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U.S. companies are releasing hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes as a biological control to suppress disease‑carrying Asian tiger mosquitoes, with monitoring by researchers from the University of Montreal.
An 80-year-old Cowansville woman was found on August 7, 2026, leading the Sûreté du Québec to end the Silver Alert that had been issued for her disappearance.
Morissette, a Quebec environmental group, launched a 16‑day shoreline cleanup of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal to remove pollution harming whales, turtles and other wildlife. The effort reflects local concerns over river contamination and its impact on marine animals.
Three separate incidents on August 7 swept from east to west across Montreal, leading police to investigate a possible organized‑crime link.
Statistics Canada reported that the national unemployment rate edged down after 75,000 jobs were created, while Quebec's unemployment rate rose modestly. The monthly data highlight a divergence between the national trend and the province.
Police officers responded to a disturbance at Maisonneuve Elementary School’s courtyard on August 7, 2026, and ordered three preadolescents playing soccer to leave. No arrests were made, and the incident ended with the youths exiting the area.
A private island located between Montreal and Laval has been listed for $50,000 by owner Sacha De Santis. The rare property has drawn notable public interest since the online listing appeared on August 7, 2026.
Quebec's agriculture minister, Christine Fréchette, is evaluating the economic case for allowing U.S. alcoholic beverages back on SAQ shelves, a move that would reverse current trade restrictions.
On August 9, 2026, paramedics in Montreal and Laval rejected a tentative agreement with the Quebec government, with 60% voting against the proposal, prompting a return to negotiations.
Three distinct road crashes across Quebec overnight resulted in three deaths, prompting police investigations and renewed calls for driver safety.
Tennis Canada has unveiled a plan to completely renovate Montreal’s IGA Stadium at Jarry Park, citing the need to meet rising professional tour standards after criticism of the venue’s outdated facilities.
Quebec environmental group Morissete launched a 16‑day shoreline cleanup on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal to reduce pollution harming whales, turtles and other wildlife. The effort aims to improve water quality and protect riverbank ecosystems.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada's car was seized in March 2026 over an unpaid traffic ticket, and comedian Charles Brunet offered to help pay the fines, highlighting the uniform enforcement of traffic laws in Montreal.
Police reported nighttime gunfire in Rivière-des-Prairies and Saint-Michel on August 7, 2026, with no arrests made. Investigations are ongoing as authorities seek information from the community.
Saint‑Pie council voted in early August 2026 to reserve the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack for a potential new high school, creating a dedicated site for future educational planning.
Quebec farmers are profiting in summer 2026 despite low sweet corn prices, thanks to a record harvest that exceeds store demand and high yields of other vegetables.
Rando Québec and the SIA are urging Quebec political parties to adopt a unified outdoor recreation policy to secure government support for trail maintenance and development.
Police officers, including Noam Arbaoui, expelled three preadolescent children from a soccer game at Maisonneuve elementary school courtyard in Montreal on August 7, 2026, after responding with two patrol cars and five officers.
U.S. firms have released hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in a trial to suppress Asian tiger mosquito populations and reduce the spread of dengue, chikungunya and Zika, according to researchers at the University of Montreal.
Realtor Sacha De Santis has listed a private island between Montreal and Laval for $50,000, generating notable public interest online.
