Daily news — Monday, July 13, 2026

Peter Nygard's sexual assault trial opens in Montreal; Prairies swelter under a heat dome as B.C. wildfires grow.

Montreal Nygard sexual assault trial opens at Montreal courthouse The sexual assault trial of fashion mogul Peter Nygard got underway Monday at the Montreal courthouse. Nygard faces multiple charges stemming from allegations made by several women. Métropolitaine highway reopens after major weekend closure The major closure affecting the Métropolitaine highway came to an end Monday morning, restoring normal traffic flow to one of the city’s busiest corridors.

Commuters had faced significant detours over the weekend during the work. Teen suffers traumatic head injuries in e-scooter accident A teenager sustained traumatic head injuries in an e-scooter accident in the Montreal region on Monday. Authorities have not released further details on the victim’s condition.

Child drowning reported in Quebec A child drowning incident was reported in Quebec on Monday, adding to a string of water-safety tragedies in the province this summer. Authorities have not publicly named the victim or confirmed a location. Pessamit Innu community rejects multibillion-dollar hydro deal The Pessamit Innu community announced Monday it is rejecting a multibillion-dollar hydroelectric development agreement with Quebec.

The decision is a significant setback for the proposed project, the details of which have not been fully disclosed publicly. Canada Carney invokes Canadian unity at Calgary Stampede Prime Minister Mark Carney used an appearance at the Calgary Stampede on Monday to address the theme of Canadian unity. Carney did not release specific policy announcements tied to the appearance.

Toronto police probe festival shooting as witness search widens Toronto police continued Monday to investigate a shooting at a crowded festival that occurred July 12, with investigators saying the massive crowd at the scene is complicating efforts to identify witnesses and suspects. No arrests had been announced as of Monday. Heat dome bakes Prairies with record temperatures Multiple Prairie provinces were sweltering Monday under a heat dome producing record-breaking temperatures.

Residents across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba were urged to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbours. B.C. wildfire crews brace as weather reprieve ends Wildfire crews in British Columbia were preparing Monday for a return of hot, dry conditions after a brief weather reprieve slowed fire activity. Forecasters warned that hotter temperatures in the days ahead could rapidly worsen the situation.

World U.S. to resume blockade of Iranian ports The United States announced it would resume a blockade of Iranian ports, escalating pressure on Tehran. The move is expected to increase tensions in the Middle East. European leaders meet Zelenskyy in Paris to reaffirm Ukraine support Leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris on Monday.

The gathering was aimed at strengthening European support for Ukraine. Sports Canada routs China 7-3 at Women’s Softball Canada Cup Canada defeated China 7-3 at the Canada Cup Women’s International Softball Championship in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday. The win bolstered Canada’s standing in the tournament being held on home soil.

PWHL expansion clubs Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent building profiles The PWHL’s two newest expansion franchises, the Vancouver Goldeneyes and the Seattle Torrent, continued to attract attention during the 2026 season as the league extends its footprint to the West Coast. Both clubs are in their inaugural campaigns. Weather Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers early this evening and a low of 23°C.

Tuesday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a high of 34°C.