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STM plans to run only the older MR‑73 subway cars on the Green line starting in 2031, noting they are eleven times less reliable than newer models. The change will replace the current mixed fleet and reflects a broader strategy to allocate newer trains elsewhere.
Police responded to a disturbance at Maisonneuve elementary school’s courtyard on August 7, 2026, and removed three pre‑teens who were playing soccer, after a neighbor called for assistance.
U.S. companies have released hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to compete with disease‑carrying Asian tiger mosquitoes, a trial being monitored by University of Montreal researchers.
The Sûreté du Québec ended a Silver Alert on August 7, 2026, after locating an 80‑year‑old woman missing from Cowansville, confirming her safety and concluding the search.
On August 7, 2026, Quebec’s Premier confirmed that U.S. alcoholic drinks will remain absent from the province’s government liquor stores, emphasizing provincial independence despite federal talks of easing the national ban.
Montreal filed an injunction on August 6, 2026, to gain court permission to inspect a lawyer’s building alleged to contain illegal, windowless and unsanitary apartments, reflecting the city’s heightened focus on substandard rentals.
Quebec lettuce growers are operating at a loss in 2026 because a U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak has halted the export of roughly half their crop, removing a key source of revenue.
Montreal home sales dropped 10% year‑over‑year in July 2026, while prices rose across all property types, marking an adjustment phase in the market. The Quebec real estate board says the trend reflects shifting buyer behavior amid sustained demand.
Montreal’s metropolitan community asked Quebec’s government on August 4, 2026 for help mapping buildings at risk of flooding, citing a rise in heavy‑rain events that have increased flood incidents across the city.
John Malkovich’s play Their Master's Voice was canceled for its three October 2026 performances in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa, with no reason or new dates provided.
Over 100 Pierrefonds residents protested at town hall on August 3, demanding flood mitigation and accountability after recent heavy rains caused repeated flooding, amid concerns over a slow municipal response.
Quebec cultural heritage authorities have added the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games to the province’s heritage registry, marking the 50‑year anniversary of an event that drew about one billion viewers and put the city on the world stage.
Lightning caused dozens of wildfires in Quebec during July 2026, accounting for over 40% of the province’s above‑average fire activity, according to the wildfire protection agency.
Quebec’s Association of Psychiatrists, led by Dr. Claire Gamache, is urging all provincial parties to prioritize mental health and create a dedicated minister to reform the strained psychotherapy system ahead of the upcoming election.
Montreal has launched a public consultation, led by Mayor Martínez Ferrada’s administration, to gather input on improving safety and coexistence on four bike lanes that have seen frequent cyclist‑motorist conflicts.
A Montreal Superior Court judge ordered scrap metal firm American Iron & Metal to capture and treat particle emissions from its plants, enforcing the city’s environmental standards.
Jean‑François Cloutier, a Journal de Montréal journalist, announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on August 7, 2026, as the party finalises its slate for the upcoming provincial election.
A car hit a stroller in Saint-Laurent on August 6, killing the driver but leaving the 20-month-old child alive and hospitalized. Police have opened an investigation into the crash.
Police officers, including Officer Noam Arbaoui, removed three preadolescent children from the courtyard of Maisonneuve Elementary School in Montreal at 7 p.m. on August 7, 2026, citing their soccer game as the reason.
The STM will switch the Green Line to exclusive use of MR‑73 subway cars in 2031, replacing newer wagons despite the older cars being eleven times less reliable.
