Jackalope Festival Secures Montreal Spot Through 2028
The Jackalope Festival returns to Montreal’s Old Port from September 11‑13, 2026, and has secured a venue in the city through 2028, confirming its role as a lasting cultural event.
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Jackalope Festival Secures Montreal Spot Through 2028, 2026 Dates Set
The Jackalope festival will remain at Montreal’s Old Port through 2028, with the 2026 edition scheduled for September 11‑13, confirming the city’s commitment to the annual cultural event.
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Two Cooper's hawks briefly unsettled Saint‑Leonard residents in August 2026 before leaving the neighbourhood after a few days.
Tribunal Dismisses Union's Bad‑Faith Bargaining Claim Against Montreal
The Administrative Labour Tribunal ruled on September 11, 2026, that the City of Montreal did not act in bad faith during collective bargaining, dismissing the municipal workers union’s claim. The decision ends the union’s legal challenge over alleged improper negotiation practices.
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Quebec Court Blocks Montreal’s Attempt to Dismantle Mile End Encampment
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A man was killed early Saturday when a train struck him while he was working on railway tracks in Montreal’s downtown Ville Marie borough, resulting in one fatality.
Montreal and Blue‑Collar Union Enter Conciliation Talks
Montreal and the blue‑collar workers union are in a week‑long conciliation process from 22 to 28 September 2026 to prevent a planned strike that could halt services for a week.
