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Desjardins Insurance received nearly 1,700 calls from flooded homeowners in Greater Montreal during the June 20‑21 weekend, reflecting the impact of heavy rain that caused widespread inundation across the region.
Montreal Roses and Alberta Wild played to a 1-1 draw at Stade Boréale on June 21, 2026, each earning one point from the match.
Many Montreal retailers, banks, and public offices will be closed on June 24 for the province’s national holiday, prompting residents to plan ahead for the day’s celebrations.
A forecast for June 21 predicts more thunderstorms and heavy rain across Greater Montreal, threatening neighborhoods still recovering from Saturday's widespread flooding.
A brief, intense rainstorm on June 20, 2026 dropped over 100 mm of rain across Montreal and more than 150 mm in Pierrefonds, causing street flooding and power outages.
Two assaults in Montreal on June 20‑21, 2026 resulted in non‑life‑threatening injuries, and the victims were taken to hospital for treatment.
Quebec’s Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière appointed an independent observer on June 20 to oversee investigations into racism allegations against Montreal police, aiming to add external oversight amid criticism of the force.
A Montreal man with ALS shared his personal story on June 20, 2026, to boost public awareness during ALS awareness month, collaborating with researchers to highlight the disease’s challenges and ongoing scientific efforts.
Quebec public health officials warned on June 19, 2026 that raccoon rabies cases are spreading south and east of Montreal, noting a growing outbreak as infections in raccoons increase.
Paul Arcand highlighted the severe flooding across Greater Montreal during the June 20‑21 weekend, describing its impacts and urging review of drainage and preparedness measures.
Lachine residents are contesting the borough mayor’s decision to cancel a planned outdoor pool on Lac Saint‑Louis, questioning the cost figures used to justify the move and demanding greater transparency.
On Monday, June 22, 2026, the Montreal police chief will hold a closed‑door meeting with the city council's public safety commission to discuss public safety issues. The private session aims to coordinate police and municipal strategies without public disclosure of the agenda.
Quebec's beverage container deposit agency will now collect and process glass bottles directly, backed by several million dollars in funding, as the system expands to include wine bottles.
Alto said it will consider a realignment near Mirabel and a new Kingston station for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail after a 100‑day public consultation, indicating flexibility in the project's planning stage.
A Montreal‑Nord family alleges police unjustifiably used pepper spray at a birthday party on June 22, 2026, adding to growing scrutiny of such tactics in Quebec.
Many Montreal shops, banks, municipal offices and other services will be closed on June 24 as the city observes the Fête nationale du Québec.
On June 21, 2026, a town west of Montreal’s council officially granted trees legal rights as living beings, a move described by an environmental group as the first of its kind in Quebec and Canada.
A weather system will bring more thunderstorms and heavy rain to Greater Montreal on June 21, affecting areas already hit by Saturday's damaging rains.
A Montréal‑Nord family alleges that police sprayed pepper spray into a birthday party on June 22, 2026, claiming it was an abuse of power. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about the use of pepper spray at community events in Montreal.
The Pointe‑aux‑Trembles market celebrated its 15th anniversary in June 2026, highlighting its origins from a citizen petition and its ongoing role as a popular Saturday hub for local producers and residents.
