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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.
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.
