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U.S. companies have begun releasing hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to suppress invasive tiger mosquitoes that spread dengue, chikungunya and Zika, with researchers noting the effort aims to reduce disease risk.
Scientists have verified that a tornado struck Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2, damaging trees and buildings. The event, initially reported as a storm, was later identified as a tornado through detailed analysis.
The STM will operate only MR‑73 subway cars on the Green line from 2031, despite the older models being eleven times less reliable than newer trains. The decision aligns the line’s rolling stock with its existing fleet and sets a clear timeline for the transition.
A small island between Montreal and Laval has been listed for $50,000 by Sacha De Santis, with the online posting attracting notable public interest.
Two separate shootings occurred in east Montreal overnight on August 7-8, 2026, with investigations ongoing and details still limited.
Researchers verified a tornado struck Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2, 2026, damaging trees and buildings, prompting ongoing assessment and cleanup efforts.
Quebec elected officials voted to set aside the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack site in Saint‑Pie for a potential new high school, creating a land reserve that preserves the property for future educational development.
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier of the Journal de Montréal announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on August 7, 2026. The move places a media professional at the forefront of the PQ’s campaign in the South Shore district.
A car fell off Quebec City's A‑40 viaduct on August 8, 2026, and the driver allegedly choked and lost consciousness while still at the wheel, prompting an emergency response and police investigation.
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.
