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San Francisco Chronicle
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- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Fernandez criticizes schedule after losing in Montreal in quick return after Washington title
Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, eyes a return against Maya Joint, of Australia, during a match at the National Bank Open women's tennis tournament, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) Graham Hughes/AP Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, walks off court following her loss to Maya Joint, of Australia, at the National Bank Open women's tennis tournament, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) Graham Hughes/AP MONTREAL (AP) — Leylah Fernandez criticized the schedule at the National Bank Open after the Canadian lost in the first round of her home tournament Tuesday, two days after winning the title in Washington. Fernandez was routed 6-4, 6-1 by Australian Maya Joint in just 1 hour, 15 minutes. The No. 24-ranked player won her fourth career WTA title Sunday in Washington and was hoping for additional rest before returning to the court in Montreal. Fernandez said she received 'a lot of promises' that she would play during Tuesday's night session, giving her more time to recover between the two tournaments, but learned Sunday while traveling that wouldn't be the case. Advertisement Article continues below this ad 'I did not receive that,' she said. 'That hurt me because I was very looking forward to be playing at night, but I guess it's a little bit political issues at that point.' Instead, top-seeded Coco Gauff played fellow American Danielle Collins to open the night session. Valerie Tetreault, the National Bank Open tournament director in Montreal, responded that she promised Fernandez she would 'fight so that she could have the time she wanted.' 'But I didn't win my fight,' Tetreault said, noting that the WTA Tour determines scheduling. 'I received the request for her to play in the evening. It's my role to have conversations with the WTA, so I pushed as much as possible for her to have what she wanted.' Tetreault added that exceptions had already been made for Fernandez, the 2021 U.S. Open runner-up. The 22-year-old and Joint were among the final three first-round matches held until Tuesday, despite her half of the bracket starting play on Sunday. Advertisement Article continues below this ad 'WTA protocols mean first-round matches need to be completed before second-round matches are played, ensuring fairness to all players,' Tennis Canada said in a statement. 'Given Leylah won the title in Washington on Sunday, she was not able to arrive in Montreal until the early hours of Monday morning. As a result, the WTA made the decision to play her opening match in the latest possible first-round slot.' Mirra Andreeva, the No. 4 seed, advanced to the third round when 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdrew after sustaining an ankle injury during her first-round victory. No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini was upset by Japan's Aoi Ito in a third-set tiebreaker, while No. 8 Emma Navarro rolled past Rebecca Marino 6-1, 6-2. More AP tennis:
CTV News
23-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Montreal under heat warning as temperatures climb
A woman walks her dog as mist rises from a water fountain in Montreal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes) The Greater Montreal area is under a heat warning on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius and humidex values hitting 40. 'The overnight period will be uncomfortable with lows exceeding 20 degrees Celsius Thursday into Friday,' Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) states. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperatures or humidity pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Heat safety High body temperatures can cause grave injury or lead to death. The Quebec Health Ministry is asking people to take precautions during the hot weather: Drink six to eight glasses of water a day before feeling thirsty; Avoid alcoholic beverages or caffeine; Spend at least two hours a day in an air-conditioned or cool place; Take at least one cool shower or bath, or cool your skin with wet towels; Limit physical activity; Wear light clothes. Signs of heat illness include swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. 'Reduce your heat risk,' Environment and Climate Change Canada notes. 'Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.' Anyone with health-related questions is encouraged to call Info-Santé at 811. In case of emergency, call 911. Child safety Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even if the windows are partially open. Do not let your children play in an unattended vehicle. Make a habit of looking in the vehicle, front and back, before locking the door and walking away. Make sure your childcare provider knows to call you if your child has not been dropped off at their usual time. Always place an item (such as a purse) in the backseat so you have to open the door each time you leave the vehicle. Keep a large stuffed animal in your child's car seat when it is not occupied. When your child is in the car, put the stuffed animal in the front passenger seat. When you arrive at your destination, avoid any distractions, including talking on the phone or texting. If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call the police. If they are in distress due to the heat, get them out as quickly as possible and call 911 immediately. Pool safety In Quebec, one child a day arrives in an emergency room for drowning or near-drowning during the summer, according to the Montreal Children's Hospital. In the last 30 years, the MCH trauma centre says it has seen more than 400 drownings and near-drownings. Data show that 73 per cent of the incidents occurred in residential pools, park pools, aquatic centres and water parks. Some ways to prevent drowning hazards:
National Post
17-07-2025
- Politics
- National Post
What we know about unusual spike in asylum claims at this Quebec border crossing
A vehicle travels into the U.S. from St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec, on March 6. The crossing has seen a spike in asylum seekers this month. Photo by Graham Hughes/ / Bloomberg In less than two weeks this month, a Quebec border crossing saw more than 1,500 asylum applicants coming from the United States, an unusual surge considering overall asylum claims are down by 50 per cent across Canada. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, a crossing located on Quebec's Highway 15, south of Montreal, saw 1,505 asylum applicants between Canada Day and July 13. In June, 1,593 applied for asylum in Canada over the course of the whole month. It represents a significant increase over 2024, when in the first two weeks of July, just 322 people tried to claim asylum in Canada. Many of the claimants are Haitians, fleeing insecurity at home and precarious legality in the United States, and seeking asylum in a French-speaking territory. Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again It's not the first time that the Quebec border crossing has seen a major spike in claimants. In April, 2,733 people applied for asylum in Canada at that border crossing. It's an official border crossing that is near the infamous Roxham Road border crossing that is an irregular point of entry to Canada. Here's what to know about the border crossing and why there has been a surge in asylum seekers. How many people have applied for asylum in Canada overall? Between January and July 2025, there have been 19,730 asylum applications processed in Canada from people arriving at all ports of entry. This is a significant drop since 2024. By this time last year, the Canada Border Services Agency had processed 39,085 asylum applications. How many have been sent back to the United States? Of that total, 2,169 have been returned to the United States for being ineligible to enter Canada; 1,531 of those were people who made their asylum claims at official ports of entry, while the other 638 were irregular border crossers. Both Canada and the United States are signatories to the Safe Third Country Agreement. It means, basically, that a refugee claimant must make a refugee claim in the first country they arrive in, and if they show up at the Canadian border after entering the U.S., unless they meet an exception to the rules, they can be sent back to America. There are four exceptions, said Pia Zambelli, chairperson of the refugee committee at the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association. The first is family ties to Canada. 'This is the main exception,' said Zambelli. The second is an exception for unaccompanied minors. The other two are exceptions for those with certain documentation, such as a valid study permit in Canada. The last one is a public interest exception, for those who may, for example, face the death penalty if returned to the United States.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Get your umbrella ready, you'll need it on Thursday
Cars drive through water on a street during rainfall in Montreal, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the region. (Graham Hughes, The Canadian Press) Montrealers will be trading in their hats for rain gear over the next 24 hours. Wednesday brought more heat and humidity to southwestern Quebec, with Montreal breaking the previous record high of 32.3 C set in 1982. Temperatures climbed to 33 C in the city, but felt closer to 40 at times with the humidex. Almanac July 16 The heat is expected to continue Thursday, with a daytime high of 29 C. Once again, it will feel more like 40 with the humidity. Environment and Climate Change Canada is extending the heat warning into Friday for southern Quebec. HEAT warning Showers and a risk of thunderstorms are also in the forecast as we head into Thursday. The timeline for showers to begin is around 3 a.m. Into the afternoon, there's a risk of thunderstorms with rainfall totals expected to be around 10 millimetres. Thursday day planner The incoming rain has many Quebecers concerned after Sunday's powerful storm, which saw 57.5 millimetresof rain fall at Trudeau airport in a single hour. Sunday's total rainfall was 81 millimetres, breaking the previous record of 79.2 millimetres set on that day last year, when the remnants of Hurricane Beryl swept through Montreal.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Heavy rainfall possible in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent Wednesday
A motorist drives through standing water in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/ The Canadian Press) Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, noting the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. The statement will continue into the evening with rain amounts potentially surpassing 50 millimetres in some areas. Drivers are reminded that heavy rain can cause flash floods and water pooling on the roads and low-lying areas. Here's a look at the rest of your forecast: Wednesday: Cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms. Hazy early in the afternoon. High 31 C, humidex 41 C. Wednesday night: Mainly cloudy. 60 per cent chance of showers early in the evening. 40 per cent chance of showers before morning. Risk of thunderstorms, low 24 C. Thursday: Cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms. Wind west 50 km/h. High 27 C, humidex 35 C. Friday: Sunny. High 24 C. Friday night: Clear. Low 14 C.
