Oliver Jones farewell, Surrogacy lawsuit & REM disruption — Montreal Wednesday

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Montreal neighbours reeling after woman killed in case of intimate partner violence. Neighbours in Montreal reported the death as an intimate partner violence case; police confirmed a woman was killed and investigators are handling the scene. No charges or court dates were announced in the initial reports.

Charges stayed against 11 youths in case linked to Longueuil police's killing of teen. A judge stayed charges for 11 youths connected to the investigation into the Longueuil police shooting that killed a teen; the decision pauses criminal proceedings while legal and investigative reviews continue.

Prime Minister asked provinces to restock U.S. alcohol as Canada finalizes U.S. trade deal. PM Mark Carney reportedly told premiers to return American liquor to provincial shelves as Ottawa and Washington finalize language on a trade deal; Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston confirmed the request and said provinces pulled U.S. booze last year after U.S. tariffs.

Dutch police seek help after 'Lucky' collapsed in Amsterdam; investigators say he may have Canadian ties. Amsterdam police say the unidentified man nicknamed “Lucky” collapsed May 10, 2023, suffered a brain haemorrhage or stroke, now has aphasia, and has generated more than 500 tips since officials appealed for help identifying him.

Montreal to host public viewing and funeral for jazz pianist Oliver Jones, who died July 22 at 91. City Hall will hold a public viewing Wednesday and a public funeral is set Thursday at Union United Church in Little Burgundy; Jones was 91, a member of the Order of Canada, and grew up in Little Burgundy.

Montreal couple suing Ontario surrogacy agency for nearly $200,000 after stillbirth. Kristina Kasparian and Jeremy Cohen allege Canadian Fertility Consulting breached contract and mismanaged expense reimbursements after their 2023 surrogacy pregnancy ended in a December stillbirth; the couple seeks nearly $200,000 in damages.

Céline Dion discusses stiff-person syndrome in new interview.
Health Canada seizes unauthorized contraceptives, antibiotics at Montreal store.
Fake maple syrup class action now targets major grocery chains.
PQ's referendum pause strategy questioned for voter appeal.
Innu surgeon speaks about child's death in Ivujivik and Indigenous health.
Auger-Aliassime advances to Cincinnati Open Round of 16 with win over Cerundolo.
REM service down between Brossard and Côte-de-Liesse.
Carey Price to be honoured at Bell Centre after Hall of Fame induction.
Quebec election unlikely to jeopardize Churchill Falls deal, experts say.
New U.S. tariffs could affect a Montreal non-profit arts group.
(Duplicate ID listed) Fake maple syrup class action targets grocers.