Canada Announces Military Drone Research Center in Mirabel
Canada’s federal government will build a military drone research centre in Mirabel, Quebec, to boost defence capabilities and keep up with advances in unmanned aerial technology.
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Canada’s federal government will build a military drone research centre in Mirabel, Quebec, to boost defence capabilities and keep up with advances in unmanned aerial technology.
Economist Caroline De Guire, formerly a PQ member and donor, has switched to the Parti libéral du Québec and will run as its candidate in Laval‑des‑Rapides for the upcoming provincial election.
BIXI will introduce a bike‑share program in Vaudreuil‑Dorion, targeting a summer 2027 launch. The expansion continues the company’s broader rollout of shared‑bicycle services across the Montreal metropolitan area.
Marina Mabrey’s 30 points led the Toronto Tempo to a 93‑91 win over the New York Liberty at Montreal’s Bell Centre on July 12, ending a four‑game losing streak.
Montreal police seized 58 kilograms of cocaine during a 48‑hour operation on July 13, 2026, as part of ongoing investigations into drug‑trafficking networks.
Brasseur de Montréal said on July 13 it will move its production facilities outside Montreal, ending its long‑standing brewing operations within the city.
CF Montréal defeated Vancouver FC 2-1 at Stade Saputo, moving into the Canadian Championship semi-finals. The win keeps the club in contention for a CONCACAF Champions League spot.
Rescue teams are conducting a nighttime search at Montreal's Old Port after a man fell into the water on July 12, 2026, and remains missing. No further details have been released as the operation continues.
Around 230 workers in Montreal’s video‑game industry lost their jobs between March and July 2026 as the sector faces ongoing uncertainty, prompting a notable wave of layoffs across several local studios.
More than 300 people participated in Lachine’s Grand Splash on July 12, 2026, aiming to persuade the borough council to reconsider plans for an open‑air pool. The event highlighted community interest in expanding waterfront recreation.
Environment Canada issued heat warnings and air‑quality alerts on July 12 for Regina, Winnipeg, Ontario and Quebec due to sustained high temperatures, urging residents to take precautions.
Quebec's education ministry refused to renew permits for two private colleges, closing them and leaving 878 foreign students without a place to study, affecting their academic and immigration plans.
Ottawa will transfer 70.8 million CAD to Quebec over five years to fund youth mental‑health services, including four new open‑air sites and a mobile unit, as part of the federal Youth Mental Health Fund.
Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa together announced a $27 million grant for the Biosphere museum on July 13, 2026, with the funds to be delivered over a shorter period than previous allocations.
On July 13, 2026, a traffic bottleneck on the final 1.5 km to Montreal‑Trudeau Airport caused delays of up to 40 minutes for drivers.
CF Montréal defeated Vancouver FC 2-1 in a second-leg match at Saputo Stadium on July 12, 2026, earning a place in the Canadian Championship semifinals.
Wood turtle Marguerite was released back into the wild on July 13, 2026 after a year of veterinary care at CRTQ following a car‑related shell fracture. Her successful recovery demonstrates the role of the centre in rehabilitating injured wildlife.
Toronto Tempo ended a four‑game losing streak by beating New York Liberty 93‑91 at Montreal’s Bell Centre, with Marina Mabrey scoring 30 points.
The WNBA’s first weekend of games in Montreal, held at the Tempo arena on July 11‑12, 2026, was deemed successful by the league and its partners, including France Margaret Bélanger and Groupe CH.
The International Canoe Federation praised Montreal after athletes from Canada and abroad expressed strong approval of the venue during a July 12 competition, positioning the city as a preferred site for future events.