Lachine's West Notre-Dame Street Revamp Put on Hold
Lachine borough has delayed the West Notre-Dame Street redevelopment after ordering a new assessment of merchants' needs, pausing a project that has been planned for 30 years.
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Les Suprêmes Target Spot in New 2030 Olympic Synchronized Skating Event
Montreal’s Les Suprêmes are aiming to qualify for the inaugural women’s synchronized skating event, Synchro9, at the 2030 Winter Olympics, a new sport added to promote gender parity.
Anti‑Mining Coalition Launches Education Drive in Lanaudière
An anti‑mining coalition launched an education campaign on July 16, 2026, to inform Lanaudière residents about possible environmental damage from a proposed mining site, highlighting concerns in a region famed for tourism and outdoor recreation.
Nurse John to Headline Two Just for Laughs Shows
Nurse John will headline two comedy shows at Montreal’s Just for Laughs festival on July 24, 2026, performing at Salle Wilfrid‑Pelletier as part of the city’s largest comedy event.
Montreal Police Raid Beauport Business in Drug Trafficking Operation
Montreal Police raided a Beauport business on July 15, 2026, as part of a drug‑trafficking investigation, reflecting the city’s intensified crackdown on narcotics operations.
Lachine's West Notre-Dame Revamp Delayed After 30‑Year Wait
Lachine borough has postponed the long‑planned West Notre-Dame Street redevelopment to reassess local merchants' needs, extending a project that has been discussed for thirty years.
Les Suprêmes Target 2030 Olympic Debut in New Synchro9 Event
Montreal’s Les Suprêmes are aiming to qualify for the new Synchro9 women's synchronized skating event at the 2030 Winter Olympics, part of 16 added events intended to improve gender parity.
Internet Star Nurse John to Headline Two Just for Laughs Shows
Former Montreal ER nurse turned viral internet comedian Nurse John will headline two shows at the Just for Laughs festival on July 24, 2026, at the Salle Wilfrid‑Pelletier, marking his return to his hometown.
Montreal Health Warns of Carfentanil Overdose Surge
Montreal health officials report a surge in carfentanil‑related overdoses, with naloxone administrations in the first half of 2026 equalling the total for 2025. The increase is linked to the drug’s growing presence in the local supply.
Popyran and Féry Enter Montreal Omnium Qualifiers
Alexei Popyrin and Arthur Féry will compete in the qualification rounds of the National Bank Omnium in Montreal on July 16, aiming to earn spots in the tournament's main draw.
Ontario Forest Fires May Worsen Quebec Air Quality Saturday
Smoke from active forest fires in southern Ontario is expected to lower air quality in southern, western and possibly central Quebec on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Health officials are monitoring the situation and will advise the public if pollutant levels rise.
Historic Quebec Cheese Brand Sold to French Company
A historic Quebec cheese producer, operating for decades, is being sold to a French firm, with the transfer announced on July 16, 2026. The acquisition aims to preserve the brand’s legacy while introducing new resources and market opportunities.
Montreal Police Arrest Two Men Over Recent Antisemitic Attacks
Montreal police arrested two 20‑year‑old men on July 15, 2026, linking them to recent antisemitic attacks on the city's Jewish community amid a series of such incidents in recent weeks.
New Transitional Housing Opens for Homeless Women in Montreal
A new transitional housing facility for homeless women opened in Montreal on July 16, 2026, run by Mission Old Brewery and offering both shelter and support services as part of the city’s effort to address women’s homelessness.
CF Montréal Looks to Rebound Against Toronto FC After Three‑Week Break
CF Montréal returns to MLS action against Toronto FC in Montreal after a three‑week hiatus, seeking to revive its performance after an extended pause.
Quebec Ethics Commissioner Opens Probe into Montreal‑North Police Racism Claims
The Quebec Police Ethics Commissioner has opened an investigation into allegations of racist conduct by Montreal‑North police officers, responding to community complaints amid longstanding tensions in the multicultural borough.
Non‑profit distributes cooling kits in Parc‑Extension
A Montreal non‑profit distributed blue freshness kits containing fans, spray bottles, thermometers and safety pamphlets to at‑risk residents in Parc‑Extension on July 15, 2026, aiming to prevent heat‑related health problems during an extreme heat spell.
Six Free Comedy Shows Offered in Montreal Through July 26
Six free comedy shows featuring Weird Al Yankovich, Adib Alkhalidey and others will be held across Montreal on July 26 as part of the Juste pour rire festival.
Montreal Family Lives in Trailer as Tenants Challenge Eviction
A Montreal family lives in a trailer outside a duplex they bought while the existing tenants contest the repossession request in a Quebec housing tribunal, awaiting a decision on the eviction.
Montreal ERs Operate at Over 200% Capacity Amid Heat Wave
Montreal emergency rooms are operating at over 200% capacity due to a severe heat wave and staff shortages, prompting health officials to advise seniors and those with respiratory issues to stay cool.
