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Honorary Citizen Gallagher, Montreal Shooting Spurs Gun Debate & Hockey Surgery — Montreal Thursday

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🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Deadly midday shooting in Montreal renews calls to ban SKS rifles. Following a tragic shooting that claimed two lives, advocacy group PolySeSouvient urges the Canadian government to cease SKS rifle sales. This act intensifies the debate on gun control, highlighting public safety concerns.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Brendan Gallagher named 'honorary citizen' as he departs Canadiens. At a City Hall ceremony, Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada honored the beloved player, celebrating his 14-season contribution to the Canadiens.

🏈 Sports

  1. Marie-Philip Poulin to undergo knee surgery in July. The renowned hockey player is scheduled for surgery, impacting her participation in upcoming sporting events.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Calls for action on racism within Quebec City police grow. Advocates demand a thorough investigation into alleged systemic racism, pressing for reforms and accountability.

📰 Also Today

  • Montreal officer remembered for bravery. Tribute paid at funeral service.
  • Search continues after Venezuela earthquakes. Hope persists for finding survivors.
  • Gavin McKenna eager to join Maple Leafs. Anticipation builds around draft pick.
  • Canada faces knockout game in L.A. Team to regroup after loss to Switzerland.

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Canada finishes 2nd in Group B after 2-1 loss to Switzerland, will play knockout game Sunday in L.A.

Canada’s men lost to Switzerland 2-1 in a sweltering B.C. Place on Wednesday afternoon, ending their hopes of continuing their historic World Cup campaign at home.

General Jun 25, 2026

It's time to take a long, hard look at racism within Quebec City police, advocates say

Advocacy groups in Quebec City are calling on Mayor Bruno Marchand to acknowledge the existence of racial profiling within the city’s police force after allegations of co-ordinated racist behaviour within the Montreal police service.

General Jun 25, 2026

Deadly midday shooting in Montreal sparks renewed calls to ban SKS rifles

A prominent gun control advocacy group is repeating its call for an immediate end to new sales of SKS rifles following deadly shootings in Montreal.

General Jun 25, 2026

Hockey icon Marie-Philip Poulin to undergo knee surgery in July

Hockey icon Marie-Philip Poulin will undergo knee surgery in July, Montreal Victoire general manager Danièle Sauvageau announced on Thursday.

General Jun 25, 2026

Search for survivors underway after Venezuela hit by back-to-back earthquakes

General Jun 25, 2026
Gun control group repeats call for end to sales of SKS rifles after Montreal shooting

Gun control group repeats call for end to sales of SKS rifles after Montreal shooting

A prominent gun control advocacy group is repeating its call for an immediate end to new sales of SKS rifles following deadly shootings in Montreal.

Canada Jun 25, 2026
McKenna would be ‘pumped’ to join Maple Leafs

McKenna would be ‘pumped’ to join Maple Leafs

Gavin McKenna saw the video evidence pretty quickly.

Sports Jun 25, 2026

Montreal police officer remembered at funeral service as man who risked his life to protect

Funeral services for Mohamed Lamine Benredouane were held on Wednesday, drawing scores of people who wanted to pay tribute.

General Jun 25, 2026
Montreal names Brendan Gallagher ‘honorary citizen’ as player departs Canadiens

Montreal names Brendan Gallagher ‘honorary citizen’ as player departs Canadiens

Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada presented the honour to the 34-year-old, who spent 14 seasons with the Canadiens and has long been a prominent figure in the city.

Canada Jun 25, 2026