🚨 Crime & Public Safety
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Two men arrested in alleged antisemitic attacks in Outremont. Montreal police’s hate-crimes unit arrested two 20-year-old suspects in connection with July 3 incidents in Outremont that included shouted insults, objects thrown at visibly Jewish residents and the theft of several shtraymels, police and community leaders said; B’nai Brith Canada has recorded 27 violent incidents nationwide targeting Jewish people so far this year.
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Federal justice minister orders new trial in 1990s Brossard murders. Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced a new trial for Daniel Jolivet, convicted in 1994 on two counts of first-degree and two counts of second-degree murder, after concluding there are reasonable grounds of a miscarriage of justice; Jolivet, 69, was convicted largely on one informant’s testimony, the minister said.
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Quebec fugitive in Desjardins breach arrested in Mexico. Sûreté du Québec says Maxime Paquette, 40, was detained in Cancun and will face extradition to Canada on charges including fraud over $5,000, identity theft and trafficking in identity information related to the Desjardins breach that exposed nearly 10 million members’ data.
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Police ethics commissioner opens probe into Montréal‑Nord racism allegations. The provincial commissioner began an investigation June 26 after Public Security Minister Ian Lafrenière’s request; Montreal police said 16 officers had been removed from certain duties and the force will fully cooperate with the commissioner’s independent review.
🏛️ Government & Politics
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Students to protest after Collège supérieur de Montréal’s permit suspended. Students plan to gather at the private Montreal college after Quebec refused to renew its permit; the province named three other private colleges with suspended permits, some students were weeks from graduation, and immigration officials said international students must submit new requests but processing will be adapted to the situation.
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Quebec approves interior renovation for Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. Tourism Minister Amélie Dionne announced the plan to redesign seating, add premium suites and reconfigure the lower bowl into a rectangular layout for football or soccer; the roof replacement project previously approved at $870 million remains underway and both projects are expected to finish by 2028.
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Canadian Transportation Agency approves Lac‑Mégantic rail bypass. The CTA approved a 12.5‑kilometre bypass to reroute trains around Lac‑Mégantic, 200 km east of Montreal, completing a commitment made after the July 6, 2013 derailment that killed 47 people; federal and provincial funds were pledged in 2018 and CPR submitted a formal application in September 2025.
🏥 Health
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Montreal public health warns of overdose spike tied to carfentanil. Officials linked carfentanil to eight deaths since April and said paramedics have administered naloxone hundreds of times this year, putting 2026 on pace to surpass last year’s total; Urgence Santé urged calling 911 and staying with overdose victims until help arrives.
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Montreal-area family’s blood drive highlights child’s cancer treatments. Fire station Caserne 26 in Notre‑Dame‑de‑l’Île‑Perrot hosted a blood clinic to support Chiara, who received more than 20 transfusions while undergoing chemotherapy, a bone‑marrow transplant and CAR‑T therapy after leukemia recurred; the family and fire crew promoted donations tied to her ongoing treatment.
💼 Economy & Business
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June storms caused over $1.1 billion in insured damage nationwide, flooding hit Montreal area. Catastrophe Indices and Quantification estimated $1.1 billion in insured losses from June storms, with more than $409 million attributed to flooding in Montreal and surrounding communities on June 20–21; insurers renewed calls for government investment in flood protection.
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Quebec finance minister says economy is doing better than expected. The province’s finance minister reported that Quebec’s economic indicators are outperforming prior projections, according to a government statement released this week; no additional fiscal figures were provided in the release.
🎨 Community & Culture
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Canadiens re‑sign centre Kirby Dach to one‑year, $3.6M deal. The Montreal Canadiens signed centre Kirby Dach to a one‑year contract worth $3.6 million, the team announced, keeping Dach on the roster for the upcoming season under the short‑term pact.
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Nurse John returns to Montreal for Just for Laughs festival. Social‑media personality Nurse John was scheduled to perform at Just for Laughs in Montreal this week, a festival listing confirmed his return to the city’s comedy lineup.
🏈 Sports
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Alouettes beat Stampeders 38–32; Davis Alexander sets CFL interception streak record. In Calgary, Montreal QB Davis Alexander completed 25 of 32 passes for 402 yards and extended a consecutive pass‑without‑interception streak to 336 throws, surpassing Darian Durant’s 323; the Alouettes improved to 5‑1 after the 38–32 win.
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Montreal native Lu Dort reported traded from Thunder to Hawks. Reports indicate guard Lu Dort, who hails from Montreal, is moving from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks, according to multiple media accounts this week.
🌦️ Weather & Roads
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Olympic Park renovation timeline tied to construction through 2028 amid ongoing roof work. The government said both the permanent‑roof replacement and the newly approved interior renovations at the Olympic Stadium are expected to be complete by 2028, while the $870‑million roof contract approved in 2024 continues on site.
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Small private plane crashes at Montreal Metropolitan Airport. Authorities reported a crash involving a small private aircraft at Montreal Metropolitan Airport this week; emergency responders attended the scene and the airport confirmed the incident in operational updates.
