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Quebec’s government has allocated $1 billion to municipalities for water infrastructure upgrades and new projects, using funds from a federal $10 billion program aimed at modernizing aging water systems.
A Quebec judge was summoned to the Council of the Magistracy on June 16, 2026, after a 500‑day ruling delay and other missed deadlines, following a complaint by the chief justice. The council will assess possible disciplinary action.
The SPCA reported on June 15 that a small, non‑native marsupial has been missing for several days and may be roaming Montreal’s South Shore, an unusual occurrence given that marsupials are not native to Quebec.
Sixteen SPVM officers from station 39 are being investigated for alleged hateful and racist conduct, prompting the mayor of Montreal-Nord to denounce racism amid ongoing community concerns about police profiling.
Porter Airlines launched its first commercial flights today from the newly modernized Montreal Metropolitan Airport on the South Shore, marking the airport's entry into commercial passenger service.
Quebec’s government, led by Jean Boulet, released a guide on June 15, 2026 to help companies adopt AI responsibly, emphasizing human oversight. The move advances the province’s broader AI policy framework.
Police responded to gunfire at a Montreal park party on June 14, 2026, arresting one person and still searching for two suspects.
A June 14 Leger survey for Centraide found that 48% of Quebecers report moderate to extreme financial anxiety, indicating rising money‑related stress across the province.
Since 2021, Quebec has deployed a coordinated response that unites police, support workers and prosecutors to handle domestic‑violence cases more efficiently across the province.
The 815 bus route will start in mid‑June 2026, linking the Des Sources REM station with Montreal‑Trudeau Airport, giving West Island residents a direct public‑transport option through the summer and into the fall.
Jean Leloup will perform his 1996 album Le Dôme in full at the Francos de Montréal on June 14, 2026, marking the record’s 30th anniversary.
Montreal’s Burgundy Lion pub will host soccer‑watching fan nights beginning June 12 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continuing its role as a long‑standing gathering spot for local soccer supporters.
Montreal’s mayor pledged to provide answers and speed up body‑camera deployment after allegations of racist behavior by police officers, aiming to enhance transparency and restore public trust.
A fire in a mixed‑use industrial building on Avenue du Pacifique in Lachine required about 70 firefighters and burned for roughly four hours from Sunday night into Monday morning.
The Montreal police chief pledged to take measures addressing recent allegations of racism at the Montréal‑Nord station, responding to public concern and calls for accountability.
Porter Airlines launched its first commercial flights from the newly renovated Montreal Metropolitan Airport on June 15, 2026, marking the start of passenger service at the upgraded South Shore facility.
A report by Quebec tenant groups shows that housing repossession requests before the Tribunal administratif du logement have tripled over the past 12 years, prompting calls for rent controls to protect tenants.
Quebec’s government, led by Jean Boulet, released a guide on June 15, 2026 to help businesses adopt AI responsibly, emphasizing human oversight as central to decision‑making.
The mayor of Montreal‑Nord condemned racism after sixteen SPVM officers from post 39 were placed under investigation on June 14, 2026, for alleged hateful conduct, highlighting ongoing concerns about police discrimination in the area.
A new 815 bus route launched in mid‑June 2026 connects the Des Sources REM station with Montreal‑Trudeau Airport, offering West Island residents a direct summer‑to‑fall transit option.
