Montreal Local News Digests

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

Air Canada plane veers off runway at Montreal airport after landing, no injuries. An Air Canada aircraft veered off a runway at Montréal–Trudeau airport after landing, and the airline reports there were no injuries; the event occurred at Montreal's primary airport. Airport operations were disrupted while ground crews secured the aircraft at Montréal–Trudeau. ↗

Historic deal grants Uashat mak Mani-utenam jurisdiction over its child welfare. The Innu community of Uashat mak Mani-utenam has signed a historic agreement granting the band jurisdiction over its child-welfare services; the deal gives the community direct authority over child protection matters in Uashat mak Mani-utenam. ↗
Supreme Court restores minimum sentence for obtaining sexual services from a minor. The Supreme Court has restored a minimum sentence specifically for the offence of obtaining sexual services from a minor; the decision adjusts the sentencing framework for that offence at the national level. ↗

Motorists beware: Congestion expected due to weekend closure on Highway 40 in Montreal. Quebec Transport is closing a section of Highway 40 in Montreal for the weekend, and authorities warn motorists to expect significant congestion during the closure; the work will affect weekend traffic on Highway 40. ↗

Philpot twins meet as Montreal Alouettes host Calgary Stampeders; Tyson leads CFL receiving. The Montreal Alouettes host the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday in a matchup between brothers Tyson and Jalen Philpot, and Tyson leads the CFL with 36 receptions and 587 receiving yards; the game draws extended family, with about 14 Philpot family members expected in attendance. ↗

Quebec now requires new Ontario truckers to take an exam, prompting instructor sympathy. Quebec has instituted a requirement that new Ontario truck drivers must take a Quebec exam, a change that prompted an instructor to say, "I don't blame them," regarding drivers or training effects; the rule affects cross-provincial driver certification. ↗

Quebec extends e-scooter pilot project while doctors warn rules leave children at risk. Quebec is extending its e-scooter pilot project, and medical professionals warn that the current rules leave children at risk; the extension keeps the pilot in place under the existing regulatory framework. ↗

Artists are defining a new cultural hub in northeast Montreal. Local artists are actively defining a cultural hub in northeast Montreal, with creative activity centred in that part of the city. ↗

18-year-old arrested in connection with woman’s death in Sherbrooke. Police in Sherbrooke have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a woman's death; the arrest occurred in Sherbrooke and ties a suspect to the investigation. ↗

Supreme Court restores minimum sentence for obtaining sexual services from a minor. ↗
Uashat mak Mani-utenam gains jurisdiction over its child welfare under historic deal. ↗
Weekend Highway 40 closure will cause congestion in Montreal. ↗
Quebec extends e-scooter pilot; doctors warn children at risk. ↗
Quebec requires new Ontario truckers to take a Quebec exam. ↗
Artists shape a cultural hub in northeast Montreal. ↗
18-year-old arrested after woman's death in Sherbrooke. ↗
Air Canada plane veers off runway at Montréal–Trudeau, no injuries. ↗
Philpot twins to play Saturday as Alouettes host Stampeders; Tyson leads league. ↗