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Intense thunderstorms on June 20, 2026, caused flooding across West Montreal and South Shore municipalities, leaving streets and low‑lying areas waterlogged. Residents and local officials reported widespread water accumulation and cautioned the public to avoid affected zones.
The Marché Public de Pointe‑aux‑Trembles celebrated its 15th anniversary on June 20, 2026, marking fifteen years of weekly Saturday gatherings that connect regional food producers with thousands of visitors.
A major fire in Montreal‑Nord on June 20 injured two children, leading the Montreal fire department to launch a community fire‑prevention outreach the next day. The campaign aims to educate residents on fire safety and reduce future incidents.
René Verret has stepped down as the Liberal candidate for Louis‑Hébert, giving the PLQ about 1.5 months to name a replacement before the 2026 Quebec provincial election.
Santé Québec requires senior job applicants to answer mental‑health and eating‑disorder questions on pre‑employment forms, a move that has been criticized as overly intrusive.
Montreal police leaders will meet privately with city officials on June 22 to explain how they have handled complaints of racist gestures by officers. The closed‑door session follows municipal concerns about bias within the force and seeks to clarify the police service’s investigative and disciplinary procedures.
Quebec health officials reported on June 19 that raccoon rabies cases are increasing in areas south and east of Montreal, as the province continues to monitor an expanding outbreak in the region.
A 28‑year‑old man stole a Montreal police cruiser on June 19, 2026, leading officers on an approximately 60‑kilometre chase across the city. Police are investigating the theft and pursuit, with no further details released.
An intoxicated man stole a Montreal police car on June 18, 2026, leading to a police chase that reached the South Shore. The vehicle was recovered and the suspect’s heavy intoxication was a focal point of the investigation.
A study using Hydro-Québec electricity data found about 25,000 vacant apartments in Montreal, prompting landlords and housing advocates to dispute the reasons behind the emptiness amid a citywide housing crisis.
Montreal's latest financial report shows the city faced its costliest winter in ten years and paid over C$80 million in police overtime, while fine revenue hit a record high. The figures illustrate the fiscal impact of severe winter conditions on municipal spending.
Antoine Dionne Charest, son of former premier Jean Charest, was officially nominated as the Quebec Liberal candidate for Verdun on June 17, 2026, in a ceremony attended by party officials and his mother.
Montreal has committed $25.1 million to build 350 affordable housing units in Rosemont–La Petite‑Patrie, with the project overseen by the Société de développement Angus and announced by Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada.
Quebec announced a $12.5 million funding package on June 18, 2026, allocating $5 million to Montreal and under $1 million to other regions to address homelessness and its root causes.
Montreal business leaders are advancing a plan to convert a downtown project into a facility for the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, aiming to strengthen the city’s bid to host the new federal institution.
Montreal Victoire drafted six players, including Petra Nieminen, and re‑signed forward Abby Roque to a two‑year deal, bolstering the roster for the next season.
Élizabeth Desrosiers‑McArthur, a Montreal native, will compete in her first World Cup canoeing event in July 2026, returning to international competition in her hometown.
The Samuel‑De Champlain Bridge will be closed to traffic from June 19 to June 21, 2026, affecting drivers who use the key crossing between Montreal and the South Shore.
A 28‑year‑old man suspected of being intoxicated stole a Montreal police cruiser on June 18, 2026; the vehicle was recovered 40 km away in Verchères within 30 minutes, leading to his arrest.
Hydro‑Québec’s electricity‑usage study found about 25,000 vacant homes in Montreal, sparking a debate between landlords and housing advocates amid a severe housing shortage.
