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28 storiesnewest firstlatest July 11, 2026page 2 of 2
Quebec's government announced a $217 million investment on July 10, 2026 to upgrade cultural, sports, community and recreation‑tourism facilities, part of a broader effort to modernize local infrastructure and improve public services.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada ruled out reopening the former Lachine Marina on July 10, 2026, citing projected costs that exceed the city’s budget, ending redevelopment talks for the site.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced on July 10, 2026, that Montreal will not rebuild or reopen the former Lachine marina due to prohibitive costs, leaving the waterfront site closed indefinitely.
Verdun officials will repair a shallow sinkhole over 30 cm deep on Osborne Street in July after a resident reported it and placed an orange cone, with the City of Montreal handling the work.
A 30‑centimetre‑deep sinkhole on Osborne Street in Verdun was flagged by resident Brandon Dick with a warning cone, and city officials plan to repair it within the next few days.
Hydro‑Québec announced a recruitment drive for 35,000 paid positions to support its expanding construction and infrastructure projects amid a tight labour market, especially in remote areas of Quebec.
York Regional Police investigated a collision on Stouffville Road early on June 30, 2026, where a road worker was struck by a vehicle while performing night repairs.
A storm on June 17 caused power outages for about 50,000 households across Greater Montreal. Utility crews are working to restore service while authorities monitor the situation.
