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Moped Hit-and-Run, Buy‑Local Push & Montreal's 2–2 Draw — Montreal Sunday

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🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Teen hospitalised after moped-vehicle collision in Les Cèdres. A 15-year-old boy was found seriously injured beside a damaged moped on Route 338 near Chemin St‑Féréol shortly before 1 a.m., and was taken to hospital, the Sûreté du Québec says. Police ask witnesses or anyone who saw a vehicle with collision damage to contact the SQ Vaudreuil‑Dorion major crimes team.
  2. Montrealers march after two women killed in one week. Residents held a demonstration in Montreal to denounce violence against women following reports that two women were killed in the city within a single week, organisers and media reported.

🏈 Sports

  1. Humana‑Paredes and Wilkerson reach semifinals at Montreal Elite16. The pair advanced to the semifinal round at the Montreal Elite16 as they pursue a third consecutive title, according to tournament results and coverage.
  2. CF Montréal rallied to a 2–2 draw with visiting L.A. Galaxy. The match ended 2–2 in Montreal, with the visiting L.A. Galaxy on the scoresheet, per game reports.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Montreal World Press Photo Exhibition returns for its 19th edition. The international photojournalism exhibition is back in Montreal for its 19th year, organisers announced.
  2. Montreal singer‑songwriter releases debut album inspired by Egyptian roots. A local artist released a debut album citing her Egyptian heritage as the inspiration, according to album publicity and profiles.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Eastern Canada premiers urge consumers to buy local amid U.S. tariffs. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette said if each Quebec family bought $25 of local products weekly it would inject about $3 billion into the province; PEI Premier Rob Lantz and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt urged residents to favour Canadian goods amid U.S. tariff threats.
  2. Quebec premier says U.S. nearly encroached on Canadian sovereignty during tariff talks. Quebec’s premier made the claim while discussing recent tariff negotiations with U.S. officials, per the report.

📰 Also Today

  • SQ seeks witnesses to Les Cèdres hit‑and‑run, teen injured.
  • Centenary church still unites English speakers in Sainte‑Agathe‑des‑Monts, century later.
  • Quebec town working to become dementia‑friendly community, local initiative.

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Source Articles (11)

Montrealers march to denounce violence against women after 2 killed in 1 week

Dozens of Montrealers marched in solidarity over violence against women. It comes after two Montreal women were killed last week in separate incidents of suspected intimate partner violence. The march, organized by Maison d'Haïti, took place in the borough of the recent killings, in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension.

General Aug 23, 2026

U.S. nearly encroached on Canadian sovereignty during tariff talks: Quebec premier

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette said that the U.S. also proposed negotiating matters around Quebec’s French language legislation, such as the presence of French on consumer devices like electronics or household appliances and the availability of user manuals in French.

General Aug 23, 2026

Inside the Quebec town working to become a dementia-friendly community

A Quebec town is taking steps to make everyday life easier for people living with dementia, training local merchants, municipal employees and emergency responders to better understand the condition and adapt their services.

General Aug 23, 2026

A century later, this church still unites English speakers in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Que.

Trinity Anglican Church is celebrating 100 years and remains a cornerstone for the English-speaking community. Over the years, renovations have maintained the building while strengthening its role as a community hub for all residents, whether they attend Sunday services or not.

General Aug 23, 2026

Montreal singer-songwriter's debut album inspired by her Egyptian roots

Somaya says her debut album LAYALI, whose sound moves between alternative R&B and and neo-soul, is deeply personal. The music is inspired by Somaya's Egyptian roots and reflects her evolution as an artist.

General Aug 23, 2026

Montreal rallies for 2-2 draw with visiting L.A. Galaxy

The MLS homecoming party for Alexis Sanchez was spoiled as his CF Montreal side needed a late goal to salvage a 2-2 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.

General Aug 23, 2026

Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson advance to semifinals at Montreal Elite16 in 3-peat bid

The Canadian beach volleyball duo of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson kept their hopes of a three-peat in the Montreal Elite16 tournament alive with a 22-20, 21-18 win over Latvia's Tina Graudina and Anastasija Kravcenoka in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

General Aug 23, 2026

Montreal World Press Photography Exhibition returns for its 19th edition

The 19th edition of the Montreal World Press Photo Exhibition gets underway this week at the Bonsecours Market. Producer Matthieu Rytz gives us a snapshot of what’s in store.

General Aug 23, 2026

SQ looking for witnesses of hit-and-run in Les Cèdres that left teen on moped injured

A 15-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after he was found seriously injured near a moped on the side of a road in Les Cèdres, Que., just before 1 a.m. Sunday.

General Aug 23, 2026
Eastern Canada premiers renew buy Canadian calls as U.S. trade war ramps up

Eastern Canada premiers renew buy Canadian calls as U.S. trade war ramps up

Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz issued a news release Sunday urging Islanders to seek out products produced in Canada and in their home province.

Canada Aug 23, 2026
Teen in hospital after moped-vehicle collision, Quebec police seeking witnesses

Teen in hospital after moped-vehicle collision, Quebec police seeking witnesses

The Surete du Quebec is seeking witnesses to a collision that sent a 15-year-old boy to hospital in serious condition early Sunday. The incident occured in the Les Cedres area.

Crime Aug 23, 2026