A public memorial for Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane drew thousands of officers from across Canada on July 7. Benredouane, 34, was remembered by colleagues and community members at the ceremony held in Montreal.
Montreal police are reviewing surveillance camera footage after a man was found stabbed in the Ville-Marie borough on July 9. No arrests had been announced as of Thursday.
REM commuter train service resumed Thursday after a partial shutdown that began around 6 a.m. between the Canora and Côte-de- Liesse stations. The disruption affected morning rush-hour commuters in the Montreal area.
Trains are moving again on the Repentigny track at reduced speeds following a July 5 freight train derailment that sent 46 cars off the rails. The Transportation Safety Board investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Steve's Music Store has shuttered its final Montreal location, ending a run of more than 60 years in the city. The store was a longtime fixture for local musicians and music enthusiasts across Greater Montreal.
Hungary takes the stage at La Ronde's international fireworks competition on the evening of July 9. The annual competition draws large crowds to the Montreal amusement park each summer.
Montreal police say they are investigating a growing number of hate crimes in the city. Officers are examining the role of toxic ideologies in the incidents, according to information released July 9.
Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his decision to appoint principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate, a move that breaks with the non- partisan appointment model. Carney addressed questions about the appointment on July 8 and 9 in Ottawa.
Wall Street finished mixed on July 8, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posting declines while the Nasdaq edged higher. Concerns over the U.S.-Iran conflict weighed on markets, while artificial intelligence stocks provided some support.
Prime Minister Mark Carney convened a virtual meeting with provincial and territorial premiers to co-ordinate Canada's position ahead of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement review. The talks are part of ongoing preparations referenced through July 2026.
Canada has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia spanning energy, defence and education sectors, according to information reported July 8. Details of the deal's scope and value were not immediately available.
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced its first outside investments on June 22, with Kilmer Sports Ventures — led by Larry Tanenbaum — and Ilitch Companies both coming on board. The league will expand to 12 teams for the 2026-27 season, including a new Canadian franchise in Hamilton alongside previously confirmed additions in Detroit, Las Vegas and San Jose.
Tonight, expect a few showers ending near midnight, then cloudy skies, with a low of 19°C.
Friday will become a mix of sun and cloud through the morning, with a 30 per cent chance of showers and a high of 28°C.