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James Hughes, CEO of Montreal’s Old Brewery Mission, announced his candidacy for the Quebec Liberal Party in the upcoming provincial election, bringing his emergency‑shelter experience into the political sphere.
A moonless night on August 6, 2026, will give Quebec dark skies, enhancing the early view of the Perseids meteor shower.
Montreal home sales fell 10% in July 2026, yet prices rose for all property types, according to the Quebec real‑estate board, indicating a market adjustment phase.
A Quebec City couple may face a $20,000 medical bill for their upcoming childbirth because delayed work‑permit renewal could suspend their provincial health insurance, leaving them liable for standard delivery costs.
John Malkovich has cancelled three scheduled performances of his play “Their Master’s Voice” in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa for October 2026, leaving Canadian audiences without the expected shows.
Quebec corn prices hit record lows in the week of Aug 6‑12, 2026, driven by favorable weather and a drop in U.S. demand, part of a wider North American price decline.
Quebec psychiatrists’ association called on the government to appoint a mental‑health minister and introduced six measures to curb homelessness and suicide, citing a worsening provincial crisis.
Lightning in July 2026 sparked dozens of wildfires in Quebec, accounting for over 40% of the month’s fires and pushing overall activity above the usual seasonal average, according to the province’s wildfire protection agency.
Jacob Tierney asked fans on social media to give the cast and crew of Heated Rivalry space as Season 2 filming begins in Montreal and Toronto, stressing the importance of privacy for a smooth production.
Quebec and Ontario police have launched a joint probe after dozens of stolen vehicles and aluminum ingots were discovered on a property in Sainte‑Julie, prompting cross‑provincial cooperation to investigate the thefts.
Quebec lettuce producers are operating at a loss after a U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak halted imports, cutting off about half of their typical export market.
The STM will remove MR-73 trains from the Blue line due to incompatibility with its new control system, keeping them in service on the Green line where they remain compatible.
A 76-year-old Alzheimer’s patient was handcuffed and jailed after alleged assaults at a Montreal senior home, prompting advocacy groups to call for a review of how such cases are handled.
The Quebec coroner has urged the provincial government to implement safety upgrades on Highway 50, citing ongoing concerns and prior calls for improvements.
Montreal home sales dropped 10 percent in July 2026 while prices rose across all property types, a shift the Quebec Real Estate Board attributes to an adjustment phase in the market.
Lightning strikes caused dozens of wildfires in Quebec during July 2026, accounting for over 40% of the province’s above‑average fire activity, according to the Quebec wildfire protection agency.
Quebec will have a moonless night on August 6, 2026, providing ideal dark‑sky conditions for viewing the peak of the annual Perseids meteor shower.
John Malkovich has cancelled three October 2026 performances of "Their Master's Voice" in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa, leaving ticket holders awaiting refund information.
Sweet corn prices in Quebec fell sharply during the week of August 6-12, 2026, due to ideal weather and reduced U.S. demand, offering lower costs for shoppers while creating tighter margins for producers.
Director Jacob Tierney asked fans to stay away from Heated Rivalry’s Season 2 filming locations in Montreal and Toronto to protect safety and privacy. The request was posted on social media as production began in August 2026.
