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Royal West Academy parents are demanding a permanent crossing guard at Westminster Avenue and Ainslie Road after a temporary guard was removed and planned intersection upgrades were delayed by a rail strike, citing past student injuries at the site.
Quebec Minister Jean‑Francois Fréchette paused his campaign and called a cabinet meeting on September 7 to discuss Canada’s planned retaliatory tariffs of 15 % to 50 % on U.S. dairy, steel, copper and beauty products.
The NDG Historical Society opened a new exhibit in 2026 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grace, highlighting lesser‑known aspects of the neighbourhood’s history.
CAQ leader Christine Fréchette said she doubts Quebec’s education system is truly three‑tiered, referencing a public health report that links the structure to health inequalities among Montreal youth. The report suggests the tiered organization contributes to unequal health outcomes.
A man was stabbed in Montreal’s central Ville‑Marie district during the night of September 5‑6, 2026, and was hospitalized with serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries. Police are investigating the incident.
Parents of Royal West Academy students are urging Montreal West officials to restore a permanent crossing guard at Westminster Avenue and Ainslie Road after a temporary guard was removed and planned upgrades were delayed by a rail workers’ strike.
A mural at Mont‑Royal Avenue and Saint‑Urbain Street was updated in 2026 to feature Michael Woods, replacing the 2025 artwork that honored Hugo Houle’s 2022 Tour de France stage win.
Former Plateau‑Mont‑Royal mayor Luc Ferrandez, after ten years in office, is moving to the Ahuntsic borough of Montreal. The relocation follows the end of his tenure and marks his first residence in the northern district.
The NDG Historical Society opened a new exhibit in 2026 to mark the 150th anniversary of Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grace, highlighting lesser‑known aspects of the neighbourhood’s history.
Quebec has completed its first review of the Consignaction bottle deposit‑refund program launched in 2023, assessing its early performance as part of a province‑wide recycling effort. The evaluation will guide potential refinements and future expansion of the system.
Quebec's government announced a policy to reserve certain public tenders for Quebec‑based and Canadian firms, prioritizing domestic businesses in selected contracts.
Quebec premier François Fréchette paused his campaign to convene a cabinet meeting on September 7, 2026, to discuss Canada’s impending retaliatory tariffs on U.S. dairy, steel, copper and beauty products, which range from 15% to 50% and will begin the following day.
Two men in their sixties were stabbed in Montreal’s Saint‑Leonard district on September 5, 2026, prompting a police investigation. The attack underscores concerns about occasional violence in the neighborhood.
Elections Alberta has requested assistance from Elections Quebec to help manage an upcoming provincial referendum, reflecting a pattern of interprovincial cooperation among Canadian election agencies.
A man was stabbed in Montreal's Ville-Marie district on Saturday night, September 5, 2026, prompting a police investigation. The victim is in stable condition, and authorities are seeking information to identify the attacker.
The NDG Historical Society opened a new exhibit on September 6, 2026 to mark the neighbourhood’s 150th anniversary, showcasing lesser‑known aspects of its history.
CAQ leader Christine Fréchette contested the three‑tier school model in Montreal, citing a public‑health report that links the system to health inequalities among youth, amid criticism of the province's education fairness.
Parents of Royal West Academy students are urging the city to reinstate a permanent crossing guard at Westminster Avenue and Ainslie Road after a temporary guard was removed and safety upgrades were delayed due to a rail workers’ strike.
Quebec official Charles Milliard announced that no new feasibility studies will be launched for a third bridge between Quebec City and Lévis, pausing further development of the project.
Quebec's new Consignaction bottle deposit system launched in 2023 has received mixed reactions from users, prompting officials to evaluate and adjust the program.
