Researchers Track Quebec Catfish Cancer in New Brunswick
Scientists, including Scott Young, are surveying brown bullhead catfish in New Brunswick to determine if the contagious cancer found in Quebec has spread to the province.
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Quebec ERs Remain Overcrowded Through Summer
Quebec’s emergency rooms have stayed crowded throughout summer 2026, with physicians reporting heavier workloads and no usual seasonal relief, according to the Association of Emergency Physicians of Quebec and Dr. Marie‑Maud Couture.
Coroner Calls for More Swimming Lessons Amid Rising Drownings
The Quebec coroner urges Montreal to broaden swimming‑lesson access after drownings rose to 51 this year, noting many victims lacked swimming skills and class availability is insufficient.
Police Remove Three Preteens from Maisonneuve Schoolyard After Soccer Game
On August 7, 2026, Montreal police responded to a disturbance at Maisonneuve elementary school’s courtyard and ordered three preadolescents playing soccer to leave. The incident involved two patrol cars, five officers, and a neighbor named Noam Arbaoui.
Two Overnight Shootings Occur in East Montreal
Two separate shootings erupted in east Montreal overnight on August 7‑8, 2026, marking distinct gunfire incidents in the city’s eastern neighborhoods.
U.S. firms release mosquitoes to fight Quebec’s tiger mosquito threat
American companies have begun releasing hundreds of thousands of sterile mosquitoes in Montreal to curb the invasive tiger mosquito that spreads dengue, chikungunya and Zika, with monitoring by a University of Montreal researcher.
Arson Torches Vehicle in Montreal’s Hampstead Neighborhood
A vehicle was deliberately set on fire in Hampstead, Montreal, early Saturday morning, prompting a police arson investigation. No injuries were reported, and officials are seeking witnesses to help identify the responsible party.
Researchers Confirm Tornado Struck Repentigny, Quebec on Aug. 2
Researchers have confirmed that the storm damaging trees and buildings in Repentigny on August 2, 2026, was a tornado, a rare event for Quebec.
Mayor's Car Confiscated After Partner's Speeding Violation
Montreal police impounded Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferranda's car on August 8, 2026 after her partner was caught speeding while violating a driving ban.
Journalist Jean-François Cloutier Enters Parti Québécois Race in Montarville
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier of the Journal de Montréal announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois nomination in the Montarville riding on the South Shore of Montreal. His move from reporting to politics introduces a media professional into the provincial election race.
Police End Silver Alert After 80-Year-Old Found in Cowansville
The Sûreté du Québec ended a Silver Alert on August 7, 2026, after locating an 80‑year‑old woman missing from Cowansville, demonstrating the program’s role in quickly recovering missing seniors.
Quebec Premier Rules Out U.S. Alcohol in SAQ Stores
Quebec Premier François Legault confirmed that U.S. alcoholic drinks will remain unavailable in the province’s SAQ stores, despite reports of a possible federal policy shift to lift the ban.
Canada's Job Gains Trim National Unemployment, Quebec Slightly Up
Statistics Canada said that 75,000 new jobs lowered Canada’s overall unemployment rate on August 7, 2026, while Quebec’s unemployment rate rose slightly, indicating a regional divergence in the labor market.
Silver Alert Lifted After 80-Year-Old Found in Cowansville
The Sûreté du Québec ended a Silver Alert on August 7, 2026, after locating an 80‑year‑old woman missing from Cowansville, demonstrating the system’s role in quickly recovering missing seniors.
Cayenne Pepper Attack Hits Montreal Subway Riders
Several Montreal subway passengers were sprayed with cayenne pepper on August 7, prompting an STM service disruption and a police investigation into the assault.
Coroner Calls for More Swimming Lessons in Montreal
The Quebec coroner urges Montreal to expand swimming lessons after drownings rose to 51 this year, noting many victims could not swim and current class capacity is insufficient.
PQ Candidate Pierre-Luc Brillant Runs Again in Rosemont
Pierre-Luc Brillant of the Parti Québécois will once more contest the Rosemont riding in Montreal, after finishing third in the 2022 election behind Quebec Solidaire and the Coalition Avenir Québec.
Toddler Survives Car‑Stroller Collision in Saint‑Laurent
A 20‑month‑old toddler survived after a car hit a stroller in Saint‑Laurent on Thursday evening, and the child is now recovering in hospital while police investigate the crash.
Police Remove Three Kids from Schoolyard Soccer Game in Hochelaga‑Maisonneuve
Five police officers, including Officer Noam Arbaoui, forced three preteens off a soccer game at Maisonneuve primary school’s courtyard on August 7, 2026, after arriving in two patrol cars and wearing black clothing, vests and weapons, according to a neighbor’s observation.
Police Investigate Nighttime Gunfire in Rivière-des-Prairies and Saint‑Michel
Police responded to nighttime gunfire reports in Rivière-des-Prairies and Saint‑Michel on August 8, with no arrests made, and have opened an investigation amid growing concerns over similar incidents in Montreal’s northern districts.
