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The Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating whether the severe storm that struck Repentigny, Quebec on August 2, 2026, produced a tornado, reviewing data to determine the event’s classification.
Gabriel Diallo recorded his first win at the National Bank Open on August 4, 2026, advancing to the second round of the ATP Tour event held at Stade IGA in Montreal.
Eighteen road deaths occurred in Quebec during the 2026 construction holiday, with SAAQ officials stating that ten were preventable. The incident broke a decade‑long trend of stable fatality rates.
A columnist’s survey of Notre‑Dame East street finds the major Montreal artery in poor condition after decades of stalled improvement projects, leaving its future uncertain.
Quebec health officials declared the summer measles outbreak over after more than a month with no new cases, ending a period that saw 28 infections between June and July 2026.
Heavy rain on August 2-3, 2026, forced a two-day postponement of matches at the National Bank Open in Montreal, prompting schedule adjustments. The delay highlights the upcoming multi-year renovation of IGA Stadium, which will add a retractable roof to reduce future weather impacts.
Tadej Pogacar will ride the Vuelta a España in late August 2026, foregoing the Quebec and Montreal Grand Prix events, as he focuses on the race he first won in 2019.
A 61-year-old man was critically injured after his car struck a tree in Pointe‑Claire on August 3, 2026, and was taken to hospital in critical condition.
The borough council approved a McDonald's next to homes after dropping earlier strict conditions, prompting backlash from local residents who say the change fails to protect their interests.
Québecor divisions in Quebec have begun installing heat sensors under desks to monitor occupancy and enhance hybrid workspace utilization, reflecting a broader move by employers toward sensor‑based office management.
West Island residents are demanding action after a June 2026 storm delivered 150 mm of rain, causing repeated floods and prompting criticism of limited responses from Environment Canada.
Montreal police are seeking public assistance to identify a male suspect in his forties linked to a May 2026 stabbing in Rivière‑des‑Prairies‑Pointe‑aux‑Trembles, where a victim of the same age survived. The investigation remains open with no motive disclosed.
Denis Shapovalov withdrew in the third set of his Montreal match against Zachary Svajda, while Chan advanced to a point where another upset is possible.
Gabriel Diallo won his first ATP tour match at the National Bank Open in Montreal on August 4, 2026, advancing to the second round of the tournament held at Stade IGA.
Former Montreal Chamber of Commerce president Michel Leblanc announced his candidacy for the Parti libéral du Québec, citing inspiration from party leader Charles Milliard. His move adds a business background to the provincial Liberal lineup.
A Quebec Superior Court judge temporarily reinstated Air Liaison as an authorized carrier in the Regional Air Access Program on August 4, 2026, pending a final decision on government allegations of false declarations.
A Montreal judge barred a small assistance pony from the courtroom, delaying a hearing and sparking debate over assistance animal policies in Canadian courts.
Maxime Bergeron of La Presse walked Notre‑Dame East in summer 2026 to assess its condition after repeated, unfulfilled revitalization plans, offering a snapshot of the street’s current state and its prospects for future renewal.
Tennis Canada revealed plans to add a retractable roof to Montreal's IGA Stadium, aiming to provide a covered, weather‑proof venue for the National Bank Open. The renovation is part of a broader effort to modernise the tournament's primary facility.
A 61-year-old man is in critical condition after his car hit a tree in Pointe‑Claire on Tuesday, prompting a medical response and an ongoing investigation.
