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Quebec’s CSN‑affiliated paramedic unions and the provincial government announced an agreement in principle on July 26, ending a three‑year period without a collective contract. The tentative deal paves the way for a formal agreement that will restore collective bargaining for the province’s emergency‑medical workers.
Mark Carney announced that by‑elections will be held on Aug. 31, 2026 in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec to fill three House of Commons seats vacated by an MP who left politics, one who became an ambassador, and another appointed to the Senate.
Buckets & Borders refurbished the outdoor basketball courts at Martin‑Luther‑King Park in Montreal, opening them on July 25, 2026 to boost community activity.
A three‑day open‑air board‑game exhibition in Montreal’s Quartier Latin drew visitors eager to try new titles, underscoring a surge in Quebec’s tabletop market.
The Quebec coroner’s office is investigating the deaths of two teenagers and a four‑year‑old girl who were under Batshaw Youth and Family Centres’ supervision in Montreal, with the inquiry beginning on July 25, 2026.
More than 1,000 Quebec paramedics with Urgences‑santé have reached a tentative collective‑contract agreement with the provincial government, ending years of operating without a formal contract.
Montreal Pride organizers announced increased security and a vigilant stance following the Berlin attack, coordinating with local authorities to ensure a safe and calm festival environment.
The Montreal SPCA is urging city leaders and landlords to remove pet bans in rental agreements, citing a rise in stray and abandoned animals, especially after the annual surge of moves around Canada Day.
Montreal police chased a group of suspects on July 26, resulting in three arrests and an ongoing search for a fourth suspect who remains at large.
The 20th Haïti en Folie festival took place on July 26, 2026 at Parc La Fontaine, offering culinary, musical, language, painting and storytelling activities to honor Haitian heritage in Montreal.
Finance Minister Mark Carney set Aug. 31, 2026, for by‑elections in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec to replace three MPs who left office after resigning, becoming an ambassador, and joining the Senate.
An 18-year-old male was stabbed in downtown Montreal on July 26, 2026, marking the third armed assault reported in the area within a 24‑hour period. Police are investigating the series of attacks as the victim receives hospital care.
An asylum seeker sent over 400 applications to Montreal employers, grew discouraged, and ultimately found a satisfying job in a regional area of Quebec, highlighting how newcomers are turning to surrounding regions amid a tight city job market.
Inter Miami defeated CF Montréal 1-0 at Saputo Stadium on July 25, 2026, with a goal scored in the final ten minutes deciding the match.
A young woman suffered serious injuries after being shot on De Bleury Street near Concorde Street in downtown Montreal on July 26, 2026. Police are investigating the incident, which temporarily disrupted the central business district.
The Haïti en Folie Festival, founded by Fabienne Colas, celebrates its 20th anniversary on July 24, 2026, marking two decades of showcasing Haitian music, dance and art as the largest Haitian cultural event outside Haiti.
An ARTM study estimates that extending and completing Montreal’s orange metro line could eliminate thousands of cars from a heavily congested road corridor, reducing traffic and expanding citywide transit coverage.
Three children died under the care of Batshaw Youth and Family Centres in March 2026, prompting staff to allege systemic problems and call for increased oversight.
The UK has enacted a ban on selling energy drinks to anyone under 18, copying Quebec’s existing restriction, while Canada’s federal government has not introduced a similar measure.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Premier said on July 24, 2026 that a final energy agreement with Quebec over the Churchill Falls hydro project remains uncertain, as negotiations continue.
