Tributes are pouring in for Oliver Jones, the Montreal-born jazz pianist and Canadian music icon who died at age 91. Jones was widely regarded as one of the country's finest jazz musicians, celebrated for a career spanning decades on stages around the world.
More than 58,000 homes in Laval and nearby communities remained without electricity after violent thunderstorms damaged power lines and substations earlier this week. Hydro crews have been working to restore service since Wednesday morning.
Lawyers presented opening arguments Thursday in the trial of Luciano Frattolin, a Montreal man charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the 2025 death of his nine-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin, in New York. The case drew widespread attention after Melina disappeared and her father became the focus of a cross-border investigation.
Montreal police are investigating after a fake severed hand covered in artificial blood was thrown at the Verdun Islamic Centre on Sunday while services were underway. No injuries were reported, and investigators are treating the incident as a hate-motivated act.
Some Android cellphone users in greater Montreal can now load a virtual OPUS card onto their devices and use them to pay for STM transit. The feature brings Android in line with options already available to some other mobile users.
The historic Villa Maria estate in Montreal's west end has been put up for sale by the Congregation of Notre-Dame. Any buyer must honour the existing lease with Villa Maria College through July 2030 and negotiate a new lease for at least two additional years.
Montreal police arrested 29-year-old Naby Bangoura in connection with more than a dozen break-ins and thefts across several Montreal boroughs between July 3 and 20. Bangoura faces charges including breaking and entering, attempted breaking and entering, and theft.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is in a stronger position than it was when the trade dispute with the United States began and pledged to support workers affected by U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened 50 per cent tariffs. Carney made the remarks at the First Ministers' Meeting in Charlottetown. 'We will do whatever it takes,' Carney said.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with Canada's premiers at the Council of the Federation meeting in Charlottetown to discuss the Canadian economy and the ongoing wildfire crisis. The parties also agreed to hold a dedicated First Ministers' meeting on First Nations issues this fall.
The federal government is providing $5.9 million to support planning work for a new undersea electricity cable linking New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The project is intended to improve energy reliability and transmission capacity between the two provinces.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand concluded a visit to Manila, Philippines, where Canada adopted a 2026 to 2030 Plan of Action to implement the ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership. The plan is aimed at deepening co-operation across trade, security, and other areas with Southeast Asian nations.
Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger is scheduled to make an announcement Friday in Humboldt, Sask., about improving high- speed internet access in rural communities. Details of the funding or program were not released in advance.
Saudi Arabia and the United States signed an agreement on co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The deal marks a significant step in expanding civilian nuclear ties between the two countries.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian bridges or power plants if Iranian forces attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded that any strike on Iranian infrastructure would trigger a 'powerful and decisive' response.
Following their run to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, the Canadian men's soccer team will host Chile at BMO Field in Toronto on September 26 and Peru at Stade Saputo in Montreal on October 3. The friendlies will give local fans a chance to see the national team on home soil.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua, American receiver Christian Frederickson, and American defensive back Kaylin Moore from their practice roster. The moves trim the depth chart as the CFL season continues.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 17°C. Westerly winds will be moderate early in the evening before becoming light overnight.
Friday brings sunshine and a high of 27°C, with a mix of sun and cloud developing in the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds are expected to pick up in the morning, with a humidex of 32 and a high UV index forecast.