Symphony Performs at Place‑des‑Arts Metro for 60th Anniversary
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal will perform at Place‑des‑Arts metro station on September 29, 2026, celebrating the metro’s 60th anniversary and launching its new season.
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Montreal Opens $66 Million Indoor Aquatic Complex in Pierrefonds‑Roxboro
A $66 million indoor aquatic complex opened in Pierrefonds‑Roxboro on September 28, 2026, funded by the city and Quebec with a $7.5 million provincial contribution.
Highway 20 to Close for Night Paving in Boucherville
Highway 20 in Boucherville will be shut for paving on the nights of March 1 and October 2, 2026, while the Louis‑Hippolyte‑La Fontaine tunnel remains open the week of September 28, 2026.
Montreal scientists study black squirrels to track urban evolution
Montreal researchers are studying black squirrels to see how urban environments affect their genetics and traits, using the city’s varied landscapes to explore urban-driven evolution.
Montreal Reopens Two Intersections After Cycling Championships
City crews cleared race barriers on September 28, reopening the Mount Royal‑Park and Pine‑Park intersections after the World Cycling Championships.
Montreal Airport Launches Canada’s First Eco‑Certified Parking Lot
Montréal‑Trudeau International Airport’s P4 parking structure received Canada’s first eco‑certification, featuring a green roof, white roofing and hundreds of solar panels as part of a broader airport sustainability trend.
West Island Voters Cast Ballots, Health Care Tops Priorities
West Island residents voted in the Quebec election, highlighting health‑care as a key issue in a Liberal‑held riding with a sizable anglophone population.
Four Dead After Helicopter Crashes Near Montreal
Four people were killed when a helicopter crashed in a field near Montreal on 26 September 2026.
Montreal Week Forecast: Warm Days, Cool Nights, Showers
Montreal will see highs around 16 °C, cooler evenings and scattered showers this week, marking the start of cooler autumn weather.
Early Voting Starts as Quebec Campaign Enters Final Week
Quebec voters started early voting as the provincial election campaign entered its final week, with campaign activity winding down.
Anti-abortion truck with fetal images sparks call for Montreal ban
An anti‑abortion truck showing fetal images circulated in Montreal, and local groups have urged the city to ban the display amid a rise in mobile anti‑abortion campaigns.
Montreal scientists study black squirrels to track urban evolution
Researchers in Montreal are examining black squirrels to see how different urban features shape wildlife evolution. The study highlights the role of neighborhood variation, tree cover, and waterways in driving genetic and physical changes.
Health Authority Reports Decade-Long Rise in Absenteeism
Santé Québec reports a ten‑year rise in absenteeism among health workers, creating staffing difficulties.
St. James United Church Seeks Funds for Historic Repairs
St. James United Church in downtown Montreal is seeking donations to meet multi‑million‑dollar repair costs after a cash shortfall emerged from rising expenses. The parish has been a community hub since the late 1880s.
High‑risk pesticide detected in drinking water of seven Quebec cities
A high‑risk pesticide was found in the drinking water of seven Quebec cities, with levels above European safety limits, despite no provincial legal limit existing.
Bureaucratic delays postpone opening of Montreal's $16 million sponge park
The opening of Montreal’s $16 million Pierre‑Bédard sponge park has been delayed due to bureaucratic issues and fears of flood water contaminating the sewer system.
Families mourn four killed in Quebec helicopter crash
Four deaths were reported after a helicopter crash near Montreal on September 26, 2026, prompting families to mourn and honor the victims.
Man Stabbed in Downtown Montreal Stabilized After Attack
A man stabbed in downtown Montreal on Sept. 26 is now stable, while two suspects aged 25‑30 escaped before police arrived.
Road World Championships Cause More Weekend Disruptions in Montreal
The UCI Road World Championships will bring extra road closures and restrictions to Montreal and Montérégie on September 26-27, 2026.
Montreal mayor apologizes for flippant police comment
The mayor apologized on September 25 for comments that minimized a middle‑finger gesture toward police made at a September 22 council meeting. She said the remarks were poorly expressed and she wanted to distance herself from them.
