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Quebec unions are urging the education ministry to act on over 3,000 teacher vacancies, citing budget cuts and aging schools as factors that threaten education quality as the new school year approaches.
Montreal police took down a Flock surveillance camera used in an investigation on August 12, 2026, shortly after the media reported its presence. The SPVM confirmed the deployment and removal but gave no further comment.
Quebec announced that fines for breaches of its Environmental Quality Act will increase up to ten times, aiming to strengthen enforcement and deter violations.
Montreal plans a West Island transit hub to create a direct public‑transport link to Trudeau International Airport, aiming to improve accessibility and reduce car reliance.
The Parti Québécois unveiled a proposal for a $95 universal transit pass covering all of Quebec, framing it as a central component of its transportation policy. The plan, announced on August 12, 2026, seeks to simplify fares and promote public‑transport use province‑wide.
On August 12, 2026, a rare celestial phenomenon illuminated Quebec’s sky, providing a brief public view of an uncommon astronomical event.
Tourisme Montréal projects 12.5 million visitors for 2026, exceeding the 2019 record of over 11 million, indicating a post‑pandemic tourism surge.
Over 700 tonnes of sand were spread on Montreal's Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve on August 12, 2026, converting the racetrack into a temporary venue for the city's beach volleyball tournament.
Tom Hudson, a New Zealander with no prior paddling experience, completed a two‑year coast‑to‑coast canoe trek across Canada, arriving in Montreal on August 11, 2026.
Westmount will continue weekly garbage collection in October 2026, while the City of Montreal switches to a biweekly schedule at the same time.
Quebec officials confirmed a second Montreal cat infected with raccoon rabies and provided emergency prophylactic treatment to three people potentially exposed, highlighting ongoing monitoring of the disease in the province.
A 51‑year‑old Montreal man was arrested by the RCMP on August 10 and charged with making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney.
A British Columbia family is traveling to Montreal to seek an experimental treatment for their three‑year‑old son's rare genetic disease, reflecting the national effort to develop therapies for conditions affecting few patients.
A Quebec apple grower deployed an anti-hail cannon on 10 August 2026 to protect orchards from hail and freezing weather, part of a growing adoption of the European‑origin technology now produced in New Zealand and Germany.
Protesters gathered at Jarry Park on August 10, 2026 to oppose Tennis Canada's plan to completely revamp the venue, while the organization says the current IGA Stadium no longer meets professional tour standards.
Police say shots were fired at a vehicle in Montreal's Sud‑Ouest on August 10, causing no injuries, and no suspect has been identified yet.
Over 1,000 Quebec residents went unclaimed in 2025, prompting the provincial government to arrange cremation or burial through authorized funeral homes. The province steps in when families do not claim a body, ensuring respectful disposition of the remains.
Quebec and the federal government are investigating cyberattacks that hit two Canadian water treatment plants and dozens of U.S. facilities during the summer of 2026.
The Quebec coroner has pressed the Transport Ministry to implement safety upgrades on Highway 50 after a fatal head‑on crash in late 2025 highlighted existing deficiencies. The appeal renews earlier calls for measures such as better signage and median barriers.
Premier Christine Fréchette said she is open to allowing U.S. wines back in Quebec’s government liquor stores if conditions and price limits are met, challenging the current restriction on American wines.
