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A 64‑year‑old Quebec man received North America’s first regenerated liver transplant, a landmark procedure that could expand the supply of usable livers and alleviate chronic donor shortages.
Tourisme Montréal projects 12.5 million visitors for 2026, breaking the previous record of over 11 million set in 2019. The forecast signals a sharp rise in tourism and would mark the highest annual visitation in the city’s history.
Canadiana Village in Quebec reopened to the public on August 13, 2026, after thirty years as a film set, with owners pledging to preserve its historic buildings while offering modern amenities for visitors and independent filmmakers.
Quebec unions are urging the Education Ministry to act on over 3,000 teacher vacancies linked to funding cuts and aging schools, warning that the shortages could disrupt the upcoming school year.
A man in his 60s suffered a severe head injury after a bicycle‑riding suspect attacked him in Montreal on August 13, 2026, and fled before police arrived.
Yan Boulanger and Rachel Watts explained that British Columbia’s wildfires affect more people than those in Quebec because of differences in population distribution and regional fire patterns.
More than 700 tonnes of sand were spread on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to create a temporary beach volleyball venue for an upcoming tournament. The conversion turns the former race track on Île Notre‑Dame into a sand court for the summer event.
A total solar eclipse will cross Montreal on August 12, 2026, drawing enthusiasm from local astronomers such as Philippe Mousette of the Véga Astronomy Club, who emphasize safety and public outreach for the rare event.
Special constables from the Montreal SPCA’s investigations bureau began nightly patrols on August 11 to rescue abused animals, enforcing animal‑welfare laws through rapid response and regular street monitoring.
Tourisme Montréal says the city’s May‑July 2026 tourism season will break records, driven by a strong mix of business events, sports competitions and festivals.
Montreal police chief Fady Dagher condemned social‑media attacks on an unnamed policewoman after the June 22 shooting in Côte‑des‑Neiges, attributing blame to stage‑manager figures for the accusations.
Montreal police installed and removed a Flock surveillance camera within a few hours on August 13, 2026 as part of an ongoing investigation, according to the SPVM.
A man in his 60s was seriously injured in the head after a cyclist attacked him in Montreal on August 13, 2026; the suspect fled before police arrived and is now being sought by investigators.
Montreal police removed a license‑plate‑reading camera on Boulevard Henri‑Bourassa on August 12, 2026, after it was deemed highly intrusive to privacy following public concern earlier in the week.
Research scientist Yan Boulanger explained why British Columbia’s wildfires are causing greater community impacts than those in Quebec, as officials examine the differing effects of active fires in both provinces.
A 64‑year‑old Quebec man received North America’s first liver grown via regeneration technology on August 13, 2026, marking a potential solution to donor organ shortages.
Montreal announced a new transit hub in the West Island to streamline public‑transit connections to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, part of a city project to improve airport access.
More than 700 tonnes of sand have been spread on the Gilles‑Villeneuve circuit at Parc Jean‑Drapeau to create a temporary beach volleyball arena for an upcoming tournament. The conversion is part of Montreal’s summer sports program and the sand will be reclaimed after the event.
Canadiana Village in Quebec reopened to the public in August 2026 after 30 years of primarily serving as a film set, aiming to preserve historic structures while offering tours and continued filming opportunities.
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are close to finalising a new agreement on the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project after several years of negotiations, with a signing expected in the coming weeks.
