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Nadia Comăneci will attend a ceremony at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium on August 1, 2026, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Games where she earned the first perfect 10. The event honors the historic milestone and her lasting impact on Olympic gymnastics.
CF Montreal is reviewing tactics and player roles to end a 270-minute goal drought in MLS, aiming to improve its attack before the next match.
Greg Joy revisited Montreal’s Olympic Stadium with his daughter, recalling his 1976 gold‑medal high‑jump of 2.23 metres, a performance noted for marking a generation.
A Quebec Superior Court judge will decide on a $31.5 million settlement intended to resolve decades‑old sexual‑abuse lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Quebec, with the decision expected this week.
Alexis Bossé released Lyvio, a Montreal‑based social media app on July 31, 2026, intended to break the cycle of endless scrolling and address related mental‑health concerns.
In 2025, over 7,000 collisions with large wildlife, mainly bears and moose, were reported on Quebec highways, reflecting a longstanding safety issue as animals seek food on roadways.
Patrick Wilson and showrunner Nick Antosca screened the series finale at Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival on July 30, 2026, ahead of its worldwide release. The early showing highlighted the festival’s focus on genre‑centric premieres.
Montreal's Les Roses defeated the Rise 4-3 in Vancouver on July 30, 2026, with four different Montreal players scoring, marking their fourth win in five games.
Ron Touaty reported that over fifty fish species inhabit Lake Saint‑Louis and the Lachine Canal, underscoring the biodiversity of Montreal’s waterways and the rising popularity of urban fishing.
Quebec’s Minister Lightbound defended the July 30 decision to cease royalty collection from major U.S. streaming services, explaining the government’s rationale without detailing specifics.
Montreal police have issued a citywide alert in July 2026 to locate a repeat sexual offender who remains at large, intensifying their investigation across the city.
Basement flooding has affected Montreal homes for three consecutive years after a 40‑year lull, with experts citing heavier rain, aging drainage systems, and urban development as key factors.
Danièle Sauvageau was appointed head coach of Canada’s women’s hockey team on July 29, 2026, bringing back the coach who led the squad to Olympic gold in 2002.
Alexis Galarneau, Liam Draxl and Jack Draper have been entered into the main draw of the Montreal Open, a professional tournament in Quebec featuring both Canadian and international players.
Prime Minister Justin Carney announced a 2 billion‑dollar federal investment to build new locomotives in Montreal, aimed at modernising the rail fleet and boosting domestic manufacturing.
Ron Touaty reports that Lake Saint-Louis and the Lachine Canal host over 50 fish species, highlighting the diversity of Montreal’s urban waterways.
Quebec's agriculture ministry confirmed the province's first raccoon‑variant rabies case in a stray cat from Montérégie and urged pet owners to keep rabies vaccinations current.
Quebec Liberal leader Charles Milliard unveiled an economic plan on July 30, 2026, focusing on stronger intra‑Canadian ties and new trade partnerships as the party prepares for the 2026 provincial election.
Shereen Joseph says her identity is rooted in Montreal rather than Quebec or Canada, questioning whether she would feel as welcome elsewhere, a view reflecting the city’s multicultural character.
Petal has sued Quebec’s health agency, Santé Québec, alleging it copied the company’s software and is seeking $150 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed in Montreal on July 30, 2026, underscores a dispute over intellectual‑property rights between a private developer and a public health authority.
