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3-Dead Laurentians Crash, Alouettes Record & Economy Doing Better — Montreal Saturday

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🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Westmount mayor cited for multiple ethics violations. The citation names the mayor of Westmount, Que., for multiple ethics violations, according to the report title; the municipality named is Westmount. The citation is an official action reported by the news item, and the case will follow the city's code of conduct procedures.
  2. Head-on crash in Laurentians leaves 3 dead and 1 injured. The collision in the Laurentians killed three people and injured one, per the report headline; the incident location is the Laurentians region. Emergency response and investigation were described in the item as active following the crash.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Quebec finance minister says economy is doing better than expected. The statement was made by Quebec's finance minister, as reported in the article title, asserting the provincial economy is outperforming prior expectations. The minister's public assessment is part of Quebec's fiscal commentary in 2026.
  2. Quebec unveils plan to revamp the Big O again, 50 years after the Olympics. The provincial plan targets the Big O (Montreal's Olympic stadium) on the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Games, per the article title; the revamp is a renewed provincial initiative described in the report.
  3. More Quebecers are being infected by a diarrhea-causing parasite. The article title reports a rise in infections among Quebec residents from a parasite that causes diarrhea; public-health monitoring and case counts were cited in the coverage.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Alouettes beat Stampeders 38-32; Davis Alexander sets CFL interception-free record. In Calgary the Montreal Alouettes won 38-32 and quarterback Davis Alexander set a CFL record with 336 consecutive throws without an interception, overtaking Darian Durant's 323, according to the game report; Alexander completed 25 of 32 passes for 402 yards in the game. The Alouettes improved to a 5-1 record with the win.
  2. Quebec artists make CODAawards' top 100 for best public art. The report title notes that Quebec artists were included in the CODAawards' top 100 list for public art; the honour lists public artworks recognized by CODAawards in its annual selection. The recognition highlights Quebec entries among the top 100.
  3. Montreal’s Cameroonian community holds an annual Cultural Day. The article title reports that Montreal's Cameroonian community gathered for its annual Cultural Day; the event is a recurring community celebration held in Montreal, according to the coverage.

📰 Also Today

  • Vietnamese Montrealers mark heritage after multigenerational journey, including public celebrations.
  • A Nova Scotia collector preserves the legacy of the 1976 Montreal Olympics, per the profile.
  • Night sky artwork in Eastern Townships highlights forgotten Black history, per the regional art piece.
  • Scientists say smoky skies need stopping fossil fuels, per the climate-science appeal.
  • Travel insurance may not cover you if there's a WestJet strike, per the consumer advisory.

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Source Articles (13)

Westmount, Que., mayor cited for multiple ethics violations

Westmount Mayor Michael Stern has been cited by Quebec's Municipal Commission for seven alleged ethics violations, including disrespectful language and uncivil behaviour toward city officials and staff.

General Jul 18, 2026

More Quebecers are being infected by this diarrhea-causing parasite

Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite typically transmitted through fruits and vegetables exposed to feces-contaminated irrigation water. As of July 11, 107 cases have been reported in Quebec — a rise of 77 cases compared to the same period last year.

General Jul 18, 2026

50 years after Olympic Games, Quebec unveils plan to revamp Big O — again

General Jul 18, 2026

Quebec finance minister says economy is doing better than expected

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard says the province’s economy is faring better than expected despite global uncertainty.

General Jul 18, 2026

Montreal’s Cameroonian community comes together for annual Cultural Day

The Cameroonian community in Montreal is holding its 12th annual CCA Cultural Day in LaSalle this weekend. The event is an occasion to showcase and celebrate the diversity of the community. Shembah Samuel is the president of the Ngoketunjia Cultural Association, the organization putting together the event. He tells CBC Montreal News at 6 host Debra Arbec about wanting to share the richness of Cameroon with the rest of the city.

General Jul 18, 2026

Why travel insurance may not help you if there's a WestJet strike

WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won't cover future work stoppages.

General Jul 18, 2026

'Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies have only one true fix

Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.

General Jul 18, 2026

Head-on crash in Laurentians leaves 3 dead, 1 injured

A child and two adults were killed in a collision Friday afternoon in the Laurentians.

General Jul 18, 2026

Night sky artwork in Quebec’s Eastern Townships highlights region's forgotten Black history

When Montreal artist Stina Baudin looked at the roof of a 19th-century barn in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, she saw a potential canvas that could reflect the region's nearly forgotten Black history.

General Jul 18, 2026

How the 1976 Montreal Olympics lives on through this Nova Scotia collector

A Nova Scotia professor has spent decades building what he believes is the biggest collection from the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He hopes that one day he can bring the collection to Montreal for the public to enjoy.

General Jul 18, 2026

For some Vietnamese Montrealers, celebrating heritage openly is a journey that took generations

At Chợ Đêm, Vietnamese Montrealers reconnect with their heritage and celebrate a culture that, for some, took time to embrace.

General Jul 18, 2026

Quebec artists make the CODAawards's top 100 for best public art

The CODAawards honour the best public art around the world. This year, there are six Canadian artworks among the finalists and half of them are from Quebec. CBC's Sonali Karnick talks to Toni Sikes, co-founder of CODAworx, a commissioned art network that created the awards about the nominees.

General Jul 18, 2026
Alouettes down Stampeders 38-32 in CFL

Alouettes down Stampeders 38-32 in CFL

Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander set a CFL record for consecutive passes without an interception and led his team to a 38-32 win over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

Sports Jul 18, 2026