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Élizabeth Desrosiers-McArthur will make her World Cup debut in July 2026 when Montreal hosts the competition, marking her first appearance at this top‑level international event.
The Samuel‑De Champlain Bridge was fully closed for the weekend of June 18, 2026, redirecting all drivers to alternate routes and temporarily disrupting a key Montreal‑South Shore crossing.
Mayor Valérie Ferrada confirmed that the camps on Notre-Dame East will remain despite the street’s use in the 2026 UCI Road World Championships course, indicating coordination between city officials and event organizers.
Quebec has revised its subsidized daycare program to give permanent residents priority over asylum seekers, a change prompted by a top court ruling on eligibility criteria.
Quebec’s transport minister announced the cancellation of a planned 400‑kilometre highway intended to connect the isolated Lower North Shore with the province’s road network, ending years of planning for the project.
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Quebec on June 18, 2026, affecting Bas‑Saint‑Laurent, Gaspésie and Côte‑Nord. The quake was stronger than typical local tremors, but no injuries or damage were reported.
Emma and Noah were the most popular first names for newborns in Quebec in 2025, according to the province’s annual baby‑name rankings, which track naming trends across the region.
Montreal reported about 25,000 empty housing units, a number equal to the total homes in Villeray, highlighting a paradox of vacancy amid a housing shortage.
An escaped kangaroo spotted near Highway 20 in Boucherville was captured by authorities on June 17, 2026, ending a brief period of roaming on Montreal's South Shore.
Montreal Children's Hospital reports a sharp rise in serious electric scooter injuries among local youth, reflecting increased scooter use and prompting health officials to monitor the trend closely.
The English Montreal School Board’s June 16 proposal to cut over 100 special‑needs support positions has drawn strong opposition from parents and the teachers’ union, who warn the reductions could jeopardize services for vulnerable students.
Two new REM stations will be built in Southwest Montreal, with construction starting in 2028 and openings planned for 2030, expanding the rapid‑transit network across Greater Montreal.
Quebec has introduced a rule requiring new motorcycle riders to wait two years before riding high‑performance bikes, a move presented by transportation officials and the Association of Quebec Driving Schools on June 17, 2026.
A Yiddish-language staging of Michel Tremblay’s classic play Les Belles‑Sœurs opened on June 16 at Montreal’s Segal Centre, highlighting the work’s relevance to the city’s Jewish community while retaining the original 1960s narrative.
Two low‑income housing projects in East Montreal were found abandoned and deteriorating on June 16, 2026, sparking neighborhood concerns over safety and the lack of affordable rentals.
A wallaby that fled from a stable in Boucherville on June 16 is still missing after five days, prompting ongoing local searches in the South Shore of Montreal.
Emergency services intervened on June 16, 2026, causing the REM to suspend service between Central and Panama stations in Montreal, with operations remaining halted pending safety clearance.
A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a city bus on Montreal's South Shore on Tuesday evening, prompting an emergency response and a police investigation.
Resilience Montreal is preparing to launch a new day centre for homeless individuals in Montreal, aiming to avoid neighborhood opposition by taking steps toward harmonious coexistence.
A kangaroo seen on Highway 20 in Boucherville was captured by authorities on June 17, 2026, after earlier sightings prompted a swift police response.
