LOCAL
The Liberals selected Chrystia Freeland to face NDP candidate Linda McQuaig in the upcoming byelection in Toronto Centre. Both high-profile candidates are authors and former journalists. [National Post]
Bombadier is testing the C-Series aircraft Monday, but it’s only one aspect of a lengthy approval process of Porter Airlines’ controversial expansion plan at the Toronto Islands Airport. The prospect of Jets flying out from downtown has caused concern about noise levels and the need to lengthen the runway by 168 at either end. [Globe and Mail]
A candlelight vigil in Toronto’s west end was held for the victim of a gas-and-dash. The man wanted for the second-degree murder of Jayesh Prajapti is still at large. [Toronto Star]
NATIONAL
Quebec Liberals have increased their lead by 7% in the wake of the PQ backlash caused by the Quebec charter of values, a new public opinion poll suggests. The Liberals sit at 42%, while the PQ has 35%. [National Post]
Two Canadians arrested in Egypt and held without charge since mid-August will be detained for another two weeks. The Egyptian authorities have provided no reason why Tarek Loubani and John Greyson are in jail. [Globe and Mail]
Hells Angel and convicted murderer Rene Charlebois escaped from a Laval jail Saturday night. He is considered dangerous and should not be approached. [National Post]
INTERNATIONAL
At least 15 have died and thousands of homes have been evacuated in Mexico due to heavy rains and landslides caused by the combined force of tropical storm Manguel and Hurricane Ingrid. Stormy conditions have led to the cancellation of Independence Day celebrations. [CBC]
An exchange of letters between President Obama and the Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, has set the stage for a possible meeting next week. It would be the first meeting between an American and Iranian leader since the 1979 revolution. [Guardian]
Hundreds of people, black and white, filled an Alabama church bombed 50 years ago by the KKK to mark the anniversary of the blast that killed four little girls. The vicious attack became a symbol of racial hatred and led to the passing of crucial civil rights legislation. [CBC]
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