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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.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will not reinstate the digital services tax or the Canadian content contribution fees for streaming platforms, citing simplification and reduced compliance costs. The move follows criticism of the measures and will be implemented later this year as the government seeks other ways to support Canadian content.
The Bureau de l'inspecteur général de Montréal launched a September 2026 sweep to crack down on unregistered waste‑collection subcontractors using undocumented workers, citing safety and legal concerns.
Montreal's mayor confirmed the city will not permit any further encroachment on Jarry Park for Tennis Canada's expansion, maintaining the park's public space while existing facilities remain unchanged.
Quebec's Law 13, introduced in early September 2026 to boost public safety, has led Hells Angels members in the province to reduce the wearing of jackets, clothing and jewelry bearing gang insignia.
Mayor Valérie Plante accused the former Montreal administration of failing to act on homelessness, linking the lapse to growing social concerns in the city.
Around twenty downtown Montreal streets south of Mont‑Royal Avenue were closed and barricaded on September 21, 2026, to accommodate the World Cycling Championships, prompting detours and advisories for commuters.
A vehicle struck a security agent at Montreal's Trudeau Airport on September 20, leading to the agent's hospitalization, with Quebec provincial police now investigating the incident.
Montreal’s mayor said the city will not allow any new encroachment on Jarry Park for Tennis Canada’s expansion plans, maintaining the existing facilities while rejecting further development.
Four southwest Montreal borough mayors have asked the Quebec government to restart the stalled Lachine tramway project, highlighting its potential to improve transit and support regional growth.
Montreal City Council passed a bylaw on September 21, 2026 making it illegal to insult police officers or municipal employees, aiming to protect public servants from verbal abuse. The regulation defines punishable insults and will be enforced by city authorities.
BIG’s investigation uncovered widespread illegal hiring of undocumented workers by unauthorized subcontractors in Montreal’s garbage‑collection sector, prompting a crackdown to enforce legal employment and safety standards.
Armed suspects used axes to smash display cases in a Greater Montreal jewelry store on September 21, 2026, adding to a recent series of robberies in the area.
A 26‑year‑old driver was caught traveling 185 km/h on Highway 20, 115 km/h over the limit, and received a $2,143 fine plus 24 demerit points. The stop occurred during routine speed monitoring by Montreal highway police.
Montreal city and the blue‑collar union reached an agreement in principle on September 21, 2026, cancelling a strike that was set for September 22‑28. The tentative deal will be finalized in the coming weeks, ensuring uninterrupted municipal services.
A security officer was hit by a vehicle at Montréal‑Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on September 20, 2026 and was hospitalized, prompting a police investigation.
Montreal asked Quebec to take charge of resolving ongoing odor complaints at the Sanimax plant, which has processed pork and chicken carcasses since 1957.
Mayor Valérie Plante accused the previous administration of neglecting homelessness and dismissed Projet Montréal’s criticism of worsening social conditions, amid a rise in homelessness in Montreal.
