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The Bureau of the Inspector General of Montreal launched a major crackdown on the waste‑collection sector after uncovering widespread use of unauthorized subcontractors employing illegal workers under false identities, leading to suspensions, fines and increased oversight.
Drivers are arriving up to four hours early each day to claim the limited parking spaces at Brossard REM station, reflecting strong demand for the facility.
Four southwest Montreal borough mayors asked the Quebec government on September 21, 2026, to restart the delayed Lachine tramway, citing the need for a new public‑transport line in the far‑southwest. The appeal highlights growing demand for reliable transit in the area and seeks to move the project from planning to implementation.
Montreal has halted mediation with Sanimax over odor complaints from an agri‑food plant in Rivière‑des‑Prairies and asked the Quebec government to take over the case.
Montreal and the blue‑collar workers' union reached a tentative agreement on September 21, 2026, cancelling a weeklong strike that was set to begin on September 22.
A diesel spill on Tuesday morning closed the northbound Highway 13 ramp, causing traffic backups on westbound Highway 20 in Montreal, with cleanup and traffic diversions ongoing.
Montreal’s mayor announced on September 21, 2026 that the city will not allow Tennis Canada to expand its facilities into Jarry Park, maintaining the park’s existing boundaries.
Parents have launched a class‑action lawsuit against nearly 30 Quebec school service centres, claiming mandatory uniform fees impose an undue financial burden on families. The case challenges the province’s uniform policies and could affect future fee structures.
BIG’s September 2026 investigation exposed illegal hiring and false‑name contractors in Montreal’s trash‑collection system, prompting expected enforcement actions and tighter oversight.
Four Montreal borough mayors have formally asked the Quebec government to restart the long‑dormant Lachine tramway line. Their joint request, made on September 21, 2026, seeks provincial support to revive the project in southwest Montreal.
The UCI Road World Championships will be held in Montreal from September 20‑27, 2026, bringing major vehicle‑traffic disruptions as city streets are closed for the race. The event is an annual global cycling competition that moves between host cities each year.
Montreal city council approved a bylaw on September 22, 2026, making it illegal to insult police officers and municipal employees, with fines imposed for violations.
Two of Quebec's five party leaders will suspend campaign activities for a day to prepare for Radio-Canada's final leaders' debate on September 23, as the election schedule is adjusted to accommodate the televised event.
Armed suspects used axes to smash all display cases during a jewelry store robbery in Greater Montreal on September 21, 2026, adding to a recent series of similar armed thefts in the region.
Quebec political parties are proposing financial incentives to boost the province’s birth rate, which fell to 1.36 children per woman in 2025, the lowest in fifteen years. Experts note the trend and consider monetary measures as one tool among many to address demographic decline.
Four southwest Montreal borough mayors have asked the Quebec government to restart the dormant Lachine tramway project, urging provincial action to improve local transit.
Montreal has asked the Quebec government to take over handling odor complaints from the Sanimax plant, which has processed pork and chicken carcasses since 1957. The city hopes provincial oversight will improve emission controls and address resident concerns.
Montreal City Council passed a bylaw on September 21 prohibiting insults toward police officers and municipal employees, establishing a municipal offense for verbal harassment of public staff.
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers and the city reached an agreement in principle on September 21, averting a seven‑day strike that was set to start the next day, covering over 6,000 employees.
Hundreds walked in Dollard-des-Ormeaux on September 20, 2026, to raise awareness for polycystic kidney disease, an effort led by transplant recipient Luisa Miniaci‑Di Leo. The event highlighted the disease’s impact and aimed to boost research and support for affected families.
