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Seniors from Quebec’s oldest region met in Montreal on September 11 to discuss rising living costs and their potential involvement in the upcoming election, reflecting growing economic and political concerns among the province’s aging population.
Metro service on Montreal's Green line was halted on September 10, 2026 due to an emergency services intervention and later resumed, with the STM confirming safe operations had resumed.
Mayors of Montreal’s suburban municipalities gathered to declare public transit improvement the key issue uniting them, aiming to boost collective transportation along the Highway 450 corridor.
SCHL reports that affordable housing supply remains far below its targets, with worsening conditions in Montreal and Ottawa despite a steady national affordability trend. The agency highlights the need for increased construction to meet its affordability goals.
Québec Solidaire proposes raising the minimum wage to $20 per hour to aid low‑income workers, while the CAQ, including Christine Fréchette, warns that a rapid increase could harm the province’s economy.
Montreal police reported a slight decline in recorded crimes for 2025, ending a multi‑year period of rising crime. The modest drop is reflected in the department’s annual statistics, indicating a potential shift in the city’s crime trend.
The Quebec government’s plan to relocate Montreal’s public arts school École FACE has sparked opposition from local residents, with community members and a school representative voicing concerns over the move.
City of Montreal and the Montreal Firefighters Association reached a principle agreement on September 8, 2026 to renew their collective bargaining agreement, moving negotiations toward a final contract.
On September 11, 2026, CPTAQ issued its first negative opinions on two Hydro‑Québec wind‑farm proposals, blocking the installation of turbines on agricultural land in Quebec.
The Quebec Court of Appeal denied Montreal’s request to lift a ban on dismantling a homeless encampment under the Van Horne viaduct, leaving the prohibition in place as of September 9, 2026.
Montreal police arrested a suspect on September 10 linked to over 30 airbag thefts reported in four city boroughs. The investigation, which uncovered a widespread pattern, continues as authorities seek to recover stolen parts and prevent future incidents.
BIXI will install up to 120 new bike‑share stations, including about 20 with valet service, to meet the expected surge of riders for the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal from September 20‑27, 2026.
On September 10, 2026, the Quebec Auditor General began an investigation into classroom management in preschools and elementary schools, responding to rising school violence and more students with individualized education plans. The audit will examine policies and practices, with findings aimed at informing future safety and support measures.
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says affordable housing supply in Montreal and Ottawa remains below national targets, even as the overall Canadian supply stays stable. The shortfall highlights uneven progress toward federal affordability goals.
The Quebec Court of Appeal on September 9, 2026, denied Montreal’s bid to lift a ban and clear a homeless encampment under the Van Horne viaduct, upholding a prior injunction that keeps the settlement intact.
Quebec's government approved moving the arts‑focused École FACE to another Montreal site, prompting opposition led by parents and Violette Cantin, who are seeking to halt the relocation.
Montreal police have arrested a suspect linked to more than 30 airbag thefts across four city boroughs. The arrest follows a coordinated investigation that addressed safety concerns and property crimes.
The Independent Investigations Office is probing the September 8 death of a motorcyclist east of Montreal after police noted a possible traffic violation. The inquiry will examine evidence and officer actions to determine the circumstances of the fatality.
An emergency incident forced a temporary shutdown of Montreal’s Metro Green line on September 10, 2026, but service was restored later that evening after emergency responders cleared the area.
Montreal police reported a slight decline in recorded crimes for 2025, ending a multi‑year increase in criminal incidents.
