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Montreal police have released suspect photos in an attempted murder investigation after a 49‑year‑old man was found with stab‑like injuries. The police are seeking public help to identify the alleged attacker.
Residents of Pierrefonds‑Roxboro protested on August 3, demanding answers from city officials about repeated floods and urging improved municipal response.
Nemaska Lithium and Minerai de fer Québec announced layoffs affecting about sixty employees on August 4, 2026, despite receiving substantial provincial financial support.
Michel Leblanc, former CEO of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, announced on August 4, 2026 his candidacy for the Parti libéral du Québec, citing inspiration from party leader Charles Milliard.
Tennis Canada announced in June 2026 that IGA Stadium in Montreal will receive a retractable roof as part of a broader renovation, aiming to prevent weather disruptions for the National Bank Open.
The Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating the August 2, 2026, severe storm in Repentigny, Quebec, to determine if a tornado formed, analyzing radar data and ground reports.
Quebec’s psychiatrists’ association is urging the provincial government to establish a dedicated minister of mental health to improve coordination of services across municipal, provincial and federal levels. The province currently lacks such a portfolio, prompting the call for a focused ministerial role.
Goodfood filed for creditor protection in Quebec’s Superior Court on August 5, 2026, aiming to halt creditor actions and exploring a potential sale of the company.
Director Jacob Tierney asked the public to stay away from filming sites in Montreal and Toronto as Season 2 of Heated Rivalry began shooting, aiming to avoid interruptions and keep production on schedule.
Quebec announced an expansion of its home‑support pilot to nine new regions, providing up to 623,000 hours of reduced‑price services to increase affordable care across the province.
Police from Quebec and Ontario are jointly investigating dozens of stolen vehicles and aluminum ingots found on a property in Sainte‑Julie, launching a multi‑province probe into the thefts.
Montreal’s metropolitan community has asked the Quebec government for help in mapping flood‑vulnerable building zones after a rise in heavy‑rain events has increased flooding across the city.
ÎleSoniq festival organizers introduced a last‑minute rule allowing only transparent bags, leading to online criticism from ticket holders. The policy, set for the August 8‑9 event, has sparked debate over its timing and impact on attendees.
Quebec provincial police located a missing 15‑year‑old girl safe in Saint‑Hyacinthe on August 5, 2026, after a coordinated search effort.
A French worker in Quebec had his work permit revoked after a trip for his daughter’s funeral, due to a provincial rule that cancels permits when holders are absent beyond a set period. The case highlights the strict application of Quebec’s immigration regulations.
A grenade found during a routine safety check at a Montérégie campground on August 4, 2026, was determined by the Canadian Armed Forces to be inert and free of explosives, posing no danger to the public.
On August 3, Pierrefonds‑Roxboro residents protested, demanding answers from Montreal officials about the city’s handling of repeated local floods, highlighting ongoing frustration with perceived inadequate response.
A Quebec Superior Court judge temporarily reinstated Air Liaison as an authorized carrier in the Regional Air Access Program after its status was revoked over alleged false declarations, allowing the airline to resume subsidised regional flights pending further review.
A Quebec City couple risks a $20,000 birth bill because work‑permit renewal delays could suspend their health coverage before their second child is born. The case highlights how immigration paperwork directly affects access to publicly funded health services in Quebec.
Goodfood applied to the Superior Court of Quebec for creditor protection on August 5, 2026, indicating it may sell the business to address its debts. The move aims to shield the meal‑kit provider from creditor actions amid ongoing financial pressure.
