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Statistics Canada said that 75,000 new jobs lowered Canada’s overall unemployment rate on August 7, 2026, while Quebec’s unemployment rate rose slightly, indicating a regional divergence in the labor market.
The Sûreté du Québec ended a Silver Alert on August 7, 2026, after locating an 80‑year‑old woman missing from Cowansville, demonstrating the system’s role in quickly recovering missing seniors.
Several Montreal subway passengers were sprayed with cayenne pepper on August 7, prompting an STM service disruption and a police investigation into the assault.
The Quebec coroner urges Montreal to expand swimming lessons after drownings rose to 51 this year, noting many victims could not swim and current class capacity is insufficient.
Pierre-Luc Brillant of the Parti Québécois will once more contest the Rosemont riding in Montreal, after finishing third in the 2022 election behind Quebec Solidaire and the Coalition Avenir Québec.
A 20‑month‑old toddler survived after a car hit a stroller in Saint‑Laurent on Thursday evening, and the child is now recovering in hospital while police investigate the crash.
Five police officers, including Officer Noam Arbaoui, forced three preteens off a soccer game at Maisonneuve primary school’s courtyard on August 7, 2026, after arriving in two patrol cars and wearing black clothing, vests and weapons, according to a neighbor’s observation.
Police responded to nighttime gunfire reports in Rivière-des-Prairies and Saint‑Michel on August 8, with no arrests made, and have opened an investigation amid growing concerns over similar incidents in Montreal’s northern districts.
Residents of Mercier‑Hochelaga‑Maisonneuve have organized a petition with over 100 signatures to oppose a city plan for an apartment building for former inmates on Notre‑Dame Street East, prompting ongoing dialogue with municipal officials.
U.S. companies have begun releasing hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to suppress invasive tiger mosquitoes that spread dengue, chikungunya and Zika, with researchers noting the effort aims to reduce disease risk.
Scientists have verified that a tornado struck Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2, damaging trees and buildings. The event, initially reported as a storm, was later identified as a tornado through detailed analysis.
The STM will operate only MR‑73 subway cars on the Green line from 2031, despite the older models being eleven times less reliable than newer trains. The decision aligns the line’s rolling stock with its existing fleet and sets a clear timeline for the transition.
A small island between Montreal and Laval has been listed for $50,000 by Sacha De Santis, with the online posting attracting notable public interest.
Two separate shootings occurred in east Montreal overnight on August 7-8, 2026, with investigations ongoing and details still limited.
Researchers verified a tornado struck Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2, 2026, damaging trees and buildings, prompting ongoing assessment and cleanup efforts.
Quebec elected officials voted to set aside the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack site in Saint‑Pie for a potential new high school, creating a land reserve that preserves the property for future educational development.
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier of the Journal de Montréal announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on August 7, 2026. The move places a media professional at the forefront of the PQ’s campaign in the South Shore district.
A car fell off Quebec City's A‑40 viaduct on August 8, 2026, and the driver allegedly choked and lost consciousness while still at the wheel, prompting an emergency response and police investigation.
STM plans to run only the older MR‑73 subway cars on the Green line starting in 2031, noting they are eleven times less reliable than newer models. The change will replace the current mixed fleet and reflects a broader strategy to allocate newer trains elsewhere.
Police responded to a disturbance at Maisonneuve elementary school’s courtyard on August 7, 2026, and removed three pre‑teens who were playing soccer, after a neighbor called for assistance.
