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Protesters gathered at Jarry Park on August 10, 2026 to oppose Tennis Canada's plan to fully revamp IGA Stadium, while the organization argues the upgrades are needed to meet rising professional tour standards.
A cat in Saint‑Anicet tested positive for raccoon‑origin rabies, prompting post‑exposure treatment for three contacts, as Quebec reports multiple rabies cases in wildlife and pets this summer.
A three‑year‑old from British Columbia traveled to Montreal where researchers are developing an experimental therapy for the child’s incurable rare genetic disease. The effort reflects Canada’s wider push to create treatments for rare genetic disorders that affect only a few patients.
In 2025, over 1,000 unclaimed bodies in Quebec led the provincial government to authorize funeral homes to perform cremations or burials, following established protocols for handling deceased residents without family claim.
Quebec and the federal government are investigating summer 2026 cyberattacks that hit two Canadian water treatment plants and dozens of U.S. facilities, amid a rise in cyber threats to critical infrastructure across North America.
The Quebec coroner has pressed the Transport Ministry to add safety upgrades to Highway 50 after a fatal head‑on crash last year, renewing earlier calls for improvements.
Westmount will keep its weekly garbage collection schedule even as Montreal moves to a biweekly system starting in October 2026, underscoring the municipality’s independent service arrangements.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette indicated openness to permitting US wines in provincial liquor stores, subject to conditions, signaling a possible shift from the longstanding restriction on American wines.
Annie Brocoli received the “coup de coeur” prize from Juste pour rire organizers on August 10, 2026, as part of the festival’s list of laureates for events in Montreal and Quebec.
The CAQ and PQ launched pre‑campaign television and online ads on August 10, 2026, with consultant Victor Henriquez's involvement, to signal their priorities ahead of Quebec's upcoming provincial election.
A Quebec apple grower deployed an anti‑hail cannon on August 10, 2026, to protect his orchard from icy conditions that could reduce yield, using technology originally developed in Europe and now produced in New Zealand and Germany.
In 2025, over 1,000 Quebec residents died without family claim, prompting the provincial government to authorize funeral homes to perform cremations or burials. The action follows standard provincial procedures for unclaimed bodies.
Quebec and Ottawa are investigating summer 2026 cyberattacks that hit two Canadian water‑treatment plants and dozens of U.S. facilities, amid a broader rise in threats to critical infrastructure.
Police confirmed that a 36‑year‑old man was found seriously injured by a sharp weapon on De Bullion Street in Montreal on August 11, 2026, and the investigation is ongoing.
A Quebec lawyer filed a legal challenge on August 11, 2026, contesting the 2022 repeal of the mandatory oath of allegiance to the king. The case will be reviewed by provincial courts to determine if the oath can be reinstated.
Westmount will keep weekly garbage collection when Montreal switches to biweekly service in October 2026, resulting in parallel waste‑pickup schedules for the two municipalities.
A 51-year-old Montreal resident was arrested on August 10, 2026, and charged with making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney after an RCMP investigation. The suspect will face court proceedings for the alleged intimidation.
A British Columbia family has traveled to Montreal in August 2026 to pursue an experimental treatment for their three‑year‑old son's rare genetic disease, joining other patients seeking cutting‑edge therapies from local researchers.
On August 12, 2026, Quebec will experience a rare alignment as a meteor shower occurs simultaneously with a partial solar eclipse, offering a distinctive sky display across the province.
Quebec has issued a conditional suspension of accreditation rules for family daycares to keep them open while bureaucratic delays resolve, averting potential closures.
