🚑 Breaking & Incidents
- Man dies after altercation with a security guard in Longueuil. A 42-year-old man succumbed to injuries following a confrontation with a store security guard. The incident prompted police involvement, and a 20-year-old guard has been arrested, though no charges have been filed yet.
- Pedestrian critically injured by city bus on Montreal's South Shore. The victim was struck and is in critical condition, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the area.
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
- Review launched over Montreal police racism allegations. In response to complaints, Quebec's police ethics commissioner is investigating claims of discrimination, following the disbandment of a patrol unit in the diverse neighborhood of Montréal-Nord.
- Thousands of fines issued for insulting officers in Quebec. Police across Quebec have been issuing numerous fines for offensive language directed at officers, leading to debates on free speech and respect.
🏛️ Government & Politics
- Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet to exit politics. Announcing he won't seek re-election, Boulet is set to leave his post after the upcoming election, citing interest in new opportunities after serving since 2018.
- Quebec bar association to address public trust erosion. A summit planned before the provincial election aims to tackle declining trust in institutions, with political debates slated to occur at the event.
💼 Economy & Business
- Digital health record in Quebec faces early challenges. Five weeks post-launch, the digital health system sees mixed success. Over 26,000 users have logged in, though problems remain, indicating technology transformation hurdles.
🎨 Community & Culture
- Roaming kangaroo safely captured on Montreal's South Shore. A wandering red kangaroo is now in the care of Granby Zoo after being safely captured by Quebec authorities, following its unexpected urban adventure.
🏈 Sports
- Alouettes' Davis Alexander eyes record with potential 14th win. The Montreal quarterback could tie the CFL record for consecutive wins if victorious against the Edmonton Elks, marking a significant moment in his career.
📰 Also Today
- US man's Canadian citizenship in doubt after certificate suspension.
- Sherbrooke mayor urges Carney to confront Trump ahead of CUSMA deadline.
- Montreal Victoire have much at stake in upcoming PWHL draft.
- Quebec RCMP officer charged with online threats toward Trump.
- Community effort restores Westmount pond water for ducklings.
- Longtime CAQ minister Jean Boulet won't seek re-election.
- New rules limit high-risk motorcycle permits in Quebec.
- Debate erupts over public access to police watchdog reports.
- Canadians adjust to losing CBC's 'Hockey Night in Canada' tradition.
- Proposal for CFL to return to American expansion emerges.
- Parliamentary committee advises against MAID expansion for mental illness.
- National Film Board connects Canadians through community screenings.
- Kangaroo caught by Quebec ministry after roaming at large.
- Advocacy network demands inquiry into Quebec police racism.
