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Justice Alexandre Pless halted Montreal’s plan to clear a homeless encampment on June 11, 2026, citing constitutional rights to safety, security and dignity. The court order keeps the tent city in place while the city reviews its approach.
Benoit Dagenais is departing as Montreal’s general manager with a severance exceeding one million dollars, and deputy Alain Dufort will take over. The change is part of a senior‑management reshuffle by the Martinez Ferrada administration.
Quebec has banned open fires in forests and nearby areas across six regions, effective June 10, 2026, as a fire‑prevention measure.
On June 9, 2026, a cyclist traveling east on a Notre-Dame Street bike path in Montreal was hit by two vehicles and is now in critical condition, adding to a series of recent cyclist collisions in the city.
A Montreal judge ordered a pause on the city's plan to clear the homeless encampment under the Van Horne viaduct until a full court judgment is issued. The injunction leaves the camp in place while legal proceedings continue.
Vandalism caused $1.4 million in damages to Montreal's bike‑share system in 2025, leading BIXI Montreal to consider moving some docking stations.
On June 9, 2026, Montreal closed several public fountains to cut water use, part of a wider municipal effort to promote conservation.
The SPVM’s Aurora unit is scanning social media and text messages to detect recruitment of teenagers for crimes across Quebec, aiming to intervene before offenses occur.
Montreal’s asking rents have remained steady over the past two years despite the city achieving its highest ever level of newly built rental units since 2024, indicating a rental market where increased supply has balanced demand.
Marianne Crépeau planted peach and fig trees in an unheated greenhouse at Aux Jardins de la Bergère farm to test whether these southern‑Ontario fruits can be grown in Quebec, reflecting a wider trend of greenhouse experimentation among local growers.
An average 11‑month wait for residential permits in Montreal is leading developers to consider building in neighboring areas, potentially reducing new housing projects within the city.
Twelve Quebec municipalities and nine environmental groups sent a letter to the province's environment minister on June 9, 2026, warning that groundwater extraction exceeds natural recharge and urging immediate action to protect water reserves.
Vincent Marissal explained the challenges of serving as an Independent MNA for Rosemont and outlined his intention to pursue activities outside politics after his term ends.
Benoit Dagenais resigned as Montreal's general manager, receiving a severance package of over $1 million, and former deputy Alain Dufort was named his successor as part of a senior‑management reshuffle by the Martinez Ferrada administration.
Quebec has reopened the PEQ fast‑track immigration program, with applications starting on July 2, 2026 and a two‑year application period, announced by François Bonnardel of the Quebec Immigration Ministry.
A new entrance on the Canadian side of the border‑straddling library opened on June 10, 2026, restoring direct access for Canadian visitors after U.S. restrictions limited entry the previous year.
Quebec’s Auditor General issued a report on June 10, 2026, censuring the provincial government for poorly planned management of the emerging battery industry and highlighting significant oversight gaps.
The Parti Québécois announced it will seek to remove Quebec from the high‑speed rail project, citing costs that exceed expected benefits, as federal and provincial bodies continue to assess the scheme's feasibility.
The federal transport minister said Ottawa will not guarantee a $90 billion cost ceiling for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project, leaving financing open to future negotiation.
A severe thunderstorm watch covering multiple regions of Quebec is active on Wednesday afternoon and evening, indicating conditions favorable for dangerous storms. Officials urge residents to stay alert, monitor updates and take precautionary measures.
