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Flights to U.S. cancelled after ‘odour’ at Montreal airport
Flights to the United States have been cancelled from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on Wednesday morning due to an “odour from construction material” in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) area. As a result, the USCBP has temporarily suspended its operations. “Every effort is being made to resume operations as quickly as possible,” the Aéroport de Montréal (ADM) said.
Annulation de vols à destination des États-Unis en raison d’une «odeur» à l’aéroport de Montréal
Des vols à destination des États-Unis au départ de l’aéroport international de Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau ont été annulés mercredi matin en raison d’une «odeur provenant de matériaux de construction» dans la zone de l’Agence des douanes et de la protection des frontières des États-Unis (USCBP). En conséquence, l’USCBP a temporairement suspendu ses activités.
Flights to U.S. cancelled after ‘odour’ at Montreal airport
Flights to the United States have been cancelled from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on Wednesday morning due to an “odour from construction material” in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) area. As a result, the USCBP has temporarily suspended its operations. “Every effort is being made to resume operations as quickly as possible,” the Aéroport de Montréal (ADM) said.
Severe thunderstorm could hit Greater Montreal
The Greater Montreal area is under a severe thunderstorm watch for Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). “Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, hail and heavy rain,” the agency notes.
3D-printed firearm fished out of a river near Montreal
A 3D-printed firearm was found in a body of water near Montreal by two magnet fishing enthusiasts, Frédérick Hardy and Julie Tessier, who spend their days searching for forgotten treasure. The discovery triggered an investigation by Montreal police (SPVM). “It was a long process,” said Tessier, adding that after she handed the weapon over to police, “They wanted to take our gloves.
Second tornado confirmed in southern Quebec
A second tornado touched down in Quebec last Tuesday, the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed. The group, founded at Western University in London, Ont., says the tornado hit at 6:40 p.m. on July 21 in the township municipality of Saint-Donat in Quebec’s Lanaudière region. READ MORE: A possible tornado causes severe damage in Quebec’s Laurentians “Tree damage was reported near Lac Beauchamp in Saint-Donat after a storm passed through the area,” the report said.
Un homme blessé à la suite d’une agression armée à Montréal
Un homme a été hospitalisé à la suite d’une agression à l’arme blanche survenue lors d’une altercation dans l’arrondissement Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, à Montréal, dimanche soir. Le Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) a reçu un appel au 911 à 22h40 signalant un homme blessé sur l’avenue Van Horne, près de l’avenue Victoria.
Man in hospital after stabbing in Côte-des-Neiges
A man is in hospital after a stabbing during an altercation in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood late Sunday night. Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 10:40 p.m. about an injured man on Van Horne Avenue near Victoria Avenue. “When the police arrived at the scene, they located a victim, a man of 53 years old,” said Caroline Chèvrefils, a spokesperson with Montreal police.
Healable and Post-Programmable Metal–Organic Framework—Vitrimer Composites
Rachel K. T. Lau, Ai Wei Gan, Sirin Kamarulzaman and Tristan T. Y. Tan contributed equally to this work. Conflicts of Interest R.K.T. Lau, A.W. Gan, S. Kamarulzaman, T.T.Y. Tan, G.E.K.K. Seah, and S.S. Goh are listed as inventors on a patent application based on the results presented herein. Data Availability Statement The data that supports the findings of this study are available in the supplementary material of this article.
Relief, reform and resilience: What will drive Malaysia’s market in 2H26?
KUCHING (July 12): After a first half of 2026 (1H26) marked by geopolitical shocks, oil price volatility, domestic political uncertainty and uneven foreign investor appetite, Malaysia’s equity market is entering 2H26 with a cautious but not bearish outlook, analysts say. The emerging view among analysts is that 2H26 is unlikely to be a straightforward “risk-on” period. Rather, it is expected to be a market shaped by selective relief, policy delivery and sector rotation.
Elevated prostate specific antigen due to indwelling urethral catheterisation: myth or fact? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is central to prostate cancer diagnosis, yet values may be confounded by urethral catheterisation. Misinterpretation of PSA rises can prompt unnecessary investigations or delay critical diagnoses. We systematically evaluated what the effect of urethral catheterisation in adult men is on serum PSA levels when compared to pre-catheterisation values.
Brent oil forecast cut as oil market softens after Hormuz reopening
KUCHING (July 3): Analysts from Public Investment Bank Bhd (PublicInvest Research) are expecting Brent crude oil prices to trade in a softer range of US$70 to US$85 per barrel (bbl) in the second half of 2026 (2H26), following the de-escalation of the US-Iran conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Quebec man rescued in U.S. after 15m fall on Mount Washington
A 24-year-old man from Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, was rescued on Saturday after falling 15 metres (50 feet) from a trail on Mount Washington in the United States. The hiker suffered “serious injuries,” but his life is not considered to be in danger, authorities note. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says it received a call at 12:30 p.m. about an injured hiker on the Huntington Ravine Trail.
June 2026 US Tech Policy Roundup
Rachel Lau and Shirley Frame work with leading public interest foundations and nonprofits on technology policy issues at Freedman Consulting, LLC. Ben Lennett was managing editor of Tech Policy Press through June 2026. America 250 rally on the National Mall for the Great American State Fair. Wednesday June 24, 2026. (Official White House photo by Patrick B.
‘Make smart choices’ during heat wave, says Montreal public health Original
The Greater Montreal area is on the cusp of its first heat wave of the season, and Montreal public health is requesting that people make “smart choices” to stay safe. Your hourly and 7-day forecast on our CTVNewsMontreal.ca weather hub “It’s not the time to start training for a half marathon,” noted Dr. David Kaiser, deputy medical director of Montreal public health.
Quebec man rescued after 50 ft fall on Mount Washington, U.S. Original
A 24-year-old man from Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, was rescued on Saturday after falling 50 feet from a trail on Mount Washington, U.S. Thomas Charland suffered “serious injuries,” but his life is not considered to be in danger, authorities note. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says it received a call at 12:30 p.m. about an injured hiker on the Huntington Ravine Trail. “The incident occurred on the steep slab on the upper reaches of the ravine,” the department explains.
3 vehicles set on fire in Montreal
Three vehicles were set ablaze in Montreal’s Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough Monday night. Montreal police (SPVM) received several 911 calls at 10 p.m. about the incident on Pierre-de Coubertin Avenue and de la Salle Avenue. “They located the three vehicles on fire and requested assistance from the Montreal Fire Department,” said Caroline Chèvrefils, a spokesperson with Montreal police.
Lightning ignites several fires in northern Quebec Original
Dozens of fires are burning in Quebec’s northern regions, with the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) calling the conditions “unstable.” “Several forest fires are currently active in this area, all of which were caused by lightning,” it said.
Akwesasne man pleads guilty in migrant smuggling case that left two toddlers and their parents dead Original
Rahsontanohstha Delormier, 31, has pleaded guilty to his role in a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in the deaths of two children under the age of three and their parents in the Saint Lawrence River.
Grand Prix devancé: Montréal connait un début de saison touristique au-delà des attentes
La décision de déplacer le Grand Prix du Canada de juin à mai a été un «succès retentissant pour l’industrie touristique montréalaise», selon Tourisme Montréal. «Les résultats montrent que nous avons pris la bonne décision en appuyant le déplacement du Grand Prix au mois de mai», a déclaré Yves Lalumière, président et chef de la direction de Tourisme Montréal.
Montreal tourism gets a boost after Canadian Grand Prix rescheduled from June to May
The decision to move the Canadian Grand Prix from June to May was a “resounding success for Montreal’s tourism industry,” according to Tourisme Montréal. “The results show that we made the right decision in supporting the move of the Grand Prix to May,” said Yves Lalumière, president and CEO of Tourisme Montréal.
David Letterman to welcome special guest Will Arnett at Just For Laughs
David Letterman is headed to Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival to host An Evening with David Letterman and Special Guest Will Arnett. “Discover a very special and unscripted in-conversation event between two extraordinary comedy legends at Place des Arts,” the festival boasts. The 79-year-old comedian most famously hosted from 1982 to 1993 and from 1993 to 2015. The one-and-a-half-hour event is set to run at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier.
Un temps chaud et humide s’installe à Montréal
Selon Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC), un temps chaud et humide s’installe à Montréal cette semaine. L’agence prévient que, de mercredi à samedi, les températures maximales diurnes devraient se situer entre 30 et 33 degrés Celsius, avec un indice d’humidité (humidex) compris entre 40 et 44. Les températures minimales nocturnes devraient osciller autour de 20 degrés Celsius.
Hot, humid weather on its way to Montreal
Hot and humid weather is on its way to Montreal this week, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). The agency warns that from Wednesday to Saturday, the daytime high is expected to be between 30 and 33 degrees Celsius, with a humidex value between 40 and 44. Nighttime lows are set to hover around 20 degrees Celsius. ECCC states that the hot weather could lead to exhaustion and heatstroke, as well as a general “inconvenience” to the population.
‘Repeat offender’ speedster caught driving 177km/h near Terrebonne, Que.
A 27-year-old “repeat offender for serious speeding offences” has had his licence suspended for 30 days after he was caught driving at excessive speeds on the A-25 motorway in Terrebonne, Que. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) confirms that the man was stopped at 2 p.m. on June 24 for travelling at 177 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. As a result, the Sainte-Julienne resident was also issued a $1,543 fine and 14 demerit points.
Un homme est recherché par la police après avoir brisé un dispositif de surveillance électronique
Un homme de 29 ans originaire de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield est recherché en lien avec une violation apparente de sa probation. La Sûreté du Québec (SQ) dit avoir des raisons de croire qu’il a «brisé son dispositif de surveillance électronique». Ce texte est une traduction d’un article de CTV News. La police indique que Scott McInnes a été vu pour la dernière fois jeudi à 4h30 du matin près de la rue Zouave à Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
Man wanted by police after breaking electronic monitoring device
A 29-year-old man from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que. is wanted in connection with an apparent violation of his probation. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) says it has reason to believe he “broke his electronic monitoring device.” Police say Scott McInnes was last seen at 4:30 a.m. near Zouave Street in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. He is believed to be travelling in a black 2017 Volkswagen Golf with a veteran’s licence plate numbered077 PCB.
Brendan Gallagher sera nommé citoyen d’honneur de Montréal
L’ailier droit des Canadiens de Montréal, Brendan Gallagher, devrait être nommé citoyen d’honneur de la ville jeudi. L’homme de 34 ans recevra cette distinction des mains de la mairesse de Montréal, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, à 15 heures. Ce texte est une traduction d’un article de CTV News. Gallagher a confirmé en juin qu’il quitterait les Canadiens après 14 ans.
Brendan Gallagher to be named honorary citizen of Montreal
Montreal Canadiens right-winger Brendan Gallagher is set to be named an honorary citizen of the city on Thursday. READ MORE: Brendan Gallagher confirms that he will leave the Montreal Canadiens The 34-year-old is set to receive the distinction from Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada at 3 p.m. Gallagher confirmed in June that he would be leaving the Habs after 14 years. All the same, he insisted that he does not plan to retire and isn’t quite “done” with the game just yet.
Analysis: BUDI Diesel a saving grace, but analysts see limited inflation impact
The nearly one billion-litre gap points to substantial leakages, including possible smuggling activities and non-targeted consumption. — Bernama photo KUCHING (June 24): Malaysia’s new BUDI Madani Diesel programme is expected to broaden subsidised diesel access to about 700,000 eligible vehicle owners nationwide, while generating around RM2 billion in annual savings, but analysts believe that there wil be limited direct impact on inflation.
Black Lives Ruined: The effects of racial profiling by police
Racial profiling is a systemic problem plaguing Montreal police (SPVM), according to a judgement by Superior Court Justice Dominique Poulin. But what does that mean in the lives of the victims? This is part one of a CTV News three-part series called Black Lives Ruined: The effects of racial profiling by police. CTV News spoke to eight Black male Montrealers about how racial profiling has impacted them. These are their words. Errol Burke Errol Burke.
Black Lives Ruined: Black men asked to sign NDAs to settle racial profiling cases
Racial profiling is a systemic problem plaguing Montreal police (SPVM), according to a judgement by Superior Court Justice Dominique Poulin. But what does that mean in the lives of the victims? This is part three of a CTV News three-part series called Black Lives Ruined: The effects of racial profiling by police.
Fraude: un Québécois qui a volé 1,2 M$ à des Américains condamné à trois ans de prison
Un Québécois a été condamné à trois ans de prison aux États-Unis pour une fraude postale s’élevant à 1,2 million de dollars. Michel Poirier, âgé de 60 ans, a plaidé coupable le 20 mars et a été condamné le 10 juin, «à la suite de son extradition depuis le Canada», selon le bureau du procureur fédéral du district ouest du Wisconsin. Ce texte est une traduction d’un article de CTV News. Les autorités ont expliqué qu’entre 2011 et mai 2016, M.
Police officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting, suspect also dead
Montreal police (SPVM) say one officer is dead and another is in critical condition following reports of a shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. Shortly before 1:45 p.m., the SPVM confirmed that one of the officers was killed. A civilian also died in the altercation, and the suspect was killed. Officers were called to the scene at11:35 a.m. at the corner of Courtrai and Trans Island avenues, and an emergency alert urging people to shelter-in-place was issued.
Police officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting, suspect also dead
Montreal police (SPVM) say one officer is dead and another is in critical condition following reports of a shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. Shortly before 1:45 p.m., the SPVM confirmed that one of the officers was killed. A civilian also died in the altercation, and the suspect was killed. Officers were called to the scene at11:35 a.m. at the corner of Courtrai and Trans Island avenues, and an emergency alert urging people to shelter-in-place was issued.
Police officer killed; civilian, officer injured in Montreal shooting, suspect ‘neutralized’
Montreal police (SPVM) say two officers and a citizen were injured while responding to reports of a shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. Shortly before 1:45 p.m., the SPVM confirmed that one of the officers was killed. A suspect was “neutralized,” according to police. Officers have been on scene since 11:35 a.m. at the corner of Courtrai and Trans Island avenues, and an emergency alert urging people to shelter-in-place has been issued. “We are asking everyone to avoid the sector.
Shots fired in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood
Montreal police (SPVM) are at the scene of an apparent shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. Officers have been on site since 11:35 a.m. at the corner of Courtrai and Trans Island avenues. “We are asking everyone to avoid the sector. The situation is not under control,” said Jean-Pierre Brabant, a spokesperson with Montreal police.
Montrealer sentenced to 3 years for defrauding Americans out of $1.2 million
A Montreal man has been sentenced to three years in a United States federal prison for mail fraud totaling $1.2 million. Michel Poirier, 60, pleaded guilty to the charge on March 20 and was sentenced on June 10, “following his extradition from Canada,” according to the Western District of Wisconsin’s U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Analysis: Sarawak on the cards for Farm Price
Farm Price is also exploring bolt-on acquisitions to broaden its customer base and strengthen penetration into Malay consumer segments through its halal-certified product offerings. KUCHING (June 22): Sarawak has been identified as Farm Price Holdings Bhd’s (Farm Price) next expansion destination, adding to its existing network of nine distribution centres nationwide.
Here are the Montreal road closures for this weekend
If you’re driving in and around Montreal this weekend, you may want to take note of the following road closures: Montreal road closures Road work in Montreal for the weekend of June 19 to 22. (Mobilité Montréal) Route 138 / Honoré-Mercier Bridge From Saturday at 3 a.m. to Monday at 5 a.m. Between Montreal and Kahnawake, one lane is open in the direction of the South Shore for work by the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (PJCCI).
Intoxicated man steals Montreal police car, is chased through South Shore
A 28-year-old man has been arrested following a police chase that started in Montreal and ended in Varennes in the Montérégie region on Thursday night. Montreal police (SPVM) explains that at 8:45 p.m., it received a 911 call about a “robbery suspect” at a hotel on Papineau Avenue and Sainte-Catherine Street in the Ville-Marie borough.
Whole-body MRI not the answer to all ailments: College of Physicians
Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not always the answer to discovering whether a person is suffering from an ailment, according to the Quebec College of Physicians (CMQ) and the campaign Choisir avec soin Québec. “The Collège des médecins du Québec is responsible for protecting the public and, as such, is issuing an advisory on whole-body MRI scans,” said Dr. Mauril Gaudreault, president of the CMQ.
Nouvelle veille d’orages violents pour le Grand Montréal
La région du Grand Montréal, où tombent déjà de fortes pluies, est visée par une veille d’orages violents jeudi. «Les conditions sont propices à la formation d’orages violents pouvant produire de fortes rafales, de la grosse grêle et de fortes pluies», a prévenu Environnement et Changement climatique Canada. «Un faible risque de tornade est également associé à ces orages.» Ce texte est une traduction d’un article de CTV News.
Montreal under severe thunderstorm watch as heavy rain falls
The Greater Montreal area is under a severe thunderstorm watch on Thursday, with heavy rain already falling across the city. “Conditions this afternoon and evening will be favourable for the formation of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain,” Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) states.
Pokémon cards, laptops the subject of violent Marketplace interactions
Ten teenage boys, aged between 16 and 18, have been arrested in connection with alleged robberies linked to Pokémon cards and other valuables being sold on Marketplace, according to Laval police (SPL). “This rapidly growing market is now attracting the attention of criminals,” the force states.
Les Montréalais donnent de meilleurs pourboires qu’ailleurs au Canada
Montréal est la ville la plus généreuse du Canada en matière de pourboires, avec une moyenne de 14,5 %, selon Lightspeed Commerce, un fournisseur de logiciels de point de vente et de commerce électronique. Ce texte est une traduction d’un article de CTV News. L’entreprise souligne que la ville devance Vancouver (13,4 %) et Toronto (12,3 %).
Montrealers tip better than any other city in Canada
Montreal is the most generous tipping city in Canada, with an average of 14.5 per cent, according to Lightspeed Commerce, a point-of-sale and e-commerce software provider. The company notes that the city ranks ahead of Vancouver (13.4 per cent) and Toronto (12.3 per cent).
Thousands of illegal e-cigarettes seized, $1.8M frozen in Quebec
More than 300,000 illegal e-cigarettes were seized, and bank accounts totalling $1.8 million were frozen after a series of raids by the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) smuggling investigation unit. The raids targeted an alleged criminal organization involved in the large-scale import and distribution of flavoured nicotine vaping products in Quebec. The sale of these products is prohibited in the province.
Man dies after fight with IGA security guard in Longueuil
A 42-year-old man is dead after an altercation with a security guard at an IGA grocery store on Montreal’s South Shore. Longueuil police (SPAL) received a 911 call at 6:45 p.m. about the incident at 1401 Chambly Road. “A man was reported to be unconscious following a physical altercation with a security guard,” police note. He was transported to hospital, where his death was pronounced. “The security guard involved in the incident, a 20-year-old man, was arrested,” police said.
Plusieurs régions visées par une alerte d’orages violents
Le Grand Montréal et plusieurs autres régions font à nouveau l’objet d’une veille d’orages violents, selon Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC). Un précédent avis avait été émis mercredi. Ce texte est une traduction d’un article de CTV News «Les conditions sont propices à la formation d’orages violents pouvant produire des rafales fortes et de la pluie forte», a-t-on prévenu vendredi.
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