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Over 300 residents jumped into the water at Lachine’s Grand Splash on July 12, 2026, aiming to show support for a new open‑air swimming pool. Organizers hope the turnout will persuade the borough council to reconsider the pool project.
Quebec campgrounds are experiencing higher occupancy as younger people, newcomers, and first‑time campers book trips, reflecting a surge in the activity's popularity this summer.
Environment Canada issued heat warnings and air‑quality alerts for Regina, Winnipeg, northern and southern Ontario, and Quebec on July 12, 2026 as a heat wave continues across central Canada. The advisories aim to inform residents of health risks and potential air‑quality concerns during the prolonged high temperatures.
Montreal police seized seven firearms in late June after a West region narcotics investigation linked a father and son from LaSalle to drug‑trafficking activities, uncovering an arsenal during the probe.
A woman in Montreal's NDG neighbourhood was unable to leave her home by car after construction work blocked her driveway on July 13, 2026. The incident reflects broader access issues caused by ongoing roadwork in the area.
Two private Quebec colleges—Collège supérieur de Montréal and its Sherbrooke campus—shut down suddenly, leaving several hundred international students without a school and prompting concerns about their academic futures.
Montreal police have extended a search for a man who jumped into the St. Lawrence River in the Old Port on July 12, 2026, after he was presumed dead. The ongoing operation involves divers and surface teams and will continue until the individual is located.
Air Canada launched a dedicated shuttle bus for its customers that uses express lanes and a private airport entrance to speed travel to Montreal‑Trudeau Airport.
The Quebec Ministry of Transport will limit the Honoré-Mercier Bridge to a single two‑way lane from July 17 to August 3, 2026, leading to heavy congestion for motorists between Montreal and the South Shore.
Canada is providing Quebec with $70 million to fund youth mental‑health programs, including four new open‑air sites and a mobile unit. The investment aims to broaden access and improve outcomes for young people across the province.
Montreal, Quebec and the federal government have pledged a combined $27 million to support the Biosphere museum, an iconic geodesic dome in the city. The joint funding aims to sustain the museum’s operations and preserve the landmark structure.
Heavy traffic on July 13 caused a 40‑minute jam over the final 1.5 km to Montréal‑Trudeau Airport, forcing drivers to allow extra time for the short approach road.
Police stopped a pursuit of three fugitives on the road between Terrebonne and Montreal on July 13, 2026, without providing a reason for the termination. The suspects remain at large as the investigation continues.
Premier Christine Fréchette announced a new project office on July 11 to modernize a five‑kilometre section of Highway 132 between Saint‑Constant, Sainte‑Catherine and Delson, part of the Quebec government’s plan to upgrade the South Shore corridor.
On July 11, 2026, 130 firefighters from Canada and the United States competed in Montreal’s annual Quebec regional Firefit championship, testing their strength, skill, and rescue techniques. The event highlighted cross‑border cooperation and reinforced the competition’s role in assessing fire‑fighter fitness and rescue knowledge.
Transport Canada has named an observer to oversee the safety investigation of a CN derailment northeast of Montreal that involved 49 railcars leaving the tracks on July 11, 2026.
The Montreal Alouettes beat the Calgary Stampeders 37-30 on July 12, 2026, moving to a 4-1 record while the Stampeders fell to 2-3.
Overnight maintenance by an external contractor delayed the REM light‑rail network’s Saturday reopening on July 11, 2026, by nearly three hours. The extended work pushed back the first trains, though service resumed later in the morning without safety issues.
A record 20,996 spectators attended a WNBA game at Montreal’s Bell Centre on July 11, where the Dallas Wings beat the Toronto Tempo 108‑95, highlighted by Paige Bueckers’ 34 points.
Montreal soccer fans have complained that the increased police presence at public FIFA World Cup celebrations in July 2026 is excessive and detracts from the festive atmosphere.
