Mayor Calls for Calm Ahead of Southwest Montreal Protest
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.
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Mayors of Montreal, Longueuil Call for Infrastructure Focus in Provincial Election
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 Discloses Employee‑Triggered Data Breach in Montreal
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.
Carney Proposes Private Management of Canada’s Four Largest Airports
Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed on September 15, 2026 that private investors take over operational control of Canada’s four largest airports, moving them from federal to private management.
Montreal Blue-Collar Workers Schedule Rotating Week-Long Strike
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating strike from September 22 to 28, 2026, with each borough experiencing a 24‑hour work stoppage, spreading the impact across the city rather than shutting it down all at once.
Watchdog Reports Federal Public Service Lost Over 23,000 Jobs
A parliamentary spending watchdog reported that more than 23,000 federal public‑service employees left their positions between 2024 and 2026. The staffing decline was highlighted in the watchdog’s latest expenditure report.
Coroner Finds Police Ended Lévis Teen Search Early
A Quebec coroner’s report says police stopped the ground search for a missing 13‑year‑old girl in Lévis hours after she was reported missing in 2024. The early suspension was deemed a mishandling of the investigation.
Montreal Fixes Critical Atwater Avenue Water Main
The City of Montreal repaired a large potable water main under Atwater Avenue on September 15, 2026, after it had been deemed critical since the previous spring. The work eliminates a key vulnerability in the municipal water supply system.
Quebec Election Candidates Clash Over Health Care and IT Scandal
At a Montreal health summit, Quebec election candidates debated prevention care and scrutinized the governing CAQ’s controversial IT project, highlighting health policy as a key issue in the campaign’s final stretch.
Quebec Farmers Union Calls on Ottawa to Pause Alto Rail Project
The Quebec farmers union has asked the federal government to suspend the Alto high‑speed rail project linking Quebec City and Toronto, following the government's recent announcement of the plan.
Former Roses Leader Calls for Care of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium
Former Roses de Montréal president Annie Larouche called on September 15, 2026 for renewed love and attention to the city’s Olympic Stadium, a venue long seen as needing renovation and ongoing maintenance.
Mayor Calls for Striking Design for New Rosemont‑Van Horne Viaduct
Montreal’s mayor says the planned replacement of the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct must feature a striking design, though a final plan has not yet been chosen. The city is beginning feasibility work and will involve public and expert input as the project develops.
Android Phones Get Virtual OPUS Card in Montreal
Montreal transit riders can now use a virtual OPUS fare card on Android smartphones, offering the same payment capabilities as the traditional plastic card. The digital rollout begins on September 15, 2026, aiming to streamline fare payment across the city’s transit network.
Montreal, Longueuil Mayors Call for More Metro Infrastructure Funding
Montreal Mayor Soraya and the Longueuil mayor held a joint press conference on September 15, 2026, urging Quebec parties to increase funding for metro and water infrastructure ahead of the October 5 provincial election. They warned that the region’s basic services are in alarming condition and face a near‑term water shortage.
Celebrities Sell L’Itinéraire Magazine at Ten Montreal Spots
Eight Montreal public figures acted as one‑day vendors for L’Itinéraire magazine on September 15, 2026, distributing copies at ten city locations to mark the publication’s tenth anniversary.
Mayor Martinez Ferrada Calls for Calm Ahead of Southwest Shelter Protest
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada asked Southwest Montreal residents to stay peaceful as a protest is planned outside the Maison Benoît Labre homeless shelter.
Preventive Care Takes Center Stage at UQAM Health Summit
UQAM hosted the third "A New Vision of Health" summit on September 15, focusing on preventive care and urging greater investment as part of the Quebec 2026 election health‑care debate.
Communauto Employee Triggers Potential Data Breach
Communauto reported that an employee's attempt to access customer data caused a potential breach, prompting immediate security actions and an ongoing investigation.
Over 80% of Quebecers Demand New Flood Maps Release
More than 80% of Quebecers are urging the provincial government to release delayed flood‑zone maps, citing the need for better public preparedness as flood risks rise.
Canada to Seek Private Funding for Four Major Airports
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on September 15, 2026 that Canada will seek private investment to upgrade its four largest airports, keeping public ownership, and use the funds to support regional and remote airports.
