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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a plan to transfer operational control of Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver airports to private investors, aiming to bring private investment into Canada’s major airport system.
Communauto reported on September 15 that an employee tried to view customers' personal data, prompting a potential breach. The company has secured its systems, informed authorities, and is reviewing internal controls.
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating strike, shutting down each borough for 24 hours from September 22 to 28, 2026, resulting in a week of staggered, citywide work stoppages.
Montreal's mayor announced the city is looking for an eye‑catching design to replace the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct, emphasizing both functionality and visual impact.
The federal government announced the transfer of Montreal‑Trudeau Airport to private investors, while Quebec transport minister Christine Fréchette said the province was not consulted, highlighting coordination concerns in the Carney administration’s broader airport privatization plan.
Over 100 Saint‑Henri merchants and residents protested on September 15, calling for the Maison Benoît Labre supervised consumption site to be moved, citing increased safety problems and robberies.
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier urged the Quebec government to prioritize municipal infrastructure in the upcoming election, warning that rising maintenance costs could overwhelm the cities without provincial support.
Montreal repaired a critical water main under Atwater Avenue on September 15, 2026, after the pipe had been flagged as a concern in the spring. The repair restored the essential drinking water supply without service interruptions.
A parliamentary spending watchdog report shows that Canada’s federal public service has lost over 23,000 employees in the last two years, indicating a significant reduction in the workforce.
Montreal’s OPUS fare card is now available as a virtual version for Android smartphone users, launching on September 15, 2026, and offering a mobile alternative to the traditional physical card for bus and metro travel.
A head‑on collision between an SUV and a fuel tanker on Highway 55 near Saint‑Célestin on September 15 caused a fire that killed the SUV driver. Police closed the road while investigating the crash and clearing the scene.
On September 15, eight Montreal celebrities acted as temporary sellers of L’Itinéraire magazine at ten city locations to commemorate the publication’s 10th anniversary. The pop‑up event combined marketing with community engagement, offering residents direct access to the latest issue.
A GardaWorld subsidiary received two new contracts from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Quebec in September 2026, despite previous criticism of its ties to the agency. Details of the agreements remain undisclosed, and the partnership continues to draw public scrutiny in the province.
Communauto disclosed a potential data breach after an employee tried to view customer personal data, prompting an internal investigation and review of security measures.
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating strike from September 22 to 28, 2026, shutting down each borough for a single 24‑hour period. The week‑long, borough‑by‑borough walkout aims to pressure negotiations while limiting city‑wide disruption.
A shuttle driver at Montréal‑Trudeau Airport reported that a short 1.6 km trip can take an hour due to traffic or routing issues, as noted on September 15, 2026.
Montreal's mayor wants a standout design for the Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct replacement, though no final plan has been chosen yet. The city is moving ahead with the project to replace the aging structure.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urged calm ahead of a scheduled protest at the Maison Benoît Labre community centre in Southwest Montreal on September 15, 2026, emphasizing peaceful conduct.
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier urged the Quebec government to prioritize municipal infrastructure in the upcoming election, warning that rising maintenance costs could outpace funding and hinder city services.
Communauto revealed that an employee's attempt to view customer data may have caused a data breach, prompting an internal investigation and review of security measures.
