Symphonic Tribute Honors Renaud’s 50-Year Career
French singer Renaud will be honored with symphonic concerts in Montreal on Oct. 9 and Quebec City on Oct. 11, 2026, celebrating his 50‑year music career.
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Quebec Auditor General Opens Audit of Primary Schools
The Quebec Auditor General has begun an audit of primary schools, with findings to be released in spring 2027, responding to sector-wide calls for greater accountability and reform.
Parents Praise Temporary Crossing Guard as Brief Safety Gain
Montreal West parents have welcomed a temporary crossing guard reinstated after three student injuries over two years, calling it a brief but important safety win.
Two Hells Angels Fined for Public Gang Patch Display
Two Hells Angels members were fined in Longueuil on September 10, 2026 for publicly wearing gang patches, marking the first enforcement of Quebec's ban on outlaw motorcycle gang symbols against the club.
Montreal Crime Reports Slip Slightly in 2025
Montreal police reported a slight drop in recorded crimes for 2025, ending several years of rising rates, and will watch future data to determine if the decline signals a longer trend.
$1 School Meals See Surge in Demand Across Quebec
A nonprofit’s $1 school lunch program has experienced rapid growth across Quebec in the past three years, drawing increased interest from schools and families seeking affordable, nutritious meals.
Former Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante to Host TV5 Documentary
Former Montreal mayor Valérie Plante will host the TV5 documentary series Ça brasse en ville, launching the week of September 10, 2026, marking her shift from politics to television.
Girls' Private School Shifts to Online Learning for Cycling Championships
Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie will conduct online classes from September 20‑27, 2026, to avoid disruption from the UCI Road World Championships taking place in Montreal that week.
Montreal Allows One Earphone for Drivers, Bans All for Cyclists
Montreal permits drivers to wear one earphone but bans earphones for cyclists, resulting in 1,600 citations issued to cyclists in 2025 under police enforcement.
Affordable Housing Supply Lags Targets in Montreal, Ottawa
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports that affordable housing supply in Montreal and Ottawa has dropped below targets, even as national affordability remains stable.
Appeal Court Stops Montreal’s Plan to Dismantle Mile End Camp
The Quebec Court of Appeal denied Montreal’s request to lift a ban on clearing the homeless encampment under the Van Horne viaduct in Mile End, leaving the site untouched as of September 9, 2026.
Verdun and Outremont Schools Close for UCI Road World Championships
Schools in Verdun and Outremont will close to allow streets to be used for the UCI Road World Championships, creating a clear route for cyclists during the event.
Quebec Debut Novel Considered for France's Top Literary Prizes
A Quebec writer's debut novel has been shortlisted for France's leading literary prizes, a rare occurrence highlighted by Michel Lacroix of UQAM, marking a notable moment for emerging authors from the province.
Emergency Services Halt Green Line Service Early Evening
Emergency services intervened on September 10, 2026, forcing an early‑evening suspension of Montreal Metro’s Green line, a major transit route, while responders addressed the incident.
Quebec Watchdog Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash East of Montreal
The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes and Quebec police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred east of Montreal on September 8, after officers noted possible traffic violations. The probe will examine evidence, witness accounts, and road conditions to determine the cause of the rider’s death.
Parents Decry Short‑Lived Crossing Guard After Student Injuries
A temporary crossing guard installed during the 2025‑2026 school year was removed after three student injuries, leading Montreal West parents to label the measure a short‑lived victory.
Truck Driver Faces Six‑Year Term for South Shore Crash
A truck driver who played a video game on his cellphone caused a July 2022 South Shore crash that killed two people and is expected to receive a six‑year prison sentence.
Montreal Dismantles Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Homeless Encampment
Montreal cleared a homeless encampment in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve on September 10, 2026, after weeks of resident complaints, with city crews dismantling the site and monitoring the area thereafter.
Montreal Crime Reports Slip Slightly in 2025
Montreal police reported a slight drop in recorded crimes for 2025, ending several years of rising crime counts in the city.
Former Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante to Host TV5 Documentary Series
Former Montreal mayor Valérie Plante will host TV5's new documentary series "Ça brasse en ville," debuting the week of September 9, 2026, marking her transition from municipal politics to television.
