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A Flock automatic license‑plate‑reading camera was observed in Montreal on August 12, 2026, and both the city and police denied installing it. Officials offered no further comment, leaving the device’s purpose unclear.
A sinkhole discovered beneath Highway 40 near Saint‑Cuthbert forced officials to close the westbound lanes on August 12, 2026, prompting detours and a safety assessment of the roadway.
ASSAM, a Montreal nonprofit for visually impaired athletes, now offers guided cycling, urban walking, kayaking and cross‑country skiing to promote active participation and independence.
The main entrance of Fabre metro station on Montreal’s Blue line will remain shut until winter 2028 due to extensive construction, adding to existing disruptions on the line.
A rare celestial phenomenon will be visible across Quebec on the night of August 12, 2026, an event astronomers say occurs only occasionally in the province.
Property managers and residents in Montreal's Chinatown report increased visibility of homeless individuals and drug use, prompting city officials to partner with community groups on a coordinated response.
Ottawa announced $34 million in climate‑resilience funding for 128 communities, including $1 million for flood‑reduction projects in a Quebec community, as part of a nationwide adaptation effort.
A lawsuit has been filed against an influencer for posting a fabricated zip‑line accident video at Montreal's Old Port, violating local laws that ban staged accidents at the popular tourist attraction.
Police opened an investigation on August 11, 2026 into allegations that a Montreal day camp monitor may have sexually abused a minor. The probe follows complaints and remains ongoing.
Montreal’s Pierrefonds‑Roxboro opened its first skatepark in the À‑Ma‑Baie neighbourhood, adding a new youth recreation facility as part of the city’s plan to expand resources for young people.
Evenko has revised its bag policy for ÎleSoniq, now allowing non‑transparent bags that meet size limits, after a week of requiring only clear bags at Parc Jean‑Drapeau.
Quebec's Ministry of Environment announced a tenfold increase in fines for violations of the Environment Quality Act, aiming to strengthen deterrence against environmental offences.
Montreal police installed a Flock surveillance camera for an investigation on August 12, 2026, and removed it a few hours later after media coverage highlighted its presence.
Hotel room demand in Montreal increased by 12 percent from May to July 2026 versus the previous year, signalling a strong summer tourism season.
Over 3,000 teaching positions in Quebec's primary and secondary schools remain vacant just weeks before the new school year begins, prompting urgent recruitment efforts.
Véga astronomy club co‑founder Philippe Mousette traveled to Spain on August 12, 2026 to witness a total solar eclipse, an event that draws global interest and prompted questions about its visibility in Montreal.
Quebec has $37 million set aside for tenant aid that remains unspent in 2026, amid criticism of administrative delays following a 2023 program overhaul.
On August 12, 2026, a rare celestial phenomenon illuminated the Quebec sky, an uncommon event for the province, drawing widespread public attention.
Quebec government engineers have gone on strike, halting about 150 construction projects across the province, according to the Association des constructeurs de routes et grands travaux du Québec.
RAMQ reported that fraudsters have stolen the identities of Quebec health professionals to divert public funds, while confirming that patient data was not compromised.
