🏈 Sports
- Montreal drew a record 309,000 fans at this year’s National Bank Open as debate grows over IGA Stadium expansion. Tennis Canada plans to revitalize IGA Stadium with new courts and a retractable roof and proposes expanding into Jarry Park, which would remove a local recreational baseball diamond cited by resident Didier Delfolie-Noulin.
- Ben Shelton won the men’s Montreal National Bank Open final. Shelton’s victory concluded the Montreal portion of the tournament this week.
- Alexis Sánchez joined CF Montréal to bolster the team’s playoff push. Sánchez’s signing is presented as reinforcement for Montréal’s postseason aspirations.
- Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition will not return after 18 years. The Punjabi Edition ends its 18-year run this season.
🏛️ Government & Politics
- Claude Paquin settled a lawsuit with Montreal and Quebec after his 2024 acquittal. Paquin was acquitted in 2024, had served 18 years in detention and more than 23 years on parole, and was 81 at the time of acquittal; the settlement amount was not disclosed.
- Quebec is testing mandatory inmate uniforms to curb contraband. The provincial pilot introduces mandatory uniforms as a contraband-reduction measure.
- Montreal warns of “major disruptions” as it prepares to host the world’s best cyclists. City officials flagged major disruptions to local streets and services while hosting the international cycling event.
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
- Montreal police took down a high-powered surveillance camera after a Radio‑Canada story. The police removal followed reporting by Radio‑Canada.
- A 16-year-old was arrested in connection with sexual offences at a Montreal day camp. Police arrested one 16-year-old linked to alleged sexual offences at the city day camp.
📰 Also Today
- Bloc leader says U.S. becoming “more greedy” in trade negotiations.
- Congolese Montreal students face uncertainty over Canada’s Ebola travel restrictions.
- Iga Świątek won the women’s National Bank Open in Toronto.
- Quebec politicians demand further investigations after a 4-year-old’s death in Ivujivik.
- Charity director says relying on charity for basic needs should not be the norm.
- Four Canadians, including a Montrealer, join Heated Rivalry Season 2 cast.
