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Oliver Jones, the 91‑year‑old Montreal jazz pianist who began playing at Union United Church at five, will be honored with a public funeral at that same church in Little Burgundy following his death on July 22.
Montreal police confirmed the use of an automatic license‑plate camera on 16 August 2026 to gather vehicle data for a specific investigation. The system records plates and vehicle details, creating a searchable database for investigators.
Blainville residents protested in August 2026 against Stablex’s plan to expand its US‑owned hazardous waste landfill, citing proximity to homes and potential exposure to toxic chemicals.
Quebec Energy Minister Christine Fréchette will sign a new agreement on the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project in Newfoundland on August 17, 2026, concluding ongoing interprovincial negotiations. The event, attended by Bernard Drainville, Claudine Bouchard, and Hydro‑Québec officials, aims to solidify cooperation on power management and revenue sharing between Quebec and Newfoundland.
A man was seriously injured and a woman was arrested after an armed confrontation in Verdun, Montreal, on August 15, 2026. Police are investigating the incident.
Construction has started on a new wharf at the Port of Montreal as part of a $2.3 billion expansion aimed at increasing capacity along the St. Lawrence River. The project is presented as a nation‑building infrastructure effort to boost the port’s role in trade.
Montreal police are investigating the homicide of a woman found in an apartment, the case becoming the city's 15th murder of 2026.
A Quebec Superior Court judge approved a $31.5 million settlement with the Archdiocese of Quebec, compensating victims of sexual abuse dating back to 1940 and concluding years of litigation.
A Université de Sherbrooke study shows a 180% increase in deaths among Quebec's unhoused population between 2020 and 2024, marking the first compiled yearly mortality data for this group.
Sandhill cranes will be classified as fair game for hunters in selected areas of two Quebec regions and parts of Ontario this fall, marking the first time the species can be legally hunted in the provinces.
An apple grower in Quebec is testing a hail‑deterrent cannon in August 2026 to protect orchard yields from hail damage. The trial seeks to assess whether the device can reduce fruit loss and inform broader adoption among fruit producers.
An unnamed Quebec man acquitted of a 1983 double murder reached a settlement with Montreal and Quebec in 2026, ending a civil suit over his wrongful conviction after more than 40 years of imprisonment.
Two fatalities and multiple injuries were reported after a collision on Route 105 in western Quebec's Outaouais region on August 14, 2026, with police investigating the cause.
A Quebec apple orchard has started testing an anti‑hail cannon to protect its fruit from frequent hail storms, seeking a practical alternative to existing protective methods.
Construction on a new wharf began in August 2026 at the Port of Montreal, kicking off a $2.3 billion expansion aimed at boosting capacity and supporting national infrastructure goals.
A Quebec Superior Court judge approved a $31.5 million settlement on Aug. 15, 2026, ending years of lawsuits over sexual‑abuse claims against the Archdiocese of Quebec dating back to 1940.
A personal dispute in Verdun on August 15 turned into an armed confrontation, leaving a man seriously injured and leading to the arrest of both participants. Police secured the scene, provided medical aid, and continue to investigate the incident.
A Université de Sherbrooke study found a 180% increase in deaths among Quebec's unhoused population from 2020 to 2024, marking the first systematic data collection on the issue in the province.
Sandhill cranes will be classified as fair game for hunters in two Quebec regions and parts of Ontario this fall, the first time the migratory bird is permitted for hunting in the provinces.
Two fatalities and several injuries were reported after a collision on Route 105 in western Quebec’s Outaouais region on August 14, 2026, with police investigating the cause.
