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Researchers, including fisherman Scott Young, are testing New Brunswick waters for a contagious brown bullhead catfish cancer first seen in Quebec, aiming to determine if the disease is spreading beyond the province.
Sacha De Santis has listed a small island between Montreal and Laval for $50,000, generating online interest. The sale highlights the unusual availability of private island property near the city.
Quebec’s emergency rooms remain heavily burdened throughout summer 2026, with physicians reporting no usual seasonal relief, according to the AMUQ and Dr. Marie-Maud Couture.
Researchers confirmed that a tornado struck Repentigny, Quebec on August 2, damaging trees and buildings. Local authorities are assessing the damage and coordinating cleanup efforts.
Quebec's government said no new e‑scooter regulations will be introduced, even as health professionals report a rise in serious injuries among child riders. The decision comes amid ongoing safety concerns about the growing popularity of electric scooters.
Quebec opposition parties have accused the CAQ of mismanaging a health‑IT project after its budget rose 230 percent, calling for a review of the digital transformation overseen by Santé Québec.
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier has declared his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on Quebec's South Shore. The announcement positions him as the party's official candidate ahead of the upcoming provincial election.
A vehicle hit a stroller in Montreal’s Saint‑Laurent borough on August 6, injuring a 20‑month‑old child who is now recovering in hospital while police investigate the crash.
Police officers arrived at Maisonneuve Elementary School’s courtyard on August 7, 2026, and ordered three preteens playing soccer to leave, using two patrol cars and five officers, with neighbor Noam Arbaoui observed nearby.
The STM said the Green line will run only MR‑73 subway cars starting in 2031, noting those cars are eleven times less reliable than newer models. The line currently uses a mix of both vehicle types.
U.S. firms are releasing hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to biologically control Asian tiger mosquitoes and reduce the spread of dengue, chikungunya and Zika, with oversight from University of Montreal researchers.
Quebec Premier confirmed that American alcoholic drinks will remain absent from the province's government‑run liquor stores, noting that any change is a provincial decision despite Canada’s broader review of the U.S. alcohol ban.
A small island between Montreal and Laval has been listed for $50,000 by Sacha De Santis on August 7, 2026, offering a rare and affordable waterfront property in the region.
Researchers confirmed that a tornado struck Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2, damaging trees and buildings, an uncommon event for the area. The verification adds a rare tornado instance to the region's weather record.
Quebec's viral duo Angine de Poitrine has selected several local musicians to join them on a U.S. tour, expanding their national profile and showcasing provincial talent abroad.
Quebec emergency departments saw no typical summer decline in patient numbers in 2026, forcing physicians to abandon traditional staffing and treatment methods amid sustained high workloads.
Quebec will not add new e‑scooter regulations despite health professionals reporting a rise in serious child injuries. Officials say existing rules suffice while monitoring safety trends.
Quebec and Ontario police are jointly investigating a property in Sainte-Julie where dozens of stolen vehicles and aluminum ingots were found, marking a coordinated inter‑provincial effort to address the thefts.
Quebec will have moonless skies on August 6, providing dark conditions for the 2026 Perseids meteor shower. The lack of lunar illumination is expected to improve visibility across the province.
Quebec provincial police located a 15‑year‑old girl reported missing earlier in the week in Saint‑Hyacinthe, confirming she is safe and unharmed. The search involved coordinated efforts by provincial and municipal officers, and the teenager was reunited with her family on August 5.
