📍 Montreal · Sat, Jun 20, 2026 · 13 articles · 202

Alouettes Fall in Overtime, Police Racism Investigation Oversight, ALS Awareness Month Stories — Montreal Saturday

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Two children seriously injured in Montréal-Nord apartment fire. The fire resulted in significant injuries to the children, prompting emergency responses and raising concerns over building safety in the area.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Independent observer appointed for Montreal police racism investigations. Lawyer Anne-Marie Boisvert will oversee both criminal and disciplinary investigations after a controversial unit dismantlement and officer suspensions.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Elks defeat Alouettes 32-29 in dramatic overtime. The Edmonton Elks edged out the Montreal Alouettes with a thrilling performance by quarterback Cody Fajardo, marking the Alouettes' first loss of the season.
  2. Montreal ALS campaign highlights hope and progress during awareness month. Normand MacIsaac shares his personal story to inspire others, emphasizing resilience amidst the ongoing battle against this incurable disease.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Indigenous voices spotlighted in Old Montreal monument tour. A new tour is challenging historical narratives by discussing the colonial past and the impact on Indigenous communities.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. The Great Peace of Montreal document returns for its 325th anniversary. This historic document will be exhibited in an event marking its milestone, celebrating a pivotal moment in the city's history.

📰 Also Today

  • Sceptres sign Jamie Lee Rattray to 2-year deal.
  • Auger-Aliassime falls to Tiafoe in Halle quarters.
  • Victoire families go behind the scenes at Walter Cup finals.
  • Events planned for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Quebec.
  • Snapshot of Canadian PWHL teams' off-season statuses.
  • Ismaël Koné injury concerns Quebec soccer community.
  • Montreal man shares journey transitioning out of homelessness.

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