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Local health experts are pressing Quebec’s new government to keep the 2029 deadline for the Horne Smelter to meet an arsenic emission limit of 15 ng/m³, after the previous administration postponed the target.
A free Lyrics & Lemonade concert in Northview Park marked its tenth anniversary, raising funds for the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Originating as a simple lemonade stand, the event has grown into a community concert supporting sick children.
A 42-year-old man was attacked with a weapon in a Pointe‑Saint‑Charles park while police chased a 21-year-old suspect, who later crashed into a building and was arrested. The victim was hospitalized, and the suspect faces assault and related charges.
Quebec’s October 5, 2026 election will include 325,000 newly eligible voters, adding to the electorate that saw a 54% turnout among 18‑34 year olds in 2022.
A street brawl in Verdun left a man hospitalized and led to the arrest of a 29‑year‑old suspect, according to the Montreal municipal police.
Montreal has appealed a Quebec Superior Court injunction that stopped the city from removing a homeless encampment near a skate park and basketball court in the Van Horne area. The appeal, filed on September 4, 2026, seeks to restore the municipality’s authority to address the encampment under existing bylaws.
Major routes including the La Fontaine tunnel, Victoria Bridge, and Highways 20 and 25 will face significant delays and closures during Labour Day weekend, prompting motorists to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time.
The STM has begun testing AI software to automatically detect loiterers on subway platforms, a trial launched in September 2026 without public notice, sparking ethical debates over surveillance and privacy.
Montreal's fire service reports that total fires stayed steady in 2025, but outdoor blazes linked to homeless encampments rose slightly, prompting focused prevention efforts.
A Lotto Max draw on August 21, 2026, produced 49 winners in Quebec who split a $55 million jackpot, marking the first time so many people became millionaires from a single lottery draw.
