle-festival-werent-from-teen-shooters-gun/) - SEATTLE (AP) — The bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout at a crowded Seattle food festival last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, police said in court documents filed Wednesday. The King County prosecutor’s office filed charges of first-degree assault
- [Several Costco items were recalled in Canada and you can get a full refund](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/several-costco-items-were-recalled-in-canada-and-you-can-get-a-full-refund/) - Costco shoppers in Canada have a few things worth checking in their cupboards and garages this month. Between June and July, Costco flagged several recalls covering everything from a shock hazard in a toaster oven to a serious injury risk in a kids' go-kart. Here's what's actually affected, and how to get your money back.
- [Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/man-convicted-in-terrorism-trial-over-the-2022-stabbing-of-author-salman-rushdie/) - A man was convicted Wednesday of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, the author who has faced a decades-old death threat over his novel “The Satanic Verses.” A jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism. Matar, 28, is already
- [First case of raccoon rabies in a cat confirmed in Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/first-case-of-raccoon-rabies-in-a-cat-confirmed-in-quebec/) - A first case of raccoon rabies in a stray cat has been confirmed in Godmanchester, Que., in the Montérégie region, the province’s agriculture ministry said Wednesday. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) says the case was confirmed last Thursday. “This case demonstrates that the disease, already present in wild animals in some parts
- [Health Canada granted injunction over unauthorized peptide retailer sales](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/health-canada-granted-injunction-over-unauthorized-peptide-retailer-sales/) - Health Canada has been granted a permanent injunction against Quebec-based online retailer Canlab Research, preventing the company from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in Canada. The agency states that Canlab Research had been “selling unauthorized peptide drugs on various websites and promoting them with many unproven health claims, despite repeated enforcement actions by Health Canada.” That
- [New York is trying to lure Canadian tourists back. Will it work?](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/new-york-is-trying-to-lure-canadian-tourists-back-will-it-work/) - New Brunswicker Bruce Newman loves New York City, but not enough to rethink his current boycott of travel to the United States. “I do feel for people in New York, and Vermont,” said Newman. “I don’t have anything against Americans. It’s just the current administration.” Newman considered taking his wife to New York’s famed Broadway
- [Toronto man faces 68 charges in multi-country child exploitation case](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/toronto-man-faces-68-charges-in-multi-country-child-exploitation-case/) - A Toronto man is facing dozens of charges after police allege he used fake online identities to lure and exploit children across multiple Canadian provinces and several countries. The investigation began in March after the Toronto police Internet Child Exploitation Unit received a report that child sexual abuse and exploitation material had been uploaded to
- [New York police testify about discovery of nine-year-old Montreal girl’s body](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/new-york-police-testify-about-discovery-of-nine-year-old-montreal-girls-body/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size New York State Police officers testified Wednesday about what they saw before divers recovered the body of a nine-year-old Montreal girl submerged in shallow, muddy water in a rural area last summer. Their testimony opened the latest day of a second-degree murder trial that began last week
- [Raptors to host games in Quebec City, Vancouver](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/raptors-to-host-games-in-quebec-city-vancouver/) - By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted July 29, 2026 12:23 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will host games in Quebec City and Vancouver as part of their NBA pre-season. The league announced Wednesday that Toronto will face the Miami Heat in
- [Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard unveils economic plan](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-liberal-party-leader-charles-milliard-unveils-economic-plan/) - With just weeks until Quebec’s provincial election campaign officially begins, Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard has been relatively quiet. On Wednesday, Milliard made his first major policy announcement in several weeks, unveiling his party’s economic vision. The plan focuses on strengthening Quebec’s role within Canada, building new trade partnerships and preparing the province for changes
- [Laval man issued speeding ticket over $2k after driving 210 km/h on Highway 15](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/laval-man-issued-speeding-ticket-over-2k-after-driving-210-km-h-on-highway-15/) - The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) says a 21-year-old has had their license suspended and has been fined over $2,000 after being caught going over 100 km/h over the speed limit. SQ says the incident happened around 3 a.m. on July 28, when Laval highway patrol clocked a vehicle travelling 210 km/h along Highway 15 Northbound
- [Daniele Sauvageau returns to Canadian women’s hockey team as GM](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/daniele-sauvageau-returns-to-canadian-womens-hockey-team-as-gm/) - Danièle Sauvageau is the next general manager of the Canadian women’s hockey team. Sauvageau returns to the national team after coaching Canada to its first Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey in 2002 in Salt Lake City. Sauvageau’s contract as national team general manager extends to the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps. The
- [Clock ticks down on WestJet flight attendants’ strike deadline](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/clock-ticks-down-on-westjet-flight-attendants-strike-deadline/) - WestJet and the union representing some 4,400 flight attendants have agreed to an “operational wind-down” plan should a strike go ahead as soon as this Sunday. With the clock ticking down, the two sides this week inked an agreement — shared with union members Tuesday and obtained by The Canadian Press — that lays out
- [Montreal flights to the US are being cancelled over a strong odour — here's what we know](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreal-flights-to-the-us-are-being-cancelled-over-a-strong-odour-heres-what-we-know/) - Born and raised in Montreal, Al Sciola is a Senior Writer for MTL Blog. With a background in covering sports and local events, he has a knack for finding stories that capture the city’s spirit. A lifelong Canadiens fan and trivia enthusiast, Al spends his downtime sipping espresso and trying out new recipes in the
- [Alberta’s ‘two-tier’ challenge to public health care](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/albertas-two-tier-challenge-to-public-health-care/) - Starting in the fall, Albertans will be able to pay out of pocket for surgery. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the move will allow people to get off waitlists, thereby getting people the surgeries they need while also shortening lists for those who can’t pay. Critics, however, say it creates a health system that prioritizes
- [Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/wildfires-are-more-extreme-in-europe-and-north-america-but-global-burning-is-oddly-decreasing/) - It seems as if the world is afire this summer. But even as wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more. Experts say these seemingly opposite trends are happening at the same time because of what
- [Most of Canada will get a day off from work on Monday, but not Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/most-of-canada-will-get-a-day-off-from-work-on-monday-but-not-quebec/) - The construction holiday is wrapping up, back-to-school season is creeping closer, and just before all that hits, most of the country is about to get a nice little bonus: another long weekend. Monday, August 3, 2026 is the Civic Holiday in most of Canada. Quebec, as usual, isn't participating. So what's the deal? What exactly
- [U.S. operations resume at Montreal airport after ‘odour’ cancelled some flights](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/u-s-operations-resume-at-montreal-airport-after-odour-cancelled-some-flights/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size About 20 flights from Montreal to the U.S. have been cancelled so far due to an odour in the U.S. area of Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. According to Aéroports de Montréal, U.S. Customs and Border Protection temporarily suspended operations due to “an odour from construction materials.”
- [Breach of systems at Montreal borough prompts investigation into possible data theft](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/breach-of-systems-at-montreal-borough-prompts-investigation-into-possible-data-theft/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Officials are unable to say whether personal or financial data has been compromised following a breach of IT systems at a Montreal borough. Operations have been affected since Thursday, according to a post on social media from the Anjou borough. Telephone services have also been jeopardized. Get
- [Montrealers urged to keep saving water, as aqueduct repairs expected to finish by early September](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montrealers-urged-to-keep-saving-water-as-aqueduct-repairs-expected-to-finish-by-early-september/) - The City of Montreal says emergency repairs on a major aqueduct beneath Atwater Avenue remain on schedule and are expected to continue until early September by the latest, while urging more than one million residents to keep limiting their water consumption. The repairs involve one of the city’s main water distribution pipes, which helps supply
- [House committee meeting today to debate Gordie Howe bridge deal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/house-committee-meeting-today-to-debate-gordie-howe-bridge-deal/) - OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is holding a special meeting today on the Gordie Howe International Bridge as the Liberal government continues to face questions about its revenue-sharing agreement with the U.S. The meeting is expected to be mostly administrative, with MPs set to discuss the scope of the study and a list
- [Final co-accused sentenced in Montreal’s 2023 fatal Orange Julep beating](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/final-co-accused-sentenced-in-montreals-2023-fatal-orange-julep-beating/) - The final person charged in the fatal beating of a Montreal father of two outside the Orange Julep has been sentenced, bringing the high-profile case to a close. Nedjem Eddine Khirat, 26, was sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of 50-year-old Andrei Petuhov. Justice Dennis Galiatsatos
- [Quebec’s private education sector wants to help public schools by taking in students with disabilities](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebecs-private-education-sector-wants-to-help-public-schools-by-taking-in-students-with-disabilities/) - Quebec’s Federation of Private Educational Institutions (FEEP) is offering to help the public school system by taking in more students with severe learning or adjustment difficulties. To do so, the Ministry of Education must grant it the necessary licence, which it currently only holds in 12 specialized private schools. “Some people say, ‘When pupils are
- [Number of Quebec car theft claims fell in 2025](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/number-of-quebec-car-theft-claims-fell-in-2025/) - Vehicle theft slowed down last year in Quebec, according to statistics from the Groupement des assureurs automobiles (GAA) published Tuesday. In 2025, the number of car theft claims filed with insurers totaled 4,559, a decrease of 31.5 per cent compared to the previous year. This is the lowest level observed since 2016, according to the
- [‘People are nervous’: Pointe-Claire residents still worrying about flood risks](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/people-are-nervous-pointe-claire-residents-still-worrying-about-flood-risks/) - With rain in the forecast for Montreal, Pointe-Claire residents are worried about flooding. While they’re still recovering from the last flood — on June 20 — residents say they are bracing for more. “I gotta stay home because they’re calling for rain,” said Roy Halpin, who expressed his concern about the wet weather. Halpin installed
- [Canada's most welcoming cities were ranked and Montreal was beaten by another Quebec spot](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canadas-most-welcoming-cities-were-ranked-and-montreal-was-beaten-by-another-quebec-spot/) - Montrealers tend to think of their city as an easygoing, welcoming place where a stranger might strike up a conversation with you on a terrasse or point you in the right direction without being asked twice. That reputation was put to the test in a new global ranking, and it turns out Montreal has some
- [Canadians can now renew their passport online but there's still a catch](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canadians-can-now-renew-their-passport-online-but-theres-still-a-catch/) - Renewing a passport in Canada just got a bit less painful, at least on paper. Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced on Tuesday that online passport renewal is now open to all eligible adult Canadians, with the daily cap on applications lifted for good. The online option has technically existed for a couple of years now,
- [‘We need to bring our child home’: Quebec couple fights to reunite family after Lebanese adoption dispute](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/we-need-to-bring-our-child-home-quebec-couple-fights-to-reunite-family-after-lebanese-adoption-dispute/) - For more than a decade, Johnny Abou Ghannam and Roula Bou Chahla dreamed of becoming parents. The Lebanese-Canadian couple say years of infertility struggles and a lengthy adoption process led them to pursue an adoption in their native Lebanon after waiting more than 12 years to adopt a child in Quebec. In late 2024, the
- [Five police officers suspended after 2018 Montreal police chase](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/five-police-officers-suspended-after-2018-montreal-police-chase/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 28, 2026 12:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s police disciplinary tribunal suspended three Quebec provincial police officers and two Montreal police officers over a 2018 police road chase that left a Montreal woman seriously injured. The judgment released last week says officers
- [Montreal urges continued water conservation amid major aqueduct repairs](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-urges-continued-water-conservation-amid-major-aqueduct-repairs/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Montreal is urging residents to keep conserving water as emergency repairs on a major aqueduct continue through the summer. Officials say work on the aging water main beneath Atwater Avenue remains on schedule. The aqueduct supplies drinking water to about 1.3 million people across
- [Former judge recommends Hydro-Québec waive unpaid bills in Indigenous communities](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/former-judge-recommends-hydro-quebec-waive-unpaid-bills-in-indigenous-communities/) - By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press Posted July 28, 2026 1:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hydro-Québec is being urged to waive unpaid electricity bills of members of Indigenous communities in Quebec. This is one of the recommendations in a report the utility received on July 24. Get breaking National
- [Washington Nationals host Canada-U.S. Friendship Day with Toronto Blue Jays in town](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/washington-nationals-host-canada-u-s-friendship-day-with-toronto-blue-jays-in-town/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Washington Nationals are attempting some diamond diplomacy, hosting a Canada-U.S. Friendship Day with the Toronto Blue Jays in town Tuesday night. The promotion comes at a fraught time for relations between the two countries, with new tariff threats, the spat over the Gordie Howe bridge and
- [Arrest warrant issued for father to be charged in Shawinigan teen’s killing](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/arrest-warrant-issued-for-father-to-be-charged-in-shawinigan-teens-killing/) - The Sûreté du Québec says a 41-year-old father is wanted in connection with the death of his 16-year-old son in Shawinigan, Quebec, will face a charge of first-degree murder. Quebec’s Crown prosecutor authorized the charge against Philippe Benoit on Tuesday as police continue searching for him. An arrest warrant has been issued. The SQ opened
- [Planning begins for long-awaited reconstruction of Saint-Pierre interchange](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/planning-begins-for-long-awaited-reconstruction-of-saint-pierre-interchange/) - Planning is officially underway for the long-awaited reconstruction of Montreal’s Saint-Pierre interchange. According to Transport Quebec data from 2025, the interchange serves more than 175,000 vehicles daily, with just over 100,000 vehicles using Highway 20 and about 75,000 using Route 138 each day. The Quebec government says the project has entered its planning phase and
- [Federal government launches expanded online passport renewal service](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/federal-government-launches-expanded-online-passport-renewal-service/) - Immigration Minister Lena Diab says that, starting today, online passport renewal is open to all eligible Canadian adults. To qualify, applicants must have an address in Canada, be older than 16 when they got their last passport, and must have received it within the last 15 years, among other criteria. Applicants will still need to
- [Canada's most welcoming cities were ranked and Montreal got beaten by another Quebec spot](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canadas-most-welcoming-cities-were-ranked-and-montreal-got-beaten-by-another-quebec-spot/) - Montrealers tend to think of their city as an easygoing, welcoming place where a stranger might strike up a conversation with you on a terrasse or point you in the right direction without being asked twice. That reputation was put to the test in a new global ranking, and it turns out Montreal has some
- [‘Do it scared’: Montreal women embrace skateboarding with Les Manon en skate](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/do-it-scared-montreal-women-embrace-skateboarding-with-les-manon-en-skate/) - “Do it scared.” The three words are written across Naya Koussa’s skateboard, but for the 34-year-old Montrealer, they’re about much more than learning a new trick. “Skateboarding is kinda scary,” Koussa said. “But it’s also about going over that fear and trying something new. I realized that this quote helped me through a lot of
- [Prioritize buying local produce as cyclosporiasis cases rise: Quebec Health Ministry](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/prioritize-buying-local-produce-as-cyclosporiasis-cases-rise-quebec-health-ministry/) - The Ministry of Health and Social Services is recommending Quebecers “buy local fruits and vegetables” amid rising cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite. Between May 1 and July 21, the province recorded 140 cases of cyclosporiasis, compared with just 40 in the same time period in 2025. “Given the increase in cases observed, an investigation is
- [Canadians returning from ISIS ‘highly likely’ to pose threat, intelligence report says](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/canadians-returning-from-isis-highly-likely-to-pose-threat-intelligence-report-says/) - A group of Canadians detained overseas for allegedly being part of ISIS will “highly likely” pose a threat when they return home, warns an intelligence document obtained by Global News. The Integrated Threat Assessment Centre report was written in June, after Iraq said it had taken custody of an unspecified number of ISIS members from
- [46 drownings: More deaths in Quebec so far in 2026 than by this point last year](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/46-drownings-more-deaths-in-quebec-so-far-in-2026-than-by-this-point-last-year/) - Forty-six people have died by drowning in Quebec so far this year, compared to 43 deaths by this point last year, according to data from the Life Saving Society of Quebec. Over the weekend a man in his 50s drowned after suffering a cardiac arrest while bathing in a waterfall in Mandeville in the Lanaudière
- [Canadiens, Ducks make minor-league trade](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadiens-ducks-make-minor-league-trade/) - The Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks have made a minor-league trade. The Canadiens acquired forward Sasha Pastujov from the Ducks in exchange for forward Sean Farrell, the teams announced on Monday. The deal is one-for-one. Pastujov, who has yet to appear in an NHL game, played 71 games for the AHL’s San Diego Gulls in
- [Trump trolls Canada with fake online image](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trump-trolls-canada-with-fake-online-image/) - U.S. President Donald Trump has already threatened to slap Canada with more tariffs for wildfire smoke that recently drifted over the border from Ontario into the United States, but now he is trolling Canadians with a fake online image. Trump shared a photo on his social media feed on Sunday afternoon that was created using
- [Cadbury is recalling chocolate bars in Canada after reactions to an undeclared ingredient](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/cadbury-is-recalling-chocolate-bars-in-canada-after-reactions-to-an-undeclared-ingredient/) - The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms. From breaking regional, national and international stories to the biggest events in politics, business, entertainment and lifestyle, The Canadian Press is there when it matters, giving Canadians an authentic, unbiased source, driven by
- [This Montreal bakery received nearly $5K in health inspection fines in the past year](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/this-montreal-bakery-received-nearly-5k-in-health-inspection-fines-in-the-past-year/) - A Montreal bakery on Boulevard Laurentien has been fined multiple times by Quebec's Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) over the past twelve months, adding up to more than $4,700 in penalties. The location is La Reine Pâtissière, in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. According to MAPAQ's public database of food safety convictions, the
- [Alouettes rally in final three minutes to knock off Tiger-Cats 31-18](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/alouettes-rally-in-final-three-minutes-to-knock-off-tiger-cats-31-18/) - The Montreal Alouettes extended their CFL winning streak to four games with a 31-18 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday, but head coach Jason Maas wasn’t entirely satisfied with his squad’s performance. “We had too many negative plays tonight,” said Maas. “We needed to hang on to the ball better. If we do, maybe it’s a
- [Advocates brace for possible influx of Haitian asylum seekers as U.S. protections end](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/advocates-brace-for-possible-influx-of-haitian-asylum-seekers-as-u-s-protections-end/) - Organizations that support asylum seekers in Montreal say they are preparing for a potential increase in demand after the United States ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Haitians. Advocates warn the change leaves many Haitians vulnerable to detention or deportation despite ongoing violence and instability in their home country. “Now 350,000 people
- [Upstate New York town memorializes slain Montreal girl](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/upstate-new-york-town-memorializes-slain-montreal-girl/) - A year after a nine-year-old girl from Montreal was found dead near a swamp in Upstate New York, local resident Bridgette Cruz says new road signs are keeping her memory alive. The reflective signs with yellow lettering are dedicated to “Friends of Melina Frattolin.” They are posted along a short stretch of Route 74 in the small
- [Montreal Pride boosting security ahead of festival after deadly Berlin attack](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-pride-boosting-security-ahead-of-festival-after-deadly-berlin-attack/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal Pride says it is increasing security measures for its upcoming Pride celebrations following the deadly attack at Berlin Pride that left one person dead and 29 others injured. Organizers say safety is an “absolute priority” and that nearly 10 per cent of the festival’s overall budget
- [Trump’s constant Canada-bashing may be changing Republican views](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trumps-constant-canada-bashing-may-be-changing-republican-views/) - WASHINGTON — No one is shocked now when U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canada the “51st state” or refers to Prime Minister Mark Carney as a “governor.” But Trump’s habit of occasionally targeting Canada with crude insults has become much more common among rank-and-file Republicans in recent weeks. Professor of rhetoric at the University of
- [Back-to-school season: Parents hunting for bargains well before summer break and with some help from AI](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/back-to-school-season-parents-hunting-for-bargains-well-before-summer-break-and-with-some-help-from-ai/) - The school year hasn’t started yet, but that hasn’t stopped many parents from already hunting for bargains on school supplies, according to a survey released Monday. Some parents didn’t wait until they got back from the beach or camping to stock up on the supplies their children need for the upcoming school year. In fact,
- [Fierté Montréal finalizing security measures with police, days after deadly Berlin Pride attack](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fierte-montreal-finalizing-security-measures-with-police-days-after-deadly-berlin-pride-attack/) - Montreal police and city officials met with Fierté Montréal’s executive producer “to finalize the security measures” Monday, ahead of Montreal Pride. Fierté Montréal says nearly 10 per cent of its total budget is allocated to security. “Security is a top priority in the organization of our various events,” a spokesperson told CityNews. Monday’s meetings are
- [Montreal weather: We could get hit with violent winds (and maybe hail) later today](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreal-weather-we-could-get-hit-with-violent-winds-and-maybe-hail-later-today/) - Summer heat is back in Montreal today, and it's bringing some rough weather with it. According to a new report from MétéoMédia, conditions across southern Quebec are lining up for severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with strong wind gusts, heavy rain, and small hail all possible. After a brief cooldown last week, heat and humidity have
- [Man in his 50s drowns in Mandeville in Quebec’s Lanaudière](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/man-in-his-50s-drowns-in-mandeville-in-quebecs-lanaudiere/) - A man in his 50s drowned Saturday afternoon in the Lanaudière region. Emergency services were called to the scene around 2 p.m. in the Chemin des Chutes area of Mandeville, where a man in his 50s was in cardiac arrest. “According to the information gathered, the man was swimming when he reportedly failed to resurface,”
- [Crime rate in Canada fell by 5% in 2025: StatCan](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/crime-rate-in-canada-fell-by-5-in-2025-statcan/) - There’s encouraging news for Canadians as new Statistics Canada data released Wednesday shows crime rates fell by five per cent in 2025. This marks the second consecutive annual decrease after nearly a decade of increases between 2015 and 2023. According to the report, rates of breaking and entering are down for the third consecutive year,
- [Displaced from wildfires in Spain share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/displaced-from-wildfires-in-spain-share-their-stories-of-uncertainty-and-narrow-escapes/) - VILLAVICIOSA DE ODÓN, Spain (AP) — Elvira Menéndez knows how lucky she is that her house is not a charred ruin like so many others in Spain and France devastated by deadly wildfires. But the 79-year-old retiree can’t help but worry for another family that, like her, fled the raging inferno. “They have been left
- [Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/genevieve-becomes-a-major-pacific-hurricane-off-mexico-but-no-direct-threat-to-land-is-forecast/) - MIAMI (AP) — Genevieve has strengthened into a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to intensify well southwest of Mexico but stay far out to sea on a course roughly parallel to the coast. Genevieve had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 kph), making it a Category 3 hurricane, according to
- [Laneway homes a way for affordable housing, multi-generational living](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/laneway-homes-a-way-for-affordable-housing-multi-generational-living/) - For Eugene Blanchard’s daughter and her partner, the search for a starter home began in Calgary, expanded to Edmonton and then even beyond Alberta’s borders to the Maritimes and Ontario. But homes that checked the right boxes didn’t fit their budget during their hunt about five years ago, recalled Blanchard. Over time, the young couple’s
- [Montreal SPCA urges end to rental rules that bar pets as abandoned animal tally rises](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-spca-urges-end-to-rental-rules-that-bar-pets-as-abandoned-animal-tally-rises/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 26, 2026 12:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal’s main animal protection organization is calling on the province to scrap rules that bar pets in rental units as the tally of animal surrenders surges this month. The local branch of the
- [Quebec paramedics reach tentative deal with province after years without contract](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-paramedics-reach-tentative-deal-with-province-after-years-without-contract/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 26, 2026 4:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec and a union representing 3,500 paramedics have reached a tentative labour agreement after more than three years without a collective agreement. The workers include more than 1,000 paramedics who work for Urgences-santé,
- [How a Vancouver ATM user with 66 cards set off years-long probe of online drug sales](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/how-a-vancouver-atm-user-with-66-cards-set-off-years-long-probe-of-online-drug-sales/) - VANCOUVER — It was more than three years ago when Vancouver police arrested a man after he was seen using multiple bank cards to make withdrawals at an ATM. A search revealed he was carrying 66 bank cards and $39,200 in cash. The strange discovery in March 2023, described in an affidavit by an RCMP
- [Quebec paramedics reach in-principle agreement with government](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-paramedics-reach-in-principle-agreement-with-government/) - Paramedics and the Quebec government have reached an agreement-in-principle after more than three years without a collective bargaining agreement. The agreement was reached with the Health and Social Services Federation (FSSS-CSN), which represents 3,500 paramedics in Quebec, including more than 1,000 at Urgences-santé. “After six days of negotiations, we are proud to have reached an
- [A US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan after an 8-month stint on the ISS](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/a-us-russian-space-crew-lands-safely-in-kazakhstan-after-an-8-month-stint-on-the-iss/) - MOSCOW (AP) — A U.S.-Russian space crew landed safely in the steppes of Kazakhstan on Sunday after an eight-month stint on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian crewmates Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev touched down in their Soyuz MS-28 that landed smoothly by parachute in a designated area southeast of Dzhezkazgan.
- [18-year-old man hospitalized after being stabbing in downtown Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/18-year-old-man-hospitalized-after-being-stabbing-in-downtown-montreal/) - A third armed assault in less than 24 hours in downtown Montreal sent an 18-year-old man to the hospital early Sunday morning Montreal police (SPVM) received several 911 calls around 3:50 a.m. reporting that a man was stabbed near the intersection of Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Ontario Street. When the police officers arrived, they found an
- [Carney calls by-election in 3 federal ridings, including Chicoutimi- Le Fjord, for end of August](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-calls-by-election-in-3-federal-ridings-including-chicoutimi-le-fjord-for-end-of-august/) - Prime Minister Mark Carney called a by-election on Sunday morning to be held on Aug. 31 in three ridings, including Chicoutimi-Le Fjord. The other ridings involved are Beaches-East York in Ontario and North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia. In Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, voters will head to the polls to choose the successor to Conservative MP Richard Martel, who
- [Carney calls 3 byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/carney-calls-3-byelections-in-b-c-ontario-and-quebec/) - Canadians may feel a sense of deja vu as three new byelections are being called, the latest round of polls to be held this year. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the votes for the ridings of Beaches-East York in Ontario, Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec and North Vancouver-Capilano will be held Aug. 31. The elections come
- [Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/comic-con-2026-david-jonsson-is-new-black-panther-ryan-gosling-joins-marvel-as-ghost-rider/) - SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Gosling is joining the Marvel cinematic universe as Ghost Rider, re-teaming with his “Star Wars: Starfighter” director Shawn Levy on a film set for release in 2028. Gosling joined Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige Saturday at Comic-Con International’s Hall H as about 7,000 fans cheered. Many wore Doctor Doom masks
- [Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/airstrikes-have-paused-and-talks-are-pressing-forward-but-can-the-us-and-iran-take-the-off-ramp/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war. But it remains to be seen whether the U.S. and Iran are at an inflection point in a mercurial conflict that
- [Quebec shelves AI and automation projects in the public sector](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-shelves-ai-and-automation-projects-in-the-public-sector/) - Quebec has abandoned initiatives related to automation and artificial intelligence (AI) within the public sector—including the implementation of a chatbot on the government website “Quebec.ca”—following pilot projects that encountered “significant challenges.” A document recently obtained by La Presse Canadienne under the Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and the Protection of personal
- [45-year-old man injured after being stabbed in downtown Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/45-year-old-man-injured-after-being-stabbed-in-downtown-montreal/) - A man in his 40s was hospitalized after being stabbed Saturday morning in Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough. The stabbing reportedly occurred around 4:00 a.m., following a “conflict that escalated between several people” in an alley not far from the intersection of Sainte-Catherine and Chomedey streets, said Caroline Chèvrefils, spokesperson for Montreal police (SPVM). Police found the
- [Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/israel-detains-over-70-suspects-following-deadly-violence-in-the-west-bank/) - NABLUS, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s military said it detained over 70 suspects across the occupied West Bank overnight and on Saturday, a day after troops deployed across the territory following violence that left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers dead. Soldiers remained in the village of Tell, in the northern West Bank, where
- [Tre Ford leads Tiger-Cats into Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/tre-ford-leads-tiger-cats-into-montreal/) - MONTREAL – Nearly two months after opening the season against one another, the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats meet again Sunday at Percival Molson Stadium with plenty having changed for both teams. Hamilton will turn to Tre Ford, for the second straight game. The Niagara Falls, Ont., native has been thrust into the starting role
- [Books, balls and big ideas at a Montreal summer camp](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/books-balls-and-big-ideas-at-a-montreal-summer-camp/) - A summer camp Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges-NDG borough in is turning traditional summer camp activities by adding academics to its curriculum to empower underrepresented youth. Camp Valiquette offers a healthy dose of academics to their arts and sports programming. “It varies from age groups, five and six and seven and eight, they mostly play, just relax, just
- [The government has two definitions of disability. Advocates say it leaves people out.](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/the-government-has-two-definitions-of-disability-advocates-say-it-leaves-people-out/) - OTTAWA — Advocates for people with episodic disabilities say they don’t understand why the federal government has two different definitions of disability in law — and uses the narrower version to decide who gets benefits. Canada’s disability benefit program was launched in June 2025, after being promised by the Liberal government for years. It’s meant
- [More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/more-than-250000-people-flee-their-homes-in-france-and-spain-as-wildfires-burn/) - LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — France was preparing to use a massive specially adapted cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants Saturday on a wildfire that has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, including from some suburbs of the wine region city of Bordeaux. Including some 70,000 people evacuated in central Spain, wildfires
- [Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/jetting-off-for-a-summer-vacation-how-to-eat-and-drink-to-minimize-jet-lag/) - Jet lag threatens to turn even a dream vacation into a slog. And with peak travel season underway, millions of people may have to contend with this disorienting condition, which can cause sleep disturbances, daytime tiredness, headaches and nasty gastrointestinal symptoms. But you can minimize the effects of jet lag — and not just by
- [Feds received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to major project reviews](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/feds-received-more-than-21000-emails-on-proposed-changes-to-major-project-reviews/) - OTTAWA — The federal government says it received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to how major projects are reviewed and will spend the coming weeks combing over those submissions. A window for public feedback on the proposed changes closed Wednesday. The government said it will publish a report summarizing the submissions by the
- [‘Create change:’ Why these Indigenous entrepreneurs are leaning into AI](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/create-change-why-these-indigenous-entrepreneurs-are-leaning-into-ai/) - Shani Gwin’s foray into the world of artificial intelligence began with a problem. The Métis entrepreneur from Edmonton previously worked in government communications and found herself one of the only Indigenous people on her team. She was often tasked with reviewing Indigenous content for misinformation. She noticed that Indigenous people frequently have to battle online
- [Russian, Ukrainian officials report 11 dead in latest attacks](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/russian-ukrainian-officials-report-11-dead-in-latest-attacks/) - Ukrainian forces attacked tourist resorts in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing eight people, Moscow-installed officials said on Saturday, while authorities in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region said a Russian drone strike killed three people. Two children were among the eight people killed in the attack on the resorts, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Kremlin-installed regional head, said
- [World’s first all-Down syndrome improv troupe making Montreal Just For Laughs Festival debut](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/worlds-first-all-down-syndrome-improv-troupe-making-montreal-just-for-laughs-festival-debut/) - “No fear, Improveneers,” could be heard chanted before every show of the world’s first all-Down syndrome improv troupe, and this weekend Montrealers are set to witness this moment as they make their Just For Laughs Festival debut. “I’m just so proud that I get to be here with my team, be with my friends, my
- [2 people in critical condition after multi-vehicle collision in Quebec’s Mauricie region](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/2-people-in-critical-condition-after-multi-vehicle-collision-in-quebecs-mauricie-region/) - Two people, one of whom is a minor, are fighting for their lives following a series of collisions that occurred Friday morning in Saint-Paulin, in the Mauricie region. Three other people sustained minor injuries. Emergency services were called to Rang des Douze-Terres around 7:15 a.m. According to initial reports, a first vehicle reportedly veered out
- [Cooling kits aim to protect Montreal’s most vulnerable during extreme heat](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/cooling-kits-aim-to-protect-montreals-most-vulnerable-during-extreme-heat/) - When volunteers for Afrique au Féminin knocked on Raju Miah’s apartment door in Montreal’s Park Extension neighbourhood, they weren’t collecting donations or selling anything. Instead, they were there to help, handing him a free “freshness kit” — a blue bag containing a small fan, spray bottle, thermometer and information pamphlets about recognizing the health effects
- [CSIS is hiring in Montreal again and you could get paid up to $121K to be a real-life spy](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/csis-is-hiring-in-montreal-again-and-you-could-get-paid-up-to-121k-to-be-a-real-life-spy/) - If you've ever fantasized about a career that involves recruiting sources, working undercover, or just generally knowing things you're not supposed to know, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service(CSIS) has a couple of new job openings in Montreal worth a look, and the pay isn't bad either. Human Intelligence Officer — $87,459 to $120,917 This is
- [Ctrl+Alt festival returns to Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ctrlalt-festival-returns-to-montreal/) - Montreal’s Place du Village will be transformed into an open-air nightclub this weekend as the Ctrl+Alt Festival returns to celebrate the city’s queer nightlife and performing arts community. Held at 1114 Sainte-Catherine St. East, the festival is dedicated entirely to queer artists from Montreal’s nightlife scene, showcasing performances in drag, burlesque, dance and electronic music.
- [Jury hears tape of New York police search for murdered Montreal girl](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/jury-hears-tape-of-new-york-police-search-for-murdered-montreal-girl/) - By Erika Morris The Canadian Press Posted July 24, 2026 8:19 am Updated July 24, 2026 1:57 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A New York jury heard a three-hour recording Friday that was captured in a police cruiser last July as officers searched for a missing nine-year-old Montreal
- [Quebec obstetricians and gynecologists association head to court over pay gap](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-obstetricians-and-gynecologists-association-head-to-court-over-pay-gap/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 24, 2026 12:03 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s obstetricians and gynecologists have filed a legal challenge against the medical specialists federation over what they call a persistent gender-related pay gap. The association representing the province’s obstetricians and gynecologists filed the
- [Cases of cyclosporiasis deserve attention but shouldn’t alarm, says Quebec doctor](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/cases-of-cyclosporiasis-deserve-attention-but-shouldnt-alarm-says-quebec-doctor/) - A Quebec doctor says health-care professionals would be “optimistically naive” to believe cases of cyclosporiasis won’t keep increasing, but he said there is no reason for the general public to be alarmed. “This is a real and substantial increase that deserves our attention, but it deserves our attention at the medical and public health level.
- [Third suspect arrested in Montreal Sud-Ouest home invasion, shooting](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/third-suspect-arrested-in-montreal-sud-ouest-home-invasion-shooting/) - A third suspect was arrested in connection with a home invasion and shooting that occurred in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough last winter. The 16-year-old suspect who was the subject of a Canada-wide arrest warrant was arrested by Montreal police (SPVM), in collaboration with the Saskatoon Police Service, in Saskatoon on July 16. The suspect was brought
- [‘Too big to rig’: Alberta separation petition succeeds with 223K verified signatures](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/too-big-to-rig-alberta-separation-petition-succeeds-with-223k-verified-signatures/) - A citizen-led petition seeking to force a vote on Alberta quitting Canada is officially successful. Elections Alberta announced Friday it verified nearly 223,000 signatures out of almost 280,000 valid names counted. The petition needed almost 178,000 signatures to be successful. Despite the result, the document is largely moot. It was quashed in court in May,
- [Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/government-withdraws-subpoenas-of-3-reporters-for-the-new-york-times-after-admitting-legal-errors/) - NEW YORK (AP) — Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. The withdrawals in U.S. District Court followed a remarkable back and
- [This Montreal grocery store got its permit suspended after racking up over $8K in fines](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/this-montreal-grocery-store-got-its-permit-suspended-after-racking-up-over-8k-in-fines/) - Quebec's Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) doesn't only inspect restaurants. Grocery stores fall under its watch too, and one Montreal supermarket just found that out the hard way. Marché C&T, located on Boulevard Laurentien in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, currently appears on MAPAQ's list of suspended food permits, a public registry of
- [Woman pleads guilty to human smuggling after migrants drown in St. Lawrence River](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/woman-pleads-guilty-to-human-smuggling-after-migrants-drown-in-st-lawrence-river/) - Another person has pleaded guilty in a human smuggling case that involved the drowning of nine people in the St. Lawrence River as they tried crossing into the United States. Two families from Romania and India, along with the man allegedly piloting their vessel, died in March 2023 after they capsized while trying to enter
- [Trial of man accused of killing Montreal daughter continues in New York](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-montreal-daughter-continues-in-new-york/) - By Erika Morris The Canadian Press Posted July 24, 2026 8:19 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A New York jury is expected to hear testimony from more police officers as the trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter resumes Friday. Luciano Frattolin is charged with
- [Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trump-imposes-double-digit-tariffs-on-dozens-of-countries-as-his-10-levies-are-set-to-expire-friday/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting
- [Quebec's fall forecast was just released and here's when the first snow could hit](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebecs-fall-forecast-was-just-released-and-heres-when-the-first-snow-could-hit/) - Summer's still very much in swing, but the Old Farmer's Almanac has already put out its 2026 fall weather forecast, and it's giving Quebecers a decent head start on when to expect the season to actually turn. Nationally, the outlook calls for a milder fall overall, with warmer-than-average temperatures across most of the country and
- [Industry group drops legal challenge of pesticides rules in Quebec municipalities](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/industry-group-drops-legal-challenge-of-pesticides-rules-in-quebec-municipalities/) - A group representing Quebec’s ornamental horticulture industry is dropping a legal challenge against rules restricting the use of pesticides in five municipalities. The Association des services en horticulture ornementale du Québec, a group representing over 100 businesses, many of which provide decorative or aesthetic services for lawn-care and greenspaces, said it wants to collaborate with municipalities, not take
- [Quebecers asked to clean up the St. Lawrence River shoreline in August](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebecers-asked-to-clean-up-the-st-lawrence-river-shoreline-in-august/) - Quebecers are being invited to participate in clean-ups along the riverbanks and in its watersheds, from Montreal to Baie-Comeau, from Aug. 6 to 21, as part of the 3rd edition of the Saint-Laurent Expedition. Over the course of 16 days, the expedition team will travel 2,000 kilometres along the St. Lawrence River to raise public
- [New crime data shows Montreal is safer than Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/new-crime-data-shows-montreal-is-safer-than-toronto-calgary-and-vancouver/) - Have you ever wondered just how safe Montreal really is compared to the rest of the country? Decades ago, it carried nicknames like "Sin City" and the "bank robbery capital of North America." But a new report from Statistics Canada just gave us a pretty clear answer on where things stand now, and the city
- [‘The perfect human being’: Montreal jazz music icon Oliver Jones remembered as ‘humble and inviting’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/the-perfect-human-being-montreal-jazz-music-icon-oliver-jones-remembered-as-humble-and-inviting/) - Montreal jazz pianist and Canadian music icon Oliver Jones died at the age of 91. The announcement was made by Jones’ family and Justin Time Records on Wednesday. READ: Montreal jazz great Oliver Jones dies at the age of 91 Born in 1934 in Montreal’s Little Burgundy neighbourhood, Jones began performing at the age of
- [Montreal jazz legend Oliver Jones remembered as a virtuoso, mentor and humble man](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-jazz-legend-oliver-jones-remembered-as-a-virtuoso-mentor-and-humble-man/) - Montreal’s music community is mourning the loss of jazz icon Oliver Jones, who has died at the age of 91. The acclaimed pianist, whose career spanned decades and earned him some of Canada’s highest musical honours, is being remembered not only for his extraordinary talent, but also for his generosity, humility and commitment to mentoring
- [Suspect vehicle connected to Niagara Falls shooting recovered in Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/suspect-vehicle-connected-to-niagara-falls-shooting-recovered-in-quebec/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size A suspect vehicle believed to be connected to a shooting in Niagara Falls on July 16 has been recovered in Quebec, Niagara police say. In an update Thursday, police said a Toyota Camry was recovered by police in Saint Eustache, Que. Police believe this is the third
- [Alto high-speed rail company considering Kingston stop despite concerns](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/alto-high-speed-rail-company-considering-kingston-stop-despite-concerns/) - Transport Action Canada, a national public transportation advocacy organization, says it supports a potential Kingston, Ont., stop on Alto’s proposed high-speed rail network, but is raising concerns about the station itself. Last month, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon asked Crown corporation Alto to consider a southern route between Peterborough and Ottawa that would include a potential
- [Jury in New York trial hears girl’s body was found through father’s phone location](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/jury-in-new-york-trial-hears-girls-body-was-found-through-fathers-phone-location/) - A New York jury heard that police found the body of a nine-year-old girl from Montreal in a marsh after investigators reviewed her father’s cellphone location history. Luciano Frattolin, 46, is charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the death of his daughter, Melina Frattolin. The child’s body was found in
- [Congregation puts Villa Maria domain up for sale, sets conditions to protect college](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/congregation-puts-villa-maria-domain-up-for-sale-sets-conditions-to-protect-college/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size The historic Villa Maria estate in Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce is going up for sale, but any future owner will be required to honour Villa Maria College’s current lease for the next few years. The lease runs until July 2030, according to a news release issued Thursday by the
- [9 Quebecers share $25M Lotto Max jackpot winnings](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/9-quebecers-share-25m-lotto-max-jackpot-winnings/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nine Quebecers are new multimillionaires after winning the $25,000,000 Lotto Max jackpot in the July 10 draw. Eight people from Laval and one person from the Laurentides region purchased the 10 Formule groupe shares from a Chomedey convenience store. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news
- [Quebec band Angine de Poitrine featured in NFL TikTok video](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-band-angine-de-poitrine-featured-in-nfl-tiktok-video/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size A song by Quebec rock band Angine de Poitrine has been featured in an NFL social media campaign, exposing the group’s music to the league’s millions of followers ahead of the upcoming season. The Saguenay, Que., duo’s song Fabienk was featured in an NFL TikTok video posted
- [AOGQ files legal action against FMSQ for wage inequity](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/aogq-files-legal-action-against-fmsq-for-wage-inequity/) - The Quebec Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AOGQ) filed a legal appeal Thursday afternoon in Superior Court against the Quebec Federation of Medical Specialists (FMSQ), The Canadian Press has learned exclusively. The AOGQ denounces the persistent wage inequity between predominantly female and predominantly male medical specialties. Notwithstanding that the remuneration of obstetricians and gynecologists has
- [D4vd’s lawyers ask why more DNA testing wasn’t done on chain saws, car in teen girl’s killing](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/d4vds-lawyers-ask-why-more-dna-testing-wasnt-done-on-chain-saws-car-in-teen-girls-killing/) - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for D4vd began showing glimpses into their defense strategy Thursday, pressing police on why they didn’t conduct more DNA testing on items found in the singer’s home and in his car that authorities said were used in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The questioning came on the third
- [Montreal ER Nurse became TikTok Famous as ‘Nurse Johnn’ and is now headlining the Just for Laughs festival](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-er-nurse-became-tiktok-famous-as-nurse-johnn-and-is-now-headlining-the-just-for-laughs-festival/) - Montrealer John Dela Cruz, aka ‘Nurse John’, is a nurse by profession, TikTok-famous, and now a stand-up comedian. His hilarious videos have amassed a global audience of over 19 million followers, and his shows have sold over 200,000 tickets worldwide. Though he now lives in Los Angeles, he’s headlining a show at the Just For
- [Feds should increase federal health funding, but with strings attached, advocates say](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/feds-should-increase-federal-health-funding-but-with-strings-attached-advocates-say/) - CHARLOTTETOWN — Advocates are urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose more conditions on what the provinces can do with that money. Friends of Medicare director Chris Galloway says Ottawa shouldn’t give a blank cheque that could allow provinces like Alberta to dismantle the public system. Galloway and more than 100
- [Churchill Falls agreement is coming, says Fréchette, while Wakeham remains cautious](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/churchill-falls-agreement-is-coming-says-frechette-while-wakeham-remains-cautious/) - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is expressing optimism that her province and Newfoundland and Labrador will reach an agreement “in the coming weeks” on the thorny issue of expanding the hydroelectric potential of the Churchill River in Labrador. Fréchette made the comments on Tuesday after her first face-to-face meeting with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham. “We
- [Four extremist plots to attack Jewish targets disrupted in Canada, report says](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/four-extremist-plots-to-attack-jewish-targets-disrupted-in-canada-report-says/) - Canadian authorities have disrupted four “violent extremist attack plots against Jewish targets” since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict in 2023, says an intelligence report obtained by Global News that warns of continued threats to the community. The June 29 report by the federal government’s Integrated Threat Assessment Centre said that each of the plots
- [Cyclist dies following collision with car in downtown Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/cyclist-dies-following-collision-with-car-in-downtown-montreal/) - A 65-year-old cyclist has died of injuries sustained in a collision last week, Montreal police said Thursday. The collision occurred on the evening of July 16 at an intersection near Jos Montferrand Park in Montreal’s Sainte-Marie neighbourhood. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't
- [Quebec woman loses hands and legs after rare infection led to septic shock](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-woman-loses-hands-and-legs-after-rare-infection-led-to-septic-shock/) - A Montreal woman who lost both her hands and both legs after a rare bacterial infection triggered septic shock is sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness about the dangers and warning signs of sepsis. Cammeilla Ramdass, a 43-year-old esthetician and former model, said her ordeal began in January after she sought medical attention
- [Montreal animal shelter tries keeping up with ongoing pet abandonments after Moving Day](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-animal-shelter-tries-keeping-up-with-ongoing-pet-abandonments-after-moving-day/) - Quebec’s Moving Day may have passed, but an animal shelter in Montreal says it’s still dealing with a dire situation. Proanima says the number of pets being surrendered to them has yet to stagnate, predicting the coming weeks will be their busiest. “The intakes started ramping up from May, then June was even higher, and
- [Ottawa paid out $190M in federal EV subsidies this year as sales slowed](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ottawa-paid-out-190m-in-federal-ev-subsidies-this-year-as-sales-slowed/) - OTTAWA — Canadians have claimed more than $190 million in federal subsidies this year toward purchases of new electric vehicles. New data from Transport Canada shows 44,315 claims were recorded through June, half of them from Quebec. Ottawa relaunched the rebate program early this year and allocated $2.275 billion to it, which is meant to
- [Michel Savard will no longer be a candidate for the QLP after controversial writings](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/michel-savard-will-no-longer-be-a-candidate-for-the-qlp-after-controversial-writings/) - Comedian Michel Savard will no longer be the Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) candidate in the riding of Gouin, the party announced Wednesday, after insults he has made in the past against the Parti Québécois (PQ) resurfaced. Screenshots circulating Wednesday on social media showed a comment Savard made under a post by actor Pierre-Luc Brillant, in
- [Federal agency links Sept-Îles train derailment in December to temperature swings](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/federal-agency-links-sept-iles-train-derailment-in-december-to-temperature-swings/) - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it could not determine the exact cause of a freight train derailment in northern Quebec last December. The agency says the derailment likely happened after a rail broke under stress from sharp temperature swings and the earlier passage of another train with a wheel defect. The train was
- [Virtual OPUS cards arrive in Montreal for Android users](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/virtual-opus-cards-arrive-in-montreal-for-android-users/) - After years of delays, some Montreal-area transit riders can now use their Android smartphones as virtual OPUS cards. Beginning Monday, Android users can purchase fares through the Chrono app and use their phones to board buses, métro trains and Exo commuter rail. The feature is being rolled out gradually to all Android users, while support
- [Federal agency links Quebec train derailment in December to temperature swings](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/federal-agency-links-quebec-train-derailment-in-december-to-temperature-swings/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 22, 2026 3:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it could not determine the exact cause of a freight train derailment in northern Quebec last December. The agency says the derailment likely happened after a rail broke
- [From wigs to wine, Canadian goods targeted in Trump’s latest tariff threats](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/from-wigs-to-wine-canadian-goods-targeted-in-trumps-latest-tariff-threats/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size A proposed U.S. tariff package targeting billions of dollars worth of Canadian exports is raising concerns among businesses, with some of the products on the list leaving industry observers puzzled. The measures, threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump, would impose a 50 per cent tariff on hundreds
- [Possible tornado causes ‘significant’ damage in Quebec’s Laurentians](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/possible-tornado-causes-significant-damage-in-quebecs-laurentians/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size A possible tornado Tuesday afternoon has caused “significant” damage near Harrington, Que., in the Laurentians. Environment Canada meteorologist Dominic Martel said an investigation is underway but he is “pretty certain” the storm consisted of a tornado. A tornado warning was issued for southwestern Quebec around 5:30 p.m.
- [Als can clinch season series with win over Ticats](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/als-can-clinch-season-series-with-win-over-ticats/) - Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes can really help themselves Sunday night. Montreal (5-1) hosts the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-3) in a key East Division matchup. A fourth straight win would not only move the Alouettes six points ahead of the Ticats atop the standings but also give them the season series, which is the tiebreaker
- [‘Storm before the calm’: Canadian exporters opt to wait and see on Trump tariffs](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/storm-before-the-calm-canadian-exporters-opt-to-wait-and-see-on-trump-tariffs/) - MONTREAL — Trade experts say Canadian shippers are adopting a wait-and-see approach to the latest round of tariff threats from Donald Trump, even as a fresh feeling of angst sweeps over the commercial landscape. The U.S. president on Monday announced 50 per cent import duties that would take effect Aug. 19 on a raft of
- [Trump’s trade czar says he hopes to give Canada CUSMA ‘options’ by end of year](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trumps-trade-czar-says-he-hopes-to-give-canada-cusma-options-by-end-of-year/) - WASHINGTON — United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says he hopes to provide “options” by the end of the year to U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada and Mexico on renewing the continental trade pact. At the start of July, Greer said the United States would not renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, better known as
- [CMHC now sees home sales, prices declining in 2026 amid weaker market activity](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/cmhc-now-sees-home-sales-prices-declining-in-2026-amid-weaker-market-activity/) - OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it now sees home sales and prices declining this year, a downgrade from its earlier forecast, before the market returns to modest growth next year and in 2028. CMHC says a number of factors, including economic uncertainty, slower population growth and borrowing costs, are expected to weigh
- [William Shatner reveals he and daughter Melanie faced Stage 4 cancer at the same time](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/william-shatner-reveals-he-and-daughter-melanie-faced-stage-4-cancer-at-the-same-time/) - William Shatner has revealed that he and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, both faced different types of advanced-stage cancer a few years ago. The 95-year-old Canadian actor said in an interview with People published Wednesday that Gretsch, 61, was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer in 2022 after discovering a lump in her breast. While
- [36th International First Peoples Festival: an Indigenous celebration in the heart of Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/36th-international-first-peoples-festival-an-indigenous-celebration-in-the-heart-of-montreal/) - A documentary film about the history and resilience of Canada’s Innu people will kick off next month’s International First Peoples Festival in Montreal. The Aug. 4 premier of “Nitassinan,” directed by Joséphine Bacon et Kim O’Bomsawin, at Théâtre Outremont will mark the beginning of the festival’s 36th edition. The following nine days of the festival
- [9 Canadian provinces just agreed to scrap interprovincial alcohol barriers — but not Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/9-canadian-provinces-just-agreed-to-scrap-interprovincial-alcohol-barriers-but-not-quebec/) - The premiers of nine provinces announced Tuesday that they're removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol. Provincial rules will be changed to allow brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to consumers, regardless of jurisdiction. The agreement knocks down a number of trade barriers across the country. Direct-to-consumer sales of beer, wine and spirits
- [Bought beef in Quebec? You could be part of this new $8M class action](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/bought-beef-in-quebec-you-could-be-part-of-this-new-8m-class-action/) - If you've bought beef in Canada anytime since January 1, 2015, there's a decent chance a new class action settlement applies to you, even if you've never heard of it until now. The lawsuit accuses several beef companies of colluding on supply and pricing across the country, and two of them, JBS and National Beef,
- [Quebec reports birth of more than a dozen new caribou fawns in captivity](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-reports-birth-of-more-than-a-dozen-new-caribou-fawns-in-captivity/) - The number of caribou in captivity in Quebec has grown since May following the birth of more than a dozen new fawns, the provincial government announced this week. The Quebec environment ministry says two of the three captive herds welcomed 16 new fawns this season, bringing the total number of caribou in captivity to 75.
- [Montreal man pleads guilty after making victims sign fraudulent leases](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-man-pleads-guilty-after-making-victims-sign-fraudulent-leases/) - A man has pleaded guilty to a complex housing fraud scheme that left some victims homeless in Montreal after posing as a landlord. Van Lanh Vuong, 45, admitted to collecting $37,460 from 24 victims in Montreal between April 17, 2024 and July 11, 2024. He would contact his victims online and make them sign leases for apartments they’d never
- [Canadian gay rights pioneer Michael Hendricks dies](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadian-gay-rights-pioneer-michael-hendricks-dies/) - Michael Hendricks, a gay rights activist who fought for years in court for the right to be married in Canada – ultimately becoming part of the first same-sex couple married in Quebec – has died. He was 84. Hendricks, who was fighting a degenerative lung disease, died by medical assistance in dying on Saturday. The
- [Montreal’s Steve’s Music Store to auction off remaining inventory as final store winds down](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreals-steves-music-store-to-auction-off-remaining-inventory-as-final-store-winds-down/) - For generations of Montreal musicians, Steve’s Music was more than a place to buy an instrument; it was a fixture of the city’s music scene. Now, after 62 years in business, the iconic retailer is entering its final chapter. The remaining inventory from the company’s last storefront, at 150 Rue Ste-Catherine East, will be sold
- [Quebec campgrounds just banned music and nighttime AC, and that's not all](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebec-campgrounds-just-banned-music-and-nighttime-ac-and-thats-not-all/) - If you've got a camping trip booked at one of Quebec's provincial parks this summer, it's worth reading up before you pack. The Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq) has introduced a full set of new camping regulations for 2026, covering everything from noise and lighting to how many cars you're allowed
- [Summer pothole repairs in Montreal won’t begin until August](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/summer-pothole-repairs-in-montreal-wont-begin-until-august/) - Montrealers are in for a bumpy ride on the city streets for a few more weeks. The City of Montreal says the summer pothole repairs won’t begin until Aug. 3. In May, Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced a strategy for fixing the roads including funding for the boroughs and manual patching. The City launched
- [Vast majority of Canadians feel their vehicles are vulnerable to theft, survey says](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/vast-majority-of-canadians-feel-their-vehicles-are-vulnerable-to-theft-survey-says/) - OTTAWA — Even though vehicle thefts have been trending down across much of the country, the overwhelming majority of Canadians still feel their vehicle’s anti-theft technology isn’t as robust as it should be. That’s the conclusion of an Angus Reid survey commissioned by Équité Association, a non-profit anti-fraud group. Bryan Gast, Équité’s vice president of
- [Police stopped 21-year-old driver for driving at 208 km/h on Quebec highway](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/police-stopped-21-year-old-driver-for-driving-at-208-km-h-on-quebec-highway/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 21, 2026 12:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec provincial police say they stopped a 21-year-old man who was driving at more than twice the speed limit on a highway in Laval, a city north of Montreal. Police say the man’s vehicle
- [9 premiers agree to lift interprovincial trade barriers on alcohol products](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/9-premiers-agree-to-lift-interprovincial-trade-barriers-on-alcohol-products/) - The premiers of nine provinces announced Tuesday that they’re removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol. The deal says provincial rules will be changed to allow brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to consumers, regardless of jurisdiction. It knocks down a number of trade barriers across the country. Direct-to-consumer sales of beer, wine
- [Six Marineland belugas now swimming in new U.S. homes](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/six-marineland-belugas-now-swimming-in-new-u-s-homes/) - By Liam Casey The Canadian Press Posted July 21, 2026 1:03 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Six captive belugas from Canada are now swimming in the waters of their new homes in the United States. Marineland and a consortium of U.S. aquariums helped move the first batch of
- [Police investigate suspected hate crime after fake severed hand left at Montreal Islamic centre](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/police-investigate-suspected-hate-crime-after-fake-severed-hand-left-at-montreal-islamic-centre/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal police are investigating a suspected hate crime after a package was found outside an Islamic centre in the city’s Verdun borough on Sunday. The Canadian Muslim Forum said the package contained what appeared to be an imitation severed human hand covered in fake blood. Police said
- [Carney says he and Trump have agreed to ‘intensify negotiations’ amid renewed tariff escalation](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-says-he-and-trump-have-agreed-to-intensify-negotiations-amid-renewed-tariff-escalation/) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning and the two leaders have “agreed to intensify negotiations in the coming weeks” amid a renewed tariff escalation. On Monday, President Trump signed a series of executive orders that would slap a 50 per cent tariff on a wide
- [Trump’s new tariffs target about 5 per cent of Canada’s exports to U.S.: economists](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trumps-new-tariffs-target-about-5-per-cent-of-canadas-exports-to-u-s-economists/) - OTTAWA — Economists weighing in on U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs suggest the new duties will hit around five per cent of Canada’s exports to the United States. Trump signed a series of executive orders Monday that would impose a 50 per cent tariff on a range of goods, from honey to
- [Montreal under yellow warning for severe thunderstorm](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-under-yellow-warning-for-severe-thunderstorm/) - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow warning for severe thunderstorm this afternoon and evening in the Montreal area. Thunderstorms capable of producing strong gusts and heavy rain are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. ECCC says severe thunderstorms may produce tornadoes. Heavy rain can also result in flash floods. Forecasters warn that
- [Police fine man clocking 208 km/h in Laval](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/police-fine-man-clocking-208-km-h-in-laval/) - A 21-year-old driver is facing significant penalties after being caught speeding in Laval in the early hours of Monday. According to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), officers from the Laval highway patrol stopped the vehicle heading north on Highway 15 at 208 km/h in a zone where the speed limit is 100 km/h. The driver
- [Trump just hit Canada with new 50% tariffs in retaliation for liquor bans & supply management](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/trump-just-hit-canada-with-new-50-tariffs-in-retaliation-for-liquor-bans-supply-management/) - President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50% tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States' northern neighbour. "President Trump took decisive action to hold Canada accountable for its retaliation and discrimination," United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a statement. The new tariffs are set to come into
- [Montreal mother wins partial repossession of duplex, but says family still faces housing struggle](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-mother-wins-partial-repossession-of-duplex-but-says-family-still-faces-housing-struggle/) - A Montreal mother who has been living in temporary housing after buying a duplex in Ahuntsic-Cartierville she could not move into has won the right to repossess one of the property’s two units. But she says the partial victory still leaves her family of 10 without the space they need. The Tribunal administratif du logement
- [These products sold at Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls were just recalled in Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/these-products-sold-at-winners-homesense-and-marshalls-were-just-recalled-in-canada/) - Bargain shoppers at Winners, HomeSense, or Marshalls might want to double check what's in their cart, or already sitting at home. TJX Canada, the parent company behind all three banners, maintains its own recalls page, and two products just landed on it this month. Neither issue is brand new. Health Canada have already flagged both,
- [2 brush fires break out near Montreal Metropolitan Airport on South Shore](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/2-brush-fires-break-out-near-montreal-metropolitan-airport-on-south-shore/) - Longueuil firefighters responded to two brush fires that broke out along a railway track near the Montreal Metropolitan Airport on the South Shore Monday. Firefighters responded to calls regarding the fires on Rue de l’Aéroport around 4:20 p.m. According to Longueuil fire service division chief Alain Lessard, the brush fire had several spots along a one
- [Quebec lab making fake passports, birth certificates dismantled: police](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-lab-making-fake-passports-birth-certificates-dismantled-police/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Montreal laboratory used to manufacture counterfeit passports, birth certificates, driver’s licences and other important documents was dismantled earlier this month, Quebec provincial police said Tuesday. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) carried out an operation on July 8 in collaboration with Montreal and Gatineau police, as well
- [SQ dismantles ‘laboratory’ of fake document manufacturer in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/sq-dismantles-laboratory-of-fake-document-manufacturer-in-montreal/) - A “laboratory” for manufacturing counterfeit documents—where fake passports, driver’s licences, and several other official documents were produced—was dismantled just under two weeks ago in Montreal. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) revealed on Tuesday that officers from its Economic Crimes and Cybercrime Investigation Unit carried out an operation against this “lab” on July 8, in collaboration
- [U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/u-s-hits-canada-with-steep-tariffs-on-range-of-products-including-hockey-sticks/) - President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States’ northern neighbour. “President Trump is taking action to hold Canada accountable for its continued discrimination against and unreasonable and unequal treatment of U.S. commerce that has burdened and disadvantaged hardworking Americans,” a
- [Quebec lifts ban on open fires in or near forests](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-lifts-ban-on-open-fires-in-or-near-forests/) - Quebec has lifted the ban on open fires in or near the province’s forests. Quebec’s Domestic Security Ministry made the announcement Monday. The ban had been in effect since July 13. The decision was made in collaboration with the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU), which says it came to that determination
- [Ricochet shelter on West Island officially purchases building, announces plan to create 60 affordable units](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ricochet-shelter-on-west-island-officially-purchases-building-announces-plan-to-create-60-affordable-units/) - The Ricochet shelter on Montreal’s West Island has acquired its building on Gouin Boulevard West, in Pierrefonds, the organization announced in a press release. Calling it a victory and a milestone, Ricochet says owning the building puts an end to “years of uncertainty for vulnerable people.” “Becoming owners isn’t just about acquiring a building; it’s
- [Here are the most unsafe neighbourhoods in Montreal, according to locals](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/here-are-the-most-unsafe-neighbourhoods-in-montreal-according-to-locals/) - If you had to name the one Montreal neighbourhood you'd think twice about walking through alone at night, which one comes to mind? That's the question MTL Blog asked our Facebook audience earlier this month, and the response was bigger than we expected. More than 500 people chimed in with their pick, ranging from personal
- [Fatal crash: CFL player was driving on wrong side of highway soon after reported gas-and-dash, police say](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fatal-crash-cfl-player-was-driving-on-wrong-side-of-highway-soon-after-reported-gas-and-dash-police-say/) - Police allege CFL player Jayden Dalke was driving on the wrong side of the highway when his vehicle crashed into another in Saskatchewan Saturday, killing both drivers. And Mounties say it happened roughly 30 minutes after the SUV driven by the Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker reportedly left a Lumsden, Sask., gas station with unpaid fuel. “We
- [‘Still makes me sad’: Memories of devastating Saguenay flood 30 years on](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/still-makes-me-sad-memories-of-devastating-saguenay-flood-30-years-on/) - Thirty years after the Saguenay flood forced her to flee her home with her three young children, France Roy says the memories are still vivid. “It’s a memory that’s still engraved in my mind,” Roy said Monday from her home in Chicoutimi. “When I think about it 30 years later, it still makes me sad.”
- [Quebec, Ottawa agree to streamline environmental assessments](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-ottawa-agree-to-streamline-environmental-assessments/) - Quebec and Ottawa have agreed to streamline the environmental assessment process for major infrastructure and resource development projects. In a joint announcement made on Monday, Quebec Environment Minister Pascale Déry and Federal Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Joël Lightbound announced they had reached an agreement in principle to expedite the assessment process for major projects, such
- [Forbes ranked Canada's best employers for 2026 & these 11 Montreal companies made the cut](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/forbes-ranked-canadas-best-employers-for-2026-these-11-montreal-companies-made-the-cut/) - If you work for a big company in Montreal, there's a decent chance your employer, or one down the street, just landed on a new list worth knowing about. Forbes released its latest edition of its Canada's Best Employers For Company Culture ranking this month, and once again, Quebec workplaces made a strong showing. For
- [Babcock’s in-service contract for Victoria subs extended 6 years](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/babcocks-in-service-contract-for-victoria-subs-extended-6-years/) - The federal government has awarded Babcock Canada a six-year extension on its servicing contract for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines. The contract is valued at $1.1 billion and includes options to extend the in-service support through the fleet’s end of life, as the navy transitions to new submarines. Canada’s fleet of four Victoria submarines
- [68-year-old man dead in a car accident in Sherbrooke](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/68-year-old-man-dead-in-a-car-accident-in-sherbrooke/) - A 68-year-old man died Sunday evening in Sherbrooke after losing control of his vehicle and ending up in a ditch. The incident, in which no other vehicles were reportedly involved, occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on Chemin Saint-Roch Nord. According to information gathered by the Sherbrooke Police Department, the vehicle reportedly left the roadway and
- [Montreal Canadiens add Lalonde to coaching staff](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-canadiens-add-lalonde-to-coaching-staff/) - By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted July 20, 2026 10:27 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have hired Derek Lalonde as an associate coach, the team announced Monday. The 53-year-old spent last season as an assistant with the Toronto Maple Leafs after
- [Investigation underway after man’s body recovered from Quebec lake](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/investigation-underway-after-mans-body-recovered-from-quebec-lake/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec provincial police have recovered the body of a man in his 20s who drowned in Lake of Two Mountains, just south of Montreal, on Sunday. Police spokesperson Kim Cormier told Global News divers recovered the victim at approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday and that he was transported
- [‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham went from Manchester mayor to Britain’s new leader](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/king-of-the-north-andy-burnham-went-from-manchester-mayor-to-britains-new-leader/) - LONDON (AP) — It took Andy Burnham a long time to get to the top. He won’t have much time to prove he’s up to the job. A decade ago, Burnham abandoned a 20-year climb up the Labour Party ladder in London to head north and run for mayor of Greater Manchester. A month ago,
- [Police recover body of man who drowned in Lake of Two Mountains, in Oka National Park](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/police-recover-body-of-man-who-drowned-in-lake-of-two-mountains-in-oka-national-park/) - The body of a man in his 20s who drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake of Two Mountains, in Oka National Park was recovered early Monday. SQ spokeswoman Kim Cormier said the victim was rescued by divers around 1:30 a.m. and transported to the hospital, where his death was confirmed. Emergency services were reportedly called shortly
- [5,000 firefighters battling blazes as Canada faces ‘intense’ wildfire season: Carney](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/5000-firefighters-battling-blazes-as-canada-faces-intense-wildfire-season-carney/) - Prime Minister Mark Carney says more than 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 waterbombers and other aircraft are battling blazes as Canada experiences one of the worst wildfire seasons on record. Carney said he visited federal workers in Ottawa on Sunday morning who are helping with wildfire response efforts in northwestern Ontario and across the country.
- [Saskatchewan Roughriders team captain Jayden Dalke killed in car accident](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/saskatchewan-roughriders-team-captain-jayden-dalke-killed-in-car-accident/) - Tragedy has struck the CFL. Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker and team captain Jayden Dalke was killed in a car accident on Saturday, the team announced Sunday. Dalke was 30. The native of Leduc, Alta. had played for the Roughriders since being a sixth-round pick in the 2022 CFL Draft. “It is with profound sadness that the
- [Two dead and seven injured in an accident involving four vehicles in Sacré-Coeur](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/two-dead-and-seven-injured-in-an-accident-involving-four-vehicles-in-sacre-coeur/) - The construction holidays, which have barely begun, are shaping up to be difficult on Quebec’s roads. Two people lost their lives and seven others were injured in a collision involving four vehicles on Saturday night in Sacré-Cœur on the North Shore. Emergency services were called to the scene of these multiple collisions on Route 138,
- [Students of Montreal college to protest after provincial permit suspension](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/students-of-montreal-college-to-protest-after-provincial-permit-suspension/) - By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press Posted July 19, 2026 11:52 am Updated July 19, 2026 7:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Protesters are set to gather today in front of a private college in Montreal to protest its closure after its permit was not renewed by the
- [World Cup Fever: Montreal joins crowds across Canada in massive final gatherings](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/world-cup-fever-montreal-joins-crowds-across-canada-in-massive-final-gatherings/) - Soccer fans across Canada are gathering on Sunday, including in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, to watch the FIFA Men’s World Cup final between Spain and defending champions Argentina, concluding a month of festivities surrounding World Cup matches in Canada. In Montreal, the Place des Festivals will welcome fans wishing to watch this World Cup final
- [Montreal fans gather for World Cup final showdown between Spain and Argentina](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-fans-gather-for-world-cup-final-showdown-between-spain-and-argentina/) - The final whistle is still to come, but the excitement is already in full swing as Montreal soccer fans gather to watch the FIFA Men’s World Cup final. Supporters are coming together at Place des Festivals to watch Spain take on defending champions Argentina in the tournament’s biggest match, with the game being shown live
- [Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final a very high-priced ticket to watch Messi and Yamal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/spain-vs-argentina-world-cup-final-a-very-high-priced-ticket-to-watch-messi-and-yamal/) - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Anyone looking for a last-minute ticket to see Lionel Messi and Argentina face off against Lamine Yamal and Spain in the World Cup final should be ready to dig deep into the wallet for the credit card with the biggest balance possible. A key to a bank vault would work
- [Montreal braces for double weather threat: severe storms and wildfire smoke](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-braces-for-double-weather-threat-severe-storms-and-wildfire-smoke/) - Residents across Montreal are being urged to prepare for a challenging Saturday as Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued both a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Special Air Quality Statement, warning of potentially damaging weather and hazardous smoke from ongoing wildfires. Forecasters say atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms early this evening.
- [U.S. military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deaths of American troops](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/u-s-military-launches-new-airstrikes-to-swiftly-punish-iran-for-deaths-of-american-troops/) - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said that it carried out new airstrikes against Iran on Sunday to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard after an attack on a base in Jordan killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalization. The strikes were designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to restrict the
- [White hearse travels Quebec roads to raise awareness among motorists](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/white-hearse-travels-quebec-roads-to-raise-awareness-among-motorists/) - A white hearse from the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) will travel across the province during the construction holidays to raise awareness among motorists about adopting safe behaviors during this particularly busy period on the roads. The hearse will stop in several Quebec cities. Citizens will then be invited to sign the white
- [Two rescued from water near LaSalle’s Rock Island after civilians assist emergency response](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/two-rescued-from-water-near-lasalles-rock-island-after-civilians-assist-emergency-response/) - Two young women were safely rescued from the water near Rock Island, by LaSalle, at approximately 7:30 p.m. after entering an exclusion zone. Firefighters responded to the emergency, but one civilian using their own Ski-Doos assisted in reaching the victims after emergency crews did not have the specialized equipment needed to access them quickly. Their swift actions helped bring both
- [Alouettes down Stampeders 38-32 in CFL](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/alouettes-down-stampeders-38-32-in-cfl/) - CALGARY – A CFL record for quarterback Davis Alexander and another Calgary Stampeders comeback that fell short were the themes of the Montreal Alouettes’ 38-32 win on Saturday. Alexander set a league record for consecutive pass attempts without an interception with 336 dating back to July 2025, and surpassed Darian Durant’s mark of 323. “Great
- [Fears are widespread about data centre impacts on Canada’s water, environment: poll](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fears-are-widespread-about-data-centre-impacts-on-canadas-water-environment-poll/) - OTTAWA — A large majority of Canadians in a recent poll said they worry that artificial intelligence data centres will hike their power bills and harm the environment. In the Leger poll, 81 per cent of respondents said they are concerned about the prospect of data centres leading to spikes in their household electricity bills.
- [A look at the hundreds of wildfires burning from coast to coast in Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/a-look-at-the-hundreds-of-wildfires-burning-from-coast-to-coast-in-canada/) - More than 950 wildfires are scorching Canada from coast to coast, the national wildland fire summary says. Roughly 241 blazes are out of control. The fires have prompted Environment Canada to issue air quality warnings from B.C. to Quebec, as well as the Northwest Territories. Here’s a look at what is happening: BRITISH COLUMBIA Nearly
- [Laurentians head-on collision kills three, including two adults and a child](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/laurentians-head-on-collision-kills-three-including-two-adults-and-a-child/) - Three people, including a child, were killed in a head-on collision Friday afternoon in the Laurentians. Emergency crews were called to the scene shortly after 4 p.m. following the crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Boulevard Rolland-Cloutier and Chemin du Lac Dufresne in the municipality of Lantier, in the Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides area. According to
- [More than 160 active fires in Quebec: SOPFEU calls on U.S. and France for help](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/more-than-160-active-fires-in-quebec-sopfeu-calls-on-u-s-and-france-for-help/) - Dozens of American and French firefighters are arriving in Quebec to help SOPFEU fight the forest fires raging in the province. As of Saturday, SOPFEU reported over 160 active fires, the vast majority of which were located in the northern zone, above the 50th parallel. Forest firefighters were deployed in Northern Quebec, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and the
- [Trump threatens Canada with more tariffs over wildfire smoke after Ford tells Republicans to stop ‘chirping’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trump-threatens-canada-with-more-tariffs-over-wildfire-smoke-after-ford-tells-republicans-to-stop-chirping/) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to add more tariffs on Canada over what he described as “willful negligence” to prevent wildfires that have blanketed much of Ontario and some northern U.S. states with smoke. “We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining their Forests, and Brush therein, and the
- [Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation, Appeal Court rules](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/convoy-organizer-pat-king-guilty-of-intimidation-appeal-court-rules/) - The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that “Freedom Convoy” organizer Pat King is guilty of intimidation and has ordered a new sentencing hearing. King was charged with a number of offences for his leading role in the February 2022 demonstration that gridlocked much of downtown Ottawa for more than three weeks. He was convicted
- [Indigenous effigies on Montreal fountain spark anger](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/indigenous-effigies-on-montreal-fountain-spark-anger/) - A historic fountain in Montreal’s St. Henri Park is prompting renewed discussion about how Indigenous peoples are portrayed in public monuments and how the city’s colonial past is remembered. For Dr. Stanley Vollant, an Innu physician who lives across from the park, concerns about the Jacques Cartier monument became personal when his young daughter noticed
- [Chợ Đêm MTL returns with food, culture and community celebration](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/cho-dem-mtl-returns-with-food-culture-and-community-celebration/) - Chợ Đêm MTL returns to Griffintown’s Bassin Peel from July 16 to 19, with organizers expecting more than 25,000 visitors for what is expected to be the festival’s largest edition yet. “This edition is rather incredible,” said Charles Nguyen, vice-president of the Association des Vietnamiens Québécois (AVQ) and co-founder of the festival. “Not only is there a street
- [‘Incredibly rare’ mistrial declared in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault conviction](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/incredibly-rare-mistrial-declared-in-frank-stronachs-sexual-assault-conviction/) - Frank Stronach has been granted a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction, a rare post-verdict ruling that leaves the billionaire businessman to face a single remaining conviction out of a dozen initial charges. The 93-year-old was found guilty last month of sexual assault and the historical offence of indecent assault related to separate allegations brought
- [Trump just threatened increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke in US cities](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/trump-just-threatened-increased-tariffs-on-canada-over-wildfire-smoke-in-us-cities/) - President Donald Trump threatened Friday to increase tariffs on Canada due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario blanketing parts of the United States as Republican lawmakers escalated their complaints about air quality. "We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining their Forests, and Brush therein, and the United States
- [No diarrhea-causing parasite outbreaks reported or tainted lettuce sold in Canada, officials say](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/no-diarrhea-causing-parasite-outbreaks-reported-or-tainted-lettuce-sold-in-canada-officials-say/) - OTTAWA — Federal officials say there have been no outbreaks of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora in Canada and that no lettuce implicated in an ongoing U.S. outbreak has been distributed in the country. Iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell restaurants in five American states has been identified as a source of the outbreak.
- [A class action says Uber Eats has been hiding fees and Canadian users could be owed money](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/a-class-action-says-uber-eats-has-been-hiding-fees-and-canadian-users-could-be-owed-money/) - A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Uber Eats in Canada is taking aim at a fee that millions of users may not have realized they were paying. And if you've ordered delivery through the app since May 2023, you're likely included. The lawsuit, filed in Ontario Superior Court in May 2025 by Toronto law
- [Quebec rail bypass approved 13 years after deadly Lac-Mégantic derailment](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-rail-bypass-approved-13-years-after-deadly-lac-megantic-derailment/) - The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has approved the construction of a railway bypass in Lac-Mégantic, Que., after a horrific derailment in 2013 left 47 people dead and much of the municipality in shambles. The project includes 12.5 kilometres of new tracks that would reroute trains around the municipality instead of directly through its core. On
- [Quebec government approves interior renovation for Montreal’s Olympic Stadium](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-government-approves-interior-renovation-for-montreals-olympic-stadium/) - The Quebec government has approved plans to renovate the interior of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, Tourism Minister Amélie Dionne announced Friday. The announcement comes as construction to replace the Big O’s troubled roof — and make it permanent rather than retractable — is already underway. The government approved the $870-million roof project in 2024, citing a
- [New trial ordered for Quebec man who spent 33 years in prison for 4 murders](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/new-trial-ordered-for-quebec-man-who-spent-33-years-in-prison-for-4-murders/) - A new trial has been ordered for a Quebec man convicted of four murders in the 1990s, federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced Friday. Fraser said he found reasonable grounds to believe there may have been a miscarriage of justice in the case of Daniel Jolivet. “As Minister of Justice, I have the authority under
- [Stampeders, Alouettes clash in CFL rematch](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/stampeders-alouettes-clash-in-cfl-rematch/) - CALGARY – Cue the CFL season’s second instalment of Philpot brotherly love shoved to the sidelines when the Calgary Stampeders host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. Tyson Philpot’s 132 receiving yards and first-quarter touchdown were catalysts in Montreal’s 37-30 win over visiting Calgary last week. Jalen Philpot is proud of his twin brother, younger by
- [June storms result in more than $1.1B in damages across Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/june-storms-result-in-more-than-1-1b-in-damages-across-canada/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s insurance industry is renewing calls for governments to invest in flood protection after severe storms and flooding across Canada caused more than $1.1 billion in insured damage in June. Insurers estimate the June 9 and 10 storms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan caused more than $728 million in
- [A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/a-7-3-earthquake-hits-mexico-guatemala-border-with-no-immediate-damage-reported/) - TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities did not report any severe damage or casualties in any country. Two people were reported injured in southern Mexico. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake had a
- [Federal justice minister orders new trial for Quebec man convicted of four murders, spent 33 years in prison](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/federal-justice-minister-orders-new-trial-for-quebec-man-convicted-of-four-murders-spent-33-years-in-prison/) - MONTREAL — Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man convicted of four murders in the 1990s. Fraser said he found reasonable grounds to believe there may have been a miscarriage of justice in the case of Daniel Jolivet. “As Minister of Justice, I have the authority under the
- [Judge declares mistrial in one Stronach sexual assault conviction](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/judge-declares-mistrial-in-one-stronach-sexual-assault-conviction/) - Frank Stronach has been granted a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction, a rare post-verdict ruling that leaves the billionaire businessman to face a single remaining conviction out of a dozen initial charges. The 93-year-old was found guilty last month of sexual assault and the historical offence of indecent assault related to separate allegations brought
- [Mexican foreign minister says trilateral trade talks will happen when ‘appropriate’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/mexican-foreign-minister-says-trilateral-trade-talks-will-happen-when-appropriate/) - OTTAWA — Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez says his government will engage in trilateral talks with the U.S. and Canada on the continental trade pact when “it’s appropriate.” The Trump administration opted not to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, better known as CUSMA, at the start of July. That triggered rolling annual
- [Class-action application filed against Montreal high school over sexual assault allegations](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/class-action-application-filed-against-montreal-high-school-over-sexual-assault-allegations/) - An application for a class-action lawsuit on behalf of victims of alleged sexual assaults at a private Montreal high school was filed in Quebec Superior Court Tuesday. The lawsuit alleges that a former student at Collège de Montréal was repeatedly assaulted by one its employees for nearly three years beginning in 1994 when the victim
- [Montreal's Olympic Stadium is getting a major interior renovation — and a Céline Dion show?](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreals-olympic-stadium-is-getting-a-major-interior-renovation-and-a-celine-dion-show/) - Five decades ago, Montreal built its Olympic Stadium. It was supposed to define the city's place on the world stage. What followed was one of the most expensive and chaotic construction sagas in Canadian history. From cost overruns to a roof that took eleven years to complete, to concrete slabs falling onto the field, and
- [Montreal public health warns of overdose spikes as carfentanil leaves 8 dead](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-public-health-warns-of-overdose-spikes-as-carfentanil-leaves-8-dead/) - Montreal public health officials have issued an alert after a sharp increase in fatal and non-fatal overdoses, warning that an increasingly toxic drug supply is continuing to fuel the crisis. The alert was prompted by officials after seeing a growing number of ambulance interventions requiring naloxone. “We can link (carfentanil) to eight deaths so far
- [Two Montreal men arrested in antisemitic attack caught on video](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/two-montreal-men-arrested-in-antisemitic-attack-caught-on-video/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal police have arrested two men in connection with a series of alleged antisemitic attacks targeting members of the city’s Hasidic Jewish community earlier this month. The Montreal police force’s hate crimes unit said the two suspects, both 20 years old, were arrested in connection with incidents
- [Some U.S. politicians take aim at Canada over wildfire smoke, senator calls for sanctions](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/some-u-s-politicians-take-aim-at-canada-over-wildfire-smoke-senator-calls-for-sanctions/) - As crews continue to work around the clock to respond to wildfires across northwestern Ontario, some American politicians have taken to social media to slam Canada and one senator is even calling for sanctions. While sharing a resident’s photo of a downtown street with smoke in the background, Republican Ohio senator Bernie Moreno said in
- [Canadian fugitive wanted in Desjardins data breach investigation arrested in Mexico](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/canadian-fugitive-wanted-in-desjardins-data-breach-investigation-arrested-in-mexico/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Quebec man wanted for more than two years in connection with investigations into the massive Desjardins data breach has been arrested in Mexico, provincial police said Thursday. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) said Maxime Paquette was taken into custody by Mexican authorities in Cancun after being
- [‘Own Your Place’: New Montreal program helps inspire young women from marginalized communities](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/own-your-place-new-montreal-program-helps-inspire-young-women-from-marginalized-communities/) - A new free program in Montreal, ‘Own Your Place,’ is helping young women from marginalized communities build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills this summer. “People here are really great and really nice to accept you,” said 14-year-old participant Radja Haidra. “They don’t judge you.” The program’s two separate groups each experience five days of immersive
- [Genre cinema is back on the big screen as Montreal’s Fantasia film fest celebrates 30th edition](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/genre-cinema-is-back-on-the-big-screen-as-montreals-fantasia-film-fest-celebrates-30th-edition/) - Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival kicked off its 30th edition on Thursday, with a program celebrating local and international genre filmmaking through groundbreaking works from established directors and emerging local talent. Running until Aug. 2, the festival’s lineup includes over 125 features and 200 shorts, with screenings, events and workshops held at Concordia University’s Hall
- [Quebec police ethics commissioner opens file into Montréal-Nord racism allegations](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-police-ethics-commissioner-opens-file-into-montreal-nord-racism-allegations/) - Quebec’s police ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into allegations of racist misconduct by officers in a multicultural Montreal neighbourhood. The commissioner said in an email that it opened the investigation on June 26 at the request of Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière. Montreal police chief Fady Dagher announced on June 12 that the force
- [Canadiens reveal full 84 game 2026-27 regular season schedule](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadiens-reveal-full-84-game-2026-27-regular-season-schedule/) - The 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens season was announced Thursday, and for the first time since 1993-94, the NHL regular season will feature 84 games. In addition to the slightly longer regular season, the NHL season will also feature fewer games. The Habs announced their preseason schedule near the end of June. The expanded season also means
- [NDG business owners frustrated with new parking meters: ‘People don’t want to come here’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ndg-business-owners-frustrated-with-new-parking-meters-people-dont-want-to-come-here/) - “No to parking meters without negotiation.” That’s the message on one of the many signs outside a veterinarian clinic in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. The clinic, Ophtalmo Vétérinaire, says it was nor consulted on the borough’s plan to install parking meters along parts of Sherbrooke Street West. “We got a letter from the city a few months ago
- [Montreal public health warns of overdose spike as naloxone use reaches last year’s total](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-public-health-warns-of-overdose-spike-as-naloxone-use-reaches-last-years-total/) - Montreal public health officials have issued an alert after a sharp increase in fatal and non-fatal overdoses, warning that an increasingly toxic drug supply is continuing to fuel the crisis. The alert was prompted by officials after seeing a growing number of ambulance interventions requiring naloxone. “We can link (carfentanil) to eight deaths so far
- [Where cyclosporiasis cases stand in Canada as U.S. parasite outbreak rages](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/where-cyclosporiasis-cases-stand-in-canada-as-u-s-parasite-outbreak-rages/) - Cases of cyclosporiasis — a parasite that causes watery diarrhea — are being identified across Canada but officials say they are not seeing links to the widespread outbreak in the U.S. Cyclosporiasis is an illness of the intestines caused by a parasite called cyclospora, which is only spread through eating food or drinking water that
- [Montreal-area family hopes daughter’s cancer journey inspires blood donors](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-area-family-hopes-daughters-cancer-journey-inspires-blood-donors/) - Caserne 26 in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Que., looked a little different on Thursday. For one day, the fire station was transformed into a blood donation clinic. And for one of its own, firefighter Ryan Langton, this year’s blood drive carries a deeply personal meaning. One of the recipients is his daughter, Chiara. “A lot of people, they
- [CN Rail tracks near Repentigny derailment had structural problems: TSB](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/cn-rail-tracks-near-repentigny-derailment-had-structural-problems-tsb/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 16, 2026 11:39 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it found several deficiencies in a stretch of CN Rail tracks near the site of a train derailment northeast of Montreal. The federal agency deployed a team to
- [‘Several deficiencies’ on tracks where CN freight train derailed in Repentigny: TSB](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/several-deficiencies-on-tracks-where-cn-freight-train-derailed-in-repentigny-tsb/) - Federal authorities say they identified “several deficiencies” on the tracks near the CN freight train derailment in Repentigny earlier this month, prompting the mayor to call for a pause on all train activity in the area. They add that while some of the 172-car freight train carried dangerous chemical residue, they did not leak when
- [8 carfentanil-related overdose deaths reported in Montreal; public health authority urges caution](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/8-carfentanil-related-overdose-deaths-reported-in-montreal-public-health-authority-urges-caution/) - Montreal’s regional public health authority is warning people to take extra precautions after confirming eight fatal overdoses involving carfentanil since an overdose alert was issued April 9. The deaths have been confirmed through laboratory testing, the Direction régionale de santé publique (DRSP) of Santé Québec Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal said Thursday. Officials cautioned the number could rise because
- [Quebec construction holiday: SQ urges safety on roads, trails, water after 38 deaths reported last year](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-construction-holiday-sq-urges-safety-on-roads-trails-water-after-38-deaths-reported-last-year/) - The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) says it will be stepping up police presence in the province for the two-week construction holiday. The SQ says it’s increasing its operations on roads, trails and bodies of water — from July 17 to Aug. 2. Authorities say during Quebec’s construction holiday last year there were 38 deaths, the
- [Montreal police investigate after man, 31, stabbed in a park](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-police-investigate-after-man-31-stabbed-in-a-park/) - Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after a man was allegedly stabbed in a brawl in the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough Wednesday night. The SPVM received several 911 calls around 10:15 p.m. reporting a person injured with a sharp object, near the corner of 20th Avenue and Villeray Street. When officers arrived, they found the 31-year-old man in
- [Spices sold at Dollarama stores were just recalled and eating them could make you sick](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/spices-sold-at-dollarama-stores-were-just-recalled-and-eating-them-could-make-you-sick/) - If you've picked up spices at Dollarama recently, it's worth taking a second look at what's in your cupboard. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice on Tuesday for Heavenly Spices brand Garlic Powder, sold nationally, including online, due to possible contamination with Bacillus cereus. Dollarama L.P. is listed as the recalling firm.
- [Canada’s Drug Agency recommends funding drug for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadas-drug-agency-recommends-funding-drug-for-early-stage-alzheimers-disease/) - Canada’s Drug Agency is recommending that public drug plans pay for a treatment shown to slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease if patients meet certain conditions. Lecanemab is an antibody that targets the buildup of amyloid plaque in the brain, which is believed to be an underlying cause of the disease. Health Canada approved
- [Ministers to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ministers-to-address-assembly-of-first-nations-gathering-in-ottawa/) - OTTAWA — A handful of federal ministers are expected to address hundreds of First Nations chiefs as they gather in Ottawa today. They’ll be speaking in front of the Assembly of First Nations’ annual general meeting about public safety, the economy and natural resources development and social services for communities. The Assembly of First Nations
- [City of Montreal to build 54 transitional housing units in NDG for women experiencing homelessness](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/city-of-montreal-to-build-54-transitional-housing-units-in-ndg-for-women-experiencing-homelessness/) - The City of Montreal announced on Wednesday that it will fund a construction project to build 54 prefabricated transitional housing units in the Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough to serve as a shelter for women experiencing homelessness or at risk of being on the streets. The parcel of land, located on Elmhurst Avenue, was transferred from the Société
- [Montreal family living in trailer outside duplex they own while awaiting Quebec housing tribunal ruling](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-family-living-in-trailer-outside-duplex-they-own-while-awaiting-quebec-housing-tribunal-ruling/) - A Montreal family of nine say they have been forced to live in a rented trailer parked outside the duplex they own while waiting for Quebec’s housing tribunal to decide whether they can move into the property. Armelle Foka says she purchased the duplex in Montreal’s Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough late last year with plans to move
- [New Montreal exhibit celebrates Gilles Villeneuve’s legacy](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/new-montreal-exhibit-celebrates-gilles-villeneuves-legacy/) - Long before his name became synonymous with one of the world’s most famous Formula One circuits, Gilles Villeneuve was carving through snow on a snowmobile, chasing speed in rural Quebec. A new exhibition opening at Parc Jean-Drapeau invites visitors to follow that journey — from his earliest days in motorsport to international racing fame —
- [Ottawa tightens rules for immigration consultants, as clients remain skeptical  ](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ottawa-tightens-rules-for-immigration-consultants-as-clients-remain-skeptical/) - Canada is overhauling the way immigration consultants are regulated, amid skepticism that the new rules taking effect today won’t do much to protect immigrants. Ottawa announced the regulations back in May, promising to “enhance oversight” and “reinforce the role” of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). This comes as recent immigration fraud cases,
- [Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/defending-champion-argentina-reaches-world-cup-final-by-beating-england-2-1/) - ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury time to give the defending champions a 2-1
- [Montreal hospital livestreams surgeries for educational purposes](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-hospital-livestreams-surgeries-for-educational-purposes/) - A Montreal hospital is livestreaming complex eye surgeries to give medical trainees a real-time window into the operating room. The Angus Centre for outpatient ophthalmic surgery at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital is hoping to become an international leader in this field. Dr. Flavio Rezende performed a series of retinal surgeries on Tuesday, which were all broadcast
- [Step inside new exhibit honouring Gilles Villeneuve](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/step-inside-new-exhibit-honouring-gilles-villeneuve/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nearly 45 years after his death, Gilles Villeneuve continues to inspire generations of racing fans. A new exhibition at Parc Jean-Drapeau offers an inside look at the life and career of the Quebec icon and the story behind his rise to Formula One fame. “The Circuit Gilles
- [Habs-Leafs, Canucks-Oilers to open NHL season](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/habs-leafs-canucks-oilers-to-open-nhl-season/) - By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted July 15, 2026 11:03 am Updated July 15, 2026 11:58 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – The 2026-27 NHL season is set to begin Sept. 29 with a pair of all-Canadian matchups. The Montreal Canadiens will visit the
- [Quebec and Alberta announce plan to work together to deploy AI in government](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-and-alberta-announce-plan-to-work-together-to-deploy-ai-in-government/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 15, 2026 2:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec and Alberta governments plan to work together to implement artificial intelligence in public administration. France-Élaine Duranceau, Quebec minister of cybersecurity and digital technology, announced the agreement Tuesday alongside Nate Glubish, Alberta
- [Vance says Trump administration ‘screwed up’ communications around Epstein files](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/vance-says-trump-administration-screwed-up-communications-around-epstein-files/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. During a lengthy podcast interview with Joe Rogan released Wednesday, Vance pointed largely to former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who infamously stated that an alleged “client list” of Epstein’s was “sitting on my desk right
- [Bank of Canada to deliver 5th interest rate decision of the year](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/bank-of-canada-to-deliver-5th-interest-rate-decision-of-the-year/) - The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for the sixth consecutive time on Wednesday and said it expects the economy to rebound after a rough start to the year. The central bank’s policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the hold, which was widely expected by economists. Bank of Canada governor
- [Christine Fréchette promises to hold a “meeting” on homelessness in 2027](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/christine-frechette-promises-to-hold-a-meeting-on-homelessness-in-2027/) - Former Premier Pauline Marois now has the support of all the leaders of the parties in the National Assembly for her push to hold a summit on homelessness in 2027, as CAQ member Christine Fréchette has thrown her support behind the idea of a “meeting” on the issue. Following a meeting held Tuesday afternoon in
- [The US is close to making daylight saving time permanent — but will Canada follow?](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/the-us-is-close-to-making-daylight-saving-time-permanent-but-will-canada-follow/) - The days of springing forward and falling back might be numbered in the United States. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act in a 308-117 vote, a bill that would lock the country into what's currently observed as daylight saving time, from March to November, year-round. Under the bill, individual states
- [Quebec has 5 of Canada's 10 best hotels for 2026, but a BC spot reigned supreme](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebec-has-5-of-canadas-10-best-hotels-for-2026-but-a-bc-spot-reigned-supreme/) - If you're travelling through Canada in search of luxury, Quebec might be your best bet. Travel + Leisure recently dropped its 2026 World's Best Awards, and the province had a strong showing, especially when it comes to hotels. The Fairmont Empress in Victoria once again took the top spot in Canada overall, with a score
- [Anand offers Brazil $125M in energy financing, seals wildfire pact amid trade talks](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/anand-offers-brazil-125m-in-energy-financing-seals-wildfire-pact-amid-trade-talks/) - OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has announced $125 million in financing for sustainable infrastructure in Brazil, a country she describes as one of Canada’s closest partners on the global stage. Anand was in Sao Paulo on Tuesday for meetings with government and business officials — part of Ottawa’s efforts to deepen ties with
- [Montreal man wins $5 million lottery, plans to buy first home](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-man-wins-5-million-lottery-plans-to-buy-first-home/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Montreal man who initially thought he had won $5,000 discovered instead that he was the sole winner of a $5-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot, one of two major lottery prizes claimed in Quebec over the past week. Loto-Québec said Pierre Draws won the Classic Jackpot in the
- [Celebrating 20 years of inspiring young performers in Laval: Welcome to ‘VoiceCamp’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/celebrating-20-years-of-inspiring-young-performers-in-laval-welcome-to-voicecamp/) - This summer, Chroma Musica’s VoiceCamp in Laval is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an original, high-energy production called “Return to Oz,” and it’s filled with laughs and disco-inspired adventure. “I’m really excited for this show,” said Cassyanna Ilceus, a 10-year-old camper playing Oz. “I love VoiceCamp because for me I’m a theater kid and I
- [Spain reaches World Cup final by beating France 2-0](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/spain-reaches-world-cup-final-by-beating-france-2-0/) - ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday. A day after his 19th birthday, Yamal was denied a goal on
- [Fact File: Fake Canadian fashion boutiques mislead shoppers](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fact-file-fake-canadian-fashion-boutiques-mislead-shoppers/) - Multiple online retail businesses are advertising themselves as Canadian boutiques on platforms including Facebook. But many of the Facebook pages aren’t based in Canada, and the shops claim Canadian locations that don’t seem to exist. Warnings from customers and police say some sites dupe shoppers into purchasing misleading products. THE CLAIM For Canadian customers looking
- [Much of Canada reels under extreme heat warning as temperatures soar](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/much-of-canada-reels-under-extreme-heat-warning-as-temperatures-soar/) - Canadians were sweltering under a heat wave across much of the country on Tuesday as Environment Canada issued extreme heat warnings for multiple provinces. Heat warnings now cover most of Ontario along with parts of Quebec, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, meaning millions of Canadians are going to be impacted as the temperatures soar. Environment
- [How extreme heat and humidity fuels more dangerous storms — and tornadoes](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/how-extreme-heat-and-humidity-fuels-more-dangerous-storms-and-tornadoes/) - As heat waves blanket parts of Canada, experts say the extreme heat and humidity can also “fuel” severe thunderstorms — and even tornadoes. Heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense in Canada, which increases the risk of these dangerous storms. One of those storms hit the Prairies over the weekend, with tornadoes reported in
- [‘I can’t keep losing everything’: Pierrefonds residents demand flooding solution](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/i-cant-keep-losing-everything-pierrefonds-residents-demand-flooding-solution/) - Whenever heavy rain is in the forecast, families on Fleming Street say they brace for the worst. For Melissa St. Germain, flooding isn’t a one-time disaster. It’s become a regular part of her life. She lived in this home as a little girl, since the 1970s. She eventually bought it from her parents and now
- [Five-year-old boy dies after being hit by a truck in Quebec’s Gaspé region](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/five-year-old-boy-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-truck-in-quebecs-gaspe-region/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 14, 2026 11:09 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A five-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a heavy truck in Carleton-sur-Mer, in Quebec’s Gaspé region. Provincial police spokesperson Frédéric Deshaies says the collision happened at around 5 p.m. Monday,
- [Heat, staffing shortages push Montreal emergency rooms past 200% capacity](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/heat-staffing-shortages-push-montreal-emergency-rooms-past-200-capacity/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several Montreal emergency rooms are operating at more than 200 per cent capacity as extreme heat adds pressure to an already strained health-care system. Health ministry data shows hospitals including Lakeshore General and the Royal Victoria Hospital are among the facilities dealing with severe overcrowding. Dr. Greg
- [CityNews reporter helps rescue man from Bow River](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/citynews-reporter-helps-rescue-man-from-bow-river/) - A CityNews Calgary reporter is being credited with helping save a man’s life after pulling him from a river on Sunday. Phoenix Phillips says he and his wife were enjoying the afternoon along the Bow River at Harvie Passage when a woman shouted that there was “a body in the water.” Phillips, a former lifeguard,
- [26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/26-meta-employees-sue-alleging-ai-driven-layoff-picks-hit-workers-on-medical-and-parental-leave/) - A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave. They are among the 8,000 employees, or about 10% of its workforce, Meta said it would lay off in May. The lawsuit filed late Monday
- [Quebec scales back open fire ban to five regions](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-scales-back-open-fire-ban-to-five-regions/) - After expanding its ban on open fires to cover most of the province, the Quebec government has scaled back the restriction to five regions. Last week, the government expanded the ban to nine administrative regions citing drying conditions and several wildfires in the province. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Interior Security said it has lifted
- [Rent prices have fallen across Canada, but not in Montreal — Here's why](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/rent-prices-have-fallen-across-canada-but-not-in-montreal-heres-why/) - Montreal tenants have seen life get a lot more expensive over the past few years. Along with inflation at the grocery store and an overall bump in the cost of living, rent prices have also been climbing, even as much of the country is finally getting a bit of relief. In fact, one report suggests
- [Federal government to transfer $70M to Quebec for youth mental health](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/federal-government-to-transfer-70m-to-quebec-for-youth-mental-health/) - The federal government will transfer $70.8 million to Quebec over five years from the Youth Mental Health Fund. This funding will help, among other things, to create four new “Aire ouverte” sites as well as a mobile unit. There are currently 48 “Aire ouverte” sites in Quebec. These centres serve young people aged 12 to
- [Montreal is under a severe thunderstorm watch and there's a tornado risk today](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreal-is-under-a-severe-thunderstorm-watch-and-theres-a-tornado-risk-today/) - If you've got outdoor plans this afternoon, you might want to keep one eye on the sky. Environment Canada has put Montreal under a severe thunderstorm watch, and there's a chance things could turn nasty later in the day. The watch went into effect at 5:12 a.m. on Tuesday and covers the Montréal Island area.
- [Open-air fire ban lifted in many parts of Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/open-air-fire-ban-lifted-in-many-parts-of-quebec/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec has lifted a ban on open fires in large parts of the province. The province’s wildfire prevention agency, SOPFEU, announced Monday night that a fire ban affecting nearly the entire province was being lifted. However, the ban remains in place for Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Lanaudière, Laurentians, Northern Quebec
- [Environment Canada issues extreme heat warnings across much of Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/environment-canada-issues-extreme-heat-warnings-across-much-of-canada/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Many Canadians are in for a sweltering day on Tuesday, with Environment Canada issuing extreme heat warnings for multiple provinces. Heat warnings now cover most of Ontario along with parts of Quebec, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, meaning millions of Canadians are going to be impacted as
- [Air Canada launches airport shuttle service from downtown Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/air-canada-launches-airport-shuttle-service-from-downtown-montreal/) - Montrealers travelling on Air Canada flights have a new way to get to the Trudeau International airport starting Monday. Air Canada launched a shuttle service between downtown Montreal and the airport to provide a reliable transportation option to its customers, the airline said. The company estimates that passengers could save up to 25 minutes during
- [Alberta, Ottawa and oilsands companies reach Pathways agreement](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/alberta-ottawa-and-oilsands-companies-reach-pathways-agreement/) - The Alberta government, Ottawa and five major oilsands producers have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the multibillion-dollar Pathways carbon capture and storage project. The Pathways project is a condition for a new West Coast oilsands pipeline moving ahead, and would serve to offset some of the carbon emissions that infrastructure would enable. The
- [BIXI launching in Dorval with 6 stations, 66 bikes](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/bixi-launching-in-dorval-with-6-stations-66-bikes/) - BIXI is coming to Dorval. The bike-sharing service announced Monday that 66 bicycles and six stations will be in Dorval. There is an equal amount of electric and regular bicycles. The stations will be near sports facilities, green spaces, the waterfront and the Dorval train station. “This rollout helps strengthen our presence in the western
- [Fashion mogul Peter Nygard found guilty of sexual assault in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/fashion-mogul-peter-nygard-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-in-montreal/) - A Court of Quebec judge in Montreal has found fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of sexual assault and forcible confinement. The 84-year-old, who founded the now-defunct women’s apparel company Nygard International, accepted a plea deal and did not present any evidence in his defence Monday. He appeared via video call from an Ontario prison. The
- [Beaconsfield pool makes a splash with new accessibility upgrades](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/beaconsfield-pool-makes-a-splash-with-new-accessibility-upgrades/) - Since it first opened in 1967, Beacon Hill pool has been a summer staple in the West Island community of Beaconsfield, Que. The pool has welcomed generations of families — but for some members with reduced mobility, access can be a challenge. “There are times when you wake up and your back is locked up
- [Heat, humidity return to Ontario while Manitoba shatters temperature records](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/heat-humidity-return-to-ontario-while-manitoba-shatters-temperature-records/) - After a brief reprieve, the hot and humid weather is back across Ontario and parts of the Prairies. Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the majority of Ontario as well as southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan. Temperatures will peak around 37 C in parts of southern and eastern Ontario on Tuesday, with humidex
- [Ottawa provides $71 million for youth mental health services in Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/ottawa-provides-71-million-for-youth-mental-health-services-in-quebec/) - The federal government is providing $71 million over four years to help expand youth mental health services in Quebec, as health officials warn growing numbers of young people are struggling to meet their basic needs. The funding, announced Monday, is part of Canada’s Youth Mental Health Fund and will support services delivered through Santé Québec
- [Search for man who jumped into the St. Lawrence in Montreal continues into second day](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/search-for-man-who-jumped-into-the-st-lawrence-in-montreal-continues-into-second-day/) - An operation is underway after a person is believed to have drowned in the St. Lawrence River in Montreal’s Old Port area, police said. Emergency services attended the scene at about 6 p.m. Sunday after a caller reported that a man jumped into the river, a spokesperson for Montreal police told Global News. Get daily
- [Montreal woman says roadwork leaves homes cut off, unable to leave by car](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-woman-says-roadwork-leaves-homes-cut-off-unable-to-leave-by-car/) - An Montreal woman says she was shocked to return home from vacation and discover ongoing roadwork had effectively cut off access to her property by car, with several neighbours alleging they received little or no advance notice of the construction. Alison Aylward arrived home after a 10-day trip to Newfoundland to find her driveway and
- [Quebec launches initiatives to train more aerospace workers](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-launches-initiatives-to-train-more-aerospace-workers/) - The Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Bernard Drainville, announced new initiatives aimed at training more aerospace workers, in a context where the defense sector is booming worldwide. Drainville unveiled these initiatives Monday morning in Mirabel, home to a major aerospace hub. Quebec announced, in particular, that the École nationale d’aérotechnique (ENA) in Longueuil will
- [Former Manitoba MP charged after 439 firearms, antique cannon seized by police](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/former-manitoba-mp-charged-after-439-firearms-antique-cannon-seized-by-police/) - A former federal politician in Manitoba is facing charges after police say a stockpile of weapons, including an antique cannon, were seized from a home in Dauphin last week. Manitoba RCMP says they seized 439 firearms and $300,000 in cash from the home of Inky Mark, a former MP who represented Dauphin from 1997 to
- [Patients spend 17 hours waiting on stretchers as ER occupancy rates remain high in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/patients-spend-17-hours-waiting-on-stretchers-as-er-occupancy-rates-remain-high-in-montreal/) - Emergency rooms across the Greater Montreal region continue to be overcrowded, with wait times averaging nearly five-and-a-half hours. In Montreal, ER patients on stretchers had an estimated wait time of more than 17 hours on average Monday. Some 260 patients were left waiting for more than 24 hours, and 129 patients spent more than 48
- [ICE agent shoots and kills a motorist in Biddeford, Maine, Sen. Angus King says](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ice-agent-shoots-and-kills-a-motorist-in-biddeford-maine-sen-angus-king-says/) - A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have used deadly force. Sen. Angus King, I-Me., said Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told him the agent opened fire in Biddeford after the man tried to use his vehicle
- [Quebec municipalities express interest in Samuel de Champlain statue from Ontario](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-municipalities-express-interest-in-samuel-de-champlain-statue-from-ontario/) - A handful of Quebec municipalities and organizations are offering to take a controversial statue of Samuel de Champlain from an Ontario city in Simcoe County. The nearly four-metre-tall bronze monument of the 17th Century explorer and founder of Quebec City was removed from a park in Orillia, Ont., and placed in storage in 2017 following
- [These grocery items won't be taxed in Quebec anymore as of this week](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/these-grocery-items-wont-be-taxed-in-quebec-anymore-as-of-this-week/) - Good news for anyone who's watched their grocery checkout total creep up lately. This Wednesday, July 15, Quebec is dropping the Quebec Sales Tax on a whole range of items you'll find at the grocery store, the pharmacy and the dépanneur. The move goes back to an announcement Premier Christine Fréchette's government made in May.
- [Montreal reviews Berri Street bike path plan amid safety concerns](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-reviews-berri-street-bike-path-plan-amid-safety-concerns/) - Montreal is revisiting the design of the future Berri Street bike path before construction is complete, saying the original plan no longer reflects the city’s vision for one of the busiest corridors into the Quartier latin. The review comes as major infrastructure work continues along Berri Street around Berri-UQAM station, where construction has already disrupted
- [Israeli fire in Gaza kills 5 people, including a little girl, health officials say](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/israeli-fire-in-gaza-kills-5-people-including-a-little-girl-health-officials-say/) - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli fire in Gaza on Sunday killed at least five Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl, and wounded others, according to local health officials. A drone strike on a blacksmith shop in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood killed at least four Palestinians and wounded another, according to officials at Shifa hospital,
- [‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/not-a-fun-time-quebec-video-game-industry-in-limbo-as-studios-cut-back/) - MONTREAL — At 10:30 a.m. last Monday, about a dozen employees at Bethesda Game Studios in Montreal learned they would be laid off. The group, part of a larger team of 120 at the Xbox-owned company, had been riding high with the ongoing success of action role-playing video game “Fallout 76” and another one called
- [Alouettes edge Stampeders 37-30, remain unbeaten at home](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/alouettes-edge-stampeders-37-30-remain-unbeaten-at-home/) - The Montreal Alouettes had a lot to be happy about both individually and collectively following their 37-30 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. Starting quarterback Davis Alexander surpassed 300 passing yards for the fifth straight game to start the season, while top receiver Tyson Philpot’s 132 yards propelled the Delta, B.C., native to his fourth consecutive 100-plus yard
- [More heat and air quality warnings issued across Canada as baking temperatures continue](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/more-heat-and-air-quality-warnings-issued-across-canada-as-baking-temperatures-continue/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Heat and wildfire smoke warnings are spreading across the country as a baking-hot summer shows no signs of letting up. Alerts from Environment Canada stretched on Sunday from Regina through Winnipeg, across northern and southern Ontario, and into Quebec. The most severe warnings are orange alerts issued
- [‘Social phenomenon’: Fashion saddles up to politics at the Calgary Stampede](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/social-phenomenon-fashion-saddles-up-to-politics-at-the-calgary-stampede/) - CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede is more than a rodeo. It’s a runway for western fashion that politicians strut down each year. Politicians of all stripes attend the annual exhibition and rodeo, considered a celebration of everything western. The cowboy hats, belt buckles, denim and boots that leaders pull on show that politics and wardrobe
- [19-year-old stopped with replica firearm aboard REM](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/19-year-old-stopped-with-replica-firearm-aboard-rem/) - A police response to reports of a firearm aboard a REM train temporarily disrupted service Saturday evening after the weapon was found to be a replica. Montreal Police (SPVM) said officers were dispatched shortly after 7:30 p.m. following several 911 calls from passengers who believed they had seen a firearm on the train. Officers intercepted
- [‘Power hungry’: Nuclear renaissance a boon for Canada’s mining and reactor sectors](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/power-hungry-nuclear-renaissance-a-boon-for-canadas-mining-and-reactor-sectors/) - CIGAR LAKE, SASK. — Taryn Roske lost her job twice when the nuclear industry had ground to a halt. The Cameco employee and hundreds of others were laid off from the company’s Rabbit Lake mine in northern Saskatchewan after it shut down in 2016. “I had to sell my house,” Roske said in a recent
- [Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ukrainian-attacks-on-russia-kill-1-as-kyiv-continues-to-target-oil-tankers-and-refineries/) - A Ukrainian attack in southwest Russia killed one person and wounded three more, local officials said Sunday, as Kyiv’s forces continued to bombard Russia’s oil facilities. The head of Russia’s Samara region, Gov. Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, said that a child was among the injured. He also said that residential homes and apartment buildings were damaged in
- [Québec solidaire seeks to mobilize against rise in grocery bills](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-solidaire-seeks-to-mobilize-against-rise-in-grocery-bills/) - Québec solidaire kicked off a major national mobilization on Saturday in response to rising grocery costs, according to a press release issued by the party. Ruba Ghazal, spokesperson for Québec solidaire, visited the 440 market in Laval on Saturday morning, according to the press release. She spoke with customers about grocery prices and their concerns.
- [Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/alvarezs-112th-minute-goal-helps-lift-argentina-past-switzerland-3-1-and-into-world-cup-semifinals/) - KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday night. Alexis Mac Allister also
- [Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/bellingham-scores-twice-to-lift-england-past-haaland-and-norway-2-1-and-into-world-cup-semifinals/) - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham’s goal was his second of the game — he also had an equalizer late in the first half. The Real Madrid
- [Thousands gather to celebrate Kahnawake’s 34th annual pow-wow in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/thousands-gather-to-celebrate-kahnawakes-34th-annual-pow-wow-in-montreal/) - Thousands of people gathered at one of Quebec’s largest pow-wows on Montreal’s South Shore Saturday. The 34th annual Echoes of a Proud Nation pow-wow is being held this weekend in the Mohawk community of Kahnawà:ke. The event is a celebration of Indigenous culture and community marked by dancing and singing. Traditionally, the events facilitated alliances,
- [2 men killed in mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/2-men-killed-in-mass-shooting-at-torontos-salsa-on-st-clair-festival/) - Two men were killed and at least five others were injured during a mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair street festival Saturday evening. In a social media post shared at 8:20 p.m., Toronto police issued a warning to the public about an active shooter at the site of the festival near St. Clair
- [Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/veteran-pilot-killed-fighting-n-w-t-wildfire-was-a-trusted-leader-and-patient-mentor/) - A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as an expert in his field who kept a cool head under stress. Buffalo Airways says Robert MacLeod made significant contributions to aerial firefighting across the country in a career that spanned more than
- [Transport Canada appoints observer after train derailment northeast of Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/transport-canada-appoints-observer-after-train-derailment-northeast-of-montreal/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 11, 2026 5:00 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Transport Canada has appointed an observer to help oversee the investigation into a train derailment northeast of Montreal last weekend. The department says it is closely monitoring the measures taken in the wake of the
- [How the federal government’s proposed digital regulator would work](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/how-the-federal-governments-proposed-digital-regulator-would-work/) - OTTAWA — Ottawa has plans to create a sweeping new digital regulator, which would enforce both online safety and privacy rules and take over oversight for tech companies from the privacy commissioner. Some critics say the government is creating a “super-regulator” — while others say there is a need for a strong regulatory body to
- [In the hour of chaos, Allison Russell chooses connection](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/in-the-hour-of-chaos-allison-russell-chooses-connection/) - TORONTO — Allison Russell isn’t a big doomscroller. Not because the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is unaware of what’s happening around her — quite the opposite. “I’m a queer, Black, Canadian woman immigrant, living in the U.S. right now, living in Tennessee, which is experiencing a rise in fascism and bigotry and a bad-acting, concerted effort to
- [Ottawa mum on joining legal case against Trump’s sanctioning of Canadian ICC judge](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ottawa-mum-on-joining-legal-case-against-trumps-sanctioning-of-canadian-icc-judge/) - OTTAWA — Ottawa won’t say whether it will intervene in support of a Winnipeg-born global judge who is asking a U.S. court to reverse sanctions ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, which have left her unable to use a credit card or most major online vendors. Washington sanctioned International Criminal Court judge Kimberly Prost nearly
- [Beaconsfield pool makes a splash with new accessibility upgrages](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/beaconsfield-pool-makes-a-splash-with-new-accessibility-upgrages/) - Since it first opened in 1967, Beacon Hill pool has been a summer staple in the West Island community of Beaconsfield, Que. The pool has welcomed generations of families — but for some members with reduced mobility, access can be a challenge. “There are times when you wake up and your back is locked up
- [Birthday for the ages: Canada’s oldest reported man turns 110 in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/birthday-for-the-ages-canadas-oldest-reported-man-turns-110-in-montreal/) - Joseph Mery Arthur reached a milestone few ever will on Tuesday when he turned 110 years old, officially making him Canada’s oldest reported man. Born in Saint-Marc, Haiti in 1916, Joseph moved to Montreal 55 years ago, with his 10 children following him a few years later. Today, he has 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren,
- [California Democrat calls for Canada to end U.S. alcohol restrictions](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/california-democrat-calls-for-canada-to-end-u-s-alcohol-restrictions/) - WASHINGTON — A Democrat Senator from California says he wrote a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette asking Quebec to lift restrictions on the importation and sale of American wine. Adam Schiff referred to the letter, sent in June, in a post on social media Thursday where he said Canada’s boycott of California wine is causing
- [Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/apple-files-lawsuit-accusing-chatgpt-maker-openai-of-stealing-trade-secrets/) - Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT, a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company. Apple said in the lawsuit filed in a California federal court that the theft of its trade secrets was part of
- [Canadian, U.S. firefighters face off in Firefit championship in Montreal this weekend](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadian-u-s-firefighters-face-off-in-firefit-championship-in-montreal-this-weekend/) - More than 130 firefighters from across Canada and the United States will face off in simulated rescue contests in Angrignon Park this weekend. The 5th Canadian Firefit championship will test the first responders’ skills and strength in a series of scenarios that replicate emergency situations. The public event is organized by the Montreal Firefighters Association
- [Poor housing conditions increases high school drop-out rates by 80% in Quebec: study](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/poor-housing-conditions-increases-high-school-drop-out-rates-by-80-in-quebec-study/) - Poor housing conditions during early childhood can have long-term effects on educational outcomes, according to a recent study. An analysis of graduation rate data by Observatoire québécois des inégalités showed that living in poorly maintained homes during one’s childhood was linked to a higher risk of high school drop out rate by 80 per cent.
- [13 lesser-known Quebec road laws that could get you fined up to $525 this summer](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/13-lesser-known-quebec-road-laws-that-could-get-you-fined-up-to-525-this-summer/) - Summer is peak season on Quebec roads. The bikes are out, construction is in full swing, and everyone's trying to get somewhere with a terrasse or a lake at the end of it. It's also when a lot of us pick up little habits that, as it turns out, can land us a fine. Quebec's
- [Quebec's August forecast is out and it's a rollercoaster of heat waves and thunderstorms](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebecs-august-forecast-is-out-and-its-a-rollercoaster-of-heat-waves-and-thunderstorms/) - MTL Blog's Montreal Staff cover everything Montrealers need to know about their city, from local news and traffic updates to new events and restaurant openings. With weather reports, local rankings, must-visit destinations and more, it's the go-to source for both locals and visitors looking to stay informed and discover the best of Montreal. source
- [California politicians are begging Quebec to put American wine back on SAQ shelves](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/california-politicians-are-begging-quebec-to-put-american-wine-back-on-saq-shelves/) - Fifteen months after Quebec pulled American booze off SAQ store shelves, California is publicly pleading to get it back. A group of California lawmakers has sent letters to Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette asking the province to lift its restrictions on U.S. wine, according to the Sacramento Bee. The first came from a bipartisan group of
- [Philpot twins meet in battle of top CFL offences](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/philpot-twins-meet-in-battle-of-top-cfl-offences/) - MONTREAL – Twin brothers Tyson and Jalen Philpot face off on Saturday as the Montreal Alouettes host the Calgary Stampeders in a showdown of two of the CFL’s top offences. “It doesn’t get old,” said Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot. “We dreamed about being in this position. Not necessarily playing against each other, but both being
- [Police arrest 18-year-old after death of his 41-year-old mother in Sherbrooke, Que.](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/police-arrest-18-year-old-after-death-of-his-41-year-old-mother-in-sherbrooke-que/) - By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press Posted July 10, 2026 11:48 am Updated July 10, 2026 12:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An 18-year-old man has been arrested and is expected to face a murder charge following the death of his mother in Sherbrooke, Que. Sherbrooke police suspects
- [$159M affordable housing project in Montreal’s Saint-Michel](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/159m-affordable-housing-project-in-montreals-saint-michel/) - Construction is underway on a $159.9-million affordable housing project in Montreal’s Saint-Michel neighbourhood. Federal, provincial and municipal officials joined the Black Communities Housing Society on Friday for a ceremony for the Angélique-Latimer Complex, which will be built on Saint-Michel Boulevard. The project will include 281 housing units, including 230 affordable units designed for families in
- [Probe underway after Air Canada plane goes off runway in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/probe-underway-after-air-canada-plane-goes-off-runway-in-montreal/) - Federal authorities and Air Canada are investigating why flight from Los Angeles ended up off the pavement after landing at Montréal-Trudeau Airport Thursday afternoon. The plane AC774 left the runway while exiting after what the airline says was a normal landing. All 156 passengers and six crew members got off safely. CityNews spoke to John
- [Montreal police investigate torched vehicle in Rivière-des-Prairies](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-police-investigate-torched-vehicle-in-riviere-des-prairies/) - The Montreal police (SPVM) arson squad is investigating after a vehicle was torched and two others nearby were damaged in the Rivière-des-Prairies (RDP) borough late Thursday night. SPVM received several 911 calls around 11:45 p.m. reporting a vehicle on fire near the intersection of Arthur-Léveillé Street and 5th Avenue. Firefighters worked to control the flames
- [Rare manuscript fragment among new heritage acquisitions at Université de Montréal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/rare-manuscript-fragment-among-new-heritage-acquisitions-at-universite-de-montreal/) - L’Université de Montréal has expanded its heritage collection with seven rare acquisitions spanning more than 1,000 years of history, including a manuscript fragment dating to around the year 900 that is now among the oldest documents preserved by a Montreal university. The works, acquired through a $250,000 endowment fund supported by donations, have been added
- [Woman, 41, dead after altercation in Sherbrooke; 18-year-old man arrested](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/woman-41-dead-after-altercation-in-sherbrooke-18-year-old-man-arrested/) - A 41-year-old woman died Thursday evening after an alleged domestic assault at a residence in Sherbrooke’s Estrie region, and her 18-year-old son is expected to face a murder charge. Police say the investigation has determined the incident was domestic in nature. A resident on Laiterie Street called the Sherbrooke police department around 9 p.m. to
- [Statistics Canada to release June jobs figures after surprise gain in May](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/statistics-canada-to-release-june-jobs-figures-after-surprise-gain-in-may/) - OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to publish fresh jobs data for June this morning. A Reuters poll of economists is expecting Canada added 10,000 jobs last month, enough to keep the unemployment rate steady at 6.6 per cent. RBC is right in line with the consensus forecast but economists there note that the labour
- [Raptors trade for Leonard on hold until NBA completes its investigation](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/raptors-trade-for-leonard-on-hold-until-nba-completes-its-investigation/) - Leonard is poised to rejoin the franchise that he helped lead to the NBA title in 2019, winning his second Finals MVP in the process. The two-time defensive player of the year is coming off one of his most productive — and healthiest — campaigns, averaging a career-best 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and
- [A bunch of grocery items won't be taxed in Quebec anymore starting next week](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/a-bunch-of-grocery-items-wont-be-taxed-in-quebec-anymore-starting-next-week/) - Starting July 15, a range of products sold in Quebec's grocery stores, pharmacies and dépanneurs will no longer be charged the Quebec Sales Tax, and your basket is about to get a bit lighter as a result. The change was confirmed back in May by Premier Christine Fréchette's government, and unlike the temporary federal GST
- [$8-million settlement proposed in national beef price-fixing class-action](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/8-million-settlement-proposed-in-national-beef-price-fixing-class-action/) - A proposed settlement has been reached with some of the meat companies accused of conspiring to fix the price of beef for Canadian consumers. A statement from multiple Canadian law firms issued Thursday said JBS USA Company, Swift Beef Company, JBS Packerland Inc., and JBS Canada ULC have agreed to pay $7.49 million, while National
- [Quebecers who bought beef after 2015 could get part of a proposed $8M price-fixing settlement](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebecers-who-bought-beef-after-2015-could-get-part-of-a-proposed-8m-price-fixing-settlement/) - Canadians who bought beef after 2015 could be eligible for a share of nearly $8 million as part of a proposed settlement with companies over allegations of price fixing. A proposed settlement has been reached with some of the meat companies accused of conspiring to fix the price of beef for Canadian consumers. A statement
- [Quebec's population is projected to drop for the next 3 years (and then plateau)](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebecs-population-is-projected-to-drop-for-the-next-3-years-and-then-plateau/) - Quebec's statistics institute is projecting that the province's population will decline slightly in the next few years before stabilizing. New demographic projections released today show the population could drop by about 50,000 people between 2025 and 2029, due mostly to a reduction in temporary immigrants. After that, the numbers are forecast to stabilize, with the
- [Quebec tightens licence transfers for some Ontario truck drivers after crashes](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-tightens-licence-transfers-for-some-ontario-truck-drivers-after-crashes/) - Quebec is imposing new licence transfer requirements for some commercial truck drivers from Ontario following a series of serious crashes that have raised concerns about driver training and road safety. Under temporary measures announced by the province, Ontario Class 1 drivers with less than two years of heavy-truck driving experience must now pass a practical
- [Canada objects to Olympics loosening restrictions on Russia athletes amid Ukraine war](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-objects-to-olympics-loosening-restrictions-on-russia-athletes-amid-ukraine-war/) - OTTAWA — Canada is objecting to the International Olympic Committee loosening its suspension on Russian athletes. The move would apply to the 2028 games in Los Angeles, opening the door for Russian athletes to compete, but the IOC says it will decide later if they could do it with the Russian flag and anthem. Secretary
- [Quebec population projected to dip until 2029 before stabilizing: statistics group](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-population-projected-to-dip-until-2029-before-stabilizing-statistics-group/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 9, 2026 3:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s statistics institute is projecting that the province’s population will decline slightly in the next few years before stabilizing. New demographic projections released today show the population could drop by about 50,000 people
- [Air Canada flight veers off runway at Montreal airport](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/air-canada-flight-veers-off-runway-at-montreal-airport/) - Airport officials warned the incident could cause flight delays and advised travellers to check the status of their flights before heading to the airport.source
- [71 Montreal households in emergency housing as affordability in city gets worse](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/71-montreal-households-in-emergency-housing-as-affordability-in-city-gets-worse/) - A little over a week after Quebec’s unofficial moving day, 71 households in Montreal remain in emergency housing — almost twice as many last year when there 40 in that situation. Most of these households were left without a home in the lead-up to July 1, when many leases expire in the province. They’re staying
- [Language, culture take centre stage at Montreal’s Italian Contemporary Film Festival](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/language-culture-take-centre-stage-at-montreals-italian-contemporary-film-festival/) - Returning for another year, Montreal’s Italian Contemporary Film Festival invites attendees to partake in Italian culture through free concerts, shows and outdoor movie screenings all summer long in the heart of Little Italy. Every Wednesday until Aug. 26, Montrealers can head to Park Dante in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough at 9 p.m. to catch a
- [City of Montreal unveils mission to transform Saint-Michel into cultural, tourist hub](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/city-of-montreal-unveils-mission-to-transform-saint-michel-into-cultural-tourist-hub/) - The Quartier des arts du cirque (QUAC) unveiled its mission for the development of the Saint-Michel area on Thursday, in collaboration with the City of Montreal and the Government of Quebec. A key part of the Quebec government’s Eastern Development Plan, the QUAC wants to transform the area into a major cultural, creative and tourist
- [FIFA’s Infantino targeted by complaint to Olympic ethics body after Trump lobbying on Balogun ban](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fifas-infantino-targeted-by-complaint-to-olympic-ethics-body-after-trump-lobbying-on-balogun-ban/) - GENEVA (AP) — FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino is being referred to Olympic ethics investigators for a possible breach of political neutrality, a human rights group said Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump helped block a World Cup player’s ban. Trump took credit Monday for FIFA’s decision — unprecedented in modern World Cup history — to let United States
- [3 charged after 67 kg of cocaine seized in Saint-Sauveur, Que.](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/3-charged-after-67-kg-of-cocaine-seized-in-saint-sauveur-que/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three men are facing cocaine importation and trafficking charges following an RCMP-led operation that resulted in the seizure of approximately 67 kilograms of cocaine from a home in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec. RCMP said the July 3 operation, conducted with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) also led to
- [Montreal scraps Outremont modular housing project amid contamination concerns](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-scraps-outremont-modular-housing-project-amid-contamination-concerns/) - The City of Montreal has cancelled plans to build 30 modular housing units on a vacant lot in Outremont, citing soil contamination and escalating costs, a decision that has drawn criticism from opposition politicians and housing advocates. The project would have added a third modular housing site in the city, joining similar developments in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
- [Canadiens hiring Derek Lalonde as assistant coach](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadiens-hiring-derek-lalonde-as-assistant-coach/) - Derek Lalonde is moving one province over for his next NHL job. The Montreal Canadiens are hiring Lalonde as an assistant coach, Sportsnet’s Eric Engels reported Wednesday. Lalonde will replace Trevor Letowski behind the bench. Letowski, who has been with the Canadiens since 2021, has decided to step away to spend more time with his family. The
- [Quebec proposes tighter controls on Benadryl, with pharmacists required to track sales](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-proposes-tighter-controls-on-benadryl-with-pharmacists-required-to-track-sales/) - Quebec is considering tighter controls on Benadryl and other medications containing diphenhydramine after the overdose death of an 18-year-old in 2023. Under a proposed regulation, the medications would be moved behind the pharmacy counter, with pharmacists required to document each sale as the province looks to reduce the risk of misuse and overdose. Dr. Michael
- [Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/justin-bieber-and-more-join-world-cup-final-halftime-show-featuring-madonna-shakira-and-bts/) - Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a choir of elementary school students based in Staten Island, New York — will also perform, the last joined by Coldplay.
- [Carney in Saudi Arabia seeking economic partnership amid human rights concerns](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-in-saudi-arabia-seeking-economic-partnership-amid-human-rights-concerns/) - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he seeks economic partnerships with a strategically important country whose notorious human rights record is only getting worse. Carney is in the city of Jeddah on the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in what will be the first visit to Saudi
- [Check your groceries: Dozens of food items were recently recalled in Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/check-your-groceries-dozens-of-food-items-were-recently-recalled-in-quebec/) - You may want to take a quick look through your fridge and pantry... Between June and July 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a string of food recalls affecting products sold in Quebec and across the country, and there's a decent chance you've got one of them at home. The reasons range from
- [Canada's best cities for 2026 got ranked and Montreal fell behind Ottawa](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canadas-best-cities-for-2026-got-ranked-and-montreal-fell-behind-ottawa/) - Travel + Leisure recently released its 2026 World's Best Awards, and the results are a bit of a letdown for Montreal this year. The awards come from the magazine's yearly reader survey, now in its 31st edition. More than 207,000 readers took part, casting around 661,000 votes on cities, hotels and islands around the world.
- [Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/judge-orders-e-jean-carroll-be-paid-5-8m-in-trump-sex-abuse-and-defamation-case-trump-appeals/) - NEW YORK (AP) — Writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million awarded to her after a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump’s lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment. The president has already deposited the money in an account. The U.S. Supreme Court recently let the 2023 civil verdict
- [Three people from Quebec and New Brunswick face charges after 67 kg of cocaine seized](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/three-people-from-quebec-and-new-brunswick-face-charges-after-67-kg-of-cocaine-seized/) - By Pierre Saint-Arnaud The Canadian Press Posted July 8, 2026 1:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three people suspected of cocaine trafficking were scheduled to appear in court today in Montreal for a bail hearing. Last week RCMP arrested Sébastien Morel, 42, and Evens Pierrelouis, 50, both of
- [Stampeders visit Als chasing a third straight win](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/stampeders-visit-als-chasing-a-third-straight-win/) - Vernon Adams Jr. will have a tough act to follow Saturday night in Montreal. Adams will lead Calgary (2-2) into Montreal to face the Alouettes (3-1). He comes off a stellar performance last week, throwing for 405 yards and six touchdowns while running 22 yards for another score in the Stampeders’ 58-36 home win over
- [Operations resume following major train derailment north of Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/operations-resume-following-major-train-derailment-north-of-montreal/) - Trains have begun to slowly pass through Repentigny, Que., as an investigation and cleanup continue following a major derailment Sunday afternoon. The first train passed through the area shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday, Repentigny Mayor Nicolas Dufour said in a social media post. In a statement, CN Rail said trains will pass through at slower speeds
- [Mandatory minimum for child sex abuse material is unconstitutional, says Quebec court](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/mandatory-minimum-for-child-sex-abuse-material-is-unconstitutional-says-quebec-court/) - Quebec’s highest court has concluded that the minimum one-year sentence for distribution of child sexual abuse material is unconstitutional. In a decision Monday, a Court of Appeal panel ruled on the case of a man who pleaded guilty in 2018 to one count each of possessing, accessing and distributing the material. The panel found that
- [Data centre capacity could soar to 20 GW in planned projects: government document](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/data-centre-capacity-could-soar-to-20-gw-in-planned-projects-government-document/) - OTTAWA — A document prepared for the federal artificial intelligence minister to use when pitching international investors on Canada’s AI ecosystem identifies a massive proposed increase in Canada’s data centre capacity. But spokespeople for the government pushed back strongly on the figure, saying it is not a projection of the capacity Canada expects to build,
- [RCMP arrests 3 people in Laurentians in international drug trafficking probe](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/rcmp-arrests-3-people-in-laurentians-in-international-drug-trafficking-probe/) - Three people were arrested in connection with an international drug trafficking case in Saint-Sauveur in the Laurentians region last week. RCMP says its officers arrested Sébastien Morel, 42, and Evens Pierrelouis, 50, both from Saint-Sauveur, and Rodrigue Gionet, 72, from New Brunswick, last Friday at a home used to import the drugs from Colombia. RCMP
- [People are fleeing Ontario and B.C. twice as fast as Quebec, new data shows](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/people-are-fleeing-ontario-and-b-c-twice-as-fast-as-quebec-new-data-shows/) - More Canadians are packing up and leaving the country than they were a year ago, but people in Quebec don't seem all that interested in joining them. According to new data from Statistics Canada, about 120,640 people emigrated from Canada in 2025, up roughly 2% from the year before and part of a steady climb
- [This Montreal-based job needs no experience or degree and pays up to $127K a year](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/this-montreal-based-job-needs-no-experience-or-degree-and-pays-up-to-127k-a-year/) - With everything costing more these days, a better-paying job that doesn't require a university degree is a pretty appealing prospect. As it happens, NAV CANADA is hiring across Quebec right now, and the role comes with fully paid training and a salary that tops out at $127,424 a year. The organization runs civil air navigation
- [Quebec proposes tighter controls on Benadryl after teen’s 2023 death](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-proposes-tighter-controls-on-benadryl-after-teens-2023-death/) - Quebec is proposing new restrictions on Benadryl and other medications containing diphenhydramine as their sole active ingredient. Under a draft regulation recently published in the Gazette officielle du Québec, those products would no longer be available on pharmacy shelves and would instead be kept behind the counter. The medications would still be available without a
- [U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/u-s-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-revokes-oil-sales-permit-after-3-ships-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz/) - The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran immediately warned Washington it would “take whatever measures it deems necessary,” raising the risks
- [Memorial and procession quotes: Montrealers, police, politicians pay respects to fallen officer](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/memorial-and-procession-quotes-montrealers-police-politicians-pay-respects-to-fallen-officer/) - Fallen Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane was remembered as a hero at a public memorial in his honour Tuesday. Benredouane lost his life in a shootout with an assailant in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood last month. READ: Fallen SPVM officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane remembered as hero Thousands of police officers, dignitaries and members of the
- [‘We need action’: DDO residents rally city counselors over flood response](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/we-need-action-ddo-residents-rally-city-counselors-over-flood-response/) - Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux (DDO) joined leaders of the Association of Citizens of Dollard at City Hall Tuesday night for a peaceful demonstration – demanding immediate and transparent action on what they describe as the city’s ongoing flood management failures. The demonstration comes just days after two applications for class actions lawsuits were filed against the
- [Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime loses marathon Wimbledon quarter-final to Novak Djokovic](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadas-felix-auger-aliassime-loses-marathon-wimbledon-quarter-final-to-novak-djokovic/) - An optimistic run from Canada’s top men’s tennis talent has come to an end. Novak Djokovic took down Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in five sets (7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6) at the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Tuesday. The deciding set came down to the tiebreak, in which Djokovic won 10-4. Nothing came easy for either party. Heading
- [Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel closures planned in both directions this weekend](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/louis-hippolyte-la-fontaine-tunnel-closures-planned-in-both-directions-this-weekend/) - Transport Quebec announced that Highway 25, including the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel, will be closed in both directions this Friday and Saturday nights. The closure is necessary to perform maintenance work and repairs on the tunnel’s electrical and communications systems, the ministry said. Highway 25 toward the South Shore will remain closed between Exit 5 (Route
- [Quebec has 27 billionaire families and the gap below them is staggering](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebec-has-27-billionaire-families-and-the-gap-below-them-is-staggering/) - Quebec isn't the first place you'd think of when it comes to the ultra rich, but a recent report puts it higher up the list than you might expect. The province is home to an estimated 27 billionaire families, and the distance between them and everyone else is hard to fathom. Those numbers come from
- [Hydro-Québec is handing out free smart thermostats (with installation) but there's a catch](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/hydro-quebec-is-handing-out-free-smart-thermostats-with-installation-but-theres-a-catch/) - If you're looking for ways to trim your electricity bill, Hydro-Québec is currently giving away free smart thermostats, installation included. The idea behind the giveaway is to get people managing their power use more carefully, especially during the winter peak periods when demand across the province spikes. The giveaway is part of a roughly $10-billion
- [Montreal-area school board to pay for credit monitoring to parents after privacy breach](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-area-school-board-to-pay-for-credit-monitoring-to-parents-after-privacy-breach/) - A Montreal-area school board said it will offer credit monitoring and identity protection for parents whose sensitive information was circulated by mistake last week. The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board said the service will be provided for free for three years to all those affected by the privacy breach. “(The service) will notify you of
- [Police from across Canada honour fallen Montreal officer in massive funeral procession](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/police-from-across-canada-honour-fallen-montreal-officer-in-massive-funeral-procession/) - Thousands of police officers from across Quebec and Canada marched through downtown Montreal on Tuesday in a solemn funeral procession for Montreal police officer Mohamad Lamine Benredouane, bringing parts of the city to a standstill as mourners gathered to pay their respects. Nearly 5,000 officers took part in the procession to the Bell Centre, where
- [Sunny and humid conditions continue in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/sunny-and-humid-conditions-continue-in-montreal/) - Tuesday will be sunny with a high of 29 Celsius and humidex of 35. Environment and Climate Change Canada says a very high UV index 8 is expected. The evening will have clear skies with a low of 19 C. Wednesday will be mainly sunny with a high of 31 C and a low of
- [Quebec restaurant earns Michelin star while co-owner named most promising chef in province](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-restaurant-earns-michelin-star-while-co-owner-named-most-promising-chef-in-province/) - Even if Samy Benabed studied biomedical analysis and philosophy, he realized that it was cooking that fed his curiosity. He then worked hard on his skills, now becoming the Michelin Guide Quebec 2026 Young Chef Award winner. “I learned by myself to be a chef,” he explained. “It was a long journey, but I think
- [‘All Quebec is in mourning’: Procession underway for fallen SPVM officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/all-quebec-is-in-mourning-procession-underway-for-fallen-spvm-officer-mohamed-lamine-benredouane/) - Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, the Montreal police officer who was killed in the line of duty last month, is being remembered as a hero who saved countless lives in his final moments. Benredouane, 34, died June 22 in a shootout with an assailant in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. An SPVM officer since 2021 and the father of
- [Montreal police investigating incidents allegedly targeting Hasidic Jews](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-police-investigating-incidents-allegedly-targeting-hasidic-jews/) - Montreal police’s (SPVM) hate crimes division is investigating incidents in which Hasidic Jewish men were allegedly targeted Friday night in Outremont and Mile-End neighbourhoods. According to the Jewish Hasidic Council of Quebec (CJHQ), several men who were returning home from a synagogue after Shabbat services were allegedly harassed by individuals driving around the neighbourhood. “Victims
- [IN PHOTOS: Thousands of police officers march in solemn procession in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/in-photos-thousands-of-police-officers-march-in-solemn-procession-in-montreal/) - Thousands of police officers from all over Canada marched in Montreal Tuesday ahead of a public memorial for the Montreal police officer killed in a brazen outdoor shooting last month. A procession in Mohamed Lamine Benredouane’s honour left police headquarters at 10 a.m. to make its way to the Bell Centre. Keep it Factual Add
- [Canadians with Keurig machines have until tomorrow to claim up to $75 from this settlement](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canadians-with-keurig-machines-have-until-tomorrow-to-claim-up-to-75-from-this-settlement/) - If your morning coffee routine involves a Keurig machine or the use of K-Cup pods, you may have a bit of money coming your way, as long as you file before tomorrow. Canadians have until July 8, 2026, to claim a share of Keurig Canada's $1.85-million class action settlement. Once that date passes, the door
- [Partial closure of eastbound traffic on Highway 40 this weekend](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/partial-closure-of-eastbound-traffic-on-highway-40-this-weekend/) - Quebec’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility says Highway 40 will be partially closed for eastbound traffic this weekend. Highway 40 (Metropolitan) will be closed between the Côte-de-Liesse interchange and Highway 15 (des Laurentides) from July 10, Friday 11:30 p.m. to July 13, Monday 5 a.m. This would include full closure between exit 65 (P.-É.-Trudeau
- [NDG residents complain about noise, safety concerns after BIXI station installed near homes](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/ndg-residents-complain-about-noise-safety-concerns-after-bixi-station-installed-near-homes/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some residents in Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood are demanding answers from local officials after a BIXI docking station was installed just metres from their homes. The 30-unit station was recently set up on De Maisonneuve Boulevard near Grey Avenue, prompting complaints from nearby residents who say they were
- [Funeral for Montreal police officer killed in shooting set to be held today](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/funeral-for-montreal-police-officer-killed-in-shooting-set-to-be-held-today/) - By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 7, 2026 7:27 am Updated July 7, 2026 9:33 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The public memorial for the Montreal police officer killed in a brazen outdoor shooting last month will be held at the Bell Centre today. A procession in
- [Quebec completes rollout of special courts for domestic violence, sexual assault in all districts](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-completes-rollout-of-special-courts-for-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-in-all-districts/) - Four years after the launch of the pilot project for specialized courts for domestic violence and sexual assault in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec completed the rollout of these courts across the province on Monday. Premier Christine Fréchette and Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette were present at the Longueuil courthouse to announce the completion of the rollout in the
- [Belgium bounces United States from World Cup in Round of 16](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/belgium-bounces-united-states-from-world-cup-in-round-of-16/) - Belgium is moving on at the FIFA World Cup. The Red Devils defeated the co-host United States 4-1 on Sunday in Seattle to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2018. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium in the first half, bookending a goal from American Malik Tillman. Hans Vanaken then iced
- [‘We were lucky in our misfortune’: Clean up, investigation underway after CN train derailed in Repentigny](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/we-were-lucky-in-our-misfortune-clean-up-investigation-underway-after-cn-train-derailed-in-repentigny/) - Cleanup efforts continued Monday after a CN freight train derailed in the Le Gardeur sector of Repentigny, sending 46 railcars off the tracks in a residential area and prompting a temporary evacuation of hundreds of nearby homes. The derailment happened Sunday afternoon about 40 kilometres northeast of Montreal. No hazardous materials were involved and no
- [A massive train derailment near Montreal sent 45 cars careening off the tracks (PHOTOS)](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/a-massive-train-derailment-near-montreal-sent-45-cars-careening-off-the-tracks-photos/) - The mayor of a suburban city northeast of Montreal where 46 railcars ran off the tracks on Sunday says he is relieved because the crash could have been a lot worse. "We were really lucky in our misfortune," Repentigny Mayor Nicolas Dufour said in a phone interview the day after a CN Rail train derailed
- [Man found guilty of attempted murder in 2024 Longueuil courthouse stabbing](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/man-found-guilty-of-attempted-murder-in-2024-longueuil-courthouse-stabbing/) - A man has been convicted of attempted murder in the 2024 knife attack at the courthouse in Longueuil that seriously injured an interpreter. Alexandre Garcés was found guilty Monday in the repeated stabbing of Hai Thach, with the judge determining the accused could be deemed criminally responsible despite his attempts to convince the court he
- [Carney names Alan Diner as new Federal Court chief justice](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-names-alan-diner-as-new-federal-court-chief-justice/) - Justice Alan Diner is the new Federal Court chief justice, replacing Paul Crampton who retired at the end of October. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Diner’s appointment in a news release issued this morning. The new chief justice takes on a leadership role as a growing case backlog, primarily driven by immigration issues, strains court
- [Police watchdog seeks witnesses in fatal Montreal shooting of officer, civilian](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/police-watchdog-seeks-witnesses-in-fatal-montreal-shooting-of-officer-civilian/) - Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s police watchdog is looking for witnesses as it investigates the shooting two weeks ago in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges bureau that left three people dead, including a civilian and a police officer. The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) is setting up a command post at the corner of Courtrai Avenue and
- [4 Montreal teens arrested after vehicle driven into jewelry store in attempted robbery](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/4-montreal-teens-arrested-after-vehicle-driven-into-jewelry-store-in-attempted-robbery/) - By Matthew Piscina and Alessia Maratta Global News Posted July 6, 2026 5:26 pm Updated July 6, 2026 10:31 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Four teenagers have been arrested after a vehicle was driven into a jewelry store in Montreal’s Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough in what police describe as an
- [Public assembly on police racism allegations in Montréal-Nord postponed](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/public-assembly-on-police-racism-allegations-in-montreal-nord-postponed/) - By Erika Morris The Canadian Press Posted July 6, 2026 6:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A public assembly to provide an update on allegations of police racism in Montreal has been rescheduled to Aug. 11. City spokesperson Camille Bégin says police asked to postpone Wednesday’s assembly because
- [Quebec coroner investigating deaths of 2 people pulled from Lachine Canal](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-coroner-investigating-deaths-of-2-people-pulled-from-lachine-canal/) - Quebec’s coroner’s office is investigating after two possible drownings in Montreal’s Lachine Canal late Saturday night. Emergency services were called to the canal near René-Lévesque Park shortly before midnight. A joint search was conducted by the fire department and the Canadian Coast Guard using three boats. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered
- [‘Cost of drama is too high’: NATO leaders meet in Turkey for annual summit](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/cost-of-drama-is-too-high-nato-leaders-meet-in-turkey-for-annual-summit/) - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is jetting off Monday to the two-day NATO summit in Turkey’s capital city Ankara, where world leaders will seek to avoid diplomatic friction with U.S. President Donald Trump. Massive hikes to military budgets are expected to feature prominently as NATO members remain under heavy U.S. pressure to spend much
- [Montreal weather: Sunny skies this week with a humid start](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-weather-sunny-skies-this-week-with-a-humid-start/) - After a weekend respite from the punishingly hot and humid conditions last week, Montrealers can expect humid conditions return early this week. Monday will see a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 30 Celsius and humidex reaching 34. The evening will be slightly cloudy with a low of 20 C. A UV
- [Rogers buying remaining stake in MLSE from Kilmer Sports for $4.35B](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/rogers-buying-remaining-stake-in-mlse-from-kilmer-sports-for-4-35b/) - Rogers Communications Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy the remaining 25 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) it does not already own from Kilmer Sports Inc. for $4.35 billion. Rogers chief executive Tony Staffieri called it a defining moment for the company. “Our full ownership of MLSE brings
- [George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/george-clooney-to-get-the-lifetime-achievement-prize-from-venice-film-festival/) - George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he’ll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival’s organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September. “I’ve had so many extraordinary moments in Venice. This festival is
- [The blurry future of North American free trade](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/the-blurry-future-of-north-american-free-trade/) - On its July 1 deadline, U.S. President Donald Trump declined to renew the current conditions of Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). It doesn’t mean Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade as we know it dissolves, but it signals a need for trade diversification and an investment in Canada’s sovereignty by the new 2036 deadline. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Julian
- [Police watchdog sets up command post, seeks witnesses of shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/police-watchdog-sets-up-command-post-seeks-witnesses-of-shooting-in-montreals-cote-des-neiges/) - The provincial police watchdog is looking for witnesses in its probe into final month’s capturing incident during which three folks, together with a civilian, a police officer and suspect, had been killed in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) investigators arrange a cellular command submit close to the nook of Avenue de Courtrai
- [Quebec government engineers begin indefinite general strike](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-government-engineers-begin-indefinite-general-strike/) - The final and indefinite strike by authorities engineers started as deliberate on Monday morning. It follows a strike that had been going down each Thursday, in addition to within the evenings and on weekends. There are 1,900 members of the skilled affiliation of presidency engineers of Quebec (APIGQ), a union unbiased of the most important
- [45-car train derails north of Montreal, investigation underway](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/45-car-train-derails-north-of-montreal-investigation-underway/) - Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement CN Rail is investigating after a 45-car prepare derailed Sunday in Repentigny, north of Montreal. Repentigny police stated officers had been referred to as to the scene at Le Bourg-Neuf Boulevard and Émile-Genest Avenue round 4:30 p.m. No leaks, fires or accidents had been reported. Railway authorities
- [Carney is expected to announce submarine contractor in Halifax stop ahead of NATO](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-is-expected-to-announce-submarine-contractor-in-halifax-stop-ahead-of-nato/) - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is ready to make an announcement in Nova Scotia at this time, which is extensively anticipated to be Canada’s high-stakes choice to purchase a fleet of submarines from South Korea’s Hanwha or Germany’s TKMS. Carney is stopping in Halifax to make the announcement earlier than leaving for the NATO
- [Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/delta-pilot-reports-a-close-encounter-with-a-july-fourth-firework-before-landing-in-chicago/) - NEW YORK (AP) — A Delta Air Strains flight and a high-flying firework reportedly got here into contact within the sky above Chicago as town celebrated the Fourth of July vacation. The pilot of Delta flight 1076 notified air visitors controllers simply earlier than touchdown at Chicago Halfway Worldwide Airport on Saturday evening {that a}
- [Winning Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased in Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/winning-lotto-6-49-ticket-purchased-in-quebec/) - One other Quebecer is a millionaire, doubtless. That’s in accordance with Loto-Québec, which says the successful ticket for the most recent Lotto 6/49 draw was bought within the province. Saturday’s draw was for the Lotto 6/49 $5 million Traditional Jackpot. The subsequent Lotto 6/49 draw will likely be for the Gold Ball Jackpot, which is
- [Collision with a moose on the A-40 in Champlain, Mauricie: death of the driver](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/collision-with-a-moose-on-the-a-40-in-champlain-mauricie-death-of-the-driver/) - A person in his sixties misplaced his life after his car collided with a moose in Champlain, within the Mauricie area. Emergency providers have been notified late Saturday evening, round 10 p.m., of the collision that occurred at kilometre 221 of Freeway 40, close to Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan. “The motive force, a person in his sixties from
- [White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Team USA’s Folarin Balogun’s red card, AP source says](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/white-house-called-fifas-infantino-to-review-team-usas-folarin-baloguns-red-card-ap-source-says/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — The White Home made a name to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to evaluate Folarin Balogun’s purple card, based on an individual acquainted with the decision who spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of they weren't licensed to talk publicly in regards to the matter. The particular person didn't have
- [Two young adults pulled from Montreal’s Lachine Canal](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/two-young-adults-pulled-from-montreals-lachine-canal/) - Two individuals have been taken to hospital in vital situation after being pulled from Montreal’s Lachine Canal late Saturday evening. In line with Montreal’s fireplace division, one particular person fell into the canal and a second entered the water in an try to assist. Emergency providers have been alerted shortly earlier than midnight and a
- [Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/erling-haaland-scores-twice-to-beat-brazil-send-norway-into-world-cup-quarterfinals/) - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland headed within the go-ahead purpose within the eightieth minute and scored once more earlier than the tip of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the primary time with a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday that showcased the towering striker on soccer’s largest stage.
- [The state of Canada’s relations with U.S. on 250th birthday](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/the-state-of-canadas-relations-with-u-s-on-250th-birthday/) - With the US not too long ago celebrating its 250th birthday, its relationship with Canada has soured in recent times, and its reliability is down within the eyes of Canadians, based on a brand new ballot. This has been particularly the case since U.S. President Donald Trump’s second time period, although it stays one among
- [Pedestrian who was walking in the middle of the street, in the evening, struck to death in Plessisville](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/pedestrian-who-was-walking-in-the-middle-of-the-street-in-the-evening-struck-to-death-in-plessisville/) - A pedestrian who was strolling in the course of the road, late Friday night time, couldn't escape loss of life in Plessisville, within the Centre-du-Québec area. Sûreté du Québec (SQ) cops had been referred to as, at round 10:00 p.m., to Route 116 the place the pedestrian was hit by a automobile. “A automobile touring
- [Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations, including Trump speech in Washington, DC](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/severe-weather-disrupts-some-america-250th-celebrations-including-trump-speech-in-washington-dc/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — Extreme climate disrupted celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary of independence Saturday in a number of East Coast cities, together with Washington, the place storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the Nationwide Mall, delaying President Donald Trump’s speech till later Saturday night time. Elsewhere, extreme climate prompted the cancellation of celebrations in
- [Moroccan communities celebrate World Cup win across Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/moroccan-communities-celebrate-world-cup-win-across-canada/) - Canada’s historic FIFA World Cup run got here to an finish Saturday with a 3-0 loss to Morocco within the Spherical of 16 in Houston, Texas. Whereas many Canadians have been left heartbroken after the boys’s nationwide group’s deepest run ever at a World Cup ended, 1000's of others took to the streets and eating
- [Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan’s Famous contest](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/joey-chestnut-eats-66-hot-dogs-to-again-claim-mustard-belt-at-nathans-famous-contest/) - Crowds gathered within the sweltering warmth Saturday to have fun the USA’ 250th birthday by watching famed aggressive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut defend his world hot dog eating championship in Coney Island, the place he downed 66 sizzling canine in simply 10 minutes. Miki Sudo defended her title as nicely within the ladies’s division. Saturday marked the
- [Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. turns down all-star invite to rest, prepare for 2nd half of season](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/blue-jays-guerrero-jr-turns-down-all-star-invite-to-rest-prepare-for-2nd-half-of-season/) - SEATTLE — The facility of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s model and the Toronto Blue Jays’ attain is such that even amid his frustratingly mystifying down season, followers nonetheless voted him because the American League’s beginning first baseman for the All-Star Recreation. Guerrero won't go to Philadelphia for his sixth Midsummer Traditional, saying Saturday that he wants to make
- [Driver out of danger after collision sends vehicle into Anjou apartment building](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/driver-out-of-danger-after-collision-sends-vehicle-into-anjou-apartment-building/) - A 64-year-old driver is recovering in hospital after his automobile collided with one other automobile earlier than crashing into an condominium constructing Friday night in Montreal’s Anjou borough. Montreal police (SPVM) say officers have been known as to the intersection of Châteauneuf Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. following reviews of a collision.
- [Canada ousted from World Cup with 3-0 loss to Morocco](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-ousted-from-world-cup-with-3-0-loss-to-morocco/) - Morocco was the higher-ranked nation, getting into the event sitting at No. 7 in FIFA’s official standings whereas Canada was No. 30. The consequence ends a historic run through which the nationwide squad nabbed its first level and first win within the males’s event and earned a spot within the knockout spherical for the primary
- [Drake trying to ‘reverse curse’ Canada vs. Morocco](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/drake-trying-to-reverse-curse-canada-vs-morocco/) - Aubrey “Drake” Graham is leaning right into a superstition in hopes that it's going to give Canada’s males’s soccer crew the increase it wants in opposition to Morocco on Saturday. The Canadian rap celebrity posted a guess he was inserting on Morocco to win on his Instagram Friday night time. “Gained the final time…gonna attempt
- [Caribbean culture takes centre stage at Montreal Carimas Parade](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/caribbean-culture-takes-centre-stage-at-montreal-carimas-parade/) - Masqueraders braved the warmth and lit up the streets of Downtown Montreal for the annual Carimas Parade on Saturday, mixing collectively music, dance and vibrant costumes to have a good time Caribbean cultures and traditions within the metropolis. Organized by the Caribbean Coalition Community of Montreal, Carimas goals to advertise unity by sharing the fun
- [Moroccan communities celebrate historic World Cup win across Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/moroccan-communities-celebrate-historic-world-cup-win-across-canada/) - Canada’s historic FIFA World Cup run got here to an finish Saturday with a 3-0 loss to Morocco within the Spherical of 16 in Houston, Texas. Whereas many Canadians had been left heartbroken after the lads’s nationwide workforce’s deepest run ever at a World Cup ended, hundreds of others took to the streets and eating
- [Motorcyclist dies after a collision in Chaudière-Appalaches](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/motorcyclist-dies-after-a-collision-in-chaudiere-appalaches/) - A motorcyclist died Friday after hitting a automotive in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, within the Chaudière-Appalaches area. Authorities had been referred to as to the scene of the accident round 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning. The collision, which concerned a automotive and a bike, passed off on the intersection of Route 132 and Route 273 in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly. “In
- [Montreal weather: Sunshine and summer heat settle in for the weekend](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-weather-sunshine-and-summer-heat-settle-in-for-the-weekend/) - Montrealers woke as much as a heat Saturday with a mixture of sunshine and cloud, setting the stage for a basic stretch of summer season climate as temperatures climb by means of the long-range forecast. In accordance with Surroundings and Local weather Change Canada, skies will characteristic a mixture of solar and cloud at the
- [Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadian-country-star-tommy-hunter-dies-at-89-hosted-long-running-tv-variety-show/) - Tommy Hunter, a fixture in Canadian residing rooms for many years along with his long-running CBC TV present, has died at age 89. The London, Ont., native is greatest recognized for internet hosting his music present “The Tommy Hunter Present,” which began in black-and-white in 1965 and remained on the air till 1992. His enterprise
- [Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-married-in-elaborate-madison-square-garden-ceremony/) - NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night time at Madison Sq. Backyard, the place actor Adam Sandler was the shocking officiant at a star-packed ceremony. The secrecy that surrounded the buildup to the nuptials lifted when a marquee outdoors the Midtown Manhattan area proclaimed “JUST&T MARRIED” as soon as the deed was completed. The couple didn't
- [Montreal police seek suspect in February home break-in](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-police-seek-suspect-in-february-home-break-in/) - Montreal police (SPVM) are on the lookout for an individual who's believed to be related with a break-in at a non-public residence within the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough in February. SPVM says the incident occurred in the course of the night of Feb. 28. It's believed that a number of suspects entered the residence, tied up an
- [Storm rips through Laurentians, Lanaudière amid heat wave](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/storm-rips-through-laurentians-lanaudiere-amid-heat-wave/) - Violent thunderstorms and robust winds swept throughout Quebec Thursday evening amid the continued warmth wave, knocking out energy to hundreds and leaving a path of injury. One of many exhausting hit areas – L’Assomption, the place an enormous tent collapsed. “I believe to myself, I might have died,” mentioned 12-year-old Charles Plouffe. The kid had
- [A popular Montreal butcher shop racked up $5K in MAPAQ fines over the past few months](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/a-popular-montreal-butcher-shop-racked-up-5k-in-mapaq-fines-over-the-past-few-months/) - A butcher store in Montreal's LaSalle borough has been ordered to pay $5,000 in fines from Quebec's Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) throughout two violations, in line with data printed within the provincial meals security registry. Boucherie Française, positioned at 7670 Rue Édouard, was cited twice for failing to
- [Over 30K homes without power as the heat wave continues in southern Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/over-30k-homes-without-power-as-the-heat-wave-continues-in-southern-quebec/) - The warmth wave continues Friday in Quebec and southeastern Ontario, with temperatures anticipated to achieve almost 31 Celsius in some areas. Hundreds of houses had been additionally nonetheless with out energy this morning following extreme thunderstorms the day prior to this. Round midday Friday, greater than 30,000 Hydro-Québec clients had been nonetheless with out energy
- [Woman found dead in Quebec City forest was victim of homicide: police](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/woman-found-dead-in-quebec-city-forest-was-victim-of-homicide-police/) - By Charlotte Glorieux The Canadian Press Posted July 3, 2026 2:06 pm Up to date July 3, 2026 2:07 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement Quebec Metropolis police say a 51-year-old girl whose physique was present in a forest final week was the sufferer of a murder. Police say
- [35,000 hydro clients in Quebec, Ontario without power after severe storms](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/35000-hydro-clients-in-quebec-ontario-without-power-after-severe-storms/) - Roughly 35,000 shoppers had been with out energy in Ontario and Quebec on Friday afternoon after extreme thunderstorms swept throughout Central Canada, which was already coping with sweltering temperatures. On the peak of the outages greater than 214,000 prospects had been knocked off the grid in Ontario and practically 140,000 prospects had been with out
- [Environmentalists have mixed reactions to Quebec-Ottawa caribou funding deal](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/environmentalists-have-mixed-reactions-to-quebec-ottawa-caribou-funding-deal/) - By Employees The Canadian Press Posted July 3, 2026 3:19 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension Environmentalists are divided on whether or not a brand new funding deal reached between Quebec and the federal authorities will assist save the province’s dwindling caribou herds. The chief director of environmental group
- [IN PHOTOS: Storm rips through Laurentians, Lanaudière amid heat wave](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/in-photos-storm-rips-through-laurentians-lanaudiere-amid-heat-wave/) - Violent thunderstorms and powerful winds swept throughout Quebec amid the continuing warmth wave, knocking out energy to 1000's and leaving a path of harm. “I believe to myself, I might have died,” mentioned 12-year-old Charles Plouffe. The 12-year-old boy from L’Assomption had handed below a marquis moments earlier than it was violently tossed into the
- [More Quebecers looking for housing than last year after moving day as crisis worsens: FRAPRU](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/more-quebecers-looking-for-housing-than-last-year-after-moving-day-as-crisis-worsens-frapru/) - Much more Quebecers are searching for housing than throughout the identical interval final yr, in keeping with the Entrance d’motion populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU). The group’s spokesperson, Véronique Laflamme, famous that 2,039 tenants are presently receiving lively help throughout the province to seek out housing, citing knowledge from the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ),
- [Céline Dion unveils new song ‘Bonjour, Pardon, Merci’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/celine-dion-unveils-new-song-bonjour-pardon-merci/) - Quebec diva Céline Dion unveiled a brand new tune on Friday titled “Bonjour, Pardon, Merci,” her second new monitor in just some months. In April, the singer launched the tune “Dansons,” shortly after saying her extremely anticipated return to the stage in Paris. “Bonjour, Pardon, Merci” was written and composed by French singer-songwriter Ycare. The
- [Cosplayers, collectors and celebrities descend on Montreal Comiccon](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/cosplayers-collectors-and-celebrities-descend-on-montreal-comiccon/) - The capes are out, lightsabers are prepared and Palais des congrès has as soon as once more turn out to be the centre of the popular culture universe. Montreal Comiccon opened Friday, welcoming followers from throughout Canada and past for 3 days of movie star appearances, comedian guide creators, cosplay, gaming and leisure. The annual
- [Canadians can claim up to $75 from this Keurig pod settlement — But you need to act fast](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canadians-can-claim-up-to-75-from-this-keurig-pod-settlement-but-you-need-to-act-fast/) - For those who've bought a Keurig in your counter and a provide of Okay-Cups to go along with it, there is a bit of cash you possibly can nonetheless declare, however the window is about to shut. The deadline to file for a share of Keurig Canada's $1.85-million class action settlement is July 8, 2026,
- [Canada, Philippines sign sectoral agreements during Marcos visit to Vancouver](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-philippines-sign-sectoral-agreements-during-marcos-visit-to-vancouver/) - OTTAWA — Canada and the Philippines signed agreements at this time on power, pure assets, labour and tourism, throughout a high-level go to in Vancouver. Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada, within the first go to of the nation’s head of state in additional than a decade. Carney says
- [Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to three-year extension](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadiens-sign-goalie-jakub-dobes-to-three-year-extension/) - The Montreal Canadiens have locked up their No. 1 goaltender. Jakub Dobes and the Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract extension with a mean annual worth of $5,357,575, the crew introduced Thursday. The extension will start in 2027-28 and hold Dobes in Montreal by means of the 2029-30 season. Dobes established himself because the Canadiens’
- [Fishing trip ends with catch of a lifetime for Quebec couple after $40M Lotto Max win](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/fishing-trip-ends-with-catch-of-a-lifetime-for-quebec-couple-after-40m-lotto-max-win/) - Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement A fishing journey ended with a $40-million Lotto Max jackpot for a Quebec couple after they checked their ticket upon returning residence. Mylène Bourgeois and Joseph Gosselin-Rompre stated they found that they had received the prize solely after Joseph checked the ticket utilizing the lottery app on
- [71 households relocated into short-term accommodations following Moving Day](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/71-households-relocated-into-short-term-accommodations-following-moving-day/) - The Workplace municipal d’habitation de Montréal (OMHM) studies that 71 households have been relocated into short-term lodging following the province’s unofficial Transferring Day on July 1, a 103 per cent enhance from the identical time final yr when 35 households have been relocated. Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada shared that evictions have additionally elevated this
- [125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/125-passengers-and-crew-hit-with-highly-contagious-stomach-virus-on-cruise-from-san-francisco/) - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Greater than 120 passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises ship that docked in San Francisco on Thursday had been contaminated with a abdomen virus whereas on their voyage, federal well being officers mentioned. The Ruby Princess was on a 20-day spherical journey journey from San Francisco to Canada and
- [Quebec heat wave drives surge in air conditioning demand as humidex tops 40 in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-heat-wave-drives-surge-in-air-conditioning-demand-as-humidex-tops-40-in-montreal/) - As one other spherical of maximum warmth grips southern Quebec, air con corporations say demand for cooling programs is hovering as residents search reduction from sweltering temperatures. A warmth warning remained in impact Thursday throughout elements of the province, together with Montreal, the place the humidex was anticipated to climb above 40 levels Celsius. Surroundings
- [Kyle Lowry to retire with Toronto Raptors](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/kyle-lowry-to-retire-with-toronto-raptors/) - Kyle Lowry will likely be retiring as a Toronto Raptor. One of the crucial important gamers in franchise historical past and the spine of probably the most profitable period the Raptors have ever had will comply with by on a long-time pledge to retire with the workforce he led for 9 seasons from 2012-13 to
- [Fréchette confirms run from Trois-Rivières in October provincial elections](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/frechette-confirms-run-from-trois-rivieres-in-october-provincial-elections/) - Additionally, posting on X, Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) mentioned, “Born and raised in Trois‑Rivières, Ms. Fréchette is returning at this time to her metropolis to proceed her dedication there. It's there that she found the tradition, the language, the rigour, the boldness… and the values which have guided her total journey.” She held varied ministries
- [2 arrested after raid at alleged migrant smuggling house in Montreal, RCMP say](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/2-arrested-after-raid-at-alleged-migrant-smuggling-house-in-montreal-rcmp-say/) - Descrease article font measurement Improve article font measurement RCMP say officers are looking a residence in Montreal North as a part of an investigation right into a suspected human smuggling ring. Police say one alleged smuggler and one migrant have been arrested, however didn't say what expenses they may very well be going through. The alleged
- [Measles outbreak in Quebec rises to 27 cases, mostly in Quebec City area](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/measles-outbreak-in-quebec-rises-to-27-cases-mostly-in-quebec-city-area/) - Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension A measles outbreak in Quebec has risen to 27 circumstances, the vast majority of that are within the Quebec Metropolis space. Well being officers say the latest case was reported on June 28. Officers say 10 circumstances have been reported final week within the Portneuf regional county
- [Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Dobes to three-year extension](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-canadiens-sign-goaltender-dobes-to-three-year-extension/) - The Montreal Canadiens continued to safe their younger core Thursday, signing goaltender Jakub Dobes to a three-year contract extension via the 2029-30 season. The deal carries a mean annual worth of US$5.36 million. “I’m actually joyful, particularly for my household … I don’t really feel like the cash is simply too essential to me. I’m simply joyful
- [Montreal police seek suspect, possible victims in alleged transit sexual assaults](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-police-seek-suspect-possible-victims-in-alleged-transit-sexual-assaults/) - Descrease article font measurement Improve article font measurement Montreal police are asking for the general public’s assist to determine a suspect believed to be linked with 4 alleged sexual assaults that befell within the metropolis’s public transit system within the spring of 2025 and 2026. The SPVM stated Thursday the incidents allegedly occurred on the
- [Ottawa police identify father in deaths of 2 boys as homicide investigation continues](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/ottawa-police-identify-father-in-deaths-of-2-boys-as-homicide-investigation-continues/) - Warning: This story accommodates dialogue of suicide. Discretion is suggested. Should you or somebody you realize is struggling, assist is on the market. In Canada, name or textual content 988 for the Suicide Disaster Helpline. In case of an emergency, please name 911 for quick assist. Ottawa police say the daddy of two younger boys
- [Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/last-minute-launch-problem-delays-satellite-rescue-mission-for-nasa/) - A rush rescue mission to save lots of a NASA area telescope stays grounded, this time due to a last-minute launch drawback. Northrop Grumman’s rocket-launching aircraft took off from the Marshall Islands within the Pacific on Thursday, following climate delays all week. However a difficulty prevented the group from releasing the Pegasus rocket strapped to
- [Princess Kate returns to Wimbledon and greets tennis fans lining up in the Queue](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/princess-kate-returns-to-wimbledon-and-greets-tennis-fans-lining-up-in-the-queue/) - LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis followers lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue on Thursday earlier than attending a second-round match that includes British participant Arthur Fery on one of many outer courts on the grass-court Grand Slam. The princess, who early final 12 months announced her cancer was in remission,
- [REM service down on Brossard line, resumption time ‘undetermined’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/rem-service-down-on-brossard-line-resumption-time-undetermined/) - Preserve it Factual Add CityNews Montreal as a trusted supply on Google to see extra native tales from us. source
- [What’s driving the extreme heat?](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/whats-driving-the-extreme-heat/) - We’re at some extent the place “record-breaking warmth” has develop into a broken-record phrase. Yr over yr, we hear what number of elements of the world have reached a brand new temperature excessive. Simply days into summer time 2026, issues already ramped up, with intense and lethal warmth waves gripping a lot of Europe, the
- [UK formally apologizes for state’s role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/uk-formally-apologizes-for-states-role-in-forcing-unwed-mothers-to-give-up-babies-for-adoption/) - LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday for the British state’s position in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies, a apply that lasted for many years till the Seventies. He stated in Parliament that “we're deeply and profoundly sorry” for what he referred to as a “stain on
- [RCMP arrests 2 people after raid in Montreal North in human-trafficking case](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/rcmp-arrests-2-people-after-raid-in-montreal-north-in-human-trafficking-case/) - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) made two arrests on Thursday morning throughout an operation in Montreal as a part of an investigation into an alleged human-trafficking ring. The federal police power said that its officers arrested an alleged human trafficker and a migrant after they arrived at a residence within the Montréal-Nord borough. In
- [Jacques-Cartier Bridge closed during fireworks as international festival kicks off](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/jacques-cartier-bridge-closed-during-fireworks-as-international-festival-kicks-off/) - The Jacques-Cartier Bridge might be closed for site visitors Thursday nights throughout fireworks this month and early August. Authorities say the closure will permit the spectators to observe the worldwide fireworks pageant which kicks of tonight. The closure might be in impact from 8 p.m. to midnight on July 2, 9, 16, 23, 26, 30
- [Montreal memorial marks end of shiva for shooting victim](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-memorial-marks-end-of-shiva-for-shooting-victim/) - As heavy rain and robust winds swept via a Montreal park Wednesday night, members of town’s Jewish neighborhood and others remained in place to recollect Michel Mizrahi, the 68-year-old bystander killed in last week’s shooting that additionally killed a metropolis police officer. The gathering marked the tip of shiva, the seven-day Jewish mourning interval, and
- [Heat wave heads to Maritime provinces after bearing down on Ontario, Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/heat-wave-heads-to-maritime-provinces-after-bearing-down-on-ontario-quebec/) - Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension The heat wave that’s been bearing down on Ontario this week has proven no indicators of letting up and has solely unfold additional east. Surroundings Canada has scores of warmth warnings posted for many of Ontario and Quebec, and now stretching throughout to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
- [Women’s Y of Montreal unveils new social housing project ‘Résidenti’elle’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/womens-y-of-montreal-unveils-new-social-housing-project-residentielle/) - The Girls’s Y of Montreal has a singular mission: supporting susceptible ladies on their path towards a greater future by providing a secure, inclusive area that helps autonomy. To assist obtain that mission, they’ve opened Résidenti’elle – their latest social housing mission – for girls both escaping violence, in danger, in problem or coping with
- [Heat wave adds challenge to Quebec’s unofficial annual moving day](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/heat-wave-adds-challenge-to-quebecs-unofficial-annual-moving-day/) - Quebec’s conventional July 1 shifting day, when many residential leases finish and new ones start, is unfolding underneath a warmth warning overlaying a lot of southern Quebec, together with in Hochelaga the place temperatures are anticipated to really feel as much as 45 levels as we speak in Montreal. “It’s gonna be a very popular day.
- [Israeli forces detain Palestinian women in West Bank raids](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/israeli-forces-detain-palestinian-women-in-west-bank-raids/) - JERUSALEM (AP) — It was shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday when Abdelrahman Badr mentioned he heard footsteps outdoors his house in Hebron within the occupied West Bank. Quickly Israeli forces had been at his door, he mentioned. They had been searching for his spouse. The forces took Itaf Badr, who serves on the board of
- [Montreal, southern Quebec facing extreme heat](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-southern-quebec-facing-extreme-heat/) - A number of areas of Quebec, together with Montreal, are dealing with an excessive warmth episode on July 1. And that is just the start. Scorching and humid climate is predicted till Friday in lots of components of the province, significantly within the south. Wednesday in Montreal is predicted to succeed in 32 Celsius, throughout
- [Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/some-ransom-notes-sent-in-nancy-guthrie-case-still-being-investigated-as-legitimate-fbi-says/) - The FBI has discounted among the ransom notes that surfaced after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as nothing greater than extortion makes an attempt, however the company stated Wednesday it’s nonetheless evaluating others that could be authentic. The FBI didn't specify what number of ransom notes have been acquired, aside from saying “a number of.”
- [Canadiens lock Demidov in for 8 years, Jets sign Skinner in free agency](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/canadiens-lock-demidov-in-for-8-years-jets-sign-skinner-in-free-agency/) - Ivan Demidov is staying in Montreal for the lengthy haul. The Canadiens signed the expert Russian ahead to an eight-year, US$73.2-million contract extension that begins within the 2027-28 season, locking up one other cornerstone of their gifted younger core. Demidov led all NHL rookies with 62 factors (19 objectives, 43 assists) final season and completed second in Calder
- [Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/canada-day-heat-wave-prompts-warnings-in-several-provinces/) - Individuals from Alberta to Atlantic Canada could possibly be seeking to keep cool whereas celebrating Canada Day as heat warnings have been issued in 5 provinces and one territory. Yellow warmth warnings have been put in place for elements of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Northwest Territories, Quebec and New Brunswick. Orange warmth warnings have additionally been
- [Canadiens sign Demidov to eight-year extension](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/canadiens-sign-demidov-to-eight-year-extension/) - Ivan Demidov glanced round a dressing room crammed with younger core gamers already signed for years to return. The expert Russian ahead shortly determined he needed to hitch them. On the primary day he was eligible, Demidov inked an eight-year, US$73.2-million contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens, serving to the franchise lock in one other
- [Russian attack on Ukraine shakes Kyiv for hours](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/russian-attack-on-ukraine-shakes-kyiv-for-hours/) - KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital with missiles and drones in a single day into Thursday with the extraordinary strikes inflicting loud explosions and shaking Kyiv for hours. Residential buildings have been broken within the assaults that killed one particular person and injured quite a few folks, stated Tymur
- [Leafs sign Bobrovsky as NHL free agency opens](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/leafs-sign-bobrovsky-as-nhl-free-agency-opens/) - Sergei Bobrovsky twice broke the hearts of his new staff. The Maple Leafs are hoping the veteran goaltender will now assist get their tortured franchise again on monitor. Toronto signed the two-time Stanley Cup winner to a three-year contract value a reported US$21 million as NHL free company opened Wednesday. “Sergei’s an actual game-changer for
- [Memorial ceremony for Montreal police officer killed in Côte-des-Neiges shooting to be held July 7](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/memorial-ceremony-for-montreal-police-officer-killed-in-cote-des-neiges-shooting-to-be-held-july-7/) - A memorial ceremony to honour the lifetime of Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, the Montreal police officer who was killed within the line of obligation in a capturing final week, will happen subsequent Tuesday. The Montreal police service (SPVM) says the ceremony might be held July 7 on the Bell Centre. The pressure says the precise time
- [Canada Post pausing parcels to 12 EU countries over new customs rules](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-post-pausing-parcels-to-12-eu-countries-over-new-customs-rules/) - OTTAWA — Canada Put up says it's suspending service to some European Union nations over new customs guidelines for low-value shipments. The postal service says in a discover on its web site that it’s not accepting parcels destined for a dozen nations till additional discover. They embrace Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
- [Bell Centre to host memorial for slain Montreal police officer](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/bell-centre-to-host-memorial-for-slain-montreal-police-officer/) - The police officer killed in final week’s capturing in Montreal will likely be honored throughout a memorial ceremony on the Bell Centre. Montreal police introduced on Tuesday {that a} ceremony is scheduled for July 7 in reminiscence of SPVM Officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, who was one of three people who died on June 22 within
- [Shooting of Nooran Rezayi: 11 youths charged after investigation into what prompted Longueuil police intervention](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/shooting-of-nooran-rezayi-11-youths-charged-after-investigation-into-what-prompted-longueuil-police-intervention/) - Eleven suspects who have been all youths on the time Nooran Rezayi was shot and killed by Longueuil police final fall are going through costs as a part of a parallel investigation into the occasions that preceded his demise. The accused, then aged 13 to 17, are going through costs that embody conspiracy to kidnap,
- [Montreal man appearing as fitness instructor faces trafficking charges: police](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-man-appearing-as-fitness-instructor-faces-trafficking-charges-police/) - Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement A Montreal man showing on-line as a girls’s health teacher is dealing with a number of prices associated to intercourse trafficking following a joint investigation by police in Ontario and Quebec. In Might, York Regional police’s counter exploitation unit was conducting proactive enforcement focusing on the promoting of
- [Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement later this week](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/alberta-poised-to-make-west-coast-pipeline-announcement-later-this-week/) - The Alberta authorities is poised to make an announcement about its plans for a brand new West Coast oil pipeline later this week. Sam Blackett, press secretary to Premier Danielle Smith, says there will likely be a “main announcement” on Thursday to share new particulars concerning the province’s submission to the federal main tasks workplace.
- [Quebec hiker rescued in U.S. after fall in Mt. Washington](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-hiker-rescued-in-u-s-after-fall-in-mt-washington/) - A 24-year-old man from Quebec Metropolis was rescued by the U.S. Nationwide Guard after he fell almost 15 metres throughout a hike in Mount Washington in New Hampshire, U.S. final weekend. In response to New Hampshire police, the hiker from Sainte-Foy suffered “critical accidents” and was taken to hospital by helicopter. His accidents should not
- [‘Sunshine on stage’: ‘La Florida’ comedy in Terrebonne, 30 years plus since big screen release](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/sunshine-on-stage-la-florida-comedy-in-terrebonne-30-years-plus-since-big-screen-release/) - Greater than 30 years after successful over Quebec audiences on the large display screen, La Florida is again – this time making a splash on stage at Théâtre du Vieux-Terrebonne from July 1 to Aug. 7. “When you have watched the film earlier, the nostalgic a part of it […] you’re gonna prefer it. When you
- [Montreal had more than 450 break-ins in June — Here's where they're happening](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreal-had-more-than-450-break-ins-in-june-heres-where-theyre-happening/) - One other stretch of heat climate introduced one other busy month for break-ins in Montreal. The town logged roughly 465 of them in June, a slight dip from May's 487 however nonetheless the second-highest month-to-month whole to date this 12 months. That brings the operating tally to 2,685 as of June 30, in accordance with
- [Self-isolation ends for travellers exposed to hantavirus-stricken cruise ship](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/self-isolation-ends-for-travellers-exposed-to-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship/) - The Public Well being Company of Canada says the self-isolation interval is over for individuals who have been uncovered to a lethal hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship in April. The federal company additionally mentioned in a social media put up Thursday {that a} Canadian who examined constructive for the uncommon rodent-borne virus
- [11 charged in connection with events leading up to fatal police shooting of teen Nooran Rezayi](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/11-charged-in-connection-with-events-leading-up-to-fatal-police-shooting-of-teen-nooran-rezayi/) - Montreal police have laid expenses towards 11 people in relation to the alleged occasions that befell earlier than the deadly taking pictures of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi by Longueuil police in 2024. Authorities say 4 younger males and 7 youngsters are anticipated to seem in youth courtroom within the coming months. 1:54 What we all know
- [Extreme heat, flooding pose safety concerns for Canada Day celebrations](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/extreme-heat-flooding-pose-safety-concerns-for-canada-day-celebrations/) - As communities throughout Canada put together for Canada Day, extreme heat and flooding are proving logistically difficult for typical celebrations like fireworks. On Monday, Atmosphere and Local weather Change Canada (ECCC) issued warmth warnings for a lot of southwestern Ontario, in addition to giant parts of the east, stretching all the best way as much
- [$87B Quebec plan aims for 77% of energy consumed in province by 2050 from renewables](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/87b-quebec-plan-aims-for-77-of-energy-consumed-in-province-by-2050-from-renewables/) - By Pierre Saint-Arnaud The Canadian Press Posted June 30, 2026 4:42 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension The Quebec authorities says it needs 77 per cent of the power consumed within the province by 2050 to come back from renewables, up from the present 48 per cent. Vitality Minister Bernard
- [Tenant rights groups to rally against high rents in Montreal, Quebec City on moving day](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/tenant-rights-groups-to-rally-against-high-rents-in-montreal-quebec-city-on-moving-day/) - Tenant advocacy teams will maintain rallies on Wednesday, July 1, in Quebec Metropolis and Montreal, “in opposition to excessive housing prices.” The coalition in opposition to excessive housing prices, identified by its French acronym COLOC, is supported by two well-known tenant advocacy teams: the Entrance d’motion populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU) and the Regroupement des
- [Quebec invests $123M to redevelop Esso refinery site in Montreal East](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-invests-123m-to-redevelop-esso-refinery-site-in-montreal-east/) - Premier Christine Fréchette introduced Tuesday that the province will make investments $122.9 million to redevelop the location of a former oil refinery in Montreal East which she says will appeal to personal funding and create jobs. “This can be a main transformation that we're starting, beginning in Jap Montreal,” Premier Fréchette stated. “We're speaking about
- [Man in critical condition after stabbing in downtown Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/man-in-critical-condition-after-stabbing-in-downtown-montreal/) - A 44-year-old man who was the sufferer of an armed assault in Montreal on Monday morning has died from his accidents. Montreal police (SPVM) confirmed his loss of life Monday night, stating that it was the “twelfth murder to happen inside the SPVM’s jurisdiction in 2026.” The assault occurred round 11 a.m. on De La
- [Dollard-des-Ormeaux residents still cleaning up after heavy rainfall, flooding](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/dollard-des-ormeaux-residents-still-cleaning-up-after-heavy-rainfall-flooding/) - Greater than per week has handed since heavy rainfall wreaked havoc on elements of Montreal’s West Island, with some residents nonetheless cleansing up the mess left behind by the waters. Kulwant Sandhu, who lives in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, nonetheless doesn't have working lights in his basement, which was flooded in three ft of water. “It’s very unhealthy.
- [Man dies following armed assault near Montreal’s Chinatown](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/man-dies-following-armed-assault-near-montreals-chinatown/) - A person who was assaulted Monday morning within the Ville-Marie borough has died of his accidents, Montreal police say.source
- [Carney, Inuit leaders meet in Kuujjuaq today for Inuit-to-Crown partnership committee](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-inuit-leaders-meet-in-kuujjuaq-today-for-inuit-to-crown-partnership-committee/) - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney might be in Nunavik right now to satisfy with Inuit leaders together with half a dozen of his cupboard ministers, together with those that deal with the vitality, public security and defence recordsdata. The Inuit-to-Crown partnership committee brings collectively federal cupboard ministers and Inuit 3 times a yr, with
- [Montreal boosts rent assistance program ahead of July 1 moving day](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-boosts-rent-assistance-program-ahead-of-july-1-moving-day/) - With Quebec’s annual July 1 transferring day approaching, the Metropolis of Montreal is investing an extra $742,500 to develop its lease help financial institution, with the aim of serving to extra tenants keep away from shedding their properties. The Martinez Ferrada administration says the funding will permit Maison du Père’s Hire Help Financial institution (BAL) to help an extra 150
- [Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, Bianca Andreescu out at Wimbledon](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadas-denis-shapovalov-bianca-andreescu-out-at-wimbledon/) - A nightmare season continued Monday at Wimbledon for Denis Shapovalov. The Canadian retired with a shoulder damage after the second set of his first-round match in opposition to Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta. Shapovalov performed another level to lose the second-set tiebreak after struggling the damage whereas attempting to chase down the ball. He then retired
- [Montreal is in for a sticky heat wave this week and temperatures could feel like 44°C](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreal-is-in-for-a-sticky-heat-wave-this-week-and-temperatures-could-feel-like-44c/) - Montreal is about to warmth up. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the Montreal space on Monday morning, warning {that a} stretch of sizzling and humid weather is on the best way, with humidex values that might make issues particularly uncomfortable. The timing is tough, because the worst of it traces up with
- [What's open and closed in Montreal on Canada Day 2026?](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/whats-open-and-closed-in-montreal-on-canada-day-2026/) - For the second Wednesday in a row, Montreal is getting a midweek vacation. Canada Day lands on Wednesday, July 1, and as a statutory vacation, it means authorities companies, shops and transit will probably be working on modified schedules throughout the town. It is also Moving Day for an enormous chunk of Quebec, so loads
- [Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel closures this weekend](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/louis-hippolyte-la-fontaine-tunnel-closures-this-weekend/) - Transport Quebec introduced that Freeway 25, together with the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel, might be closed towards Montreal throughout the weekend of July 3. This obstruction is required so as to switch site visitors to the brand new slabs of Freeway 25 northbound, a little bit after exit 3 (Notre-Dame Avenue, Hochelaga Avenue). This switch will make it potential
- [Young soccer players inspired by Team Canada’s historic win at World Cup](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/young-soccer-players-inspired-by-team-canadas-historic-win-at-world-cup/) - Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension Staff Canada’s historic run to the spherical of 16 on the males’s FIFA World Cup is doing greater than making headlines — it’s inspiring a brand new era of younger soccer gamers. At Tekkers Soccer Camp on Montreal’s West Island, the joy was straightforward to identify a
- [Montreal announces it will support interest-free rental loans for struggling tenants](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-announces-it-will-support-interest-free-rental-loans-for-struggling-tenants/) - By Workers The Canadian Press Posted June 29, 2026 7:23 pm Up to date June 29, 2026 7:26 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says her administration is setting apart some cash to cowl the price of interest-free loans for tenants who're struggling to pay
- [Canadiens trade veteran forward Brendan Gallagher to Canucks](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/canadiens-trade-veteran-forward-brendan-gallagher-to-canucks/) - Brendan Gallagher is aware of what it takes to climate a rebuild. It’s a data that’s certain to come in useful as he strikes from the Montreal Canadiens to the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks acquired the veteran ahead from the Habs for future concerns on Monday, bringing his 14 seasons with Montreal to an official finish. “I hope
- [David Letterman to make Montreal debut at Just For Laughs](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/david-letterman-to-make-montreal-debut-at-just-for-laughs/) - Simply For Laughs has introduced David Letterman’s first-ever Montreal look at this 12 months’s pageant with An Night with David Letterman and Particular Visitor Will Arnett. Letterman is about to take the stage on Tuesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts. The upcoming present follows a sold-out look at Simply For Laughs
- [Canadiens trade longtime forward Brendan Gallagher to Canucks](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadiens-trade-longtime-forward-brendan-gallagher-to-canucks/) - Gallagher, 34, is on the books for one final season at $6.5 million and can turn out to be an unrestricted free agent on the finish of the 2026-27 marketing campaign. He has a modified no-trade clause. Chosen by Montreal 147th general within the fifth spherical of the 2010 NHL Draft, Gallagher has spent the
- [$40 million Lotto Max jackpot won in Quebec, winner yet to come forward](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/40-million-lotto-max-jackpot-won-in-quebec-winner-yet-to-come-forward/) - A single profitable ticket offered in Quebec has claimed the $40 million Lotto Max jackpot from the June 26 draw, however lottery officers are nonetheless ready for the winner to return ahead. The jackpot-winning ticket matched all seven numbers, 05, 06, 16, 30, 33, 43 and 51, together with the bonus quantity 35. It was the one ticket in
- [Six hospitalized during Angine de Poitrine concert at Montreal Jazz Festival](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/six-hospitalized-during-angine-de-poitrine-concert-at-montreal-jazz-festival/) - A efficiency by the favored Saguenay band Angine de Poitrine on the Montreal Jazz Pageant on Saturday night time ended with six individuals being taken to hospital after medical incidents throughout the present. Urgences-santé mentioned its groups took cost of 10 individuals throughout the occasion. Six had been transported to hospital, whereas 4 others refused
- [Eustáquio nets winner, Canada advances to round of 16 with 1-0 win over South Africa](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/eustaquio-nets-winner-canada-advances-to-round-of-16-with-1-0-win-over-south-africa/) - Canada is thru to the following stage of the FIFA World Cup after beating South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles on Sunday. Stephen Eustaquio scored within the second minute of harm time to vault the Canadians by way of to the spherical of 16. The workforce acquired a lift within the seventy fifth minute when
- [11th World Conference on Energy Efficiency opens Monday in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/11th-world-conference-on-energy-efficiency-opens-monday-in-montreal/) - The Worldwide Vitality Company’s (IEA) eleventh Annual World Vitality Effectivity Convention opens Monday on the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The 2-day occasion will deliver collectively specialists, senior officers, elected officers and trade representatives from world wide. Hydro-Québec is a companion of the occasion. The convention will spotlight the central function of vitality effectivity as
- [Collision kills 1 person, seriously injures another in Ripon, in the Outaouais region](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/collision-kills-1-person-seriously-injures-another-in-ripon-in-the-outaouais-region/) - One particular person died, and one other was critically injured after a collision that occurred Saturday morning in Ripon, within the Outaouais area. Emergency companies had been referred to as to the world of Route 317 round 11 a.m. The collision concerned two automobiles. “An investigation is underway to find out the causes and circumstances
- [Concordia University shooter dies in prison at 86](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/concordia-university-shooter-dies-in-prison-at-86/) - By Workers The Canadian Press Posted June 28, 2026 1:20 pm Up to date June 28, 2026 1:24 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension Valery Fabrikant, who shot 4 folks useless at Concordia University in 1992, died in a Quebec jail on Saturday. Correctional Service Canada put out a
- [2 motorcyclists lose their lives in a collision in Gaspésie](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/2-motorcyclists-lose-their-lives-in-a-collision-in-gaspesie/) - Two motorcyclists misplaced their lives Saturday in a collision in Saint-André-de-Restigouche, within the Gaspé Peninsula. The accident occurred shortly earlier than 3:30 p.m. when the bike collided with a car on Route 132, in response to data from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). The 2 individuals on board the bike, a person in his forties
- [SQ investigating death of a child hit by an excavator](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/sq-investigating-death-of-a-child-hit-by-an-excavator/) - A two-year-old misplaced his life Saturday evening in a collision on personal property within the municipality of Irlande, close to Thetford Mines, within the Chaudière-Appalaches area. Round 8:15 p.m., emergency providers responded to a name reporting a collision involving an excavator and a baby on personal land alongside Route 165, in keeping with info from
- [After more than 150 years, the RCMP’s Musical Ride is still a living symbol of Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/after-more-than-150-years-the-rcmps-musical-ride-is-still-a-living-symbol-of-canada/) - OTTAWA — The RCMP’s celebrated Musical Journey is nearly as previous as Canada itself. Talking on the RCMP stables east of downtown Ottawa final week, RCMP Chief Teacher Sgt. Derek Quilley stated the present is a dwelling, respiration image of the nation. The particular sundown ceremonies being carried out in Ottawa this week forward of
- [One death and several injured in a collision in Saint-Alban](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/one-death-and-several-injured-in-a-collision-in-saint-alban/) - An aged girl succumbed to her accidents Saturday following a severe collision that injured a number of folks in Saint-Alban, within the Capitale-Nationale area; One other passenger was significantly injured. The accident occurred shortly earlier than 2:30 p.m. on the intersection of Route 354 and Rang de l’Église, in response to info from the Sûreté
- [Montreal family to be separated after mother’s asylum claim was refused](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-family-to-be-separated-after-mothers-asylum-claim-was-refused/) - Arminda Casanova mentioned her son by no means discovered to jot down in his mom tongue of Spanish after attending a number of years of faculty in French in Montreal. The mom and her son got here to Canada from Mexico as asylum seekers in 2022 to reunite together with her husband who had filed
- [Fans ready to rally as Canada takes on South Africa in FIFA World Cup knockout stage](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fans-ready-to-rally-as-canada-takes-on-south-africa-in-fifa-world-cup-knockout-stage/) - Canadian soccer followers will rally behind their crew as we speak because the nation heads into its first FIFA World Cup knockout stage match, taking up South Africa in a extremely anticipated showdown. Canada will face the South Africans in Los Angeles after the latter crew upset South Korea 1-0 in Mexico Metropolis on Wednesday.
- [Chinese dissident who fled by dinghy to South Korea arrives in Canada, his friend says](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/chinese-dissident-who-fled-by-dinghy-to-south-korea-arrives-in-canada-his-friend-says/) - HONG KONG (AP) — A Chinese language political dissident who had fled to South Korea final month in a dinghy has arrived in Canada, his pal stated on social media on Saturday. Dong Guangping was aboard a 3.3-meter (10.8-foot) inflatable boat within the waters off a western South Korean island in Could when he was
- [Montrealers watch for ghost of Mary Gallagher, said to return every seven years](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montrealers-watch-for-ghost-of-mary-gallagher-said-to-return-every-seven-years/) - Montrealers within the Griffintown neighbourhood have been protecting their eyes open on Saturday for the ghost of a murdered Nineteenth-century intercourse employee who is claimed to retun each seven years. The legend says that Mary Gallagher’s ghost comes again to search for her severed head on the anniversary of her decapitation on June 27, 1879.
- [Canada’s job market improves, but summer hiring remains tough for youth](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadas-job-market-improves-but-summer-hiring-remains-tough-for-youth/) - Canada’s general unemployment price declined to six.6 per cent in Might, however many younger individuals are nonetheless discovering it tough to safe summer time work. For 15-year-old Eliana Tesgzeab, the search has been discouraging. “It makes me really feel pissed off typically, and it makes me lose hope,” she mentioned. After spending weeks submitting functions,
- [Canada’s first offshore wind farms move closer to reality as regulator clears bidders](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadas-first-offshore-wind-farms-move-closer-to-reality-as-regulator-clears-bidders/) - HALIFAX — Growth of Canada’s first offshore wind farms took a major step ahead late Friday when Nova Scotia’s offshore power regulator launched the names of firms certified to bid on seabed licences. The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Vitality Regulator recognized 5 firms and two teams of firms that received approval after collaborating in a evaluation
- [Motorcyclist seriously injured in Longueuil crash](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-in-longueuil-crash/) - A motorcyclist in his 20s was critically injured following a collision in Longueuil early Saturday. Longueuil police (SPAL) had been known as round 1:20 a.m. to a business centre car parking zone on Cousineau Boulevard within the Saint-Hubert sector after experiences of a crash. When officers arrived, they discovered the person in essential situation. He
- [Youth protection researchers want to regain access to data](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/youth-protection-researchers-want-to-regain-access-to-data/) - Scientific analysis in youth safety in Quebec is lagging behind and, in lots of instances, is even compromised by the buildup of restrictions on the safety of knowledge. Greater than 130 researchers lately wrote to the Ministers of Well being, Sonia Bélanger, and Social Providers and Homelessness, Lionel Carmant, asking them to intervene to present
- [Man in hospital after being stabbed in Ville-Marie Borough, 1 person in custody](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/man-in-hospital-after-being-stabbed-in-ville-marie-borough-1-person-in-custody/) - Montreal police say a 27-year-old man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed Friday night within the Ville-Marie Borough. Round 6 p.m. on June 26, officers responded to experiences {that a} man had been injured with a pointy object close to Sherbrooke and Berri streets. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered the
- [Penguins keep Ruck twins together at NHL draft](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/penguins-keep-ruck-twins-together-at-nhl-draft/) - BUFFALO – Markus Ruck was ecstatic for his sibling. There was additionally a big stage of hysteria. Liam Ruck — teammate, linemate and twin brother — was chosen by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the twenty second choose throughout Friday evening’s first spherical of the NHL draft. Markus, who's eight minutes older, was nonetheless ready for
- [Canadiens trade up select Gleb Pugachyov 26th overall in NHL draft](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadiens-trade-up-select-gleb-pugachyov-26th-overall-in-nhl-draft/) - The primary spherical of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft is underway, and the Montreal Canadiens need to add some depth and expertise by deciding on Gleb Pugachyov with the Twenty sixth general choice. Previous to the Twenty sixth choose being chosen, Gary Bettman introduced that the Golden Knights and the Canadiens had made a commerce.
- [More Haitians will try to come to Canada after U.S. court decision, advocate says](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/more-haitians-will-try-to-come-to-canada-after-u-s-court-decision-advocate-says/) - MONTREAL — A Montreal-based advocate for asylum seekers says Canada ought to anticipate a brand new wave of Haitians making an attempt to enter from america after a courtroom resolution permitting the Trump administration to finish authorized protections for migrants fleeing violence and pure disasters in Haiti and Syria. Frantz André says he is aware
- [More Haitian asylum seekers to come, advocate says](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/more-haitian-asylum-seekers-to-come-advocate-says/) - By Morgan Lowrie The Canadian Press Posted June 27, 2026 8:16 am 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension MONTREAL – A Montreal-based advocate for asylum seekers says Canada ought to anticipate a brand new wave of Haitians attempting to enter from america after a court docket choice permitting the Trump
- [Public funeral for slain Montreal police officer to be held in July ](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/public-funeral-for-slain-montreal-police-officer-to-be-held-in-july/) - Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension A funeral open to the general public will likely be held to honour slain police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane in early July, Montreal police confirmed on Thursday. Benredouane was certainly one of three individuals who died in a shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood Monday. He died alongside
- [Lethbridge neighbour of alleged Montreal shooter speaks out](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/lethbridge-neighbour-of-alleged-montreal-shooter-speaks-out/) - By Zoe Lukowich International Information Posted June 26, 2026 11:27 pm Up to date June 26, 2026 11:28 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement Investigators are persevering with to piece collectively what led to the Montreal shooting on Monday, June 22. One Lethbridge, Alta., neighbour of Seth Scott Hatfield,
- [Montreal invests $540,000 to renovate 45 housing units for vulnerable residents](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-invests-540000-to-renovate-45-housing-units-for-vulnerable-residents/) - The Metropolis of Montreal is investing $540,000 to hurry up the renovation of 45 vacant housing models owned by the Société d’habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM), with the purpose of housing individuals experiencing homelessness or prone to changing into homeless. Introduced simply days earlier than Quebec’s annual July 1 transferring day, the funding
- [Canadiens to pick 28th overall in NHL draft, Leafs pick McKenna 1st overall](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadiens-to-pick-28th-overall-in-nhl-draft-leafs-pick-mckenna-1st-overall/) - The primary spherical of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft is underway, and the Montreal Canadiens want to add some depth and expertise by choosing Gleb Pugachyov with the Twenty sixth general choice. Previous to the Twenty sixth choose being chosen, Gary Bettman introduced that the Golden Knights and the Canadiens had made a commerce. The
- [Your STM pass will get more expensive next week — Here's what you'll pay starting in July](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/your-stm-pass-will-get-more-expensive-next-week-heres-what-youll-pay-starting-in-july/) - MTL Weblog's Montreal Employees cowl all the pieces Montrealers must find out about their metropolis, from native information and site visitors updates to new occasions and restaurant openings. With climate stories, native rankings, must-visit locations and extra, it is the go-to supply for each locals and guests seeking to keep knowledgeable and uncover the perfect
- [Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/saks-officially-emerges-from-chapter-11-bankruptcy-with-less-debt-and-a-new-name/) - NEW YORK (AP) — Saks International, the mother or father firm of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, formally emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with fewer shops, much less debt, a extra centered technique to pamper the prosperous — and a brand new identify. The corporate mentioned Friday that the brand new
- [Canada's most wanted fugitive was just arrested in Spain — Here's what we know](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canadas-most-wanted-fugitive-was-just-arrested-in-spain-heres-what-we-know/) - All Boivin,the most wanted fugitive in Canada, was arrested on Friday morning in southern Spain after greater than two years on the run. Boivin was picked up at a house in Marbella, a resort city on Spain's Costa del Sol recognized for its seashores and high-end crowd. Sûreté du Québec broke the information on Friday
- [Police working to verify whether Canada’s second most-wanted fugitive has been arrested in Spain](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/police-working-to-verify-whether-canadas-second-most-wanted-fugitive-has-been-arrested-in-spain/) - MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they're in contact with Spanish authorities relating to certainly one of Canada’s most-wanted fugitives. Police say they're making an attempt to substantiate that All Boivin has been arrested in Spain, saying he's believed to be within the resort metropolis of Marbella on the southern coast of the nation. The
- [18-year-old arrested one month after body found in Kanesatake septic tank](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/18-year-old-arrested-one-month-after-body-found-in-kanesatake-septic-tank/) - By Employees The Canadian Press Posted June 26, 2026 6:05 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension A person was charged with first-degree homicide on Wednesday in reference to a murder within the Mohawk neighborhood of Kanesatake that occurred in Might. Quebec provincial police stated a younger man was discovered
- [6-year-old dies after found unconscious in Quebec City swimming pool](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/6-year-old-dies-after-found-unconscious-in-quebec-city-swimming-pool/) - Police say they had been referred to as to a pool within the Charlesbourg space shortly earlier than 8:30 p.m. Thursday night after a baby was discovered unconscious in a swimming pool.source
- [Spain police arrest one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives, police confirm](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/spain-police-arrest-one-of-canadas-most-wanted-fugitives-police-confirm/) - Police in Spain have arrested All Boivin, considered one of Canada’s most wished fugitives, Quebec provincial police confirmed Friday. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) mentioned Boivin, 36, was arrested by Interpol’s European Operational Group in Marbella, Spain. Boivin, initially from Saguenay, Que., had been wished since February 2023 and was believed to be dwelling Marbella.
- [‘We’re very far from our loved ones’: Venezuelans in Montreal fear for family and friends after devastating earthquakes](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/were-very-far-from-our-loved-ones-venezuelans-in-montreal-fear-for-family-and-friends-after-devastating-earthquakes/) - The previous 48 hours have been devastating for Venezuelan-Montrealer Aymara Agreda, as one in every of her kinfolk dwelling within the Catia La Mar neighbourhood in La Guaria has been lacking since Wednesday night, when two catastrophic earthquakes hit Venezuela. “Residing overseas may be very irritating with what's going on in Venezuela,” she stated. “That
- [Canada signs deal with Qatar to strengthen public safety, address transnational crime](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-signs-deal-with-qatar-to-strengthen-public-safety-address-transnational-crime/) - Canada has signed an settlement with Qatar that Ottawa says seems to deal with evolving safety threats and strengthen public security. Public Security Minister Gary Anandasangaree says sturdy worldwide partnerships are important to retaining Canadians secure. He says the memorandum of understanding will see each international locations work collectively on addressing transnational crime and evolving
- [Child found unconscious in a residential pool in Quebec City has died](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/child-found-unconscious-in-a-residential-pool-in-quebec-city-has-died/) - The kid who was discovered unconscious within the swimming pool of a residence positioned within the Charlesbourg borough of Quebec Metropolis on Thursday night has died. Quebec Metropolis Police (SPVQ) confirmed the kid’s loss of life Friday morning, stating that its investigation is constant to make clear this occasion. On Thursday night, the SPVQ supplied
- [Looking for work? Here are the jobs with the most openings in Quebec in 2026](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/looking-for-work-here-are-the-jobs-with-the-most-openings-in-quebec-in-2026/) - Quebecers considering of a profession change, or simply scrolling job boards greater than they'd care to confess, have loads of choices proper now. New figures from the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ) present roughly 28,600 positions sitting open throughout the ten most in-demand occupations within the province as of the primary quarter of
- [Neighbour shaken after police search Alberta apartment linked to Montreal shooting](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/neighbour-shaken-after-police-search-alberta-apartment-linked-to-montreal-shooting/) - A resident of an residence complicated in Lethbridge, Alta., says she was shocked by a heavy police presence earlier this week after investigators searched a unit linked to the suspect in Monday’s lethal capturing in Montreal. The search got here a day after a person who lived within the complicated was linked to the noon
- [Over 2,100 Quebec households still looking for housing as July 1 approaches](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/over-2100-quebec-households-still-looking-for-housing-as-july-1-approaches/) - With lower than every week to go earlier than July 1, 2,153 households had been actively being assisted by a housing search service in Quebec, the Entrance d’motion populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU) reported Thursday—greater than on the identical time final 12 months. For Véronique Laflamme, spokesperson for FRAPRU, this example is regarding, particularly as
- [PM Carney to share plans to ‘restore’ 24 Sussex today](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/pm-carney-to-share-plans-to-restore-24-sussex-today/) - Prime Minister Mark Carney is about to announce the federal government’s plan to “restore” 24 Sussex right this moment. The 35-room mansion, inbuilt 1896, was deserted because the official Ottawa residence of the prime minister in 2015. Taxpayers have since been shelling out tens of hundreds of {dollars} per yr to keep up the vacant
- [Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/apple-increases-prices-for-macs-and-ipads-blaming-a-shortage-of-memory-chips/) - Apple on Thursday introduced a rise in costs for Macs and iPads, citing a reminiscence chip scarcity introduced on by the artificial intelligence growth. The Cupertino, California-based firm referred to as the demand spike an “unprecedented problem” for the patron electronics trade. “The fast growth of AI knowledge facilities has created a rare surge in
- [Carney says six upcoming byelections will likely be spread out](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-says-six-upcoming-byelections-will-likely-be-spread-out/) - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the six byelections to fill present and upcoming vacancies within the Home of Commons received’t seemingly be held all on the similar time. Carney mentioned in French he has not but determined when the byelections will happen, however he does should account for components just like the provincial
- [Montreal police investigate suspicious death near Jacques-Cartier Bridge](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-police-investigate-suspicious-death-near-jacques-cartier-bridge/) - Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating a suspicious loss of life after a physique was discovered Thursday inside a tent close to the Jacques-Cartier Bridge within the Ville-Marie borough. In response to SPVM, a 911 name was obtained at round 8 a.m. reporting an unresponsive particular person in a tent arrange close to the intersection of
- [McKenna would be ‘pumped’ to join Maple Leafs](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/mckenna-would-be-pumped-to-join-maple-leafs/) - BUFFALO – Gavin McKenna noticed the video proof fairly shortly. The Maple Leafs beat the chances final month to win the NHL’s draft lottery and safe the primary total decide. The Buffalo Sabres — this yr’s occasion hosts — opened their second-round playoff sequence with the Montreal Canadiens at some point after the ping-pong balls
- [Montreal names Brendan Gallagher ‘honorary citizen’ as player departs Canadiens](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-names-brendan-gallagher-honorary-citizen-as-player-departs-canadiens/) - Montreal Canadiens ahead Brendan Gallagher was named an ‘honorary citizen’ of Montreal at a ceremony at Metropolis Corridor on Thursday. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada introduced the honour to the 34-year-old participant, who spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens and has lengthy been a outstanding determine within the metropolis. A number of dozen individuals attended the
- [Carney says new Canadians told to surrender citizenship documents deserve answers](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-says-new-canadians-told-to-surrender-citizenship-documents-deserve-answers/) - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says individuals who have been informed to give up their proof of citizenship deserve an evidence and he'll “be following up to make sure they get that.” Immigration Minister Lena Diab mentioned Tuesday she ordered an investigation into citizenship claims associated to Invoice C-3 as quickly as she grew
- [3 dead after plane fighting wildfires crashes in Northwest Territories](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/3-dead-after-plane-fighting-wildfires-crashes-in-northwest-territories/) - YELLOWKNIFE — A small airplane directing the battle in opposition to wildfires within the Northwest Territories has crashed, killing all three occupants on board. The crash occurred on Wednesday evening, 50 kilometres from Fort Simpson, west of Yellowknife. RCMP say officers have reached the crash web site and are investigating. A Transportation Security Board crew
- [Honoré Mercier Bridge traffic impacts July 17 to Aug. 3: one lane open per direction](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/honore-mercier-bridge-traffic-impacts-july-17-to-aug-3-one-lane-open-per-direction/) - Quebec’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility advises street customers that main obstructions are anticipated over the weekend from July 17 to August 3, 2026. The Honoré Mercier Bridge, positioned on Route 138 between Montréal and the South Shore, can be partially closed throughout this time. This obstruction is required with a view to restore
- [Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/back-to-back-powerful-earthquakes-slam-venezuela-collapsing-buildings-in-the-capital-of-caracas/) - Again-to-back highly effective earthquakes struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday night, inflicting widespread harm, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets. The 7.2 and seven.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled the area, with buildings evacuated in cities and areas unfold so far as Brazil’s Amazon about 1,700 kilometers (1,050 miles) away. In a
- [Carney’s office offers few details on call with Trump before NATO summit](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carneys-office-offers-few-details-on-call-with-trump-before-nato-summit/) - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump immediately upfront of the NATO summit subsequent month. Carney’s workplace issued a one-sentence assertion about immediately’s name that doesn't say what the 2 leaders mentioned. Turkey will host the annual summit July 7 to eight in its capital Ankara. The summit comes after
- [Quebec changed the rules for unmarried parents and this new law could impact your rights](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebec-changed-the-rules-for-unmarried-parents-and-this-new-law-could-impact-your-rights/) - Plenty of Quebec {couples} reside collectively, having kids, and constructing lives with out ever getting married. What a lot of them could not understand is {that a} legislation already on the books has considerably modified their authorized state of affairs. Since June 30, 2025, a legislation known as the "parental union regime" has been in
- [Sports, community and opportunity take centre stage at Montreal walk-a-thon](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/sports-community-and-opportunity-take-centre-stage-at-montreal-walk-a-thon/) - The sound of bouncing basketballs, music and cheering households stuffed Parc Georges St. Pierre on Wednesday as tons of gathered in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce for the Energy of Sports activities Stroll-a-thon, a fundraiser geared toward serving to extra younger individuals entry sports activities and mentorship alternatives. Offered by Montreal Group Cares, the annual occasion introduced collectively youth,
- [A popular restaurant in Montreal's Chinatown was just hit with $5k in health inspection fines](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/a-popular-restaurant-in-montreals-chinatown-was-just-hit-with-5k-in-health-inspection-fines/) - A restaurant within the coronary heart of Montreal's Chinatown has been ordered to pay $5,000 in fines from Quebec's Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) throughout two violations, in keeping with records published within the provincial meals security registry. Chez Chili, situated at 1050B Rue Clark, was cited for failing
- [CAA-Quebec urging public to be extra cautious on the roads this summer](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/caa-quebec-urging-public-to-be-extra-cautious-on-the-roads-this-summer/) - As summer time approaches, the Quebec department of the Canadian Car Affiliation (CAA-Quebec) is urging drivers to be cautious, respecting velocity limits and displaying courtesy behind the wheel. Final summer time, 100 folks misplaced their lives on the province’s roads, practically 20 greater than projected for 2024. The director of the CAA-Quebec Basis, André Durocher,
- [Gun control group repeats call for end to sales of SKS rifles after Montreal shooting](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/gun-control-group-repeats-call-for-end-to-sales-of-sks-rifles-after-montreal-shooting/) - Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement A distinguished gun management advocacy group is repeating its name for a right away finish to new gross sales of SKS rifles following lethal shootings in Montreal. Police haven't recognized the kind of firearm used to kill Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and civilian bystander Michel Mizrahi this week.
- [Montreal Canadiens veteran Brendan Gallagher to be honoured by City of Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-canadiens-veteran-brendan-gallagher-to-be-honoured-by-city-of-montreal/) - Former Montreal Canadiens ahead Brendan Gallagher is about to be acknowledged by the Metropolis of Montreal with the title of honorary citizen. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada will participate in a photograph alternative Thursday afternoon at Montreal Metropolis Corridor, the place Gallagher will probably be introduced with the excellence throughout a ceremony. Gallagher, 34, spent his
- [Man arrested in connection with May homicide in Kanesatake](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/man-arrested-in-connection-with-may-homicide-in-kanesatake/) - The Sûreté du Québec’s Main Crimes Unit has made an arrest in reference to a murder that occurred in Might in Kanesatake. Bryin Canadian Whitebean, 18, was arrested late Tuesday afternoon. He appeared in court docket Wednesday morning on the Saint-Jérôme courthouse. He faces expenses of first-degree homicide. On Might 29, emergency providers had been
- [Websites suggest conspiracies fed accused Montreal gunman’s ‘buffet extremism’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/websites-suggest-conspiracies-fed-accused-montreal-gunmans-buffet-extremism/) - On-line exercise suggests accused Montreal shooter Seth Hatfield watched movies about weapons, the outside and a tangle of conspiracy theories and grievances. Nevertheless, specialists warn in opposition to drawing conclusions in regards to the gunman. Additionally they urge folks to cease sharing on-line photographs of Monday’s capturing, which occurred outdoors a Montreal lodge. Police mentioned
- [Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher to receive honorary citizen title from City of Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadiens-forward-brendan-gallagher-to-receive-honorary-citizen-title-from-city-of-montreal/) - Former Montreal Canadiens ahead Brendan Gallagher is ready to be acknowledged by the Metropolis of Montreal with the title of honorary citizen. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada will participate in a photograph alternative Thursday afternoon at Montreal Metropolis Corridor, the place Gallagher will likely be offered with the excellence throughout a ceremony. Gallagher, 34, spent his
- [Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/charlie-browns-longtime-pen-pal-is-finally-revealed-in-new-apple-tv-peanuts-movie/) - NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Brown started writing to a pen pal not lengthy after the sketch “Peanuts” debuted in newspapers again in 1950. Nobody has gotten a have a look at whoever was on the opposite finish of his letters — till now. Her title is Mia, and he or she’s a younger woman
- [Online activity suggest conspiracies fed accused Montreal gunman’s ‘buffet extremism’](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/online-activity-suggest-conspiracies-fed-accused-montreal-gunmans-buffet-extremism/) - On-line exercise suggests accused Montreal shooter Seth Hatfield watched movies about weapons, the outside and a tangle of conspiracy theories and grievances. Nevertheless, consultants warn in opposition to drawing conclusions in regards to the gunman. In addition they urge individuals to cease sharing on-line pictures of Monday’s taking pictures exterior a Montreal resort. Police mentioned
- [Civilian killed in Montreal shooting ‘died a hero,’ son says at funeral](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/civilian-killed-in-montreal-shooting-died-a-hero-son-says-at-funeral/) - A 68-year-old man who died Monday throughout a taking pictures in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood is being remembered by household and buddies as somebody who was at all times “giving and smiling.” Shlomi Mizrahi stated his father, Michel Mizrahi, was his “finest good friend.” “He was essentially the most optimistic individual. He at all times put
- [Montreal police cruiser, firetruck collide while responding to blaze; no serious injuries](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-police-cruiser-firetruck-collide-while-responding-to-blaze-no-serious-injuries/) - A Montreal police cruiser and a firetruck have been broken after colliding whereas responding to a fireplace within the metropolis’s Sainte-Marie neighbourhood late Tuesday evening. Montreal police mentioned the crash occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on the intersection of Ontario and Frontenac streets. In accordance with authorities, each emergency autos have been heading to the
- [AI is an energy and water hog, here’s what you can do to counter that](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ai-is-an-energy-and-water-hog-heres-what-you-can-do-to-counter-that/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — Because the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and never run dry of water, each on-line question is growing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the issue. Artificial intelligence and the information facilities they require use rising quantities of power and are water hogs — and AI corporations aren’t clear about how
- [Funeral ceremonies being held in memory of victims from Monday’s shooting](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/funeral-ceremonies-being-held-in-memory-of-victims-from-mondays-shooting/) - Two funeral ceremonies had been held Wednesday in Montreal to pay tribute to the police officer and the citizen who had been killed Monday within the capturing within the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. Household and group members gathered as we speak to mourn Michel Moshe Mizrahi, the 68-year-old bystander killed in capturing in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges district. Monday’s
- [Bell vs. Rogers vs. Telus: Canada's internet providers were ranked and one ran away with it](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/bell-vs-rogers-vs-telus-canadas-internet-providers-were-ranked-and-one-ran-away-with-it/) - Most of us maintain a robust opinion about our web or cellphone supplier, normally fashioned within the actual second a video name freezes or a obtain takes too lengthy. However relating to Canada's biggest broadband networks, is one firm actually quicker than than one other? Ookla, the corporate behind Speedtest, launched its newest Canada Connectivity
- [‘Weapons have no place here’: Montreal mayor calls for stricter gun control in shooting aftermath](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/weapons-have-no-place-here-montreal-mayor-calls-for-stricter-gun-control-in-shooting-aftermath/) - Montreal’s mayor says extra gun management is required to forestall shootings just like the one which noticed three individuals die, together with a police officer and a civilian, on Monday. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says extra rules on gun possession, particularly with regards to the nation’s metropolises, is required. “How can somebody, even at present
- [Toronto Tempo looking to set WNBA attendance record with 2 games at Montreal’s Bell Centre](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/toronto-tempo-looking-to-set-wnba-attendance-record-with-2-games-at-montreals-bell-centre/) - The WNBA is on the point of happen at Montreal’s Bell Centre, when Canada’s solely staff, the Toronto Tempo, will likely be on the town for a pair of video games. With the Bell Centre having a capability of over 22,000, Montreal may set a brand new league attendance file, which at present sits at
- [Some Fête nationale celebrations have been cancelled after the deadly Montreal shooting](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/some-fete-nationale-celebrations-have-been-cancelled-after-the-deadly-montreal-shooting/) - A few of the pomp and circumstance of Saint-Jean Baptiste Day might be subdued at present as a Montreal neighbourhood grieves three people killed this week in a horrific shooting. The Côte-des-Neiges Enterprise Improvement Company says it has cancelled deliberate Fête nationale celebrations "out of respect" for the group. The town additionally ordered municipal amenities
- [Policing safer now than in previous decades despite recent officer deaths: expert](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/policing-safer-now-than-in-previous-decades-despite-recent-officer-deaths-expert/) - After three law enforcement officials in Canada have been killed over the previous two weeks, a criminology skilled says the variety of on-duty cop fatalities this yr stays inside historic ranges, with information exhibiting that policing is mostly safer now than in earlier many years. Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, 34, was shot useless
- [From Vietnam to Quebec: Zoonie Nguyen’s journey](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/from-vietnam-to-quebec-zoonie-nguyens-journey/) - Fleeing the Vietnam Battle to a refugee camp in Hong Kong in a ship that matches 500, as one in all 4,000 individuals aboard at solely eight years previous. Montrealer Zoonie Nguyen has constructed a enterprise teaching feminine entrepreneurs on tips on how to specific their expertise and talk their worth. She says, “I sacrificed
- [Montreal man sentenced to three years for weight-loss product scam in U.S.](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-man-sentenced-to-three-years-for-weight-loss-product-scam-in-u-s/) - By Workers The Canadian Press Posted June 24, 2026 8:45 am 1 min learn Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement A Montreal man convicted earlier this yr of a fraudulent weight reduction product rip-off in the USA has been sentenced to 3 years in jail. The U.S. Lawyer’s Workplace says Michel Poirier pleaded responsible in
- [Chaste and obedient: Quebecer goes to priesthood as hopes of religious revival stir](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/chaste-and-obedient-quebecer-goes-to-priesthood-as-hopes-of-religious-revival-stir/) - Jeremy-Marie Joly says his household and buddies have been shocked when he advised them he was abandoning engineering research to change into a priest. Sports activities was extra essential than faith in his household when he was rising up in Gatineau, Que. He performed hockey and faculty soccer, had a girlfriend, and labored a guide
- [Some Fête nationale celebrations cancelled after deadly Montreal shooting](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/some-fete-nationale-celebrations-cancelled-after-deadly-montreal-shooting/) - Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement Among the pomp and circumstance of Saint-Jean Baptiste Day shall be subdued Wednesday as a Montreal neighbourhood grieves the individuals killed this week in a horrific capturing. The Côte-des-Neiges Enterprise Improvement Company says it has cancelled deliberate Fête nationale celebrations “out of respect” for the group. Town
- [Justin Trudeau’s youngest son joins ‘Son of a Critch’ as an extra](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/justin-trudeaus-youngest-son-joins-son-of-a-critch-as-an-extra/) - TORONTO — Former prime minister Justin Trudeau stopped by the set of “Son of a Critch” earlier this month together with his youngest son, who, like his father, is a superfan of the present. Eagle-eyed viewers could even spot Hadrien Trudeau when Season 5 of the CBC comedy debuts within the fall, as creator Mark
- [Ottawa to peg first national interest projects in territories: sources](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ottawa-to-peg-first-national-interest-projects-in-territories-sources/) - OTTAWA — Ottawa is anticipated to announce Wednesday that it'll start the method of designating two key Arctic infrastructure tasks as being within the nationwide curiosity, say authorities sources. The tasks are the primary Ottawa has signalled it would elevate to turn out to be tasks of nationwide curiosity beneath the Constructing Canada Act, which
- [Fewer Canadians see U.S. as ‘reliable’ as global confidence in Washington sags: poll](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fewer-canadians-see-u-s-as-reliable-as-global-confidence-in-washington-sags-poll/) - WASHINGTON — Most Canadians proceed to view america unfavourably as international confidence within the U.S. beneath President Donald Trump continues to slip. That discovering comes from new polling by the Pew Analysis Middle that additionally suggests Trump is receiving principally unfavourable rankings from nations all over the world. The ballot discovered solely 33 per cent
- [Only one Canadian airport is worse than Montreal-Trudeau for getting your bag stolen](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/only-one-canadian-airport-is-worse-than-montreal-trudeau-for-getting-your-bag-stolen/) - There is a specific type of reduction that comes from recognizing your suitcase on the carousel after an extended flight, particularly as soon as the luggage forward of yours have all been claimed and the pile retains thinning. For many travellers passing by way of Montreal-Trudeau Airport, that second arrives with none bother. However a
- [Quebec government engineers threaten indefinite general strike](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-government-engineers-threaten-indefinite-general-strike/) - Quebec authorities engineers are escalating their strike, which can turn out to be a common and indefinite strike efficient July 6. Presently, the indefinite strike by members of the Skilled Affiliation of Quebec Authorities Engineers (APIGQ) takes place each Thursday, in addition to within the evenings and on weekends. The APIGQ represents some 1,900 engineers
- [Moving on July 1? Quebec has new rent increase rules you should know about](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/moving-on-july-1-quebec-has-new-rent-increase-rules-you-should-know-about/) - July 1 is simply across the nook, which implies Transferring Day is about to take over Quebec. A whole lot of 1000's of leases will flip on the identical time throughout the province, because the streets refill with transferring vehicles and other people carrying bins. However in the event you're about to signal a brand
- [UK’s revolving doors of prime ministers post-Brexit](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/uks-revolving-doors-of-prime-ministers-post-brexit/) - Keir Starmer’s resignation as Britian’s prime minister marks the sixth in only a decade, as political turmoil and a post-Brexit actuality disturb the nation’s stability. Poised to be the nation’s subsequent chief is Better-Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Mel Cappe, distinguished fellow on the Munk Faculty of World Affairs and Public
- [Montreal shooter’s ‘anti-women’ manifesto reflects growing warnings: experts](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-shooters-anti-women-manifesto-reflects-growing-warnings-experts/) - The manifesto allegedly left behind by the suspect in Monday’s shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood that claimed the lives of a police officer and civilian expresses violent extremist ideologies aligned with the “incel” motion and anti-feminism, consultants say. And consultants in extremism and gendered violence say the manifesto is consultant of current warnings from the
- [Alleged Montreal shooter identified as 25-year-old Alberta man](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/alleged-montreal-shooter-identified-as-25-year-old-alberta-man/) - Warning: This story comprises delicate content material. Reader discretion is suggested. The suspect in a taking pictures in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood Monday that claimed the lives of a police officer and civilian has been recognized as a 25-year-old man from Lethbridge, Alta. The Quebec coroner launched the title of Seth Scott Hatfield on Tuesday. Hatfield
- [These are the 15 most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/these-are-the-15-most-affordable-cities-in-canada-royal-lepage-says/) - Canadian cities like Lethbridge, Alta., Saint John, N.B., and Thunder Bay, Ont., are a number of the most reasonably priced for these seeking to personal a house amid the cost-of-living crunch, based on a report from Royal LePage, which names the highest 15 most reasonably priced cities in Canada. A mean of half (51 per
- [No English debate ahead of Quebec election as some party leaders decline invite](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/no-english-debate-ahead-of-quebec-election-as-some-party-leaders-decline-invite/) - Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension An English-language debate earlier than the autumn Quebec provincial election won't go ahead after two of the province’s 5 main get together leaders mentioned they'd not take part. A spokesperson for Premier Christine Fréchette mentioned the Coalition Avenir du Quebec wouldn't be taking part in an English
- [Officers recently killed in line of duty represent ‘disturbing trend,’ police say](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/officers-recently-killed-in-line-of-duty-represent-disturbing-trend-police-say/) - Canadians who've labored in legislation enforcement are involved with latest on-duty police officer deaths that seem to have been focused — a quantity that has handed the annual common seen prior to now half-century. The newest instance occurred on Monday, when a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty responding to stories
- [Labour Tribunal orders Quebec paramedics to maintain essential services](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/labour-tribunal-orders-quebec-paramedics-to-maintain-essential-services/) - Ambulance cooperatives and firms prevailed; the Administrative Labour Tribunal (TAT) ordered the paramedics’ unions, which had been set to launch new labour actions, to withdraw their name for motion and to adjust to the record of important companies on which it had already dominated. A number of paramedic unions in Quebec had been set to
- [Bank of Canada governor raises alarm over global imbalances in Paris speech](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/bank-of-canada-governor-raises-alarm-over-global-imbalances-in-paris-speech/) - The governor of the Financial institution of Canada is warning about persistent imbalances between main financial powers in a uncommon speech to a enterprise viewers abroad. Tiff Macklem is in Paris as we speak the place he’s taking intention at world imbalances like overproduction from international locations like China and outsized funding flows into the
- [Air India Flight 182 bombing: Montrealers to honour victims on 41st anniversary](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/air-india-flight-182-bombing-montrealers-to-honour-victims-on-41st-anniversary/) - Montrealers will come collectively Tuesday night to honour the victims on the forty first anniversary of the lethal bombing of Air India Flight 182. Households and associates will collect on the Air India Memorial Web site on Monk Island alongside the Lachine Canal to recollect their family members misplaced within the bombing. The tragic occasion
- [Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel closed fully Thursday night](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/louis-hippolyte-la-fontaine-tunnel-closed-fully-thursday-night/) - Transport Quebec introduced that Freeway 25, together with the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel, will probably be absolutely closed Thursday night time for changes to the protection tools. Partial closures may even have an effect on Souligny Avenue Thursday and Friday nights. Freeway 25 in the direction of South Shore The closure will probably be in place
- [Quebec drivers cautioned ahead of ‘deadliest’ busy travel season](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-drivers-cautioned-ahead-of-deadliest-busy-travel-season/) - CAA-Quebec is warning drivers forward of what it calls is the deadliest interval on Quebec roads – between Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Labour Day. The group is urging motorists to drive cautiously and observe secure driving practices on the eve of a busy journey season as 57 per cent of Quebecers surveyed by the corporate saying they
- [Tennis Canada plans new stadium as part of Montreal modernization](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/tennis-canada-plans-new-stadium-as-part-of-montreal-modernization/) - Tennis Canada plans to construct a brand new centre-court stadium with a retractable roof in Montreal as a part of a serious modernization of its services at Jarry Park, saying the undertaking is critical to maintain tempo with rising requirements on the skilled excursions. The group made the announcement Tuesday after conducting a year-long feasibility
- [A look back at police officers killed in the line of duty in Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/a-look-back-at-police-officers-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-in-canada/) - A Montreal police officer was shot useless and one other was injured once they responded to a 911 name on Monday morning a couple of shooter at a lodge within the metropolis’s Côte-des-Neiges district. The capturing marked the third time an officer in Canada has been killed in lower than two weeks. Here's a timeline
- [Montreal police officer, civilian killed in shooting identified](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-police-officer-civilian-killed-in-shooting-identified/) - The police officer who was killed in a capturing in Montreal has been recognized as Mohamed Lamine Benredouane. Montreal police say the 34-year-old had been with the power since 2021. In its assertion, the SPVM mentioned, “It's with profound unhappiness that we verify the tragic loss of life of Officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane within the line
- [Police watchdog investigating Montreal shooting that killed 3, including officer](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/police-watchdog-investigating-montreal-shooting-that-killed-3-including-officer/) - By Workers The Canadian Press Posted June 23, 2026 7:16 am Up to date June 23, 2026 9:43 am 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is predicted to go to a multicultural neighbourhood Tuesday morning that was struck by a taking pictures that killed a
- [Carey Price named in NHL’s Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carey-price-named-in-nhls-hockey-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026/) - Some massive names are headed for immortality. Carey Worth, Keith Tkachuk, Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne and Cindy Curley had been voted into the Hockey Corridor of Fame on Monday. Brian Burke additionally obtained the nod as a builder. Worth, 38, spent his total 15-year profession with the Montreal Canadiens, peaking in 2014-15 when he gained the
- [Canada looks to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors by 2040](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-looks-to-build-up-to-10-new-nuclear-reactors-by-2040/) - The federal authorities is trying to construct as much as 10 new nuclear reactors over the subsequent 15 years, with not less than one among them outdoors of Ontario. Power Minister Tim Hodgson is right this moment saying a brand new federal nuclear technique which officers say might price greater than $100 billion. The technique
- [Clive Davis, legendary music producer who launched careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, dies at 94](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/clive-davis-legendary-music-producer-who-launched-careers-of-whitney-houston-alicia-keys-dies-at-94/) - NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Davis, the report firm lawyer who grew to become one of many music trade’s strongest figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his household confirmed to the New York Occasions. He was 94. Earlier this 12
- [An SPVM officer, civilian and suspect have died in a Montreal shooting — Here's what we know](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/an-spvm-officer-civilian-and-suspect-have-died-in-a-montreal-shooting-heres-what-we-know/) - A police officer, a civilian, and a suspect are lifeless following a taking pictures in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday afternoon, with a second officer significantly injured and a significant police operation nonetheless underway as of two p.m. The incident started round 11:35 a.m. close to the intersection of Trans Island Avenue and Courtrai Avenue,
- [Alto rail project must stop, eastern Ontario residents say](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/alto-rail-project-must-stop-eastern-ontario-residents-say/) - Some residents of Jap Ontario say they're feeling “betrayed” after the federal authorities introduced it could take into account a high-speed rail cease in Kingston, Ont. Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon introduced Monday that a southern route option could be thought of, linking Ottawa and Peterborough. The federal authorities has mandated seven stops to this
- [Montreals react to morning shooting in Côte-des-Neiges borough](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreals-react-to-morning-shooting-in-cote-des-neiges-borough/) - Mohamed Lamine Benredouane was killed within the line of obligation throughout a Montreal taking pictures on Monday. The 34-year-old joined the SPVM in 2021, and his passing is a superb loss for the police power. His sense of obligation, dedication, and professionalism will endlessly be remembered, they added. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
- [Veteran Lawler shines as Ticats defeat Lions 41-27](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/veteran-lawler-shines-as-ticats-defeat-lions-41-27/) - HAMILTON – Kenny Lawler knew it was only a matter of time earlier than the Hamilton Tiger-Cats would come calling. Lawler registered 4 catches for a team-high 81 yards and a landing in Hamilton’s 41-27 residence win over the B.C. Lions on Friday evening. Lawler had six catches for 75 yards over the Ticats’ first
- [Does your insurance cover flooding? What consumers need to know](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/does-your-insurance-cover-flooding-what-consumers-need-to-know/) - After vital rain led to flooding over the weekend in Montreal and Edmonton, insurance coverage consultants are urging Canadians throughout the nation to verify their insurance coverage insurance policies to ensure they've sufficient protection for excessive climate. Most traditional dwelling insurance insurance policies in Canada don't cowl sure sorts of flood injury, which suggests many
- [Consider Kingston for high-speed rail stop, Ottawa tells Alto](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/consider-kingston-for-high-speed-rail-stop-ottawa-tells-alto/) - The federal authorities has directed Alto to contemplate an extra high-speed rail cease in Kingston, Ont., in a possible main change to the route after suggestions from residents. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon stated Monday he was “performing on what we heard” in public consultations spanning three months in roughly two-dozen communities this yr. “It is a sturdy
- [‘Catastrophe’: Montreal’s West Island residents continue cleanup after heavy flooding](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/catastrophe-montreals-west-island-residents-continue-cleanup-after-heavy-flooding/) - Broken furnishings and private gadgets are strewn throughout the lawns of Pierrefonds, Que. after heavy floodings left many residents finding out what may be saved and what must be thrown within the trash. The Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough in Montreal noticed an estimated 150 to 170 mm of rain fall in about two hours on Saturday. “The
- [Police officer, suspect, and civilian dead in Montreal shooting](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/police-officer-suspect-and-civilian-dead-in-montreal-shooting/) - Montreal police confirmed three persons are useless, together with a police officer and a civilian, after a suspect began capturing at a resort within the Côte-des-Neiges district Monday morning. Police Chief Fady Dagher mentioned a second officer was additionally critically injured within the capturing however is in steady situation. Dagher mentioned he didn't know who shot the civilian.
- [Carney, Fréchette top most-liked politicians list among Quebecers](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-frechette-top-most-liked-politicians-list-among-quebecers/) - Mark Carney continues to be extremely standard within the province a 12 months after his election with 60 per cent Quebecers saying they've a beneficial opinion of the prime minister, in a Léger-Le Journal-TVA ballot. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette got here in second with 50 per cent of Quebecers saying they've a very good opinion of
- [Open or closed in Montreal for Fête nationale du Québec, Canada Day celebrations](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/open-or-closed-in-montreal-for-fete-nationale-du-quebec-canada-day-celebrations/) - As Montrealers get able to have fun the Fête nationale du Québec and Canada Day, many companies and providers shall be working on decreased hours or closed solely. On June 24 and July 1, most federal and provincial authorities places of work, banks, Canada Publish, faculties, purchasing malls, the SAQ and SQDC shall be closed.
- [Quebecers can now claim up to $300,000 from the Silk and Great Value plant milk settlement](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebecers-can-now-claim-up-to-300000-from-the-silk-and-great-value-plant-milk-settlement/) - When you purchased or drank Silk or Great Value plant-based beverages throughout the summer season of 2024, you might be entitled to cash from a class action settlement that simply opened for claims. The Superior Courtroom of Quebec permitted the $7.5 million settlement on April 17, 2026, and the claims interval formally opened on June
- [Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/former-federal-reserve-chairman-alan-greenspan-dies-at-100/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan died Monday from problems of Parkinson’s Illness, stated his spouse of 29 years, NBC Information correspondent Andrea Mitchell. He was 100. “To me he was my husband, who formed my life from our very first date in 1984,” Mitchell stated. “He had ‘irrational exuberance’ for
- [Montreal police chief to meet city officials behind closed doors over racism concerns](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-police-chief-to-meet-city-officials-behind-closed-doors-over-racism-concerns/) - By Workers The Canadian Press Posted June 22, 2026 7:52 am 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension Montreal’s police chief will meet with metropolis officers behind closed doorways over racism allegations involving officers within the metropolis’s Montréal-Nord borough. A spokesperson for the Metropolis of Montreal says members of the town
- [No-pet clause: Quebec court grants appeal of housing tribunal ruling allowing pets](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/no-pet-clause-quebec-court-grants-appeal-of-housing-tribunal-ruling-allowing-pets/) - The Court docket of Québec granted an enchantment of the housing tribunal determination (TAL) declaring that no-pet clauses in leases violate renters’ constitution rights. Justice Scott Hughes discovered that the issued raised by the case had been severe, novel and of public significance to advantage an enchantment. A landlord had sought the enchantment in late
- [Montreal North: roundtable discussion on allegations of racism against police officers](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-north-roundtable-discussion-on-allegations-of-racism-against-police-officers/) - Activists and attorneys gathered Saturday in Montreal North to debate current allegations of racist behaviour involving officers of the Montreal Police (SPVM), and their implications for the group. The dialogue passed off on the Henri-Bourassa Park pavilion, close to the location the place 18-year-old Fredy Villanueva was killed by a police officer in August 2008.
- [Quebec town of Terrasse-Vaudreuil recognizes trees as living beings with rights](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-town-of-terrasse-vaudreuil-recognizes-trees-as-living-beings-with-rights/) - A small city west of Montreal has determined to formally acknowledge bushes as residing beings with rights of their very own, in what an environmental group describes as a primary in Quebec and Canada. A decision adopted by Terrasse-Vaudreuil metropolis council on June 9 declares that bushes are worthy of safety, “together with the correct
- [$40,000 in medical equipment stolen from Montreal’s Sacre Coeur Hospital](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/40000-in-medical-equipment-stolen-from-montreals-sacre-coeur-hospital/) - Montreal police are investigating the theft of roughly $40,000 price of medical gear from Sacré-Cœur Hospital. In response to police, a lady reported the theft at a Montreal police station on Could 2 at roughly 9:45 a.m. She instructed investigators {that a} man had gained entry to a semi-restricted space of the hospital earlier that
- [AI safety advocates say bill a good ‘first step’ on regulation, but more needed](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ai-safety-advocates-say-bill-a-good-first-step-on-regulation-but-more-needed/) - A pair of synthetic intelligence security advocates say the federal authorities’s new chatbot laws is an efficient first step. However Wyatt Tessari L’Allié — of Synthetic Intelligence Governance and Security Canada — says the digital security invoice’s effectiveness relies upon closely on how the main points are labored out. And B.C. laptop science professor Kevin
- [‘Unbelievable’ support from home fans fuelling Canada’s run at FIFA World Cup](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/unbelievable-support-from-home-fans-fuelling-canadas-run-at-fifa-world-cup/) - Derek Cornelius used to have the ability to stroll down Canadian streets in relative anonymity. Not anymore. Canada’s run at this summer season’s FIFA World Cup has shone a vivid new gentle on most of the nationwide squad’s gamers, and so they say that help helps to gas their success. “I believe for lots of
- [More than 100mm of rain falls on Montreal: floods homes, causes outages](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/more-than-100mm-of-rain-falls-on-montreal-floods-homes-causes-outages/) - Hundreds of individuals in Montreal are with out energy, and a few basements are inundated with water after heavy rain made its approach via the area, inflicting flooding and outages. In line with Atmosphere Canada, some components of Montreal’s West Island and South Shore acquired between 100 and 150 millimetres of rain in only a
- [Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreals-west-island-assess-flood-damage-after-heavy-rainfall/) - The disaster scenario attributable to main flooding stabilized on Sunday, after an evening of intervention on Saturday night, however the repercussions proceed to be felt in Higher Montreal. Areas of the West Island of Montreal, primarily Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Dollard-des-Ormeaux, had been affected by flooding and energy outages on Saturday, following heavy rains that fell on
- [Forwards Jade Downie-Landry and Alexandra Labelle to remain with Montreal Victoire ](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/forwards-jade-downie-landry-and-alexandra-labelle-to-remain-with-montreal-victoire/) - Montreal Victoire basic supervisor Danièle Sauvageau continued to rebuild her crew on Saturday, signing forwards Jade Downie-Landry and Alexandra Labelle to contracts. In a press launch, Victoire specified that Downie-Landry had signed a two-year settlement, till the conclusion of the 2027-2028 schedule, whereas Labelle signed a pact that may cowl the 2026-2027 season. These signings had been
- [Flash flooding hits Montreal’s West Island, South Shore after torrential thunderstorms](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/flash-flooding-hits-montreals-west-island-south-shore-after-torrential-thunderstorms/) - Torrential rainfall from a sequence of robust thunderstorms triggered flash flooding throughout elements of Montreal’s West Island and the South Shore on Saturday, leaving roads underwater and a few houses broken by rising water. Surroundings Canada issued an orange climate warning for the West Island, warning of flash flooding as rainfall totals surpassed 100 millimetres
- [Quebec town recognizes the rights of trees](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-town-recognizes-the-rights-of-trees/) - MONTREAL – A small city west of Montreal has determined to formally acknowledge bushes as residing beings with rights of their very own, in what an environmental group describes as a primary in Quebec and Canada. A decision adopted by Terrasse-Vaudreuil metropolis council on June 9 declares that bushes are worthy of safety, “together with
- [Fleeing persecution in Jamaica, a transgender woman starts new life in Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fleeing-persecution-in-jamaica-a-transgender-woman-starts-new-life-in-canada/) - In Jamaica, the place religion shapes moral order and the place violence in opposition to LGBTQ+ individuals is pervasive, dwelling brazenly as a transgender particular person can pose a lethal threat. For Terry-Kay Walker, 38, that life-or-death second got here to a head one evening when she was coming house from a vogue present in
- [VP of Tourisme Montréal becomes a CAQ candidate in Brome-Missisquoi](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/vp-of-tourisme-montreal-becomes-a-caq-candidate-in-brome-missisquoi/) - The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) introduced on Saturday that the vice-president of Tourisme Montréal, Manuela Goya, could be a candidate within the using of Brome-Missisquoi, in Estrie, within the subsequent provincial elections, scheduled for the autumn. Goya will try to succeed Isabelle Charest, the CAQ MNA elected within the using since 2018. The latter introduced
- [Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trump-threatens-to-charge-us-tolls-in-strait-of-hormuz-if-final-iran-deal-not-reached-in-60-days/) - TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Iran on Saturday mentioned it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel’s assaults in Lebanon and warned that whereas negotiators had been going to Switzerland for talks with america on their interim agreement, not a lot possible will occur if the combating doesn’t cease. U.S. President Donald Trump, in response,
- [Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/elks-beat-alouettes-32-29-in-overtime/) - EDMONTON – Cody Fajardo confirmed his former apprentice that he can nonetheless get the job completed. Justin Rankin ran in a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Fajardo carried within the winner himself because the Edmonton Elks stopped previously-unbeatable quarterback Davis Alexander, holding on to win their residence opener 32-29 in time beyond regulation over the
- [Montreal man with ALS shares story as awareness month highlights progress, hope](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-man-with-als-shares-story-as-awareness-month-highlights-progress-hope/) - June marks ALS Consciousness Month in Canada, a time when advocates are reminding the general public that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis stays an incurable, deadly neurodegenerative disease, 87 years after baseball legend Lou Gehrig’s analysis introduced it international consideration. For one Montreal man dwelling with ALS for greater than a decade, the month can be a
- [Independent observer named to monitor Montreal police racism investigation](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/independent-observer-named-to-monitor-montreal-police-racism-investigation/) - Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension Quebec Home Safety Minister Ian Lafrenière has appointed an impartial observer to supervise the investigations into racism allegations involving Montreal police officers, over per week after the pressure dismantled a patrol unit in Montréal-Nord and suspended two officers. Lafrenière introduced Saturday that lawyer Anne-Marie Boisvert will monitor
- [Montreal police investigate suspicious vehicle fire  in Montreal North](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-police-investigate-suspicious-vehicle-fire-in-montreal-north/) - Montreal police’s (SPVM) arson squad is investigating after a car was allegedly set on hearth in Montreal North early Saturday morning. Police say they obtained a number of 911 calls round 4 a.m. reporting an SUV engulfed in flames whereas parked in a personal driveway on Rue des Récollets, close to Rue Prieur. Firefighters rapidly
- [Laval tenant still searching after years without accessible housing options](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/laval-tenant-still-searching-after-years-without-accessible-housing-options/) - Discovering a spot to dwell is already tough amid Quebec’s housing disaster, however for folks dwelling with disabilities, the search will be much more difficult. For Maryse Aubin, a paraplegic resident of Laval, the wrestle to seek out housing that's each accessible and reasonably priced has stretched on for 4 years. “I don’t perceive, it
- [Trump deepens the dustup with Italy’s Meloni, who says his ‘unprovoked attacks are senseless’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trump-deepens-the-dustup-with-italys-meloni-who-says-his-unprovoked-attacks-are-senseless/) - WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she requested “again and again” for a photograph with him on the current Group of Seven summit and criticizing what he stated was Italy’s lack of cooperation throughout the Iran battle. The remarks deepen the spat that
- [Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/cuba-pushes-through-sweeping-free-market-reforms-in-biggest-economic-shift-since-the-revolution/) - HAVANA (AP) — Observers on Friday referred to as Cuba’s new free-market reforms probably the most sweeping financial overhaul of the island’s communist economic system because the Cuban revolution, because the grandson of former President Raúl Castro mentioned in an interview that Cuba should search to maneuver its economic system ahead. The 176 measures intention
- [Santé Québec intends to reduce service disruptions in facilities this summer](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/sante-quebec-intends-to-reduce-service-disruptions-in-facilities-this-summer/) - Santé Québec is getting ready for the worst as summer time approaches, however is reviving final 12 months’s measures that helped keep away from many service disruptions throughout the province. The summer time of 2025 was marked by dangers of service disruption in 1339 circumstances throughout the province’s well being amenities, however the response measures
- [Big World Cup win raises odds of Team Canada knockout matches in Vancouver](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/big-world-cup-win-raises-odds-of-team-canada-knockout-matches-in-vancouver/) - VANCOUVER — Canada’s resounding World Cup win over Qatar doesn’t simply put the crew within the driver’s seat to advance within the event for the primary time — it raises the prospect of much more Group Canada motion in Vancouver. If Canada wins or attracts in opposition to Switzerland at BC Place subsequent Wednesday, it
- [Inuit could pursue foreign partners if relationship with Ottawa sours: ITK leader](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/inuit-could-pursue-foreign-partners-if-relationship-with-ottawa-sours-itk-leader/) - OTTAWA — Canada’s nationwide Inuit group is looking on the federal authorities to be higher companions, saying Canada should respect Inuit rights to governance and self-determination. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami wrapped up a two-day Arctic sovereignty convention in Ottawa on Friday. In a press release following the summit, ITK says it firmly rejects what it calls
- [James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/james-burrows-director-of-classic-tv-comedies-including-cheers-and-friends-dies-at-85/) - LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of greater than a thousand episodes of such traditional tv comedies as “Cheers,” “Taxi,” “Mates” and “Will and Grace,” died Friday. He was 85. His household confirmed his demise in a press release to Folks, saying he “handed away peacefully at
- [Hydro-Québec closes its battery materials research centre](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/hydro-quebec-closes-its-battery-materials-research-centre/) - Hydro-Québec is shutting down its battery division. The Canadian Press has realized that the Crown company will announce later this Friday the closure of its Centre d’excellence en électrification des transports et en stockage d’énergie (CEESTE), a call that can have an effect on almost 90 folks, together with 14 non permanent technicians who can
- [Santé Québec achieves budget balance: what changes have paid off?](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/sante-quebec-achieves-budget-balance-what-changes-have-paid-off/) - For its first full fiscal 12 months, Santé Québec achieved a balanced funds. Its monetary outcomes present that it has $34 million remaining, out of a funds of $46 billion, representing 0.07 per cent of complete expenditures for the 2025-2026 fiscal 12 months. How did the Crown company go from a colossal healthcare deficit to
- [National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration returns to Montreal Sunday](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/national-indigenous-peoples-day-celebration-returns-to-montreal-sunday/) - The Native Girls’s Shelter of Montreal and POP Montreal is organizing a pageant to mark the Nationwide Indigenous Peoples Day Sunday. The free occasion at Cabot Sq. will embrace stay music, conventional performances, Indigenous artisans and actions for households. Organizers say, in case of rain, the occasion will likely be moved to Centre Sanaaq, situated
- [Quebec's language police are getting a surge of complaints and most of them are in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebecs-language-police-are-getting-a-surge-of-complaints-and-most-of-them-are-in-montreal/) - Should you really feel such as you've been listening to extra about Quebec's language watchdog these days, it is as a result of they have been busy. The Office québécois de la langue française acquired 11,125 complaints between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, in line with newly published data on the OQLF's website.
- [Raccoon rabies outbreak still growing, Quebec public health officials say](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/raccoon-rabies-outbreak-still-growing-quebec-public-health-officials-say/) - By Workers The Canadian Press Posted June 19, 2026 12:20 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension Quebec public health officers are sounding the alarm as rabies circumstances proceed to unfold in areas to the south and east of Montreal. The province has recorded 76 circumstances in 2026, solely midway
- [Robbery suspect steals cop car, triggers lengthy chase: Montreal police](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/robbery-suspect-steals-cop-car-triggers-lengthy-chase-montreal-police/) - Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension A 28-year-old man is dealing with prices after a Montreal cop automotive was stolen, prompting a chase that spanned almost 60 kilometres throughout town. Officers have been referred to as to a lodge on Ste-Catherine Road close to Papineau Avenue round 8:45 p.m. Thursday to stories of
- [Feds add $5.4B to address ‘pressures’ facing $10-a-day child-care program](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/feds-add-5-4b-to-address-pressures-facing-10-a-day-child-care-program/) - The federal authorities is giving provinces and territories a further $5.4 billion over two years for the nationwide $10-a-day child-care program, cash the minister is framing as stabilizing this system. This system that began rolling out throughout the nation in 2021 set bold targets for decreasing the charges mother and father pay and creating lots
- [Black Montreal public servants call for concrete action to fight systemic racism](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/black-montreal-public-servants-call-for-concrete-action-to-fight-systemic-racism/) - Black public servants working for town of Montreal are becoming a member of a rising refrain calling for main reforms to crack down on systemic racism. A committee representing the Black staff has launched a letter demanding concrete actions to resolve the issue. The renewed requires change are including to mounting stress on authorities officers
- [Escaped kangaroo settling in at Granby Zoo after roaming Montreal’s South Shore](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/escaped-kangaroo-settling-in-at-granby-zoo-after-roaming-montreals-south-shore/) - Descrease article font measurement Improve article font measurement A red kangaroo that spent days hopping round Montreal’s South Shore is settling into its momentary new house and seems to be recovering properly, based on the Granby Zoo. The replace comes as Quebec officers proceed investigating how the animal ended up loose within the first place.
- [Montreal’s Ismael Kone to undergo leg surgery after being stretchered off vs. Qatar](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreals-ismael-kone-to-undergo-leg-surgery-after-being-stretchered-off-vs-qatar/) - Jesse Marsch had heard the sickening crack earlier than. The second he noticed Ismaël Koné crumple to the turf on Thursday evening, Canada’s head coach knew precisely what harm his midfielder had sustained. “It occurred proper in entrance of the bench. We might all hear it. I knew instantly,” Marsch mentioned. “It was proper in
- [Montreal mayor says systemic racism an issue, supports public inquiry as City Hall employees call for reforms](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-mayor-says-systemic-racism-an-issue-supports-public-inquiry-as-city-hall-employees-call-for-reforms/) - Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada stated Friday that she helps requires a public inquiry into allegations of racist behaviour that has rocked the Montreal police division (SPVM). “I completely agree on the truth that we do want a public inquiry,” Martinez Ferrada stated. “Let’s simply wait till we have now the fitting process when it
- [Quebec paramedics refuse to work overtime in some regions](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-paramedics-refuse-to-work-overtime-in-some-regions/) - Paramedics who're members of unions affiliated with the CSN will step up their strain techniques. Beginning subsequent Tuesday, they may refuse to work extra time in sure areas of Quebec. The affected areas would be the Southern Laurentians and Lanaudière, Larger Trois-Rivières, Portneuf, the Nationwide Capital Area, Charlevoix, in addition to the Center and Decrease
- [Canada announces 10% tariff on import of canned vegetables ‘to protect Canadian producers’](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-announces-10-tariff-on-import-of-canned-vegetables-to-protect-canadian-producers/) - The Canadian authorities says it's slapping a ten per cent surtax on international imports of canned greens in a bid to “shield Canadian industries and strengthen the financial system in a quickly altering international commerce surroundings.” The Division of Finance introduced the tariff in a launch on Friday. It goes into impact instantly and can
- [Flair Airlines reaches 3-year tentative agreement with pilots, union says](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/flair-airlines-reaches-3-year-tentative-agreement-with-pilots-union-says/) - EDMONTON — A union representing pilots at Aptitude Airways says they've reached a brand new tentative settlement with firm administration. The Air Line Pilots Affiliation says the settlement comes after 10 months of contract negotiations. It says the three-year tentative settlement displays progress on points together with improved compensation, pathways for profession development, scheduling guidelines
- [Monthly STM passes are getting more expensive in July — Here's how much it'll cost you](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/monthly-stm-passes-are-getting-more-expensive-in-july-heres-how-much-itll-cost-you/) - MTL Weblog's Montreal Workers cowl every thing Montrealers must learn about their metropolis, from native information and site visitors updates to new occasions and restaurant openings. With climate reviews, native rankings, must-visit locations and extra, it is the go-to supply for each locals and guests seeking to keep knowledgeable and uncover the most effective of
- [Black Montreal police employees told management some are worried about going to work](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/black-montreal-police-employees-told-management-some-are-worried-about-going-to-work/) - Black staff of the Montreal police drive have despatched a letter to administration saying some have issues about going to work after the dismantling of a patrol unit over critical allegations of racist misconduct. The letter was dated June 14, two days after senior police officers held a late night information convention asserting that they had
- [Montreal Victoire add depth in PWHL draft](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-victoire-add-depth-in-pwhl-draft/) - The biggest-ever PWHL draft since its inaugural season was accomplished Wednesday night time, and the Montreal Victoire have been in a position so as to add six new gamers to their roster. For the primary time in league historical past, twelve groups took half within the entry draft, which featured Olympians and faculty stars. All
- [Carney says it’s ‘no secret’ Trump doesn’t like CUSMA trade pact](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-says-its-no-secret-trump-doesnt-like-cusma-trade-pact/) - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney seems untroubled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s current declare that america would “do higher with out” the North American free commerce pact. “It’s no secret the president in recent times has not been the most important fan of CUSMA or different commerce offers,” Carney informed reporters at a information
- [Some Black Montreal police employees worried about going to work, fear reprisals amid racism allegations](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/some-black-montreal-police-employees-worried-about-going-to-work-fear-reprisals-amid-racism-allegations/) - Black workers of the Montreal police drive have despatched a letter to administration saying some have considerations about going to work after the dismantling of a patrol unit over severe allegations of racist misconduct. The letter — despatched by the Regroupement des Employés Noirs et Afro-descendants du SPVM (RENA) — was dated June 14, two
- [What the fluff? Montreal’s ‘summer snow’ explained, and no, it’s not pollen](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/what-the-fluff-montreals-summer-snow-explained-and-no-its-not-pollen/) - Many could have seen white fluff floating within the air and even piled up on the bottom over the past week or so throughout Montreal, however what precisely is it? Properly, consultants say, regardless of what many assume, it’s not pollen in any respect. “It’s seeds really,” defined Dr. Alain Paquette, biology professor at UQAM.
- [Quebec's July weather forecast is out and it looks like summer is still playing hard to get](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebecs-july-weather-forecast-is-out-and-it-looks-like-summer-is-still-playing-hard-to-get/) - MTL Weblog's Montreal Employees cowl all the things Montrealers must find out about their metropolis, from native information and visitors updates to new occasions and restaurant openings. With climate stories, native rankings, must-visit locations and extra, it is the go-to supply for each locals and guests seeking to keep knowledgeable and uncover one of the
- [Quebec police ethics commissioner opens file into racism allegations](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-police-ethics-commissioner-opens-file-into-racism-allegations/) - Earlier this week, an anti-racism group filed a grievance with Quebec’s police ethics commissioner. The Purple Coalition requested the commissioner to handle allegations of police misconduct and moral violations linked to police station 39 in Montreal North after current accusations of racism in opposition to SPVM officers there. On Wednesday, the Purple Coalition acquired affirmation
- [Canada's top universities for 2027 were ranked and McGill got a bittersweet score](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canadas-top-universities-for-2027-were-ranked-and-mcgill-got-a-bittersweet-score/) - Yearly, QS Quacquarelli Symonds releases its World College Rankings, and yearly, it is one of many extra carefully watched report playing cards in Canadian larger training. The 2027 version got here out right now. MIT, Imperial Faculty London, and Stanford College rounded out the highest three. However the outcomes north of the border aren't precisely
- [Montreal is under a severe weather warning with a 'slight risk of a tornado'](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreal-is-under-a-severe-weather-warning-with-a-slight-risk-of-a-tornado/) - MTL Weblog's Montreal Workers cowl all the things Montrealers must find out about their metropolis, from native information and site visitors updates to new occasions and restaurant openings. With climate studies, native rankings, must-visit locations and extra, it is the go-to supply for each locals and guests trying to keep knowledgeable and uncover one of
- [Violent Pokémon card thefts on the rise in Laval, Que., police warn](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/violent-pokemon-card-thefts-on-the-rise-in-laval-que-police-warn/) - Police in Laval, Que., say there was an increase in Pokémon card robberies which are getting extra violent in nature. Ten suspects have been just lately arrested in reference to a number of armed thefts, 4 of which concerned the sale of the favored playing cards, investigators mentioned in a information launch Thursday. These suspects,
- [Business leaders rally to support Montreal’s bid for defence bank](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/business-leaders-rally-to-support-montreals-bid-for-defence-bank/) - Montreal’s enterprise neighborhood is shifting ahead with plans to transform a tower mission downtown to accommodate the Defence, Safety and Resilience Financial institution (DSR Financial institution) in an effort to “keep within the race.” A bunch of three firms, together with company Sid Lee, has repurposed what was imagined to be a resort within the
- [Son of ex-premier Jean Charest to run for Quebec Liberals in Montreal’s Verdun riding](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/son-of-ex-premier-jean-charest-to-run-for-quebec-liberals-in-montreals-verdun-riding/) - Descrease article font measurement Improve article font measurement The son of former Quebec premier Jean Charest will likely be working for the Liberals within the fall provincial election. Antoine Dionne Charest was formally nominated Wednesday evening within the Verdun driving in Montreal, together with his mom and Liberal Chief Charles Milliard in attendance. Milliard stated
- [Quebec housing crisis worsens domestic violence and school dropout rates, study finds](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-housing-crisis-worsens-domestic-violence-and-school-dropout-rates-study-finds/) - The housing disaster is a driver of home violence and college dropout, in response to the third a part of the intensive research by the Quebec Observatory of Inequalities (OQI) entitled “The collective value of the housing disaster in Quebec”. After assessing the annual value of the disaster for the Quebec economic system usually ($4.2
- [Montreal family shares hope after life-saving stem cell transplant](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-family-shares-hope-after-life-saving-stem-cell-transplant/) - For the Scalzo household, time collectively has taken on a brand new which means. After a life-changing prognosis a couple of years in the past, Rick Scalzo is again residence for good — one thing they weren’t all the time certain could be potential. “I had leukemia, so it was a little bit of blur.
- [(148) Days of summer: Ontario MPPs’ lengthiest break](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/148-days-of-summer-ontario-mpps-lengthiest-break/) - A five-month summer season trip doesn’t sound too shabby, particularly following a winter trip that lasted greater than three months. That’s the case for the members of the Ontario provincial authorities, as Premier Doug Ford despatched the MPPs on an prolonged break earlier than rejoining for the autumn session. He says he’d reasonably have his
- [Quebec Liberals decline to sue PQ leader for the time being](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-liberals-decline-to-sue-pq-leader-for-the-time-being/) - The Quebec Liberal Get together (PLQ) says it is not going to be following by way of on its menace to take authorized motion in opposition to Parti Québécois (PQ) Chief Paul St-Pierre Plamondon — for now. On Sunday, the liberals despatched a proper discover to St-Pierre Plamondon, giving him 72 hours to retract his
- [Emma and Noah were the most popular baby names in Quebec in 2025](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/emma-and-noah-were-the-most-popular-baby-names-in-quebec-in-2025/) - Emma and Noah had been as soon as once more the most well-liked names amongst newborns in 2025 in Quebec, in response to the standard rating by Retraite Québec which was unveiled on Thursday. For boys, Noah has reigned supreme since 2021. In 2025, 618 infants got this identify, up from 572 in 2024. Léo
- [Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to impact Montreal before unsettled weekend](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/heavy-rain-thunderstorms-and-strong-winds-to-impact-montreal-before-unsettled-weekend/) - Residents can count on a soggy and stormy finish to the week, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and powerful winds forecast to maneuver via the area starting Thursday and persevering with into the weekend. Atmosphere And Local weather Change Canada (ECCC) is asking for rain all through Thursday, with whole rainfall quantities of 30 to 40
- [Teenage cyclist killed in collision with truck in Saint-Hyacinthe](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/teenage-cyclist-killed-in-collision-with-truck-in-saint-hyacinthe/) - A teenage bike owner has died following a collision with a tractor-trailer in Saint-Hyacinthe Tuesday afternoon. Emergency companies have been known as round 1:30 p.m. to Boulevard Laframboise, the place a truck and a bike owner had collided. In keeping with preliminary info, the truck was turning northbound onto the boulevard from Rue Martineau when
- [‘Our lives are here’: U.S. man in limbo after Ottawa suspends citizenship](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/our-lives-are-here-u-s-man-in-limbo-after-ottawa-suspends-citizenship/) - An American man who turned a Canadian citizen says he was instructed he will not be one after being requested to give up his certificates of citizenship. Shawn Davis Mooney, who lives in Victoria, British Columbia, stated he was thrilled to turn into a Canadian citizen earlier than receiving an e mail from the immigration
- [Alphonso Davies available for Canada vs. Qatar World Cup match](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/alphonso-davies-available-for-canada-vs-qatar-world-cup-match/) - Head coach Jesse Marsch wasn’t revealing which gamers can be in his beginning lineup when Canada continues its FIFA World Cup quest Thursday. He did say, although, that captain Alphonso Davies can be obtainable for the sport towards Qatar in Vancouver. “He’s been in coaching this week and he’ll be obtainable tomorrow,” Marsch informed reporters
- [CRTC issues warning to Rogers over three new fees after ban takes effect](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/crtc-issues-warning-to-rogers-over-three-new-fees-after-ban-takes-effect/) - Rogers Communications Inc. is the newest of Canada’s Huge Three telecommunications suppliers to obtain a rebuke from the CRTC over new charges launched regardless of a coverage meant to ban them. In a letter issued Tuesday, the fee says it's conscious that Rogers started charging clients a brand new $40 gadget setup payment, a $25
- [EMSB tables staffing plan as concerns grow over special-needs services](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/emsb-tables-staffing-plan-as-concerns-grow-over-special-needs-services/) - The English Montreal Faculty Board (EMSB) has postponed a vote on a staffing proposal that might scale back positions linked to particular schooling companies, amid conflicting accounts over the size of the reductions and rising concern from union and advisory representatives concerning the influence on college students with greater wants. Commissioners voted Tuesday evening to
- [This new 'Tinder meets LinkedIn' style app helps you land jobs at Montreal's top restaurants](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/this-new-tinder-meets-linkedin-style-app-helps-you-land-jobs-at-montreals-top-restaurants/) - Anybody who's ever labored in Montreal's restaurant industry is aware of that discovering the correct gig — or the correct particular person to fill one — comes with loads of hurdles. A brand new locally-made app known as Waldo is making an attempt to repair that, and it is already bought greater than 100 of
- [Canada's best nightlife cities were ranked and Montreal did a lot worse than you think](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canadas-best-nightlife-cities-were-ranked-and-montreal-did-a-lot-worse-than-you-think/) - Nearly everybody in Montreal has heard town known as the nightlife capital of Canada. However does that declare nonetheless maintain floor? A latest report from digital leisure platform Spin Casino examined nightlife throughout Canadian cities, measuring the price of a typical evening out, the variety of leisure choices out there, and the way protected folks
- [Montreal's runaway kangaroo has finally been captured — Here's what we know so far](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreals-runaway-kangaroo-has-finally-been-captured-heres-what-we-know-so-far/) - A Quebec zoo says a crimson kangaroo is doing nicely after it was captured after several days on the lam on Montreal's South Shore. The Granby Zoo says the animal is consuming usually and resting up after 4 days of bouncing across the fields close to Boucherville. See on Instagram Quebec's Atmosphere Division confirmed that
- [Digital Health Record: ‘We’re making progress,’ says Santé Québec as challenges persist](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/digital-health-record-were-making-progress-says-sante-quebec-as-challenges-persist/) - Regardless of challenges that stay to be addressed within the implementation of the Digital Well being Report (DSN), the digital transformation venture within the healthcare system is on observe, in keeping with Dr. Christian Provider, a hematologist-oncologist and head of the hematology and medical oncology departments at Santé Québec Mauricie-et-Centre-du-Québec – Universitaire (previously CIUSSS). Greater
- [Saint-Jean-Baptiste 2026: Here's what's open and closed in Montreal on June 24](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/saint-jean-baptiste-2026-heres-whats-open-and-closed-in-montreal-on-june-24/) - Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (additionally is aware of as Fête nationale du Québec) falls on Wednesday, June 24 this 12 months, dropping a well-deserved holiday into the center of the work week for many Montrealers. As Quebec's official nationwide vacation, it is a statutory day without work for almost all of employees, which suggests authorities companies, retail
- [New affordable student housing project opens in downtown Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/new-affordable-student-housing-project-opens-in-downtown-montreal/) - A brand new non-profit pupil residence has opened in downtown Montreal earlier this month. As of June 1, 269 college students have been dwelling within the 168-unit constructing situated on the nook of Ontario Road and Saint-Laurent Boulevard. The UTILE Saint-Laurent was designed particularly for college kids and is meant to offer housing in a
- [Security guard charged with manslaughter after fatal altercation in Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/security-guard-charged-with-manslaughter-after-fatal-altercation-in-quebec/) - Police in Longueuil, Que., say a person is useless following an altercation with a retailer safety guard Tuesday night. The incident occurred round 6:45 p.m. at 1401 Chemin de Chambly. Police stated officers have been referred to as to intervene when a person was reported to them as unconscious following a bodily intervention by the
- [Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet to leave politics at end of term](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-labour-minister-jean-boulet-to-leave-politics-at-end-of-term/) - By Employees The Canadian Press Posted June 17, 2026 12:50 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement One other Coalition Avenir Québec cupboard minister is leaving politics. Labour Minister Jean Boulet stated right now in his using of Trois-Rivières that he received’t run for one more time period within the
- [Quebec’s digital health record faces growing pains one month in, despite progress](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebecs-digital-health-record-faces-growing-pains-one-month-in-despite-progress/) - Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement Simply over 5 weeks into one of many largest know-how transformations Quebec’s well being care system has undertaken in many years, Santé Québec says the rising pains are starting to ease. At a progress replace Wednesday, officers mentioned over 26,000 customers have logged into the Quebec’s new
- [RCMP officer charged with uttering threats online targeted to Donald Trump](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/rcmp-officer-charged-with-uttering-threats-online-targeted-to-donald-trump/) - Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement An RCMP officer primarily based in Quebec has been charged with uttering threats on-line towards U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the RCMP, Evenson Dumerlus, 34, of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, allegedly posted a video on his Snapchat account during which he “made threatening feedback” towards U.S. President Donald Trump.
- [Kangaroo ‘doing well’ after capture in Montreal’s South Shore, zoo says](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/kangaroo-doing-well-after-capture-in-montreals-south-shore-zoo-says/) - Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension A pink kangaroo that was hopping round Montreal’s South Shore is on the mend and doing nicely, says the Quebec zoo the place the animal is staying briefly after being captured the night before. Granby Zoo confirmed to World Information the pink kangaroo was in its non
- [Alexander chases 14th straight regular-season win](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/alexander-chases-14th-straight-regular-season-win/) - It’s the Edmonton Elks’ flip to attempt to do one thing no different CFL crew has but: hand Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander his first regular-season loss. Montreal (2-0) visits Edmonton (1-0) on Saturday afternoon. Alexander has led the Alouettes to comeback wins in every of their first two contests to spice up his regular-season
- [Police ethics commissioner reviewing Montreal racism allegations](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/police-ethics-commissioner-reviewing-montreal-racism-allegations/) - By Erika Morris The Canadian Press Posted June 17, 2026 5:51 pm Up to date June 17, 2026 5:53 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font measurement Improve article font measurement Quebec’s police ethics commissioner has informed an advocacy group it opened a file to evaluate a criticism about allegations of racism and discrimination inside
- [Quebec bar to hold summit ahead of election on erosion of trust in institutions](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-bar-to-hold-summit-ahead-of-election-on-erosion-of-trust-in-institutions/) - By Caroline Plante The Canadian Press Posted June 17, 2026 12:54 pm Up to date June 17, 2026 2:16 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font measurement Improve article font measurement Quebec’s bar affiliation is holding a summit in September on the erosion of public belief in establishments. The Sept. 8-9 occasion in Montreal is
- [Fans set to welcome Ghana and Panama for their 2026 World Cup debuts in Toronto](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fans-set-to-welcome-ghana-and-panama-for-their-2026-world-cup-debuts-in-toronto/) - TORONTO — Soccer followers are gearing up for Toronto’s second FIFA World Cup match, as Ghana takes on Panama this night. Ghana supporters are gathering at Sankofa Sq. in downtown Toronto for the Ghana Enjoyable Fest Canada, the place meals and music will begin as early as 11 a.m. Followers will start marching to Toronto
- [Medical assistance in dying has been legal for 10 years in Canada. Here are some other significant numbers](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/medical-assistance-in-dying-has-been-legal-for-10-years-in-canada-here-are-some-other-significant-numbers/) - TORONTO — Medical help in dying (MAID) was legalized in Canada on June 17, 2016. Right here’s a take a look at some notable numbers since that point. These numbers are present as of Dec. 31, 2024, which is the latest information obtainable from Well being Canada. 76,475 — The quantity of people that obtained
- [Man in Longueuil dead after altercation with security guard](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/man-in-longueuil-dead-after-altercation-with-security-guard/) - A 42-year-old man died following a bodily intervention with a safety guard on Montreal’s South Shore – Tuesday night. Longueuil police (SPAL) say the safety guard, a 20-year-old man, was arrested and met with police to find out the circumstances surrounding the intervention. The person was reportedly launched from police custody Wednesday with out being
- [Montreal Airport just moved its pickup waiting area and it's already causing confusion](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreal-airport-just-moved-its-pickup-waiting-area-and-its-already-causing-confusion/) - In the event you're heading to YUL to select somebody up anytime quickly, there's one thing price figuring out earlier than you permit the home. Montreal-Trudeau Airport has relocated its CellParc, the free ready space designated for folks choosing up arriving passengers, and the transfer is inflicting some confusion. The airport introduced the change on
- [What you need to know as the deadline for formally extending CUSMA approaches](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/what-you-need-to-know-as-the-deadline-for-formally-extending-cusma-approaches/) - WASHINGTON — A serious benchmark is arising for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Settlement on commerce, recognized in Canada as CUSMA. July 1 is the deadline for the three international locations to both formally lengthen the settlement for 16 years or proceed beneath annual opinions. Right here’s what you'll want to know concerning the necessary evaluation: The place
- [Parents, union raise concerns over EMSB staff cuts for students with special needs](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/parents-union-raise-concerns-over-emsb-staff-cuts-for-students-with-special-needs/) - Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement A plan to chop dozens of positions throughout the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is sparking concern amongst dad and mom and employees. A proposal might see greater than 100 positions supporting particular wants college students eradicated. “Everyone knows the present challenges throughout the system and the
- [Pedestrian hit by Longueil bus in Greenfield Park](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/pedestrian-hit-by-longueil-bus-in-greenfield-park/) - A pedestrian is in crucial situation after being hit by a Longueuil metropolis bus in Greenfield Park on Montreal’s South Shore Tuesday night. Longueuil police (SPAL) say the collision occurred round 6:20 p.m. close to the intersection of Taschereau Boulevard and Saint-Charles Highway. A fringe was arrange, which affected site visitors Tuesday night time. The
- [Quebec Liberals promise ‘positive’ approach in new French-language plan](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-liberals-promise-positive-approach-in-new-french-language-plan/) - Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension Quebec Liberal Chief Charles Milliard unveiled his celebration’s long-awaited plan on the French language Tuesday, promising a extra “optimistic, focused and environment friendly” strategy than that of the governing Coalition Avenir Québec. Talking at a Verdun bookstore in southwest Montreal, Milliard stated a Liberal authorities elected in
- [One of Canada’s most prominent MAID providers reflects on divisive decade](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/one-of-canadas-most-prominent-maid-providers-reflects-on-divisive-decade/) - TORONTO — Dr. Ellen Wiebe has by no means been one to draw back from danger. It began with the very first affected person she supplied with a medically assisted dying: Hanne Schafer, a 66-year-old Calgary psychologist recognized with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis three months earlier than retiring in 2013. MAID was three years away from
- [5 things to know about police fines for insults in Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/5-things-to-know-about-police-fines-for-insults-in-quebec/) - Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement Montreal’s police brotherhood needs the ability to high quality individuals who hurl insults and foul language at officers and is pressuring the town to undertake a bylaw much like guidelines in municipalities like Quebec Metropolis, Laval, Longueuil and Sherbrooke, the place officers can high quality residents for insulting police
- [Bibby proposes CFL return to American expansion](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/bibby-proposes-cfl-return-to-american-expansion/) - Quebec Metropolis may be very a lot on the CFL’s growth radar however Dr. Reginald Bibby feels the league ought to once more incorporate American-based franchises. Final month, veteran journalist Sylvain Bouchard divulged talks have been ongoing for greater than a yr between the CFL and enterprise leaders relating to an growth franchise and new
- [Police in Quebec municipalities issued thousands of fines for insulting officers](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/police-in-quebec-municipalities-issued-thousands-of-fines-for-insulting-officers/) - Police in a few of Quebec’s largest metropolitan areas have handed out 1000's of fines over the previous six years to residents for allegedly hurling insults at officers or different municipal officers, in line with inside knowledge obtained by The Canadian Press. Quebec Metropolis police have largely pushed these numbers, issuing 11,092 fines between April
- [Kangaroo captured after delicate operation, Quebec officials say](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/kangaroo-captured-after-delicate-operation-quebec-officials-say/) - Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension A crimson kangaroo that had been on the unfastened in Quebec has been captured following what officers described as a fragile operation. In an replace Tuesday, authorities confirmed the animal is now within the care of pros who will assess its well being. Additional particulars weren't instantly
- [Will Ottawa’s food strategy actually lower your grocery bill?](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/will-ottawas-food-strategy-actually-lower-your-grocery-bill/) - Ottawa is investing greater than $3 billion as a part of a nationwide meals safety technique. It goals to fight anticompetitive business practices, increase agricultural infrastructure to enhance entry to contemporary produce year-round, and deal with on-line surveillance pricing. Nevertheless it isn’t the primary time a Liberal authorities pulled out the stops to make groceries
- [Quebec Liberals unveil $380M plan to protect French Language](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-liberals-unveil-380m-plan-to-protect-french-language/) - The Quebec Liberal Social gathering (PLQ) has pledged to speculate a further $380 million over 4 years to advertise and defend the French language if it types the federal government after Oct. 5. That is the finances allocation that Charles Milliard’s Liberals promise to dedicate to their French language plan, which was offered Tuesday afternoon
- [Jacob Hoggard needs professional supervision, board said in denying full parole](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/jacob-hoggard-needs-professional-supervision-board-said-in-denying-full-parole/) - The Parole Board of Canada rejected Jacob Hoggard’s bid for full parole this month as a result of it discovered the previous Hedley frontman, now convicted sexual offender, requires skilled supervision. The board as an alternative granted Hoggard six months of day parole at a midway home, saying in a ruling launched this week that
- [Quebec just launched new French-language rules for English universities — Here's what to know](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebec-just-launched-new-french-language-rules-for-english-universities-heres-what-to-know/) - The Quebec authorities says it has reached a brand new partnership with the province's English-language universities aimed toward growing the proportion of out-of-province college students who graduate with a practical data of French. Introduced Tuesday, the eight-year deal will present a complete of as much as $20 million in provincial financing to Quebec's three English
- [Allegations of racism at SPVM: Latest on the investigation with Montreal police chief-inspector](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/allegations-of-racism-at-spvm-latest-on-the-investigation-with-montreal-police-chief-inspector/) - Late final Friday evening, Montreal police (SPVM) Chief Fady Dagher revealed {that a} police workforce inside Station 39 in Montreal North had been dismantled following critical allegations of racist and discriminatory behaviour. Two officers have been suspended, whereas others have been reassigned as each inner and potential legal investigations transfer ahead. On Monday, Quebec Inside
- [Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were caught making out on a picnic blanket (VIDEO)](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/justin-trudeau-and-katy-perry-were-caught-making-out-on-a-picnic-blanket-video/) - Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are having one hell of per week. On Friday, the previous Canadian prime minister was sitting within the stands at SoFi Stadium watching his pop star girlfriend headline the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in entrance of all the planet. By Sunday, the 2 have been mendacity within the grass
- [Quebec labour laws explained: What employers CAN and CAN'T ask you to do at work](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebec-labour-laws-explained-what-employers-can-and-cant-ask-you-to-do-at-work/) - Montrealers punch the clock in one of the vital worker-friendly provinces in Canada, however it doesn't suggest Quebec's labour rules are at all times revered. Whether or not you are a barista within the Plateau or an workplace employee downtown, realizing your rights helps you push again when issues get sketchy at your job. From
- [Quebec strikes French-language deal with English universities](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-strikes-french-language-deal-with-english-universities/) - By Charlotte Glorieux The Canadian Press Posted June 16, 2026 1:00 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension The Quebec authorities says it has reached a cope with the province’s English-language universities to extend the share of out-of-province college students who're able to having fundamental conversations in French by the point they
- [Fewer fatalities but more injuries on Quebec roads in 2025, data shows](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/fewer-fatalities-but-more-injuries-on-quebec-roads-in-2025-data-shows/) - Quebec’s auto insurance coverage board says fewer individuals died on the province’s roads final 12 months however the variety of individuals harm in collisions grew. The board’s security report says 371 individuals died on the street in 2025, eight fewer than in 2024. Site visitors-related deaths per 100,000 residents additionally decreased barely in 2025, to
- [Montreal flower farm flourishing jobs for adults with intellectual disabilities](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-flower-farm-flourishing-jobs-for-adults-with-intellectual-disabilities/) - Flowers aren’t the one factor flourishing at Posy Ferme Florale in Montreal’s Verdun. This city cut-flower and inexperienced care farm can also be creating job alternatives for adults with mental disabilities. “We're giving talent and vocational coaching and employment and, most significantly, a way of belonging and neighborhood to adults with mental disabilities who've aged
- [Kangaroo caught after being on the loose on Montreal’s South Shore](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/kangaroo-caught-after-being-on-the-loose-on-montreals-south-shore/) - The kangaroo which was on the unfastened on Montreal’s South Shore for the previous couple of days was caught Tuesday, in accordance with Galahad SPCA. In a Fb publish Tuesday, the animal safety company mentioned, the kangaroo, which had earned the nickname Joey, was being taken to the zoo in Granby. “Joey is now quick
- [May home sales down 5.1 per cent from year earlier, but CREA says momentum building](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/may-home-sales-down-5-1-per-cent-from-year-earlier-but-crea-says-momentum-building/) - The Canadian Actual Property Affiliation says residence gross sales in Might had been down in contrast with a 12 months in the past, however there was “significant upward momentum” month-over-month for the primary time this 12 months. The group says residence gross sales in Might totalled 47,014, down 5.1 per cent from Might 2025. Nevertheless,
- [A timeline of how Canada’s assisted dying laws evolved](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/a-timeline-of-how-canadas-assisted-dying-laws-evolved/) - OTTAWA — Efforts to legalize assisted dying in Canada date again a long time and the problem has been the topic of debate in Parliament and on the nation’s high courtroom. Listed below are some key dates: 1892: Canada’s first Legal Code included a provision that barred individuals from aiding and abetting suicide and carried
- [Canada risks missing economic boom by leaving Africa envoy position vacant: senator](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-risks-missing-economic-boom-by-leaving-africa-envoy-position-vacant-senator/) - Ottawa may scrap the place of particular envoy to Africa, regardless of Home of Commons and Senate committees calling on the federal government to provide the function a better precedence and extra assets to capitalize on a projected financial growth on the continent. “Each time I talk about Africa, it’s like speaking right into a
- [War of words over organized crime claim continues between PQ and Liberals](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/war-of-words-over-organized-crime-claim-continues-between-pq-and-liberals/) - Quebec Liberal Chief Charles Milliard says there’s nonetheless time for PQ Chief Paul St. Pierre Plamondon to apologize, even after launching authorized motion towards him. Milliard needs the PQ chief to retract feedback linking the Liberals to organized crime, and mentioned Monday morning that he refuses to let the PQ chief smear his celebration. “He’s
- [Montreal North residents demand action over alleged racist conduct by police](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-north-residents-demand-action-over-alleged-racist-conduct-by-police/) - Group teams and residents in Montreal North are demanding quick motion following allegations of racist and violent behaviour by Montreal law enforcement officials towards racialized residents, saying pressing steps are wanted to revive belief and guarantee accountability. The calls come after Montreal police director Fady Dagher announced late Friday that two officers have been suspended
- [Minister expected to table First Nations drinking water legislation today](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/minister-expected-to-table-first-nations-drinking-water-legislation-today/) - OTTAWA — Indigenous Companies Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is predicted to desk long-awaited laws to control clear ingesting water in First Nations communities in the present day. The Home of Commons is predicted to rise by Friday for the summer time break, which suggests the laws possible gained’t be debated or voted on till the autumn.
- ['Boyfriend duties': Justin Trudeau explained why he chose USA over Canada at the World Cup](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/boyfriend-duties-justin-trudeau-explained-why-he-chose-usa-over-canada-at-the-world-cup/) - Justin Trudeau was within the stands at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12 for the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, the place his pop star girlfriend Katy Perry carried out forward of the US' inaugural match of the event. The identical evening, Canada was kicking off its personal World Cup marketing campaign in
- [Canada’s MAID laws on ‘a collision course’ as Parliament awaits legal challenges](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadas-maid-laws-on-a-collision-course-as-parliament-awaits-legal-challenges/) - OTTAWA — As Jocelyn Downie watched the Supreme Courtroom of Canada strike down the legal guidelines criminalizing the act of serving to somebody finish their life in 2015, she thought she’d higher discover one thing to do with the remainder of her profession. The push to make sure Canadians may legally get assist to finish
- [Ottawa directs some with ‘Lost Canadian’ citizenship to surrender documents](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ottawa-directs-some-with-lost-canadian-citizenship-to-surrender-documents/) - OTTAWA — Some individuals who acquired proof of Canadian citizenship underneath the “Misplaced Canadians” laws that handed final 12 months at the moment are being informed to give up their certificates of citizenship. Immigration lawyer Amandeep Hayer mentioned certainly one of his shoppers acquired a message from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Saturday saying
- [Allegations of racism at SPVM: Quebec to appoint independent observer to oversee investigation](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/allegations-of-racism-at-spvm-quebec-to-appoint-independent-observer-to-oversee-investigation/) - On Friday night, SPVM chief Fady Dagher introduced that two officers from Staton 39 had been suspended following allegations of discriminatory and racist habits towards residents of Montréal-Nord. The 2 officers might face felony expenses. Their case is at the moment being reviewed by the Director of Prison and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP). Dagher specified that
- [Housing advocates demand moratorium as repossessions triple in a decade across Quebec](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/housing-advocates-demand-moratorium-as-repossessions-triple-in-a-decade-across-quebec/) - Housing advocates are calling for extending the eviction moratorium legislation because the variety of repossessions by landlords within the province triples in 12 years, based on a research by the Regroupement des comités logement et associations de locataires du Québec (RCLALQ). The findings by the tenant’s rights group, launched Monday throughout a press convention, based
- [A marsupial has been hopping around Montreal's South Shore for days and no one can catch it](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/a-marsupial-has-been-hopping-around-montreals-south-shore-for-days-and-no-one-can-catch-it/) - An animal safety company says a small marsupial has been on the unfastened on Montreal's South Shore for days. Galahad SPCA says it is unclear whether or not the animal is a small kangaroo or a wallaby. Movies taken by residents displaying the animal hopping round a subject in Boucherville made the rounds on social
- [Mystery marsupial missing on Montreal’s South Shore: SPCA](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/mystery-marsupial-missing-on-montreals-south-shore-spca/) - By Employees The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2026 4:52 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension An animal safety company says a small marsupial has been on the free on Montreal’s South Shore for days. Galahad SPCA says it’s unclear whether or not the animal is a small kangaroo
- [Protest planned outside Montreal North police station at heart of racism allegations](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/protest-planned-outside-montreal-north-police-station-at-heart-of-racism-allegations/) - A protest in opposition to police racism drew demonstrators to Montreal North on Monday night, days after the Montreal police (SPVM) introduced the suspension of two officers and the reassignment of a workforce of police personnel over allegations of misconduct. The demonstration, organized by the Collectif Opposé à la Brutalité Policière (COBP), passed off exterior
- [‘It’s all going to be OK’: Canada’s U.S. ambassador tries to ease CUSMA anxiety](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/its-all-going-to-be-ok-canadas-u-s-ambassador-tries-to-ease-cusma-anxiety/) - Canada’s ambassador to the US says “it’s all going to be OK” with the renewal date for the North American commerce pact just some weeks away. Ambassador Mark Wiseman is chatting with a enterprise viewers on the Canadian Membership Toronto in the present day. He kicked off his hearth chat by attempting to decrease the
- [Quebec to appoint independent observer for Montreal police racism probe](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-to-appoint-independent-observer-for-montreal-police-racism-probe/) - An impartial observer appointed by the Quebec authorities will oversee the investigation into racism allegations towards two Montreal police officers, a provincial minister introduced. On Monday, public safety minister Ian Lafrenière mentioned on social media that the observer would comply with numerous phases of the investigation to make sure it proceeds correctly, saying individuals desire
- [PM Carney: 1st Canadian firm awarded contract under SAFE agreement](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/pm-carney-1st-canadian-firm-awarded-contract-under-safe-agreement/) - Montreal-based Marconi Applied sciences has turn into the primary Canadian firm to land a contract below the SAFE settlement Canada signed with the European Union. Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the information at present on the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France. The Prime Minister’s Workplace says Marconi received a contract value greater than $10
- [Striking Pascan fight attendants picket at Montréal Metropolitan Airport on opening day](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/striking-pascan-fight-attendants-picket-at-montreal-metropolitan-airport-on-opening-day/) - Flight attendants of Pascan Aviation picketed on the Montréal Metropolitan Airport on its opening day Monday accusing the airline of refusing to barter with the union. The strike comes as first passengers took off from the newly revamped airport in Saint-Hubert, offering residents of Higher Montreal one other air journey choice. Pascan Aviation is one
- [Montreal's second airport is now open and half the metro area can reach it faster than YUL](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreals-second-airport-is-now-open-and-half-the-metro-area-can-reach-it-faster-than-yul/) - Montreal travelers uninterested in passing via YUL now have a brand new possibility. After years of development, Montreal Metropolitan Airport's new terminal opened this morning in Saint-Hubert, bringing business flights again to a web site that final noticed scheduled passenger service in 1940. The airport, referred to as MET, is about 15 km from downtown
- [Loud and raucous: Fans gather for Trump’s UFC birthday](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/loud-and-raucous-fans-gather-for-trumps-ufc-birthday/) - WASHINGTON — As Canadian UFC fighter Aiemann Zahabi made his technique to the octagon on the White Home for the highest-profile match of his profession to this point, thunderous boos ripped throughout the historic grounds. Zahabi was finally defeated by fan-favourite and former bantamweight champion Sean (Suga) O’Malley in a second-round knockout. The combat evening
- [Quebecers want school meals made a priority](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebecers-want-school-meals-made-a-priority/) - Quebec residents and the group La Cantine pour tous are calling on political events to make faculty meals a precedence of their marketing campaign platforms forward of the election this coming October. In response to a latest survey carried out by the agency SOM, 88 per cent of the 1,060 respondents consider it will be
- [Porter Airlines betting travellers will embrace Montreal’s second airport](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/porter-airlines-betting-travellers-will-embrace-montreals-second-airport/) - By Charlotte Glorieux The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2026 8:41 am 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension Porter Airways is betting travellers will embrace a brand new passenger terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, on Montreal’s South Shore. Industrial service begins immediately from the brand new terminal in Saint-Hubert, with Porter launching
- [Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/putin-zelenskyy-speak-with-trump-by-phone-as-drone-strikes-kill-2-in-russia-and-uk-detains-tanker/) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy every spoke by telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, as Trump marked his eightieth birthday and the battle in Ukraine remained a flashpoint forward of this week’s G7 summit. Putin’s name with Trump lasted just below an hour, in response to Russian presidential aide
- [How Quebec has influenced medical assistance in dying across Canada](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/how-quebec-has-influenced-medical-assistance-in-dying-across-canada/) - Docs say Quebec paved the best way for medical help in dying in Canada and influenced federal MAID laws, handed by the Home of Commons 10 years in the past to permit eligible adults to request the method. The province now has the best MAID fee on the earth. Medically assisted deaths made up a document 7.9
- [Deal on ending the Iran war sends stocks soaring while oil prices fall](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/deal-on-ending-the-iran-war-sends-stocks-soaring-while-oil-prices-fall/) - BANGKOK (AP) — Share costs soared Monday in Asia after a deal was introduced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul gained greater than 5% early Monday. Oil prices fell greater than $3 a barrel. The long run for the S&P 500 was up 1% and
- [12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/12-dead-in-crash-of-plane-on-skydiving-outing-in-missouri-authorities-say/) - BUTLER, Mo. (AP) — A airplane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers planning to spend a sunny afternoon skydiving crashed Sunday in Missouri, killing all aboard, authorities mentioned. The Missouri State Freeway Patrol mentioned in an announcement that troopers had been on the crash website, aiding the Butler Police Division & Bates County Sheriff’s Workplace.
- [Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canadian-prime-minister-mark-carney-says-us-ai-restrictions-underscore-risks-of-dependence/) - WESTPORT, Eire (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney mentioned Sunday U.S. restrictions on Anthropic’s latest AI fashions present the risks of overreliance on a restricted variety of American suppliers. AI giant Anthropic mentioned Friday it has taken its newest synthetic intelligence fashions, generally known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with
- [Body found in an apartment building in Portneuf, near Quebec City](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/body-found-in-an-apartment-building-in-portneuf-near-quebec-city/) - The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has launched an investigation following the invention of a physique in a residence in Portneuf, close to Quebec Metropolis, within the Capitale-Nationale area. The person’s physique was found in a residence on St-Pierre Road after an emergency name was made round 1 a.m. on Sunday. The person was pronounced useless
- [Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-tops-73000-officials-say-as-israel-strikes-despite-ceasefire/) - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian demise toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, Gaza’s Well being Ministry stated Sunday, regardless of a fragile ceasefire that has been described as stalled. Israel has continued to strike contained in the territory regardless of the deal reached in October, saying it carries out strikes
- [Communities report high demand for pilot offering permanent residency for rural jobs](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/communities-report-high-demand-for-pilot-offering-permanent-residency-for-rural-jobs/) - OTTAWA — A pilot immigration program to assist rural communities discover expert employees for hard-to-fill jobs noticed 800 folks obtain everlasting residency within the first two months of this yr — and tons of of purposes are streaming in for a restricted variety of obtainable areas. The Rural Group Immigration Pilot, or RCIP, started in
- [Why retailers like Ikea are going big on small stores](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/why-retailers-like-ikea-are-going-big-on-small-stores/) - When Ikea opens its newest location at a London, Ont., mall this fall, buyers will discover their visits are removed from the labyrinthine expertise most have come to count on from the Swedish furnishings large. The shoppers most impervious to looking will make it by means of the store in a matter of minutes and
- [One arrest after gunshots reported near Angrignon Park during party](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/one-arrest-after-gunshots-reported-near-angrignon-park-during-party/) - A automotive drove in direction of pedestrians close to Angrignon Park the place a celebration was going down Saturday night time, prompting officers to intervene after gunshots had been reported and main to at least one arrest. Police had been known as to the neighborhood of Angrignon Park, on Trinitaires Boulevard, within the LaSalle borough,
- [Trump warns Israel and Iran not to ‘blow it’ after new strikes threaten emerging ceasefire deal](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trump-warns-israel-and-iran-not-to-blow-it-after-new-strikes-threaten-emerging-ceasefire-deal/) - JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no additional assaults by anybody after Israel’s army stated it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, probably complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Lebanon’s well being ministry stated three folks have been killed and 16 others wounded. Iran warned
- [Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/britain-detains-sanctioned-oil-tanker-believed-to-be-linked-to-russias-shadow-fleet/) - LONDON (AP) — Armed British forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker Sunday that's suspected of being a part of the Russian “shadow fleet,” transport oil in violation of worldwide sanctions over Moscow’s war on Ukraine, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated Sunday. Royal Marine commandos rappelled from helicopters onto the vessel, the Smyrtos, within
- [Quebec Liberals send formal notice to PQ regarding his comments on organized crime](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-liberals-send-formal-notice-to-pq-regarding-his-comments-on-organized-crime/) - On Sunday, the Quebec Liberal Celebration (PLQ) despatched a proper discover to PQ chief Paul St-Pierre Plamondon demanding that he retract his remarks linking the PLQ to organized crime and difficulty a proper apology. “We're calling on Paul St-Pierre Plamondon in the present day to do what any accountable particular person would do, which is
- [Ghana plans legal action after Canada denied entry to Partey amid London rape trial](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ghana-plans-legal-action-after-canada-denied-entry-to-partey-amid-london-rape-trial/) - ACCRA — Ghana’s authorities mentioned Saturday it plans authorized motion over Canada’s “high-handed and intensely unfair” choice to disclaim midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for the nation’s World Cup opener whereas he awaits a rape trial in London. Partey returned to the Ghana males’s nationwide staff base camp in Smithfield, Rhode Island, after being refused
- [Lactantia brand milk recalled due to ‘over-fortification’ of vitamins](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/lactantia-brand-milk-recalled-due-to-over-fortification-of-vitamins/) - A preferred model of milk is being recalled because of extreme quantities of nutritional vitamins. Lactantia model UltraPūr 2% M.F. Lactose Free milk within the two-litre carton is being recalled and pulled off retailer cabinets over what the corporate says is over-fortification of Nutritional vitamins A and D. The affected product bears the UPC 0
- [Longueuil police seek public’s help identifying mail theft suspect](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/longueuil-police-seek-publics-help-identifying-mail-theft-suspect/) - Longueuil police (SPAL) are searching for the general public’s assist in figuring out a person in reference to a mail theft that occurred within the Saint-Hubert borough on March 30. At roughly 1:40 p.m., a person was seen on Raoul Avenue sporting a fluorescent yellow security vest and carrying a bundle of flyers, giving the
- [Quebec completely lifts ban on open fires in forests](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-completely-lifts-ban-on-open-fires-in-forests/) - Quebec’s Ministry of Inside Safety introduced Saturday that it had utterly lifted the ban on open fires in or close to forests within the province. The choice took impact at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The ministry indicated that the choice had been made in collaboration with SOPFEU. The Ministry of Homeland Safety had banned open
- [Knicks defeat Spurs to win first NBA championship in 53 years](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/knicks-defeat-spurs-to-win-first-nba-championship-in-53-years/) - SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it once more. And now they’re the Champion Knicks. For the primary time in 53 years, New York guidelines the NBA. Brunson scored 45 factors, together with 13 straight for New York within the fourth quarter, and the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Recreation 5 of
- [Serious allegations against the Montreal Police: Mayor Ferrada wants to accelerate body camera project](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/serious-allegations-against-the-montreal-police-mayor-ferrada-wants-to-accelerate-body-camera-project/) - “The alleged actions, if confirmed, are incompatible with the values ​​of respect and integrity that should information the actions of all our police forces (…) It's important that the total fact be revealed rapidly about this case and that applicable measures be utilized,” his message on the social community X, printed late Friday night, acknowledged.
- [Loto-Québec searching for three $1 Million winners and one winner-for-life ticket holder](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/loto-quebec-searching-for-three-1-million-winners-and-one-winner-for-life-ticket-holder/) - Loto-Québec is urging a number of lottery gamers to verify their tickets after 4 main prizes bought in Quebec stay unclaimed. In line with the Crown company, three successful tickets price $1 million every and one Grande Vie “Winner for Life” ticket are nonetheless awaiting their house owners. The unclaimed prizes have been bought in Lanaudière, Gatineau, Montreal and Pontiac,
- [PM Carney in Ireland to meet with leaders, visit family’s homeland](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/pm-carney-in-ireland-to-meet-with-leaders-visit-familys-homeland/) - DUBLIN — Canada and Eire have agreed to work collectively on key points like synthetic intelligence, prescribed drugs and biotechnology and meals safety, Prime Minister Mark Carney mentioned in Dublin Saturday. Throughout a press convention with Eire’s head of presidency Micheal Martin, Carney mentioned his go to was about “strengthening a relationship that's already flourishing.”
- [Montreal mayor says trust ‘has been broken’ amid police racism allegations](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-mayor-says-trust-has-been-broken-amid-police-racism-allegations/) - Two Montreal police officers working within the Montreal‑North borough have been suspended following allegations of discriminatory and racist behaviour towards members of the general public, police Chief Fady Dagher stated Friday night. Dagher stated 14 different officers from Station 39 have been reassigned to duties that don't contain contact with the general public in reference
- [Two dead in St-Michel apartment fire](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/two-dead-in-st-michel-apartment-fire/) - A 40-year-old father and his 4-year-old daughter died in a residential hearth in Montreal’s St-Michel on Saturday morning. A 30-year-old pregnant girl and 15-year-old boy have been additionally transported to the hospital with severe accidents after reportedly leaping from the second flooring to flee the flames. 4 extra individuals have been injured however have been handled
- [Body recovered after swimmer goes missing near Verdun Beach](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/body-recovered-after-swimmer-goes-missing-near-verdun-beach/) - The physique of a younger man who went lacking whereas swimming close to Verdun Seaside on Friday night has been recovered. Emergency crews responded to reviews of a lacking swimmer at roughly 7:30 p.m. after two males entered the water collectively and just one returned to shore. A search operation was launched, and the physique
- [Funeral for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei set for July, as a deal to end the war nears](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/funeral-for-slain-iranian-supreme-leader-khamenei-set-for-july-as-a-deal-to-end-the-war-nears/) - ISLAMABAD (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is anticipated to debate plans to demine the Strait of Hormuz with allies throughout subsequent week’s Group of Seven summit in France, a senior U.S. administration official mentioned Saturday, as mediators mentioned an agreement to finish the war was shut. Britain and France, who're each members of the
- [Woman mauled by shark off Sydney beach grabs onto a lifeguard’s paddleboard](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/woman-mauled-by-shark-off-sydney-beach-grabs-onto-a-lifeguards-paddleboard/) - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 3.5-meter (11-foot) shark critically injured a girl off a preferred Sydney seaside on Saturday, and he or she managed to seize onto a lifeguard’s paddleboard earlier than they made it to shore. The 35-year-old suffered severe leg and arm accidents within the assault at 11:15 a.m. off Coogee Seashore, a
- [Two Montreal police officers suspended amid allegations of racist conduct](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/two-montreal-police-officers-suspended-amid-allegations-of-racist-conduct/) - By Employees The Canadian Press Posted June 12, 2026 11:42 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font measurement Improve article font measurement Two Montreal law enforcement officials working within the Montreal‑North borough have been suspended following allegations of discriminatory and racist behaviour towards members of the general public, police Chief Fady Dagher stated Friday night.
- [iPhone may be one factor in falling birth rates, researchers say](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/iphone-may-be-one-factor-in-falling-birth-rates-researchers-say/) - Fertility charges have been declining for many years, however the drop has accelerated sharply over the previous 20 years, and researchers are nonetheless attempting to totally clarify why. Now, new analysis suggests a tool that has come to outline trendy life could also be taking part in a job: the iPhone. The smartphone, first launched
- [Air Canada announces new 4-year agreement with customer service employees](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/air-canada-announces-new-4-year-agreement-with-customer-service-employees/) - MONTREAL — Air Canada says its customer support workers have ratified a brand new collective bargaining settlement. The settlement with Unifor applies to about 6,000 workers throughout like contact centres, buyer relations, concierges and different enterprise segments. The four-year settlement is in impact till Feb. 28, 2030. The airline says it marks the third collective
- [FIFA lawyers demand Toronto shop to stop selling bong resembling World Cup](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fifa-lawyers-demand-toronto-shop-to-stop-selling-bong-resembling-world-cup/) - TORONTO — A Toronto hashish store promoting bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has been given a crimson card from the match’s organizer. Cosmic Charlies co-owner Sean Kady says a regulation agency representing FIFA despatched a letter at present to each of his shops demanding he cease promoting the golden bongs as a result
- [No degree needed: The SPVM is hiring 911 dispatchers and it pays up to $73K a year](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/no-degree-needed-the-spvm-is-hiring-911-dispatchers-and-it-pays-up-to-73k-a-year/) - Work nicely below strain? Desire a job the place no two shifts are ever the identical? In case you'd reply sure to each, the SPVM has a gap price figuring out about. The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal is presently recruiting full-time emergency communications officers for its 911 Central dispatch centre, with
- [Montreal launches consultation to update bike plan for  neighbourhoods](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-launches-consultation-to-update-bike-plan-for-neighbourhoods/) - The Metropolis of Montreal has launched a revision of its bike plan, often known as Plan Vélo, with officers promising a broader public session aimed toward adapting biking infrastructure to the town’s various neighbourhoods. The session course of will start June 15 on the Réalisons Montréal platform and can search enter from residents and group
- [CRTC aims to combine consumer protection codes for internet, phone and TV services](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/crtc-aims-to-combine-consumer-protection-codes-for-internet-phone-and-tv-services/) - GATINEAU — Canada’s telecommunications and broadcasting regulator is launching a session to evaluation its shopper safety codes, with the purpose of simplifying and mixing them into one. The CRTC says these regulatory paperwork — which individually cowl wi-fi, web and TV suppliers in addition to disconnection phrases — embody shopper protections that aren't constant throughout
- [A Canadian Tire in Montreal is selling an alien statue for $750 and people are very confused](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/a-canadian-tire-in-montreal-is-selling-an-alien-statue-for-750-and-people-are-very-confused/) - Folks stroll into their native Canadian Tire for a variety of issues. Whether or not it is automobile elements, kitchen objects, or hockey sticks, the retail chain is fairly well-stocked with necessities. However one Montreal location has one thing somewhat completely different on the ground proper now, and a latest Reddit publish put it on
- [Quebec residents charged in major southwestern Ontario auto theft bust](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-residents-charged-in-major-southwestern-ontario-auto-theft-bust/) - Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension 5 individuals are dealing with a mixed complete of 74 expenses following an investigation right into a collection of auto thefts throughout southwestern Ontario. The investigation, dubbed Mission Metal, started in March following a report of a car theft from the driveway of a Milton house. Police
- [‘Le Cucitrici’ shines spotlight on Montreal’s unsung Italian seamstresses in new MEM exhibition](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/le-cucitrici-shines-spotlight-on-montreals-unsung-italian-seamstresses-in-new-mem-exhibition/) - They profoundly marked Montreal, however their historical past will not be broadly identified. A brand new exhibition on the Centre des mémoires montréalaises (MEM) focuses on the position Italian girls performed within the metropolis’s put up–Second World Battle garment trade and their contribution to the social, financial and cultural improvement of their neighborhood and Montreal.
- [MusiquePlus returns on TikTok, introduces new generation of VJs](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/musiqueplus-returns-on-tiktok-introduces-new-generation-of-vjs/) - A well-recognized identify in Quebec leisure is making a comeback—however this time in a format designed for a brand new technology. MusiquePlus formally returned Thursday, relaunching completely on TikTok and introducing six new VJs throughout a launch occasion marking the model’s newest chapter. Initially launched in 1986, MusiquePlus grew to become one in every of
- [Canada Post will end home mail delivery in 6 Quebec areas, including a few in Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canada-post-will-end-home-mail-delivery-in-6-quebec-areas-including-a-few-in-montreal/) - If you happen to nonetheless get your mail delivered to your door, that is perhaps altering ahead of you assume. Canada Post introduced on June 11 that it's shifting ahead with one other wave of group mailbox conversions, focusing on 37 communities throughout the nation and roughly 485,000 addresses in 2027. Quebec is taking a
- [‘My daughter is gone’: Mother alleges ChatGPT failed her family, files lawsuit](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/my-daughter-is-gone-mother-alleges-chatgpt-failed-her-family-files-lawsuit/) - Warning: This story incorporates dialogue of suicide. Discretion is suggested. In case you or somebody you recognize is struggling, assist is accessible. In Canada, name or textual content 988 for the Suicide Disaster Helpline. In case of an emergency, please name 911 for speedy assist. A Canadian mom has filed a lawsuit in opposition to
- [Frechette accuses PQ of turning its back on Quebec City region over high-speed rail](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/frechette-accuses-pq-of-turning-its-back-on-quebec-city-region-over-high-speed-rail/) - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is accusing the Parti Québécois of “turning its again” on the Capitale-Nationale area by opposing the federal authorities’s high-speed rail mission. Fréchette made the remarks Thursday night whereas addressing members of Quebec Metropolis’s enterprise group at an occasion organized by the native chamber of commerce. She highlighted that, not like the
- [FIFA, politics, and the future of soccer](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fifa-politics-and-the-future-of-soccer/) - It’s essentially the most thrilling time for soccer followers and sports activities lovers alike, as FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off throughout North America. However within the shadows of fan fests and buzzing bars stays the very stark actuality of strict U.S. immigration coverage that threatens the very nature of the match. Somali referee Omar
- [‘I followed all the rules’ on Alto, Champagne says amid conflict allegations](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/i-followed-all-the-rules-on-alto-champagne-says-amid-conflict-allegations/) - OTTAWA — Finance Minister Francois-Phillippe Champagne says he “adopted all the foundations” to ensure he wasn’t in a battle of curiosity associated to the Alto high-speed rail challenge. The minister is testifying right now on the parliamentary ethics committee after months of scrutiny from the federal Conservatives about his involvement within the proposed $90-billion high-speed
- [Canada just issued new travel warnings for these 6 popular summer destinations](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canada-just-issued-new-travel-warnings-for-these-6-popular-summer-destinations/) - When you have a tropical trip booked for this summer, it is value checking whether or not your vacation spot is on Canada's updated travel advisory list earlier than you go. The Government of Canada has not too long ago up to date its warnings for six common warm-weather locations, with threat ranges starting from
- [This new true crime doc delves into Montreal's cocaine empire and a bank robber who vanished](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/this-new-true-crime-doc-delves-into-montreals-cocaine-empire-and-a-bank-robber-who-vanished/) - To say Montreal has a shady previous can be a little bit of an understatement. Town, as soon as residence to a booming red light district and bustling underground crime operation, was additionally thought of the "financial institution theft capital of North America" for a big chunk of the twentieth century. That fame is well-documented
- [Liberals announce national food strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/liberals-announce-national-food-strategy-meant-to-expand-choice-lower-prices/) - OTTAWA — The Liberal authorities has introduced a nationwide meals technique geared toward giving Canadians higher entry to domestically produced fruit, greens and different recent gadgets at decrease costs. The plan outlined at this time is meant to alter the best way meals is purchased, offered, transported and distributed in Canada to raised help farmers,
- [Border-straddling library inaugurates new Canadian entrance](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/border-straddling-library-inaugurates-new-canadian-entrance/) - Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension Canadians can go to the Haskell Free Library and Opera Home with out crossing by way of a U.S. border checkpoint, due to a new entrance on the Canadian facet. A ceremony held on Wednesday formally inaugurated the new door on the historic library, which straddles the border between Stanstead, Que., and Derby Line, Vt. The new entrance was constructed after U.S. authorities final
- [Quebec adopts Gabie Renaud law to help prevent femicides](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-adopts-gabie-renaud-law-to-help-prevent-femicides/) - The Quebec authorities formally adopted the Gabie Renaud Legislation on Thursday, a brand new measure geared toward serving to forestall intimate companion violence and femicides. Rachel Renaud, the sister of femicide sufferer Gabie Renaud, was on the Nationwide Meeting for the vote, which obtained unanimous assist from all events. “For my sister, for her kids,
- [Quebec just became the first province to officially ban energy drinks for kids under 16](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebec-just-became-the-first-province-to-officially-ban-energy-drinks-for-kids-under-16/) - Quebec has change into the primary province to undertake laws banning the sale of energy drinks to kids beneath 16 years previous. The invoice, scheduled to take impact in six months, additionally prohibits the sale of power drinks to somebody older whether it is recognized they're buying it for an individual beneath 16. An power
- [Canada Post moves to convert nearly half a million more homes to community mailboxes](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/canada-post-moves-to-convert-nearly-half-a-million-more-homes-to-community-mailboxes/) - OTTAWA — Canada Submit is rolling out the newest section of its transition from door-to-door supply to group mailboxes, deciding on greater than three dozen communities that may bear the conversion beginning subsequent yr. Spanning seven provinces and 37 communities from Halifax to Victoria, the change will see an extra 485,000 addresses transfer to a
- [Auto theft ring tied to Hells Angels dismantled in Quebec: police](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/auto-theft-ring-tied-to-hells-angels-dismantled-in-quebec-police/) - Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension A multi-agency operation has dismantled a car theft ring believed to be linked to the Hells Angels, Montreal police mentioned. An organized group was allegedly stealing autos from New Brunswick and transporting them to Quebec, the place they changed the serial numbers and created fraudulent paperwork to
- [Former Montreal officer cleared in Nicholas Gibbs killing suing ethics commissioner](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/former-montreal-officer-cleared-in-nicholas-gibbs-killing-suing-ethics-commissioner/) - By Erika Morris The Canadian Press Posted June 11, 2026 12:30 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension A former Montreal police officer cleared of wrongdoing after he killed a Black man whereas on obligation is suing the police ethics commissioner for $1.1 million. Philippe Bertrand alleges in a criticism
- [Social safety net needs to be strengthened to better support young people in Quebec: DPJ](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/social-safety-net-needs-to-be-strengthened-to-better-support-young-people-in-quebec-dpj/) - Quebec’s Youth Safety Providers (DPJ) are struggling to satisfy the wants of youngsters in problem and are making an pressing plea for a strengthened social security web. The annual report from youth safety directorates throughout Quebec, introduced Thursday morning in Quebec Metropolis, reveals that social pressures have been creating extra advanced conditions and an intensification
- [Rocket head coach Vincent leaves to become assistant coach for Kraken](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/rocket-head-coach-vincent-leaves-to-become-assistant-coach-for-kraken/) - Quebec’s Pascal Vincent has left his place as head coach of the Laval Rocket and accepted the place of assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken, the Montreal Canadiens confirmed in a press release Thursday afternoon. Vincent, 54, joins the teaching workers led by head coach Lane Lambert and comprised of assistant coaches Chris Taylor and
- [Quebec student’s school-zone safety petition reaches national assembly](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-students-school-zone-safety-petition-reaches-national-assembly/) - Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension A nine-year-old’s class venture pushing for safer faculty zones on Montreal’s off-island suburb of Pincourt has reached Quebec’s nationwide meeting. It has been a busy week for Grade 5 scholar Alexandre Masse, who has been balancing schoolwork whereas assembly Quebec elected officers. For the previous 5 months,
- [Quebec reinstating PEQ immigration pathway for 2 years, beginning July 2](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-reinstating-peq-immigration-pathway-for-2-years-beginning-july-2/) - Between 8,000 and 12,000 individuals could possibly be eligible, and there can be no cap, in keeping with Immigration Minister François Bonnardel. That is removed from the earlier estimates from his ministry, which have been round 125,000. The CAQ closed the favored immigration program in November. At a press convention Wednesday on the Nationwide Meeting,
- [Billions of public money to battery companies poorly planned, Quebec auditor says](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/billions-of-public-money-to-battery-companies-poorly-planned-quebec-auditor-says/) - By Thomas Laberge The Canadian Press Posted June 10, 2026 8:26 pm Up to date June 10, 2026 11:29 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement Quebec’s auditor common says the provincial authorities confirmed poor planning in $2.2 billion of investments in varied battery corporations. The report launched in the
- [‘A human being cannot exist nowhere’: Judge blocks eviction of Montreal encampment](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/a-human-being-cannot-exist-nowhere-judge-blocks-eviction-of-montreal-encampment/) - The Quebec Superior Court docket has prevented the Metropolis of Montreal from dismantling a homeless encampment underneath an overpass, saying officers failed to offer an appropriate different for the unhoused residents. The ruling forces the town to respect a bylaw it adopted earlier this yr on homelessness, which says shifting an encampment is a final resort and
- [Russia calls Canada a ‘warmonger’ for new deal with Ukraine on drone production](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/russia-calls-canada-a-warmonger-for-new-deal-with-ukraine-on-drone-production/) - OTTAWA — Moscow is asking Canada a “warmonger” for signing a drone-production take care of Ukraine and is vowing to publish the tackle of a Canadian firm working with Kyiv. Two weeks in the past, Ottawa introduced a company partnership between Canadian and Ukrainian drone makers that might see drones made in Canada deployed to
- [As global uncertainty seeps into everyday life, Montreal needs resilience that people can trust](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/as-global-uncertainty-seeps-into-everyday-life-montreal-needs-resilience-that-people-can-trust/) - On the second day of the Convention of Montreal, conversations on synthetic intelligence, infrastructure, vitality, expertise and public establishments saved returning to at least one query: do individuals belief the path of change? That query issues as a result of resilience shouldn't be solely about what a metropolis builds. Additionally it is about whether or
- [FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fifas-infantino-defends-world-cup-ticket-prices-says-fans-should-chill-about-ref-denied-us-entry/) - MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket costs, saying Wednesday “if we're doing one thing fallacious, everybody in North America is doing one thing fallacious.” FIFA priced tickets beginning at $140 for the 48-nation, 104-game event that begins Thursday and priced common seats as much as $8,680 for the July 19 ultimate
- [Montreal police arrest suspect in nightclub shooting](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-police-arrest-suspect-in-nightclub-shooting/) - Montreal Police (SPVM) arrested a suspect Wednesday in reference to a taking pictures in a nightclub on Saint-Laurent Boulevard final month. Two harmless victims had been injured within the legs by gunfire. The 27-year-old man was arrested in Saint-Leonard. He's scheduled to look in court docket Thursday. “An investigation file has been submitted to the
- [Montreal is under a severe thunderstorm watch and the week ahead doesn't look much better](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/montreal-is-under-a-severe-thunderstorm-watch-and-the-week-ahead-doesnt-look-much-better/) - When you had any out of doors plans for this afternoon, you might wish to rethink them. Surroundings Canada issued a Yellow Watch for severe thunderstorms over the Montreal Island space Wednesday morning, warning that weather conditions this afternoon and night are beneficial for the event of extreme thunderstorms able to producing heavy rain. The
- [Milk sold at Quebec Costco locations is being recalled over a food safety risk](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/milk-sold-at-quebec-costco-locations-is-being-recalled-over-a-food-safety-risk/) - In case you've been shopping for milk at Costco currently, there is a recall it's best to find out about. Lactalis Canada has issued a recall for Lactantia UltraPūr 2% M.F. dairy beverage within the two-litre measurement, bought completely at Costco warehouses and Costco Enterprise Centres throughout Canada between Could and June 2026. Costco posted
- [Remembering Ava Ciampini: Family honours her memory through organ donation](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/remembering-ava-ciampini-family-honours-her-memory-through-organ-donation/) - Via their grief, Ava Ciampini’s household needs to concentrate on the legacy she leaves behind. “She was so sensible, so clever,” stated her father Luca Ciampini. “Simply humorous, wished you to snort, did something for amusing. Laughed at every thing. Only a actually particular woman. And confirmed quite a lot of love and gave quite
- [Montreal food bank raises basket prices amid decline in food supplies](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-food-bank-raises-basket-prices-amid-decline-in-food-supplies/) - A meals financial institution in Montreal’s Village neighbourhood has raised the worth of its meals baskets for the primary time in 13 years after a decline in meals deliveries pressured the group to buy extra meals by itself. Data alimentaire populaire Centre-Sud not too long ago elevated the price of a basket from $3 to
- [Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/visa-plugs-its-payment-network-into-chatgpt-letting-ai-agents-shop-and-pay-for-users/) - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Funds big Visa mentioned Wednesday that it has embedded its fee community within ChatGPT, empowering the chatbot to independently shop and complete transactions on behalf of its customers. It means AI brokers cannot solely recommend products however full the acquisition on the consumer’s behalf, at doubtlessly any service provider that accepts
- [Carney says ‘no big drama’ on Gordie Howe Bridge — but opening may take a bit longer](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/carney-says-no-big-drama-on-gordie-howe-bridge-but-opening-may-take-a-bit-longer/) - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says there's “no massive drama” surrounding the standing of the Gordie Howe Worldwide Bridge. The prime minister says if its opening “takes somewhat longer, it is going to take somewhat longer.” Carney mentioned Tuesday that the second bridge between Windsor and Detroit “shall be open on the finish of
- [OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for the first time](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/ob-gyn-group-makes-vaccine-recommendations-for-the-first-time/) - A outstanding OB-GYN group introduced vaccine recommendations on Wednesday that differ from what the U.S. government advises. The immunization schedule is particularly for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding girls. It aligns with prior suggestions from the U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, earlier than adjustments have been made below the Trump administration and Well being
- [Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau made their red carpet debut and things got pretty steamy](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/katy-perry-and-justin-trudeau-made-their-red-carpet-debut-and-things-got-pretty-steamy/) - Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry have been one of the crucial talked-about {couples} on the planet since they had been first noticed collectively final summer season. On Monday evening, they took issues a step additional, making their official crimson carpet debut as a pair on the Tribeca Competition premiere of Perry's live performance movie, Katy
- [Montreal vigil honours 3-year-old killed in LaSalle bouncy castle accident](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/montreal-vigil-honours-3-year-old-killed-in-lasalle-bouncy-castle-accident/) - Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension A whole lot of individuals gathered in a LaSalle park Tuesday night to recollect a three-year-old woman who died after a tragic bouncy fortress accident final week. Flowers, stuffed animals and handwritten notes have been laid in Ouellette Park as mourners paid tribute to Ava Ciampini, who
- [What will make the cut? Four days left to pass 19 bills at Quebec’s National Assembly](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/what-will-make-the-cut-four-days-left-to-pass-19-bills-at-quebecs-national-assembly/) - What's going to make the reduce, and what received’t be accepted? These are the primary questions at Quebec’s Nationwide Meeting as lawmakers now solely have 4 days to go 19 payments earlier than the session closes for the summer time and events start campaigning for the autumn election. “It’s at all times the frenzy proper
- [35-year-old man hospitalized after stabbing near Atwater Market](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/35-year-old-man-hospitalized-after-stabbing-near-atwater-market/) - A person was taken to hospital with critical accidents following a stabbing close to Montreal’s Atwater Market late Monday evening. Montreal police (SPVM) responded to a 911 name at roughly 11 p.m. reporting an assault on Atwater Avenue close to Notre-Dame Avenue. Upon arrival, officers situated the sufferer affected by critical upper-body accidents believed to
- [Quebec has new rent increase rules — Here's what tenants moving on July 1 need to know](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/quebec-has-new-rent-increase-rules-heres-what-tenants-moving-on-july-1-need-to-know/) - July 1 is sort of right here, and with it comes the annual Quebec Moving Day shuffle, as lots of of 1000's of leases flip over throughout the province without delay. For those who're amongst these signing a brand new lease or renewing an current one this summer season, there's one thing value understanding earlier
- [PQ threatens to withdraw Quebec from high-speed rail project if it forms government](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/pq-threatens-to-withdraw-quebec-from-high-speed-rail-project-if-it-forms-government/) - The Parti Québécois threatened on Tuesday to withdraw Quebec from the federal authorities’s proposed high-speed rail community if the celebration wins the October provincial election, drawing widespread criticism from federal, provincial and municipal politicians. PQ Chief Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he can’t justify to Quebecers that their cash be spent on what dangers changing into a
- [Man, 73, dies in Montreal apartment fire, arson unit investigating](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/man-73-dies-in-montreal-apartment-fire-arson-unit-investigating/) - A 73-year-old man has died following a fireplace at a Montreal condominium early Tuesday morning. Police say they have been referred to as to the scene on D’Avila Avenue close to Choisy Avenue round 1:30 a.m. Get every day Nationwide information Get every day Canada information delivered to your inbox so you may by no
- [Future of historic Villa Maria College could be clearer by fall](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/future-of-historic-villa-maria-college-could-be-clearer-by-fall/) - Supporters of Villa Maria School introduced their considerations to Quebec Metropolis on Tuesday, urging the Congregation of Notre-Dame to offer readability on the way forward for the historic faculty. Villa Maria, a non-public co-ed highschool that’s operated for greater than 170 years, sits on land owned by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame. In
- [Indigenous beadwork goes viral after Rihanna flight attendant moment](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/indigenous-beadwork-goes-viral-after-rihanna-flight-attendant-moment/) - A flight attendant from Kahnawake, a First Nations Mohawk Territory reserve in Quebec, says she continues to be overwhelmed after a video of her gifting Rihanna an Indigenous beaded lanyard went viral on-line. Lily Kahnerahtiio Dailleboust, a Kanien’kehá (Mohawk) girl, says the second carries way more which means than a easy trade. “There’s shares, and
- [Quebec launches wildlife vaccination campaign amid growing raccoon rabies outbreak](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-launches-wildlife-vaccination-campaign-amid-growing-raccoon-rabies-outbreak/) - A raccoon rabies epidemic within the larger Montreal area is inflicting the province to launch a vaccination marketing campaign in 32 municipalities within the Montérégie. That features Brossard, Longueuil and Boucherville, the place 25 groups of wildlife professionals will seize raccoons and skunks, inject them with the rabies vaccine and launch them. For the reason
- [Montreal’s BIXI bikes unveil a rolling gallery project](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreals-bixi-bikes-unveil-a-rolling-gallery-project/) - Montreal’s bike-share community bought a makeover Tuesday morning, as BIXI and Loto-Québec revealed a fleet of bicycles reworked into rolling artworks in a brand new undertaking known as Artwork in Movement. The collaboration brings collectively Montreal’s public bike-share service and the provincial lottery company, which has lengthy maintained an artwork assortment as a part of
- [Stellantis recalls more than 100,000 Jeeps in Canada over fire concerns](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/stellantis-recalls-more-than-100000-jeeps-in-canada-over-fire-concerns/) - Automaker Stellantis is recalling greater than 100,000 Jeep automobiles in Canada over hearth issues and is asking drivers to park their automobiles away from different automobiles and constructions till the difficulty is fastened. William Clavey, product communications at Stellantis Canada, says the automaker is recalling 106,258 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator automobiles of mannequin years
- [Use of animals in research: Quebec enters the era of transparency](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/use-of-animals-in-research-quebec-enters-the-era-of-transparency/) - The usage of animals in scientific analysis, a really delicate challenge certainly, will now be topic to higher transparency in Canada. Many Canadian scientific analysis organizations, together with a number of in Quebec, announce that they've signed an settlement on open and proactive communication relating to science utilizing animals. By signing the Transparency Settlement for
- [Overnight weekend road closures expected for Highways 25 and 132](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/overnight-weekend-road-closures-expected-for-highways-25-and-132/) - Transport Quebec says Freeway 25, together with the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel, Souligny Avenue, and Freeway 132, shall be closed for a part of the weekend. Officers say that the closure shall be in a single day from June 12 to 13 and is to permit for upkeep work to be carried out to the tunnel’s
- [Quebec municipalities and environmentalists say province’s water reserves are at risk](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-municipalities-and-environmentalists-say-provinces-water-reserves-are-at-risk/) - A gaggle of environmental organizations and municipalities is fearful that Quebec’s groundwater reserves are dwindling because the province consumes extra water than is being replenished. Quebec holds three per cent of the world’s renewable freshwater reserves. Environmental teams like Eau Secours say local weather change and concrete sprawl are threatening this provide. The teams are
- [Earthquake with 6.1 magnitude hits offshore Cuba, shaking buildings in Havana](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/earthquake-with-6-1-magnitude-hits-offshore-cuba-shaking-buildings-in-havana/) - HAVANA (AP) — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck close to western Cuba on Monday, shaking buildings in Havana and past. No accidents or injury have been instantly reported. The quake struck at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers) in waters simply west of the capital, based on the U.S. Geological Survey. Flavia Pupo, a
- [Canadians are leaving the country in record numbers and nearly half are from one province](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/canadians-are-leaving-the-country-in-record-numbers-and-nearly-half-are-from-one-province/) - Extra Canadians packed up and left the nation in 2025 than at any level in over a decade. And one province is driving the majority of the departures. In response to liv.rent's 2026 Canada Rental Market Trend Report, which pulls on information from Statistics Canada, 95,733 Canadians emigrated within the first three quarters of 2025.
- [Montreal Asian International Film Festival spotlights ‘Love Letter’ at Cinéma Moderne](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-asian-international-film-festival-spotlights-love-letter-at-cinema-moderne/) - The Montreal Asian Worldwide Movie Pageant (MAiFF) is underway in Montreal, marking a significant transformation for the long-running occasion previously referred to as the Korean Movie Pageant Canada. Now in its thirteenth version, the competition runs from Might 14 to June 13 and presents greater than 60 movies alongside workshops, talks, and public occasions. The
- [Agricultural sector in Quebec and Ontario calling for review of Alto high-speed rail project](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/agricultural-sector-in-quebec-and-ontario-calling-for-review-of-alto-high-speed-rail-project/) - The high-speed rail mission between Quebec Metropolis and Toronto might be way more costly and far much less worthwhile than its promoters declare, and can trigger irreparable injury to the land of hundreds of agricultural and maple syrup producers in Quebec and Ontario. Primarily based on a research performed by three college researchers from HEC,
- [An Air Canada flight attendant gave Rihanna a special gift on her flight to Montreal](https://montrealwestisland.com/mtl-blog/an-air-canada-flight-attendant-gave-rihanna-a-special-gift-on-her-flight-to-montreal/) - Think about this: you are at work. It is simply one other day, till Rihanna exhibits up. That is what occurred to Lily Kahnerahtiio Dailleboust, a flight attendant from the Mohawk neighborhood of Kahnawake on Montreal's South Shore, on a brief Air Canada flight from Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport to Montréal-Trudeau final week. The pop
- [Fifth straight rate hold expected as Bank of Canada meets Wednesday](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/fifth-straight-rate-hold-expected-as-bank-of-canada-meets-wednesday/) - Economists count on the Financial institution of Canada to carry its benchmark rate of interest regular for the fifth straight time when it meets Wednesday, however its messaging might make clear how it's navigating ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The central financial institution held its coverage fee at 2.25 per cent when it final met in April.
- [Nova Scotia bucks the rental trend as supply-and-demand pressure keeps prices high](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/nova-scotia-bucks-the-rental-trend-as-supply-and-demand-pressure-keeps-prices-high/) - As the price of lease in provinces like Ontario and British Columbia continues to drop, a brand new report reveals costs in locations like Nova Scotia are rising as provide just isn't “catching up with demand.” The nationwide lease report from Leases.ca and Urbanation confirmed the Maritime province grew to become the highest-priced market on
- [Toronto sees ‘alarming’ rise in distraction thefts, 2 women face robbery charges](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/toronto-sees-alarming-rise-in-distraction-thefts-2-women-face-robbery-charges/) - Descrease article font measurement Improve article font measurement Two ladies are going through expenses following an investigation right into a February distraction theft, and Toronto police say there could also be extra victims. Police responded to reviews of a theft within the Finch Avenue West and Woodbine Downs Boulevard space on Feb. 21. Officers say
- [Rihanna receives meaningful gift from Kahnawake flight attendant during flight](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/rihanna-receives-meaningful-gift-from-kahnawake-flight-attendant-during-flight/) - Worldwide music famous person Rihanna acquired a memorable reward throughout a latest flight between Toronto and Montreal, due to a flight attendant from Kahnawake. Whereas travelling from Billy Bishop Toronto Metropolis Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau Worldwide Airport, the Grammy Award-winning singer was introduced with a home made beaded lanyard by Lily Kahnerahtiio Dailleboust, a
- [Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/israel-and-iran-trade-strikes-threatening-to-drag-the-region-back-into-full-scale-war/) - Israel and Iran traded hearth Monday of their first assaults because the U.S. struck a ceasefire with Tehran two months in the past. The Iranian navy mentioned hours later that it was halting offensive operations because the renewed hostilities threatened to pull the Center East again right into a full-scale warfare. For the reason that
- [Online therapy proving effective in reducing insomnia in Montreal seniors](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/online-therapy-proving-effective-in-reducing-insomnia-in-montreal-seniors/) - Seniors are likely to expertise extra sleep issues, as sleep naturally turns into extra fragile with age. The Analysis Centre of the Montreal Geriatric College Institute (CRIUGM) has developed a web based remedy to handle each sleep issues and nervousness in older adults. The outcomes of the examine, which had been printed within the scientific
- [Barbershop in Laval damaged by suspected arson; one arrested](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/barbershop-in-laval-damaged-by-suspected-arson-one-arrested/) - A barbershop in Laval was broken in a suspected arson fireplace early Monday morning, prompting a police investigation and the evacuation of close by residents. Laval police (SPL) responded to a 911 name at roughly 4 a.m. reporting a hearth at a industrial constructing on De la Concorde Boulevard East within the metropolis’s Pont-Viau neighbourhood.
- [Partial closure of Highway 13 in Laval till this fall, slowdown expected](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/partial-closure-of-highway-13-in-laval-till-this-fall-slowdown-expected/) - A piece of Freeway 13 Southbound in Laval will likely be closed beginning subsequent weekend till fall. Transport Quebec says Freeway 13 in Laval heading southbound between Dagenais Boulevard West and Freeway 440 (Jean-Noël-Lavoie) will bear building work as of Saturday, June 13, 2026 and anticipated to final a number of weeks by fall. Throughout
- [Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment during fragile ceasefire](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/israel-says-iran-launched-missiles-at-it-in-the-first-such-bombardment-during-fragile-ceasefire/) - JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel stated Sunday that Iran launched missiles at it within the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took impact in early April, additional complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war. Iran’s state broadcaster confirmed the missile launches and cited the armed forces as saying that “if Israel responds to
- [SPVM investigates funeral home niches theft, urges families to check for missing items](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/spvm-investigates-funeral-home-niches-theft-urges-families-to-check-for-missing-items/) - Montreal police (SPVM) are asking households throughout the Higher Montreal space to verify columbarium and mausoleum niches for indicators of theft after an investigation led to the arrest of two suspects and the restoration of tons of of items of bijou. The SPVM says investigators with its West Regional Investigation Part are working to establish
- [Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/trump-dismisses-idea-that-iran-betrays-his-no-new-wars-campaign-message/) - BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump is dismissing the concept launching the war with Iran this 12 months betrayed his chorus of “No new wars” that he made repeatedly as he campaigned once more for the White Home. Trump, in an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” mentioned he “didn’t assure”
- [Man arrested after driving 217 km/h, fleeing from officers: Quebec police](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/man-arrested-after-driving-217-km-h-fleeing-from-officers-quebec-police/) - By Employees The Canadian Press Posted June 7, 2026 1:46 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font measurement Improve article font measurement A 23-year-old man was arrested after Quebec provincial police say he reached 217 kilometres per hour in a 70 km/h zone and fled from officers within the Montreal space early Saturday morning. Police
- [‘She’ll always live on’: Montreal father remembers daughter Ava after LaSalle tragedy](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/shell-always-live-on-montreal-father-remembers-daughter-ava-after-lasalle-tragedy/) - Simply at some point earlier than tragedy struck, younger Ava Ciampini was celebrating her third birthday with dozens of household and buddies at her father’s Montreal-area enterprise. Now, one week after her demise, her father is sharing recollections of the little woman he says may mild up any room. “She was simply so particular to
- [Rihanna thanks First Nations flight attendant for ‘very special’ gift](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/rihanna-thanks-first-nations-flight-attendant-for-very-special-gift/) - Rihanna might sing about Diamonds, however a gathering with an Air Canada flight attendant from Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) within the Quebec space shone far brighter than the jewel. Throughout a latest flight on Monday, Lily Kahnerahtiio Dailleboust of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) on Montreal’s South Shore, gifted the award-winning singer with a set of beads from her group.
- [Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/is-canada-in-a-recession-what-to-know-after-a-volatile-week-of-economic-data/) - OTTAWA — There was one phrase on the lips of many Canadians economists, politicians and journalists this previous week: recession. Latest financial knowledge has painted a blended image of Canada’s financial system, and a few interpretations make the argument for a recession. Right here’s what you'll want to know in regards to the state of
- [Senior British royals gather as King Charles’ nephew marries nurse Harriet Sperling](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/senior-british-royals-gather-as-king-charles-nephew-marries-nurse-harriet-sperling/) - King Charles III and his spouse Queen Camilla have been amongst senior members of Britain’s royal household who donned elegant hats, tailcoats and clothes to attend the marriage of Charles’ nephew Peter Phillips on Saturday. Phillips, the son of Charles’ sister Princess Anne, wed Harriet Sperling, a nurse working for the Nationwide Well being Service,
- [Montreal’s first immersive light show ‘Ancestra Lumina’ coming to Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery this fall](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreals-first-immersive-light-show-ancestra-lumina-coming-to-notre-dame-des-neiges-cemetery-this-fall/) - An immersive nighttime expertise is within the works on the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery this fall. The 172-year-old cemetery, the most important in Canada partnering with an acclaimed multimedia studio to launch Ancestra Lumina, Quebec’s first-ever immersive nighttime tribute stroll. Montreal-based Second Manufacturing unit, a globally famend studio identified for its gentle present productions and Lumina night
- [Quebec reaches tentative agreement with foster care providers’ union](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-foster-care-providers-union/) - After a number of months of negotiations, a tentative settlement has been reached with the Affiliation démocratique des ressources à l’enfance du Québec (ADREQ) and the Affiliation démocratique des ressources à l’adulte du Québec (ADRAQ). This five-year settlement, retroactive to 2023, covers greater than 3,800 foster care suppliers, the workplace of Treasury Board Chair France-Élaine
- [Woman stabbed in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest, suspect arrested after  standoff with police](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/woman-stabbed-in-montreals-sud-ouest-suspect-arrested-after-standoff-with-police/) - A 57-year-old man who barricaded himself inside an residence after allegedly stabbing a girl in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough Saturday morning, surrenders to police. In accordance with Montreal police (SPVM), a 911 name round 9 a.m. reporting {that a} lady was injured in an residence on Elgin Terrace, close to St-Martin Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered
- [Former PCQ, CAQ candidates join Quebec Liberals at party convention](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/former-pcq-caq-candidates-join-quebec-liberals-at-party-convention/) - Victor Pelletier, the previous president of the youth wing of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), has determined to defect and be part of the Quebec Liberal Occasion (PLQ). He says he was dissatisfied by his former get together’s deficits and felt “uncomfortable” with the way in which identification points had been being addressed. “Once we
- [Coast guard rescues sailor off Newfoundland attempting transatlantic record](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/coast-guard-rescues-sailor-off-newfoundland-attempting-transatlantic-record/) - ST. JOHN’S — The Canadian Coast Guard has rescued a sailor making an attempt to set a world report for the shortest boat to cross the Atlantic Ocean. In a press release, the coast guard stated it was suggested on Friday morning that the sailor of a 1.2-metre vessel wanted assist. The coast guard says
- [‘My life stopped’: Montreal stroke survivor reflects on recovery as Canada marks 20 years of stroke care guidelines](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/my-life-stopped-montreal-stroke-survivor-reflects-on-recovery-as-canada-marks-20-years-of-stroke-care-guidelines/) - Vito Murgolo is aware of how shortly life can change. The Montreal resident survived a coronary heart assault in February 2019, suffered a stroke in April 2021, and underwent open-heart surgical procedure this yr. Now, at 55, he nonetheless lives with weak spot on his proper aspect. “My well being has degraded due to the
- [Quebec Liberal Party pitches itself as sole federalist option](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-liberal-party-pitches-itself-as-sole-federalist-option/) - Quebec Liberal Chief Charles Milliard is pitching his celebration as the one resolutely federalist possibility in Quebec as it'll seemingly face off in opposition to the separatist Parti Québécois within the common election scheduled for October. “On the referendum problem, the (Coalition Avenir Québec) is indecisive. Some say they're within the ‘No’ camp. Others are
- [Montreal’s first immersive light show ‘Lumina Ancestra’ coming to Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery this fall](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreals-first-immersive-light-show-lumina-ancestra-coming-to-notre-dame-des-neiges-cemetery-this-fall/) - An immersive nighttime expertise is within the works on the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery this fall. The 172-year-old cemetery, the biggest Canada in Canada partnering with an acclaimed multimedia studio to launch Ancestra Lumina, Quebec’s first-ever immersive nighttime tribute stroll. Montreal-based Second Manufacturing facility, a globally famend studio identified for its mild present productions and Lumina night
- [Quebec Liberals want to restore language choice in CEGEPs](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/quebec-liberals-want-to-restore-language-choice-in-cegeps/) - ‘We must be bold’ On Friday, Milliard acknowledged that his plan for French, which is ready to be unveiled by June 21, will likely be “higher” than the CAQ’s. “We must be bold in Quebec,” he added on Saturday. A number of weeks in the past, the PLQ chief wavered on Invoice 96. He initially
- [Cyclist found unconscious in Montreal’s LaSalle borough](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/cyclist-found-unconscious-in-montreals-lasalle-borough/) - A bike owner, driving a motorcycle with out helmet, who managed to keep away from a collision with a automobile on Saturday morning in Montreal’s LaSalle borough was discovered unconscious on the highway a couple of minutes later. Montreal police (SPVM) have launched an investigation to find out what occurred. A 911 name round 5:05
- [First Fridays are back at Montreal’s Olympic Park this summer](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/first-fridays-are-back-at-montreals-olympic-park-this-summer/) - Meals vehicles, reside music and flavours from around the globe are as soon as once more taking on Montreal as ‘First Fridays‘ returns for an additional season of culinary celebration. What began as a daring thought by meals lovers Man Vincent Melo and Gaëlle Cerf in 2012 has grown into the biggest road meals gathering
- [Montreal police arrests five in major drug trafficking investigation](https://montrealwestisland.com/montreal-news/montreal-police-arrests-five-in-major-drug-trafficking-investigation/) - Montreal police (SPVM) has arrested 5 people allegedly linked to a cocaine trafficking community working throughout the larger Montreal space. The arrests have been made on June 3 in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Throughout searches, police seized seven firearms, practically $54,000 in money, and quite a lot of medicine, together with cocaine, MDMA, crack, hashish, cannabis, and velocity
- [Quebec single mother welcomes triplets after years of fertility struggles](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/quebec-single-mother-welcomes-triplets-after-years-of-fertility-struggles/) - A Montérégie, Que., lady who spent years pursuing her dream of changing into a mom is now adjusting to life with three newborns after giving delivery to triplets earlier this 12 months. At 43, Izabel Provost grew to become a mom to Luan-Eli, Billie-Joe and Jackie-Lou on March 12 after greater than 4 years of
- [Claude Lemieux’s death sparks renewed focus on CTE as family donates brain to research](https://montrealwestisland.com/global-news/claude-lemieuxs-death-sparks-renewed-focus-on-cte-as-family-donates-brain-to-research/) - Warning: This story incorporates dialogue of suicide. Discretion is suggested. For those who or somebody you realize is struggling, assist is offered. In Canada, name or textual content 988 for the Suicide Disaster Helpline. The hockey world is mourning the sudden loss of life of former Montreal Canadien Claude Lemieux, as specialists say his household’s

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