Quebec to Remove Nine Obsolete Dams for River Restoration
Quebec’s government will dismantle nine obsolete dams to restore rivers to a natural state, joining a global trend of dam removal aimed at improving ecosystems.
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Montreal ERs Overrun as Heat Wave and Staff Shortages Hit Capacity
Montreal emergency departments are operating at about 200% capacity due to an intense heat wave and staff shortages. Health officials urge seniors and those with respiratory issues to stay cool and limit non‑essential ER visits.
Jewish General Hospital Achieves University Hospital Status
Quebec officials granted university hospital status to Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital on July 14, 2026, formally recognizing its role in medical research, teaching and specialized care.
BIXI to Expand Bike Share to Vaudreuil‑Dorion by Summer 2027
BIXI will bring its bike‑share service to Vaudreuil‑Dorion in summer 2027, continuing a series of recent expansions across the Montreal region. The new stations will provide residents with access to shared bicycles as part of the operator's regional growth plan.
Montreal Launches Tender to Revive Automated Pothole Repair
Montreal announced a July 14 tender to replace its broken automated pothole‑filling machines and resume automated repairs after relying on manual fixes since winter 2025.
Montreal Police Detain Two Men Over Recent Antisemitic Attacks
Montreal police detained two 20‑year‑old men on July 15, linking them to recent antisemitic attacks against the city’s Jewish community. The arrests come amid a recent rise in hate‑motivated incidents, prompting ongoing investigations and heightened police presence.
CF Montréal aims to rebound against Toronto FC
CF Montréal will resume MLS play against Toronto FC after more than three weeks without a match, using the break to prepare and aim for a strong restart.
Two-Year Exhibition Honoring Gilles Villeneuve Opens at Jean‑Drapeau Park
A two‑year exhibition honoring Montreal‑born Formula 1 driver Gilles Villeneuve opened at Parc Jean‑Drapeau in July 2026, showcasing his racing career through July 2028.
Montreal Hospital Live‑Streams Eye Surgeries for Trainee Education
A Montreal surgeon livestreamed complex eye surgeries to give trainees real‑time operating‑room access, part of a growing trend of live‑stream technology in medical education.
54 Homeless Women to Move into New Modular Units in Montreal
Montreal will relocate 54 homeless women to new modular transitional housing units, with rent subsidies limiting rent to 25 percent of their income, as part of the city’s effort to address homelessness.
Nurse John to Headline Just for Laughs Shows July 24
Former nurse and internet star John Dela Cruz, known as Nurse John, will headline two comedy shows at the Just for Laughs festival on July 24, 2026, in Montreal's Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier.
French Dairy Giant Lactalis to Acquire Quebec Cheese Maker OKA
OKA, a Quebec cheese maker with over 130 years of history, is being sold to French dairy giant Lactalis, one of the world’s largest cheese companies, marking a notable shift in the province’s cheese industry.
Quebec Cuts Sales Tax on Select Food and Hygiene Items
On July 15, 2026, Quebec announced the removal of its provincial sales tax on selected food and hygiene products, ending the tax on those specific items after years of broader application to groceries.
Chinese EV Makers Target Quebec Market Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers plan to enter or expand sales in Quebec, leveraging the province’s strong market and government incentives for EV adoption.
Citizen Finds Hidden 390‑Million‑Year‑Old Meteor Crater in Quebec
In 2024, citizen Joël Lapointe identified a 390‑million‑year‑old meteor impact crater in Quebec’s Côte‑Nord region after spotting a pit on Google Maps. The find adds a previously unknown Devonian‑era impact site to the province’s geological record.
Montreal Police Seize Seven Firearms in LaSalle Drug Probe
In late June 2026, Montreal police seized seven firearms during a narcotics investigation of a father and son suspected of drug trafficking in LaSalle. The West region narcotics unit uncovered the weapons as part of the ongoing probe.
NDG Resident Trapped by Roadwork Blocking Driveway
A Montreal NDG resident returned from vacation to find her driveway blocked by ongoing roadwork, leaving her unable to leave the house by car. The construction on a local street has created a barrier that remains in place with no clear timeline for removal.
International Students Stranded After Quebec College Closures
Two private Quebec colleges closed abruptly in early July 2026, leaving several hundred international students without a place to study. The shutdown of Collège supérieur de Montréal and its Sherbrooke sister campus has created immediate uncertainty for the affected students.
Air Canada Rolls Out Dedicated Shuttle to Montreal Airport
Air Canada has launched a shuttle bus service that uses express lanes and a private airport entrance to give its passengers faster access to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
One-Lane Work on Honoré-Mercier Bridge Triggers Major Delays
From July 17 to August 3, 2026, the Honoré‑Mercier Bridge will operate with a single lane in both directions, causing significant traffic delays as the Ministry of Transport carries out essential summer repairs.
