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Montreal public health reports three heat-related deaths since Sunday

Montreal public health reports three heat-related deaths since Sunday

MONTREAL — Health officials in Montreal are still working to tally the total number of people who died from heat-related causes since Sunday, when sweltering temperatures took over the city.
Judge reduces suspension for two Montreal officers sanctioned for lying to watchdog

Judge reduces suspension for two Montreal officers sanctioned for lying to watchdog

MONTREAL — A Quebec court judge has overturned the majority of the sanctions against two Montreal police officers who were suspended for lying about their interactions with an inmate who died in custody in 2017.
Kaion Julien-Grant, Elks hoping for more consistency against Argonauts

Kaion Julien-Grant, Elks hoping for more consistency against Argonauts

EDMONTON — Like many elite athletes, Kaion Julien-Grant’s post-game self assessments begin with the negatives before even considering his positive impacts.
Worker killed by falling tree branch in Montreal backyard

Worker killed by falling tree branch in Montreal backyard

MONTREAL — A man in his 50s died after he was struck by a falling tree branch in western Montreal while on the job. First responders were called Wednesday morning to a private residence in Dorval, Que.
Low water levels in Quebec rivers spur navigation warnings, watering bans

Low water levels in Quebec rivers spur navigation warnings, watering bans

MONTREAL — The lack of rain in recent weeks is contributing to low water levels in parts of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, prompting officials to ask boat pilots to be wary of potential navigation hazards.
Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson back at Montreal beach volleyball stop after Olympic silver

Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson back at Montreal beach volleyball stop after Olympic silver

MONTREAL — Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes know they’re in for a warm welcome this week in Montreal — especially as Olympic medallists.
Man charged in attack on Jewish dad to undergo evaluation at psychiatric hospital

Man charged in attack on Jewish dad to undergo evaluation at psychiatric hospital

MONTREAL — A Montreal man charged with assaulting a Jewish father at a park last week will be sent to a psychiatric hospital for a 30-day evaluation to determine criminal responsibility.
Ottawa funds $25M for companies to build EV chargers, buy natural gas-powered trucks

Ottawa funds $25M for companies to build EV chargers, buy natural gas-powered trucks

OTTAWA — The federal government announced $25 million in funding today for companies to build more than 850 electric vehicle chargers, mostly in Quebec.
Toronto FC trades Longstaff to CF Montreal for Vilsaint, allocation money

Toronto FC trades Longstaff to CF Montreal for Vilsaint, allocation money

TORONTO — Toronto FC has traded midfielder Matty Longstaff to CF Montreal in exchange for striker Jules-Anthony Vilsaint and up to US$275,000 in general allocation money.
Thunder's Lu Dort to have NBA title parade in Montreal next week

Thunder's Lu Dort to have NBA title parade in Montreal next week

MONTREAL — The Larry O'Brien Trophy will be in Montreal next week. Lu Dort, who won an NBA championship in June with the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will have a two-day celebration in his home city.