Montreal Allocates $44 M to Lease Office Space for 700 Staff
Montreal will spend about $44 million to lease a ten‑year office space at Place Dupuis for roughly 700 employees, following a new three‑day‑a‑week return‑to‑office policy.
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Teen Arrested After Daytime Shooting in Montreal's Plateau
Montreal police arrested a 17‑year‑old after a daytime shooting injured a 22‑year‑old man in the Plateau‑Mont‑Royal borough on August 20, 2026. The victim received medical care and the suspect is in custody pending investigation.
Quebec Watchdog Opens Probe into Montreal Police Shooting
The Quebec independent investigations office has launched a probe into a Montreal police shooting that took place at 3:23 p.m. on August 20, after officers responded to a report of a knife‑wielding individual.
Funeral Service for Jazz Pianist Oliver Jones Set for Little Burgundy
A funeral for renowned jazz pianist Oliver Jones will be held on August 20, 2026, at Union United Church in Little Burgundy, honoring his significant contributions to Montreal’s music scene.
Montreal dad logs 456 school emails in a year
Miguel Tremblay logged 456 school emails in 2025, with 58% requiring a response and a total reading time of about fourteen hours, highlighting the high volume of communications parents receive in Montreal.
Quebec ER Wait Times Down 11 Minutes, Study Shows
A Montreal Economic Institute report finds Quebec emergency department wait times fell by 11 minutes in 2025 compared with 2024, based on a year‑over‑year analysis.
Quebec Prosecutor Stays Charges Against 11 Longueuil Teens
A Quebec prosecutor announced on August 20, 2026 that criminal charges against eleven Longueuil teenagers linked to events before a September 2025 police shooting of a fifteen‑year‑old boy are being stayed.
Two Montreal Women Killed; One Suspect Dead, One to Stand Trial
Two Montreal women were killed in separate suspected intimate‑partner attacks; one suspect died after being identified, and the other faces upcoming court proceedings.
Survey Shows Quebec Teachers Leaving Amid Staffing Shortages
A recent survey shows many Quebec teachers are leaving the profession due to poor working conditions and staffing shortages, while the Ministry reports over 2,000 unfilled teaching posts.
Liberal Candidate Alain Tremblay Withdraws from Quebec Race
Alain Tremblay withdrew from the Quebec Liberal Party’s campaign on August 20, becoming the sixth Liberal candidate to exit the race ahead of the provincial election.
Finance Minister Gets Answers from Carney on Trade Deal
Finance Minister Christine Fréchette received answers from Mark Carney about a commercial agreement, and the Quebec premier noted that the deal can include improvements for the province as it reviews the trade agreement.
Two Montreal Women Killed; One Suspect Dead, Another Set for Court
Montreal police reported two women were killed in separate suspected intimate partner violence incidents, with one suspect dead and another scheduled for a court appearance, highlighting a recent rise in fatal domestic cases.
Man Sentenced to One Year for Pretending to Be Montreal Police Officer
An unidentified man was sentenced to one year in prison for impersonating a Montreal police officer by wearing a belt, pistol, badge and driving a fake patrol car, after citizens confronted him and the court upheld Quebec’s law against such offenses.
Coroner Calls for Review of Montreal Police Hogtie Tactics
The Quebec coroner’s office has advised Montreal police to review and revise their hogtie restraint policy after it was deemed a probable factor in the 2025 death of 29‑year‑old Géhane Kamel. Police have acknowledged the recommendation and will assess changes to training and oversight.
Montreal Dad Estimates 14 Hours to Read School Emails
Miguel Tremblay counted 456 emails from his children's school in 2025, totaling 166,000 words and an estimated 14 hours of reading, a volume comparable to a Harry Potter novel.
Quebec Emergency Rooms Trim Wait Times by Eleven Minutes
A Montreal Economic Institute study found that average wait times in Quebec emergency rooms dropped by 11 minutes in 2025 compared to the prior year, marking a measurable improvement in a key health‑system metric.
PAQ Starts Building $23M Downtown Montreal Shelter
PAQ has started building a $23 million permanent shelter in downtown Montreal, slated to open in 2028 and provide accessible, culturally safe spaces. The project marks a move toward long‑term housing solutions in the city.
New Metropolitan Bus Line Connects Delson to Montreal Metro
Delson’s first metropolitan bus line launches on August 24, 2026, running along Taschereau Boulevard to connect the suburb directly with Montreal’s Yellow Metro line.
Advance Voting Starts Friday for Three Federal Byelections
Advance voting begins Friday, August 21, for three federal byelections in two Toronto-area ridings and one Montreal-area riding, the same districts that gave Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority on April 13.
Montreal Holds Memorial Service for Jazz Legend Oliver Jones
A memorial service at Union United Church in Montreal on August 20, 2026, honored jazz pianist Oliver Jones, who first performed at the venue as a child and is celebrated as a Canadian music icon.
