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Montreal boroughs have shut public drinking fountains and are urging residents to install rain barrels to conserve water ahead of an expected heat wave and reduced water flow. The measures, supported by Eau Secours, aim to limit non‑essential consumption and protect the city’s water supply.
Canada’s transport minister said on June 10 that he will not guarantee a $90 billion cost cap for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project proposed by Alto, leaving federal funding approval unresolved.
A pedestrian was injured in a hit‑and‑run on Wednesday night in downtown Montreal, prompting police investigation and highlighting concerns about road safety in the city’s busy core.
On June 11, 2026, the REM reduced train speeds during Montreal's morning rush hour, extending travel times for commuters. The temporary slowdown is part of routine adjustments to manage high demand on the city's regional light‑rail network.
A Quebec government employee was fired after reporting possible financial losses in the province’s developing battery industry, prompting the anti-corruption agency UPAC to launch an inquiry.
Justice Alexandre Pless halted Montreal’s attempt to clear a homeless tent encampment on June 11, citing constitutional rights to safety, security and dignity, and the ruling now guides the city’s homelessness policy.
Montreal student Alexandre Masse submitted a petition to the Quebec National Assembly on June 10, 2026, requesting safer traffic measures in school zones after a near‑miss incident while crossing the street.
Quebec police report that a Facebook account is sharing AI‑generated videos that mimic crime scenes, gathering millions of views and prompting concerns that the fabricated footage could disrupt investigations and distort public perception.
Maggie Flaherty has signed a new two‑year contract with Montreal’s community organization La Victoire, extending her role as defender and advocate through 2028.
The City of Montreal’s General Director is leaving his post on June 10, 2026, receiving a $1 million severance, as the administration of Soraya Martinez Ferrada begins the search for a replacement.
The Quebec Auditor General’s June 10 report criticizes the province’s lack of systematic planning for the battery industry and highlights safety and environmental risks, urging the government to create a coordinated strategy.
On June 10, 2026, Quebec reinstated the PEQ fast‑track immigration program for a two‑year period, allowing eligible temporary workers and international students to apply for permanent residency more quickly.
Montreal added Lachine to its vigilance list, prompting a city request for residents to cut water consumption as the municipality cannot shut off the supply. The appeal is part of broader efforts to manage water constraints across the city.
A coordinated multi‑agency raid on Thursday broke up a car‑theft network suspected of Hells Angels links, police said.
Montreal’s child‑welfare agency processed child‑protection reports at three times the provincial average in the 2025‑2026 fiscal year, indicating a significantly higher workload for the city’s regional office.
Dollarama reported sales up over 20% on June 11, 2026, despite slipping consumer confidence, and warned that a continued Iran war could force a revision of its sales outlook due to rising operating costs.
CF Montréal announced that head coach Philippe Eullaffray will remain in charge until the end of the 2026 MLS season, following his appointment in April after Marco Donadel’s departure.
Pascal Vincent resigned as head coach of the Laval Rocket after two seasons to become an assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken, announced on June 11, 2026.
Montreal will use drones this summer to monitor downtown construction sites, aiming to quickly identify completed or unauthorized work and reduce traffic congestion caused by ongoing projects.
Quebec announced on June 11, 2026 that 80 % of new vehicle sales must be electric by 2035, revising its previous target and setting a mandatory benchmark for the province’s auto market.
