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Property managers and residents in Montreal's Chinatown report increased visibility of homeless individuals and drug use, prompting city officials to partner with community groups on a coordinated response.
Ottawa announced $34 million in climate‑resilience funding for 128 communities, including $1 million for flood‑reduction projects in a Quebec community, as part of a nationwide adaptation effort.
A lawsuit has been filed against an influencer for posting a fabricated zip‑line accident video at Montreal's Old Port, violating local laws that ban staged accidents at the popular tourist attraction.
Police opened an investigation on August 11, 2026 into allegations that a Montreal day camp monitor may have sexually abused a minor. The probe follows complaints and remains ongoing.
Montreal’s Pierrefonds‑Roxboro opened its first skatepark in the À‑Ma‑Baie neighbourhood, adding a new youth recreation facility as part of the city’s plan to expand resources for young people.
Evenko has revised its bag policy for ÎleSoniq, now allowing non‑transparent bags that meet size limits, after a week of requiring only clear bags at Parc Jean‑Drapeau.
Quebec's Ministry of Environment announced a tenfold increase in fines for violations of the Environment Quality Act, aiming to strengthen deterrence against environmental offences.
Montreal police installed a Flock surveillance camera for an investigation on August 12, 2026, and removed it a few hours later after media coverage highlighted its presence.
Hotel room demand in Montreal increased by 12 percent from May to July 2026 versus the previous year, signalling a strong summer tourism season.
Over 3,000 teaching positions in Quebec's primary and secondary schools remain vacant just weeks before the new school year begins, prompting urgent recruitment efforts.
Véga astronomy club co‑founder Philippe Mousette traveled to Spain on August 12, 2026 to witness a total solar eclipse, an event that draws global interest and prompted questions about its visibility in Montreal.
Quebec has $37 million set aside for tenant aid that remains unspent in 2026, amid criticism of administrative delays following a 2023 program overhaul.
On August 12, 2026, a rare celestial phenomenon illuminated the Quebec sky, an uncommon event for the province, drawing widespread public attention.
Quebec government engineers have gone on strike, halting about 150 construction projects across the province, according to the Association des constructeurs de routes et grands travaux du Québec.
RAMQ reported that fraudsters have stolen the identities of Quebec health professionals to divert public funds, while confirming that patient data was not compromised.
A Quebec lawyer filed a legal challenge on August 11, 2026, contesting the 2022 abolition of the mandatory oath of allegiance to the king, a change enacted by the National Assembly of Quebec.
Montreal police opened an investigation on August 11, 2026 into allegations that a day‑camp monitor sexually assaulted a minor. The inquiry is ongoing, with officials withholding details pending further evidence.
A cat in Saint-Anicet tested positive for raccoon rabies, leading to preventive treatment for three residents. This second cat case in Montérégie highlights the rarity of domestic rabies and the province's active monitoring efforts.
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are close to finalizing a new agreement on the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, aiming to end long-standing contractual disputes between the provinces.
Police chief Fady Dagher condemned social‑media harassment of a female officer and stage managers after the June 22 shooting in Côte‑des‑Neiges, calling for respectful online conduct.
