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Quebec unions are pressing the Education Ministry to act on over 3,000 teacher vacancies, linking the shortages to funding cuts and aging school infrastructure as the province heads into an election and a new school year.
Yan Boulanger of the Canadian Forest Service explained to Quebec AM that British Columbia’s wildfires are generally more intense and impact communities more severely than the milder fires in Quebec.
A 17-year-old male was arrested on August 13, 2026, in LaSalle, Montreal, on suspicion of attempted murder related to a downtown stabbing that occurred on August 11 and involved two victims.
The REM began low‑speed automated test runs on its future airport line in the week of August 13, 2026, moving toward full completion of the extension by the end of 2027.
A 64‑year‑old Quebec man received North America’s first regenerated liver transplant on August 13, 2026, showcasing a new technology that can produce multiple livers and may help alleviate organ shortages.
Montreal recorded a historic tourism peak between May and July 2026, driven by business conventions, sports competitions and festivals, according to Tourisme Montréal.
Canadiana Village in Quebec reopened to the public in August 2026 after thirty years as a film set, with owners focusing on preserving its historic buildings and antiques while offering a modern experience for tourists and filmmakers.
A construction trainee died after falling from a ladder during practical training in Montreal in August 2025, according to CNESST, which will investigate the incident.
A series of mid‑September 2026 bike races in Montreal will cause the city's most extensive road closures in recent memory, prompting traffic delays and the need for alternate routes.
Quebec reiterated its right to remain non‑bound by the Canada‑EU ACEUM trade agreement, as Minister Skeete announced, while the federal government voiced concern about its impact on ongoing Ottawa‑Washington negotiations.
Montreal police installed a high‑resolution Flock surveillance camera for an investigation on 12 August 2026 and removed it a few hours later, with no further details released.
A new transit hub will be built in Montreal's West Island to streamline public transit connections to the airport, simplifying travel for passengers.
Urgences-santé unveiled a provincewide naloxone distribution project on August 13, 2026, aiming to curb a recent surge in opioid overdoses by increasing access to the emergency medication across Quebec.
Automatic low‑speed test trains began operating on the REM’s future airport branch during the week of August 13, 2026, marking progress toward completing the extension by the end of 2027.
Quebec said it may stay non‑bound by the upcoming ACEUM trade deal, expressing concerns about federal negotiations with the United States and reserving the right to opt out.
Collège de Maisonneuve now offers students the chance to consult an elder mentor for a symbolic fee of 25 cents, facilitating advice‑seeking and intergenerational conversation on campus.
Montreal’s May‑July 2026 tourism season is set to break records, driven by strong attendance at business meetings, sports events and cultural festivals, according to Tourisme Montréal.
Montreal drivers will face temporary parking removals as the city prepares for the World Cycling Championships, with road closures and reduced parking across various neighborhoods.
A male cyclist attacked a man in his 60s in Montreal on August 13, causing a severe head injury; the suspect fled before police arrived and remains at large.
Yan Boulanger of the Canadian Forest Service told Quebec AM that climate, terrain and population density make British Columbia wildfires affect more people than Quebec fires, especially as recent seasons have been severe in BC.
