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Flavie, a golden retriever mix, has served as a facility service dog at L.I.N.K.S. High School in Montreal since 2023, offering emotional support to students. The program is part of a wider Quebec trend of using service dogs in schools to help learners manage anxiety and stress.
Quebec Minister Benoît Fréchette and Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced a $250 million emergency homelessness fund on September 19, 2026, amid criticism following a baby found in a homeless encampment.
CUPE 301 and the City of Montreal are negotiating to avoid a strike by blue‑collar workers, with a midnight deadline on September 20, 2026, to prevent service disruptions.
The UCI Road World Championships will begin in Montreal on September 19, 2026, causing major vehicle‑traffic disruptions, road closures, and altered traffic patterns throughout the city.
Montreal police have been ordered to stop using the hog‑tie restraint after a coroner found it likely contributed to a man's death on September 18, 2026.
The 2026 UCI Road World Championships began in Montreal, leading to citywide road closures to accommodate race routes for about 1,000 cyclists from 100 countries competing for 13 titles.
A 42-year-old man was stabbed in downtown Montreal on Sunday morning, and police arrested a 37-year-old suspect after an altercation at the corner of Sainte‑Catherine Street and De Lorimier Avenue.
Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger and released by Sony Pictures, earned $60 million from 3,684 U.S. and Canadian theaters during its September 19‑20, 2026 opening weekend, marking the franchise's highest‑grossing debut.
A fire at a Verdun Street restaurant early Saturday morning led police and fire services to suspect arson, prompting an investigation by Montreal police. The blaze was contained with a fire extinguisher, and authorities are now seeking further information.
A country line‑dancing school in Saint‑Lazare has expanded to ten locations across greater Montreal after a sharp rise in attendance, with participants viewing the classes as therapeutic.
Montreal city council will vote on a bylaw between September 20‑26, 2026, that would fine people who insult police officers or municipal employees, sparking debate over free speech versus protection of public servants.
Châteauguay and Quebec police are asking the public for help after a 13‑year‑old girl vanished on a bus traveling toward Montreal on September 18, 2026.
Montreal’s municipal workers union plans to disrupt the upcoming cycling championships as a protest against the expired collective bargaining agreement that ended on December 31, 2024, while city officials prepare security measures amid ongoing negotiations.
Three tornadoes were confirmed on August 29, 2026, in the border region between Quebec and Ontario, marking a notable weather event for the area.
Provincial Minister Fréchette and Montreal's mayor announced a $250 million emergency fund on September 19, 2026, to address homelessness after a baby was found in a camp. The funding aims to quickly expand shelter services amid growing public concern over encampment conditions.
Montreal Police will no longer use the hog‑tie restraint after a Quebec coroner linked the technique to a man's death. The department issued a directive on September 18 to replace the method with safer alternatives.
Police are investigating a suspected arson at a Verdun Street restaurant after a fire broke out at 2:30 a.m., with officers and firefighters working together to extinguish the blaze.
Quebec Minister Fréchette and Montreal’s mayor announced a $250 million emergency fund for homelessness on September 19, 2026, in response to public outcry after a baby was found in a city encampment.
Montreal’s police force has added four license‑plate‑reading cameras, similar to those used by Flock, to its surveillance equipment. The devices, considered controversial for their data‑capture capabilities, were acquired on September 18, 2026.
Day one of the UCI Road World Championships saw nearly 1,000 cyclists from 100 countries race through Montreal, causing traffic disruptions across multiple boroughs. The event, expected to attract up to 500,000 spectators, will award 13 world titles over its duration.
