Salama, Montreal! (That’s how you say ‘good morning’ in Malagasy!)
The forecast is changing, but Friday will be sunny, with a high of 27 C, a humidex of 32, crossing the threshold into slightly sticky weather. In the morning, a mix of sun and cloud. The UV index will be 9 — really high so keep up your regular sunscreen routine.
The evening clears up, with a low of 16 C.
The loonie: At 6:15 a.m., the Canadian dollar was worth 76 cents US.
So, what’s going on today?
Movies opening today include Jason Bourne and Bad Moms.
The three-day Osheaga music festival begins at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Only four days after their last game, the Alouettes play the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Molson Stadium at 7 p.m. During a ceremony at halftime, the team will retire the No. 86 of former slotback Ben Cahoon.
Howie Mandel and Sebastian Maniscalco host Just for Laughs galas at Place des Arts.
Did you know: on this day in 1954, J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Fellowship of the Ring” the first volume of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was published.
J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Photo of the day:
Don’t forget to submit your photos of Montreal to us via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by tagging them with #ThisMtl. See them all appear at montrealgazette.com/thismtl and we’ll feature one per day right here on Montreal This Morning. This snap was posted via Instagram by @passionmontreal.
Quote of the day:
History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside. — John F. Kennedy
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