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Montreal will temporarily remove parking spaces at various times to accommodate the 2026 World Cycling Championships, and drivers have been asked to be patient and use alternative parking options.
University of Sherbrooke researchers using coroner reports found a more than 200% increase in deaths of homeless women in Quebec from 2020 to 2024, with over one‑third of all homeless deaths occurring while individuals were in hidden homelessness.
Quebec has launched a 12-month pilot at Roberval Detention Centre requiring inmates to wear standardized uniforms to help prevent contraband from entering the prison. The program is part of the province's broader effort to curb illegal items in its correctional facilities.
A new power‑sharing agreement signed on August 14, 2026 raises Quebec’s electricity share from Churchill Falls by 40 percent and roughly doubles the generation capacity available to Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Quebec Minister Skeete said the province may declare itself unbound by ACEUM as Ottawa negotiates updates with the United States, citing concerns over the direction of the talks.
Automated low‑speed test trains began running on the future REM airport branch during the week of Aug. 13, 2026, advancing the project toward its planned 2027 completion.
The Montreal police removed a portable Flock surveillance camera on August 12, 2026, a few hours after a news article disclosed its presence. The camera had been placed for an ongoing investigation, and its removal followed the public report.
A man in his 60s suffered a serious head injury after being attacked by a cyclist in Montreal on August 13, and the suspect fled before police arrived.
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador signed an agreement on August 14, 2026 to increase electricity from the Churchill Falls hydroelectric plant to Quebec by 40%, expanding the province’s power supply.
Montreal police removed a high-powered surveillance camera on August 14 after Radio-Canada exposed its capabilities, prompting concerns about police monitoring practices.
Parc Jean‑Drapeau’s 230 city employees, who have not received a raise since 2023, have warned they will strike if wage talks with Montreal officials remain unresolved. Negotiations are set to continue this month, with both sides seeking an agreement to avoid service disruptions.
Automatic low‑speed test trains began operating on the future REM line to Montréal‑Trudeau Airport in the week of August 13, 2026, as the network moves toward completing the airport segment by the end of 2027.
Construction has begun on a new container terminal at Contrecœur as part of the Port of Montreal’s expansion, with the facility slated to open around 2030 to boost the port’s capacity.
Montreal police arrested a 17-year-old suspect on Friday in relation to a downtown stabbing that injured a 16-year-old boy on August 11. The youth remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Two men were injured in a knife fight in Montreal's Saint‑Michel neighbourhood in the early hours of Friday, August 13‑14, 2026, prompting police investigation and medical treatment for the victims.
Collège de Maisonneuve now offers students brief listening sessions with an elderly volunteer for a symbolic 25 cents, creating an intergenerational dialogue opportunity on campus.
A University of Sherbrooke study using coroner reports finds a 200% increase in deaths of homeless women in Quebec between 2020 and 2024, and notes that over one‑third of homeless deaths occurred while individuals were in hidden homelessness.
Montreal will temporarily remove street parking at various times on August 13, 2026, as the city prepares for the World Cycling Championships, urging drivers to plan ahead for the changes.
Quebec announced it may stay non‑bound to the ACEUM trade pact, citing concerns over Ottawa‑Washington negotiations. Ministers Skeete and Fréchette said the province will assess the federal talks before deciding its future involvement.
Montreal inspectors have been authorized to enter a building suspected of housing illegal, windowless, and unsanitary rental units after a lawyer initially denied them access, reflecting the city’s ongoing crackdown on substandard housing.
