Montreal Local News Digests

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

An Air Canada jet veered off a runway at Montreal airport; no injuries were reported. The incident occurred after landing at Montréal–Trudeau Airport and Transport Canada and airport operators responded on site; authorities reported there were no injuries to passengers or crew and the aircraft came to rest clear of terminal buildings. ↗
Transport Canada has appointed a minister's observer after a train derailment in Repentigny, Que. The federal agency named the observer to monitor the investigation and liaise with provincial authorities following the recent freight-train derailment near Repentigny. ↗

The BEI is investigating the death of a person in custody after an arrest by Temiskaming, Que., police. Quebec’s Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes has opened a probe into the circumstances surrounding the death following a recent arrest in the Temiskaming area. ↗
An 18-year-old was arrested in connection with a woman's death in Sherbrooke. Police made the arrest as part of an ongoing homicide investigation in Sherbrooke; investigators are continuing to collect evidence and question witnesses. ↗

Quebec has tightened licence transfers for some Ontario truck drivers, requiring a practical road test for those with under two years' experience. The temporary measure targets Ontario Class 1 holders with less than two years of heavy‑truck experience who now must pass a Quebec practical exam before obtaining a Quebec commercial licence. ↗
Quebec’s population is projected to dip by about 50,000 between 2025 and 2029 before stabilizing. Statistica l projections foresee the province plateauing at about 9.17 million later, with Montreal expected to see a decline tied to fewer immigrants arriving. ↗
Opening of the REM network was delayed after overnight maintenance work, pushing the launch back from Saturday. Operators cited maintenance work overnight as the reason the rapid transit network did not open as originally scheduled on Saturday. ↗
Quebec is extending its e-scooter pilot project while doctors warn current rules leave children at risk. The province has prolonged the pilot but medical professionals have publicly urged changes to safety rules for minors during the extension. ↗

Quebec's video game industry is in limbo as studios cut back operations. Several Quebec-based studios announced cutbacks this week, signalling uncertainty for developers and local production pipelines. ↗
Camping remains a popular option for Quebec vacationers this summer. Provincial travel trends show many Quebecers choosing camping as a preferred, cost-conscious holiday option during the current season. ↗

The federal food inspection agency has warned of paralytic toxin in shellfish on Quebec's North Shore. The advisory affects shellfish harvesting areas on the North Shore and follows laboratory detections of paralytic shellfish toxins. ↗
An air-quality warning was issued for the Ottawa‑Gatineau region. Environment authorities put the Ottawa‑Gatineau area under an alert advising residents about reduced air quality during the recent smoke and heat conditions. ↗

Beaconsfield’s Beacon Hill pool completed nearly $100,000 in accessibility upgrades, including ramps and a pool lift. The West Island pool used federal funding and municipal support to add ramps, adapted washrooms and a lift to improve access for people with reduced mobility. ↗
Montreal rapper Nate Husser reflected on a decade in music this week. Husser discussed his ten‑year career milestone and the local scenes that shaped his work in recent interviews. ↗
Nuits d'Afrique marked its 40th anniversary with a trip down memory lane. The long-running Montreal world-music festival celebrated four decades of programming as part of its anniversary season. ↗

The Philpot twins met as Tyson's Alouettes hosted Jalen's Calgary Stampeders in Montreal. The matchup featured Tyson and Jalen Philpot facing off while Tyson described the week as competitive; family members attended the Montreal game. ↗
A WNBA regular‑season record crowd of 20,996 watched the Wings beat the Tempo in Montreal. The league-record attendance occurred during the Montreal stop featuring the Wings defeating Toronto's Tempo. ↗
The Montreal Roses signed two high‑profile international players. The club announced the acquisition of two players with international pedigrees ahead of their upcoming season. ↗

Heat and air-quality warnings spread across Canada, with parts of Quebec under alerts as temperatures and smoke persisted. Environment Canada issued orange and yellow alerts including for parts of northern Quebec and said humidex values could push local perceived temperatures into the mid‑40s in some areas. ↗
Motorists were warned to expect congestion due to a weekend closure on Highway 40 in Montreal. Officials announced the scheduled closure on Highway 40 that would increase congestion for weekend travellers and commuters. ↗