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The 2026 UCI Road World Championships are being held in Montreal, with Spanish sports outlet Marca providing live coverage of the men's road race. The event is drawing attention as the elite of world cycling compete for the rainbow jersey in Canada, with readers following the latest updates from the race as it unfolds.
- 2China completes phase-out of ozone-depleting HCFCs in solvent industry▼China has finished phasing out ozone-depleting HCFCs from its solvent industry. It’s the last stage of a project running
China has completed the phase-out of ozone-depleting HCFC chemicals from its solvent sector, closing a project running since 2016 that required 53 enterprises to switch to substitutes. A nationwide ban on HCFCs in cleaning agents took effect on 1 July 2026, marking the final stage of commitments under the Montreal Protocol framework.
- 3Montreal bans insulting police and city employees●Montreal adopts bylaw banning insults against police, municipal employees
Montreal's city council has adopted a bylaw that prohibits insults directed at police officers and municipal employees. Supporters argue it protects workers from abuse, while critics say it risks restricting free speech and could be applied unevenly against citizens voicing complaints. The measure has drawn attention well beyond Quebec as other cities weigh similar rules.
- 4Demi Vollering wins women's road race in Montreal●Demi Vollering takes women's road race title in Montreal
Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering has won the women's road race title in Montreal, taking victory in the WorldTour one-day event. The result adds another major win for Vollering, one of the leading riders in women's cycling, and is drawing attention from cycling fans following the recent race calendar.
- 5BMO regains confidence in its US banking strategy▼Why BMO has regained confidence in its US strategy The bank expects to deliver on its U.S. return on equity target of 12
Bank of Montreal says it expects to hit its US return on equity target of 12% by October 31, 2027, a sign of renewed confidence in its American operations after a period of pressure. The update, reported by American Banker, is drawing attention among banking and financial services observers tracking how Canadian banks perform in the US market.