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The NDG Historical Society opened a new exhibit in 2026 to commemorate Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grace’s 150th anniversary, showcasing historical materials that trace the neighbourhood’s development over a century and a half.
Quebec courts issued September 2026 guidelines prohibiting generative AI from substituting judicial reasoning, noting no approved AI tools exist for judges and stressing the need for human analysis after concerns a judge may have used AI in a decision.
Montreal police opened two criminal‑arson investigations after two SUVs were deliberately set ablaze in Saint‑Leonard and Montreal‑Est within an hour of each other on the night of September 5‑6, 2026.
Charles Milliard announced the province will not commence further studies on a third bridge or tunnel linking Quebec City and Lévis.
NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on August 30, 2026, from Montreal, beginning a mission to discover exoplanets and highlighting two strong ties to Quebec.
The Metropolitan Community of Montreal released a study showing that focusing on public transit can generate more GDP for the city than emphasizing private car use. The findings support a shift toward transit‑oriented policies in future transportation planning.
Quebec Premier Dominique Fréchette halted his campaign to call an emergency cabinet meeting as Canada readies tariffs of up to 15% and 50% on U.S. goods, including dairy, steel, copper and beauty items, in retaliation for recent American trade measures.
Elections Alberta has asked Elections Québec for resources and expertise to assist with an upcoming provincial referendum, initiating interprovincial cooperation to strengthen the vote’s administration.
Quebec courts issued guidelines on September 5, 2026, stating that generative AI cannot replace judicial reasoning and that no approved secure AI tool exists for judges, following concerns about a judge possibly using AI to draft a decision.
Montreal businesses will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the statutory Labor Day holiday, following the province’s tradition of shutting down many private‑sector establishments on the first Monday of September.
NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope on August 30, 2026, a mission aimed at finding exoplanets, and highlighted its two strong connections to Quebec, generating local interest in Montreal.
The NDG Historical Society opened a new exhibit in Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grace to commemorate the neighbourhood’s 150th anniversary, highlighting lesser‑known aspects of its history. Curated by Jeffrey Kastner, the exhibit forms part of broader celebrations marking the district’s evolution since the late 19th century.
Quebec courts have declared that generative AI cannot replace judges' reasoning and noted the lack of an approved secure AI tool for judicial use, following allegations of a judge using AI to draft a decision.
Saint‑Lambert residents have launched a petition urging Via Rail not to close their local station as a new Longueuil airport station is under review. The community fears the airport stop could replace the existing Saint‑Lambert facility.
Quebec will see a broad shutdown of retailers, restaurants, banks and other services on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the national Labor Day holiday.
Montreal police opened two criminal‑arson investigations after SUVs were deliberately set on fire in Saint‑Léonard and Montreal‑Est within an hour of each other on the night of September 5‑6, 2026.
A Metropolitan Community of Montreal study released on Sept. 5 shows public transit generates more GDP than private cars, providing economic data that could influence the city’s transportation policy decisions.
A Lotto Max draw on August 21, 2026, awarded a $55 million jackpot to 49 winners across 12 Quebec regions, marking the first time so many people became millionaires from a single lottery prize.
Many Quebec businesses and public services will close on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the statutory Labor Day holiday, prompting residents to plan accordingly.
The NDG Historical Society launched a new exhibit in Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grace to celebrate the neighbourhood’s 150‑year anniversary, highlighting lesser‑known aspects of its history.
