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Lightning caused dozens of wildfires in Quebec during July 2026, accounting for over 40% of the province’s above‑average fire activity, according to the wildfire protection agency.
Quebec’s Association of Psychiatrists, led by Dr. Claire Gamache, is urging all provincial parties to prioritize mental health and create a dedicated minister to reform the strained psychotherapy system ahead of the upcoming election.
Montreal has launched a public consultation, led by Mayor Martínez Ferrada’s administration, to gather input on improving safety and coexistence on four bike lanes that have seen frequent cyclist‑motorist conflicts.
A Montreal Superior Court judge ordered scrap metal firm American Iron & Metal to capture and treat particle emissions from its plants, enforcing the city’s environmental standards.
Jean‑François Cloutier, a Journal de Montréal journalist, announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on August 7, 2026, as the party finalises its slate for the upcoming provincial election.
A car hit a stroller in Saint-Laurent on August 6, killing the driver but leaving the 20-month-old child alive and hospitalized. Police have opened an investigation into the crash.
Police officers, including Officer Noam Arbaoui, removed three preadolescent children from the courtyard of Maisonneuve Elementary School in Montreal at 7 p.m. on August 7, 2026, citing their soccer game as the reason.
The STM will switch the Green Line to exclusive use of MR‑73 subway cars in 2031, replacing newer wagons despite the older cars being eleven times less reliable.
Quebec’s premier confirmed that U.S. alcoholic drinks will stay off the province’s government liquor stores, despite federal talks of loosening the national ban.
Residents of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve have gathered more than 100 signatures to oppose a planned apartment building for former inmates on Notre‑Dame Street East. The petition reflects local concerns and has been forwarded to city officials.
Researchers, including fisherman Scott Young, are testing New Brunswick waters for a contagious brown bullhead catfish cancer first seen in Quebec, aiming to determine if the disease is spreading beyond the province.
Sacha De Santis has listed a small island between Montreal and Laval for $50,000, generating online interest. The sale highlights the unusual availability of private island property near the city.
Quebec’s emergency rooms remain heavily burdened throughout summer 2026, with physicians reporting no usual seasonal relief, according to the AMUQ and Dr. Marie-Maud Couture.
Researchers confirmed that a tornado struck Repentigny, Quebec on August 2, damaging trees and buildings. Local authorities are assessing the damage and coordinating cleanup efforts.
Quebec's government said no new e‑scooter regulations will be introduced, even as health professionals report a rise in serious injuries among child riders. The decision comes amid ongoing safety concerns about the growing popularity of electric scooters.
Quebec opposition parties have accused the CAQ of mismanaging a health‑IT project after its budget rose 230 percent, calling for a review of the digital transformation overseen by Santé Québec.
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier has declared his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on Quebec's South Shore. The announcement positions him as the party's official candidate ahead of the upcoming provincial election.
A vehicle hit a stroller in Montreal’s Saint‑Laurent borough on August 6, injuring a 20‑month‑old child who is now recovering in hospital while police investigate the crash.
Police officers arrived at Maisonneuve Elementary School’s courtyard on August 7, 2026, and ordered three preteens playing soccer to leave, using two patrol cars and five officers, with neighbor Noam Arbaoui observed nearby.
The STM said the Green line will run only MR‑73 subway cars starting in 2031, noting those cars are eleven times less reliable than newer models. The line currently uses a mix of both vehicle types.
