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Quebec provincial police shut down a Montreal laboratory that produced counterfeit passports and birth certificates, disrupting a network that created fraudulent identity documents across the province.
Gasoline prices in Montreal have climbed from $1.50 per litre in February to about $2 per litre by July, driven by Middle East tensions, according to Canadian fuel experts.
Montreal’s mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has expressed serious doubts about ARECOL Energy’s plan to install tidal turbines near the Old Port by 2027, questioning the project's relevance and indicating further review is needed.
In May 2026, sixteen fawns were born in Quebec's captive caribou herd, increasing its numbers as part of the province's wildlife conservation program.
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for southern and western Quebec on July 21, 2026, citing torrential rain that could cause localized flooding.
Local growers have opened Quebec's first commercial morel mushroom farm, bringing a traditionally wild‑harvested delicacy into cultivated production for the first time in the province.
CBC Music released its annual "30 under 30" list on July 20, 2026, highlighting thirty Quebec classical musicians under thirty, aiming to showcase emerging talent in the province’s classical music scene.
Quebec is facing its worst spruce budworm outbreak in 50 years, with 17.6 million hectares of forest affected by an unprecedented insect population, marking the most severe infestation in five decades.
Quebec provincial police dismantled a Montreal lab that produced fake passports and birth certificates in July 2026, aiming to halt the distribution of counterfeit documents.
Moviegoers lined up at Montreal’s Scotiabank Theatre on July 21, 2026 to see a Christopher Nolan film as the venue reactivated its IMAX 70mm projector, the only one in Quebec, for the first time since 2014.
Gasoline in Montreal has risen from $1.50 per litre in February to about $2 per litre in July, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions, according to Canadian fuel experts.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada expressed doubts about ARECOR Energy’s tidal turbine plan for the Saint‑Lawrence River near the Old Port, questioning its relevance and emphasizing the need for municipal approval before the 2027 installation can proceed.
In May 2026, Quebec’s captive caribou program welcomed sixteen fawns, increasing the herd and supporting the province’s conservation strategy for the species.
Quebec provincial police stopped a 21‑year‑old driver traveling at 208 km/h on a Laval highway on July 21, 2026, a speed more than twice the typical 100 km/h limit.
MAPAQ has recalled lean ground beef packaged on July 8, 2026, sold at Marché Atlas in Saint‑Leonard, urging consumers to return the product and cease its use.
Environment Canada lifted the severe thunderstorm watch for most of Quebec on July 21, 2026, after initially issuing it to warn of possible torrential rain and flooding. The watch remains in effect for a few areas, with officials continuing to monitor conditions.
Quebec is experiencing its most severe spruce budworm outbreak in five decades, with 17.6 million hectares of forest damaged in 2026, marking an unprecedented spread compared with past cycles.
Quebec highways outside Montreal have added nearly two million vehicles over the past 20 years, the fastest growth in the province, while Montreal still holds the busiest roads overall.
L’Odyssée, shot entirely in the Montreal‑originated IMAX 70 mm format, has become the highest‑grossing film worldwide, reflecting strong audience demand for the format’s visual quality.
Spanish supporters and Montreal residents took to the streets on July 19, 2026, to celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory, creating spontaneous, city‑wide celebrations.
