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A Quebec man formerly in the Canadian Armed Forces has been removed from service after being charged in 2025 with facilitating a terrorist activity. The military confirmed his separation on August 5, 2026, citing policy against retaining personnel facing terrorism‑related charges.
A French worker in Quebec lost his work permit after a brief trip for his daughter’s funeral, as provincial rules require uninterrupted residence. An immigration lawyer says the regulation should be reconsidered to allow exceptions for such circumstances.
The Ville‑Marie borough announced a plan to revitalize Montreal’s Chinatown, deploying a cleaning crew and forming a local alliance to coordinate further improvements amid the district’s recent economic and physical decline.
Montreal Police released photos of an unidentified suspect after a 49-year-old man was injured by a sharp object in an apparent attempted murder. Authorities are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect as the investigation continues.
Montreal’s regional authority has asked the Quebec government for help in mapping the city’s flood‑prone building zones, a move prompted by a rise in heavy‑rain events and increasing flood incidents.
Pierrefonds‑Roxboro residents demonstrated on August 3, demanding clearer answers from Montreal officials about repeated flooding, while city representatives pledged to review response measures.
Michel Leblanc, former president of the Montreal Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, announced his candidacy for the Quebec Liberal Party in the Marguerite‑Bourgeoys riding on August 4, 2026.
A Quebec Superior Court judge issued a temporary order on Aug. 4, 2026, reinstating Air Liaison as an authorized carrier under the province’s Regional Air Access Program after its removal over alleged false declarations.
The ÎleSoniq festival’s new rule allowing only transparent bags has drawn criticism from ticket holders after being announced just days before the August 5‑6 event in Montreal.
Quebec announced on August 5, 2026 that its home‑support pilot will expand to nine regions, providing up to 623,000 reduced‑price service hours to increase affordable care access.
Heavy rain from recent storms caused severe flooding and a landslide in L'Ascension, Quebec, damaging homes and infrastructure. The event is part of a wider pattern of storm‑related damage across the province.
The Northern Tornadoes Project has begun an inquiry into a severe storm that struck Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2, 2026, to determine if a tornado was produced.
ÎleSoniq festival organizers announced a last‑minute rule allowing only transparent bags, prompting online criticism from ticket holders. The policy, introduced on August 4, aims to improve security but has drawn backlash over its timing.
Quebec announced the extension of its home‑support pilot to nine more regions, offering up to 623,000 reduced‑price service hours to improve affordable care access. The move is part of a broader effort to enhance home‑care options across the province.
A Quebec Superior Court judge has temporarily reinstated Air Liaison as an authorized carrier under the Regional Air Access Program, pending a final ruling on allegations of false declarations that led to its earlier removal.
Montreal's metropolitan community has asked the Quebec government for assistance in creating a map of buildings most vulnerable to flooding, citing an increase in heavy‑rain events and related flood incidents.
A French worker’s permit was cancelled after he returned to Quebec from his daughter’s funeral, due to a rule that revokes work permits after extended absences from the province.
Montreal police have released suspect photos in an attempted murder investigation after a 49‑year‑old man was found with stab‑like injuries. The police are seeking public help to identify the alleged attacker.
Residents of Pierrefonds‑Roxboro protested on August 3, demanding answers from city officials about repeated floods and urging improved municipal response.
Nemaska Lithium and Minerai de fer Québec announced layoffs affecting about sixty employees on August 4, 2026, despite receiving substantial provincial financial support.
