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The Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating a severe storm that hit Repentigny, Quebec on August 2, 2026 to determine if it produced a tornado, using radar, satellite data and eyewitness reports.
The Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating a severe storm that hit Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2 to determine if it produced a tornado, reviewing radar data and conducting field surveys.
A Quebec Superior Court judge will decide on a $31.5 million settlement intended to resolve decades‑old sexual‑abuse lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Quebec, with the decision expected this week.
Prime Minister Justin Carney announced a 2 billion‑dollar federal investment to build new locomotives in Montreal, aimed at modernising the rail fleet and boosting domestic manufacturing.
Minister Lightbound defended the Carney government's decision to end royalty payments previously required from large U.S. streaming platforms, announcing the policy rollback in Montreal on July 30, 2026.
Montreal refugee advocates are urging Canada to accept Haitian migrants after the Trump administration ended U.S. protection, warning that hundreds of thousands could face uncertain futures without a new safe haven.
Danièle Sauvageau, a Montreal‑based coach, has been named head coach of the Canadian women’s hockey team, taking charge as the squad prepares for upcoming international tournaments.
The Toronto Raptors will play NBA pre‑season exhibition games in Quebec City and Vancouver, extending the league’s presence across Canada before the regular season starts.
Toronto hosted Canada's first blind basketball game in June 2026, organized by the newly formed Blind Basketball Association of Canada founded by Eli Bomers. The event marked the start of a dedicated program for visually‑impaired athletes, filling a national gap in organized sport.
The United Kingdom has introduced a ban on selling energy drinks to anyone under 18, mirroring Quebec’s earlier prohibition, while the Canadian federal government has not adopted a similar nationwide measure.
The UK has introduced a ban on selling energy drinks to minors, following Quebec's earlier restriction, while Canada has not implemented a similar nationwide measure.
Quebec has chosen not to sign the inter‑provincial agreement that would let alcohol producers ship directly to consumers in other provinces, making it the only province out of nine to abstain. The federal‑provincial pact proceeds without Quebec, preserving the current distribution system for the province.
A University of Toronto mathematics professor became the first Canada‑based recipient of the Fields Medal on July 23, 2026, marking a historic first for the country. The award, given every four years to outstanding mathematicians, recognized the professor’s notable research contributions.
Quebec has declined to join a Canada‑wide agreement that would let producers sell alcohol directly to consumers across provincial borders, leaving the province outside a pact being prepared by the federal government and nine other provinces.
Quebec has not yet signed the national agreement for direct‑to‑consumer alcohol sales, while the federal government continues to develop a country‑wide online sales framework. The province’s delay leaves it outside the emerging system pending further discussions.
Severe June 2026 storms and flooding in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Montreal area caused insured losses over $1.1 billion, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
Severe storms and flooding in June 2026 across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Montreal area resulted in insured damages exceeding $1.1 billion, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada. The event underscores the financial impact of extreme weather on the nation's insurance sector.
Severe storms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and flooding in Montreal in June 2026 led to insured damages exceeding $1.1 billion, the highest loss total recorded in Canada for the year, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
Quebec and Alberta signed an agreement on July 15, 2026 to jointly develop AI tools for government services, combining their expertise to accelerate digital innovation while emphasizing security and shared standards.
California lawmakers sent a July 14 letter to Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette urging the province to lift bans on U.S. wines and spirits amid a broader Canada‑U.S. trade dispute.
