CityNews Montreal
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CityNews Montreal is a digital news outlet based in Montreal, Quebec, covering local and national news, including business, politics, culture, and community events. It reports on a range of topics such as corporate changes, Indigenous issues, historical reflections, sports, and local incidents.
- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Montreal, QC peers
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- Montreal police investigate suspicious death near Jacques-Cartier BridgeMontreal police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in a tent near Jacques-Cartier Bridge. A 36-year-old was found unresponsive and later confirmed dead, with police calling the circumstances unclear.
- Named honorary citizen, Brendan Gallagher says ‘merci’ to Montreal: ‘This city has given me everything’Brendan Gallagher was honored as Montreal's honorary citizen, expressing deep gratitude for the city's support during his 14-year NHL career with the Canadiens, which included 911 games, 246 goals, and 241 assists. He thanked Montreal for giving him family, community, and opportunities, and mentioned he would be moving on from the team.
- Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chipsApple raises prices for Macs and iPads, citing memory chip shortages caused by the AI boom. Analysts predict further price increases for iPhones.
- Montreal shooting leads to national security investigation on ideological violenceA protest against 'incel' ideology took place in Montreal following a deadly shooting, with organizers linking the incel movement to misogyny and violence. A manifesto attributed to the alleged gunman expressed hatred toward women.
- Honoré Mercier Bridge traffic impacts July 17 to Aug. 3: one lane open per directionQuebec's Ministry of Transport announces partial closure of Honoré Mercier Bridge from July 17 to August 3, 2026, with one lane open per direction and associated traffic management measures.
- Carney says six upcoming byelections will likely be spread outPrime Minister Mark Carney said the six upcoming byelections to fill House of Commons vacancies will likely not be held all at once, considering factors like the Quebec provincial election.
- Some airlines reduce fuel surcharges as oil falls, while others hold steadyCanadian airlines adjust fuel surcharges as oil prices decline, with some reducing fees and others maintaining current rates.
- 3 dead after plane fighting wildfires crashes in Northwest TerritoriesA plane fighting wildfires crashed in the Northwest Territories with three people on board, and it is unknown if any survived.
- PM Carney to share plans for future of 24 Sussex on FridayPrime Minister Mark Carney will announce plans for the future of 24 Sussex on Friday, a building that has been vacant since 2015 and costs taxpayers tens of thousands annually to maintain.
- Carney says new Canadians told to surrender citizenship documents deserve answersPrime Minister Mark Carney and Immigration Minister Lena Diab addressed reports that some new Canadians were told to surrender their citizenship documents, with Carney promising to follow up and Diab ordering an investigation into the matter.
- ‘We support each other’: Quebec police forces hold procession for fallen Montreal officerQuebec police forces held a procession to pay respects to Montreal officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane who died in a shootout, with officers from surrounding areas participating in the tribute.
- Carney says he and Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summitPrime Minister Mark Carney discussed Arctic protection and NATO priorities with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the NATO summit, with Trump criticizing NATO's stance on the Iran war.
- Canada prepares to send aid to those hit by Venezuelan earthquakesCanada plans to send humanitarian aid to Venezuela following catastrophic earthquakes, with Prime Minister Mark Carney expressing condolences and stating assistance will be delivered in the coming days and weeks.
- Canada now eligible to take part in Eurovision song contestCanada is now eligible to take part in the Eurovision song contest after becoming a member of the European Broadcasting Union.
- Buying local could generate billions for Quebec economy, study findsA study finds that increased local spending by Quebec households could generate $3 billion annually for the province's economy, create 29,000 jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.