Héma-Québec Launches Provincewide Summer Blood and Plasma Drive
Héma-Québec launched a provincewide summer campaign on June 13 to boost blood and plasma donations during the vacation season, aligning with National Blood Donor Week across Canada.
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Quebec Lifts Province‑Wide Forest Open‑Fire Ban
Quebec’s Ministry of Public Security announced on June 13, 2026 that the province’s blanket ban on open fires in forests and nearby areas has been lifted, ending a rule that was intended to curb wildfire risk.
Mayor Plante Calls Trust Broken, Promises Faster Body‑Camera Rollout
Mayor Valérie Plante announced on June 13 that public trust in Montreal police has been damaged and promised a faster rollout of body‑cameras, responding to recent accusations of racist conduct within the force.
Montreal Starts Safety Redesign Study for Avenue du Parc
Montreal has begun a public consultation and planning study to redesign Avenue du Parc after 13 road users died in 13 years, seeking to lower the street’s high fatality rate.
Montreal Police Suspend Officers Over Racist Allegations
Montreal Police Service suspended and disbanded a team of officers from station 39 in Montreal‑Nord on June 12, 2026, after allegations of racist conduct, initiating an internal investigation.
Community Rallies to Save Villa Maria College Amid Funding Crisis
Thousands of residents, parents and alumni are campaigning this summer to keep Villa Maria College open on its historic NDG campus, while officials warn that any solution must resolve the school’s major financial shortfall.
Quebec Pickleball Championship Shifts Outdoors onto 20 New Courts
The Marcel‑Lemieux Provincial Pickleball Championship will be held outdoors on 20 new courts in Salaberry‑de‑Valleyfield on June 13‑14, 2026, weather permitting, marking the tournament’s first fully outdoor edition.
Francos de Montréal Presents Ten Free Concerts June 12‑20
The 37th Francos de Montréal festival will feature ten free concerts across the city from June 12 to June 20, 2026, highlighting francophone music and encouraging public participation.
Montreal to Host 2026 UCI Road World Championships
Montreal will host the 2026 UCI Road World Championships from September 20 to 27, an eight‑day event that will draw the world’s top cyclists. The championships are just over 100 days away, with preparations underway for the international competition.
Montreal Police Open Probe Into 16 Officers Over Racism Claims
The Montreal police announced a probe of sixteen officers from the Montreal‑North precinct over racism allegations, prompting community reactions of shock yet no surprise. The internal investigation remains ongoing, with results pending.
Quebec Ends Province‑Wide Ban on Open Forest Fires
Quebec's Ministry of Public Security lifted the province‑wide ban on open fires in forests on June 13, 2026, ending a rule that had been used to curb wildfire risk.
Artists fear loss of iconic Mile‑Ex studio building to redevelopment
Artists in Montreal's Mile‑Ex neighbourhood worry that the red‑brick studio building at 435 Beaubien Avenue West may be demolished for a redevelopment project, threatening a long‑standing creative hub.
World Road Cycling Championships Headed to Montreal
Montreal will host the UCI Road World Championships from September 20‑27, 2026, drawing elite cyclists to compete for world titles in a week‑long event, 100 days away.
Community Mobilizes to Keep Villa Maria College NDG Campus
Thousands of residents, parents and alumni are campaigning to keep Villa Maria College's historic NDG campus open, while officials say financial shortfalls must be resolved before any decision this summer.
Marcel‑Lemieux Pickleball Championship Shifts Outdoors This Weekend
The Marcel‑Lemieux Provincial Pickleball Championship will be held outdoors for the first time, featuring twenty new courts in Salaberry‑de‑Valleyfield from June 13‑15, 2026, pending suitable weather.
Francos de Montréal Presents Ten Free Concerts June 12‑20
The 37th Francos de Montréal festival will host ten free concerts across the city from June 12 to June 20, 2026, continuing its annual celebration of francophone music.
Six Quebec-Born Players Join Canada’s 2026 World Cup Squad
Canada’s men’s national soccer team announced a roster that includes six players born or raised in Quebec for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Lachine Residents Urged to Reduce Water Use as Alert Expands
Montreal added Lachine to its water‑conservation vigilance list on June 11, 2026, urging residents to lower usage because the city cannot isolate the borough’s water network. The alert follows similar measures in other neighborhoods as the city works to manage limited water capacity.
Police Set Up Mobile Command Post at Hospital to Locate Missing 75‑Year‑Old
Montreal police set up a mobile command post at Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital on June 11 to coordinate the search for a 75‑year‑old woman reported missing the day before. The temporary hub will centralise resources and communications as the investigation proceeds.
Francos de Montréal Presents Ten Free Concerts This Week
The 37th Francos de Montréal festival will host ten free concerts across the city from June 12 to June 20, offering open access to francophone music as part of its annual celebration.
