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Haitian Asylum Seekers, Maple Leafs Trade & Traffic Chaos — Montreal Saturday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Silver Alert issued for missing senior in Quebec’s Lanaudière region. Authorities are urgently searching for an elderly man reported missing, enlisting the public's help.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Arrest in Guinea gives hope for Quebec cold case from 20 years ago. Authorities have arrested a suspect abroad for a long-unsolved homicide, reviving hope for the victim’s family.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Montreal advocate warns of incoming Haitian asylum seekers. Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision, Canada faces a potential increase in asylum claims, impacting immigration policy.
  2. Liberal party's shift to law and order focus examined. The party is adopting tougher stances on crime, marking a notable shift in policy direction.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Gay Square Dancing convention heading to Montreal. The city will host a vibrant convention celebrating diversity and inclusion in dance communities.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

  1. Traffic chaos on Route 138 prompts South Shore town's plea. Local officials are calling on the province to address severe congestion impacting daily commutes.

🏈 Sports

  1. Maple Leafs trade defenceman Brandon Carlo to Blues. Toronto strengthens their future prospects by acquiring two 3rd-round picks in the deal.
  2. Penguins keep Ruck twins together at NHL draft. In a heartwarming moment, Liam and Markus Ruck are selected by the same team to continue playing together.

📰 Also Today

  • Uncertainty surrounds Alphonso Davies' participation in World Cup.
  • Roblox safety concerns linger outside new social media bill.
  • Exploration of love and healing through music at local event.

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Source Articles (11)

Nearly 20 years after her death in Quebec, an arrest in Guinea gives her loved ones hope

Rachelle Wrathmall, 31, was found dead in her Lennoxville home in Sherbrooke, Que., in June of 2007. She had been stabbed to death. The day before she was found, her husband left Canada and eventually returned to his home country.

General Jun 27, 2026

Town on Montreal's South Shore calls on province to solve 'hellish' traffic on Route 138

The City of Mercier on Montreal's South Shore is launching a petition to pressure the Quebec government to tackle chronic traffic congestion on Route 138, an issue officials say has frustrated residents for years.

General Jun 27, 2026

Liberals claim to be the party of law and order now. Inside the party's about-face on crime

After years of criminal justice reform that included a lighter touch for some offenders, the federal Liberal government has done an about-face over the last year and enacted stricter policies to tamp down on crime rates that have become a political liability in some vote-rich parts of the country.

General Jun 27, 2026

Police keep warning parents about Roblox. So why isn't it in the social media bill?

Police in Canada keep warning parents about the dangers of gaming and messaging platforms like Discord and Roblox. But neither will be covered by the government’s proposed Safe Social Media Act. Even supporters of the legislation say it's an alarming omission.

General Jun 27, 2026

Questions surround how Canada has handled the Alphonso Davies will-he-or-won't-he-play saga at World Cup

For the second consecutive World Cup, there are questions about Alphonso Davies, arguably the best player Canada has produced, and his contributions to the men’s team. The difference this time around is that he hasn’t played a minute.

General Jun 27, 2026

Silver Alert issued for missing senior in Quebec’s Lanaudière region

The 75 year-old was last seen leaving his home in Mandeville, Que., Friday afternoon. He may be disoriented, provincial police say.

General Jun 27, 2026
More Haitian asylum seekers to come, advocate says

More Haitian asylum seekers to come, advocate says

A Montreal-based advocate for asylum seekers says Canada should expect a new wave of Haitians trying to enter from the United States.

Politics Jun 27, 2026

Maple Leafs trade defenceman Brandon Carlo to Blues for pair of 3rd-round picks

The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt defenceman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for a pair of third-round picks at the 2026 NHL draft on Saturday in Buffalo.

General Jun 27, 2026

Digging in the crates, exploring love and healing through music

General Jun 27, 2026

Gay Square Dancing convention coming to Montreal

For the first time in its 43 year history, the International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs is bringing its annual convention to Montreal. Co-organizers Jean-Marc Robichaud and Joel Smith tell CBC's Dionne Codrington all about the event, which runs from July 1 to July 5, 2026.

General Jun 27, 2026
Penguins keep Ruck twins together at NHL draft

Penguins keep Ruck twins together at NHL draft

Markus Ruck was ecstatic for his sibling. There was also a significant level of anxiety.

Sports Jun 27, 2026