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Quebec’s microbrewery count fell in 2024‑2025, ending a fifteen‑year growth streak amid inflation, changing consumer habits, and evolving business models. Industry monitor Karl Rettino‑Parazelli says the sector must adapt to the new conditions.
Quebec's government and Urgences-santé have reached a tentative collective contract with over 1,000 paramedics in Montreal and Laval, ending years of work without a formal agreement. The deal now awaits union ratification before becoming official.
Three separate knife attacks in Montreal over a 24‑hour span on July 25‑26 injured three people, two seriously. The incidents involved two men and a woman and have prompted a police investigation into possible links.
Researchers have discovered a transmissible melanoma in brown bullhead catfish from Lake Memphremagog, with about one third of the fish showing tumors. This marks the first known case of a transmissible cancer in fish, highlighting a rare phenomenon previously observed only in a few mammal species.
Quebec’s government approved the reconstruction of Montreal’s Saint‑Pierre highway interchange on July 27, 2026, ending a decade‑long study and signaling forthcoming construction that will impact many road users.
Scouts urbains has launched a day camp in Montreal for children aged 9‑14 that teaches city navigation using paper maps, mirroring a decade‑long program in Toronto.
Sean Farrell will continue his baseball career in Anaheim, while Sasha Pastujov is set to play in Montreal, with both having spent the prior season in the American League.
A hotel in Old Montreal owned by a professional poker player has been declared a public safety hazard due to severe disrepair, prompting city officials to monitor the situation and warn the public.
Radio-Canada Grand Montréal unveiled an interactive online map on July 27, 2026 that pairs each Quebec region with a representative musical piece, allowing users to explore the province’s geography through sound.
The association representing Quebec’s ornamental horticulture sector has withdrawn its lawsuit against pesticide‑restriction rules adopted by five municipalities, ending the legal challenge and acknowledging the existing local regulations.
Quebec's microbrewery industry saw its first decline in 15 years during 2024-2025, ending two decades of growth. Analysts point to altered business models, rising inflation, and changing consumer drinking habits as key drivers.
The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats on July 26, 2026, after scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter at Percival‑Molson Stadium, providing the margin needed for the win.
Quebec paramedics and the provincial government reached a tentative collective agreement on July 26, ending years of operating without a contract for over 1,000 emergency workers. The deal, still pending ratification, aims to formalize wages, benefits and working conditions for the Urgences‑santé ambulance service.
Mark Carney announced three federal by‑elections for August 31, 2026, to replace MPs who resigned, became an ambassador, and were appointed to the Senate in ridings across British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
Buckets & Borders opened newly refurbished outdoor basketball courts in Montreal’s Martin‑Luther‑King Park on July 25, 2026, aiming to boost community life and confidence through sport. The project, funded by sponsors, adds quality playing space to the Côte‑des‑Neiges neighbourhood.
The three‑day Festival Ludique de Montréal opened in the Quartier Latin, drawing large crowds to try new board games and reflecting a growing interest in tabletop gaming across Quebec.
The Quebec coroner's office is investigating the deaths of two teenagers and a four‑year‑old girl who were under the care of Montreal's Batshaw Youth and Family Centres, with a full forensic inquiry underway.
Inter Miami won a match in Montreal on July 25, while the game was briefly stopped after German Berterame suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The club played without Lionel Messi and followed league medical protocols.
Researchers have discovered a transmissible melanoma in brown bullhead catfish from Lake Memphremagog, with about a third of examined fish showing tumors, marking the first known case of a contagious cancer in fish.
A 45-year-old man was stabbed in Montreal's downtown Ville-Marie district on July 25, 2026, sustaining serious injuries. Police confirmed the victim’s age and are investigating the incident without releasing further details.
