Pogacar Chooses Vuelta Over Quebec, Montreal Grand Prix
Tadej Pogacar will ride the Vuelta a España in late August 2026, skipping the Quebec and Montreal Grand Prix events, a decision that follows his rise to fame in 2019.
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Tadej Pogacar will ride the Vuelta a España in late August 2026, skipping the Quebec and Montreal Grand Prix events, a decision that follows his rise to fame in 2019.
Heavy rain on August 3, 2026, halted two men's matches at Montreal's National Bank Open, prompting a temporary suspension and schedule adjustments in the ATP Tour event.
A weather system will bring up to 100 mm of rain to several parts of Quebec by Tuesday, raising concerns about river saturation and prompting monitoring of water levels.
The Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough council approved a McDonald’s restaurant next to homes after dropping earlier strict conditions, prompting backlash from nearby residents who say the change does not serve their interests.
Quebec’s provincial police have warned drivers to drive cautiously as the summer construction holiday ends, aiming to lower the risk of accidents as road work resumes. The advisory highlights the need for vigilance around new work zones and changing traffic conditions.
The Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating a severe storm that hit Repentigny, Quebec on August 2, 2026 to determine if it produced a tornado, using radar, satellite data and eyewitness reports.
A couple in Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grace has launched a weekly, open‑to‑all gathering to help neighbours connect, reflecting wider efforts in Montreal to combat urban isolation.
After a picnic in La Fontaine Park on August 2, a Montreal resident was bitten by a tick, highlighting the presence of ticks in city parks and the associated health risks.
Quebec’s SOPFEU dispatched 60 firefighters to British Columbia on August 2, 2026, to aid in battling forest fires, even as Quebec still contends with 110 active fires but sees its situation stabilizing.
Quebec police are urging drivers to be extra cautious as the summer construction holiday ends, warning that renewed road work combined with peak traffic could increase collision risk.
Rain forced the National Bank Open in Montreal to pause for two consecutive days on August 2-3, 2026, creating extensive schedule delays at IGA Stadium. Tennis Canada highlighted future plans for a retractable roof to reduce such weather impacts.
More than 100 Montreal residents protested at Pierrefonds town hall on August 3, 2026, demanding concrete flood‑mitigation measures and accountability from municipal officials, amid ongoing flooding across multiple boroughs.
The Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating a severe storm that hit Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2 to determine if it produced a tornado, reviewing radar data and conducting field surveys.
A Montreal bakery's front windows were smashed and anti‑technology graffiti was left on its brick wall on July 31, 2026. Police have not identified the perpetrators, and the bakery has faced prior vandalism incidents.
The SAAQ reported 18 road deaths in Quebec during the 2026 construction holiday, noting that most could have been prevented and that overall fatality numbers have stayed steady for a decade.
Quebec reports that its measles outbreak is close to ending, with 28 confirmed cases indicating limited spread.
Alexis Galarneau was knocked out in the first round of the Montreal National Bank Omnium after losing to Vit Kopriva, with the race repeatedly halted by rain.
A 61-year-old man was critically injured after his vehicle struck a tree in Pointe‑Claire, Quebec, on August 3, 2026, and was rushed to hospital in critical condition.
Quebec is deploying hundreds of rain‑gauge devices by August 4, 2026, to capture real‑time precipitation data as heavy rain is forecast, building on a measurement network that has operated since 1840.
Two Montreal police officers were attacked by four suspects in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension on July 26-27, 2026, prompting an ongoing police investigation.