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The Canadian government announced a $4.7 billion package to buy and maintain 313 new Via Rail passenger cars built by Alstom Canada in Quebec and Ontario, marking the first full domestic production of VIA Rail cars in 40 years and supporting the Buy Canadian Policy.
Montreal's Urgences‑Santé will deploy a comprehensive emergency response plan, covering all risks including terrorism, for the UCI Road World Championships from September 20-27, 2026, as the city expects 500,000 spectators.
A new analysis compares Quebec's tax rates with those of other Canadian provinces and U.S. states, addressing election‑time concerns about the province's cost of living.
A heavy truck crash on Montreal's North Shore on September 3 caused lane closures and delayed thousands of evening commuters, prompting detours and extended traffic congestion.
Montreal West parents are requesting a crossing guard at a school‑nearby intersection as the city begins a redesign project on September 2, 2026, slated to finish by early October. The appeal reflects ongoing safety concerns at a location deemed hazardous.
Montreal will spend $200,000 to renovate the City Hall balcony where Charles de Gaulle spoke in the 1960s, preserving the historic platform for future generations.
Montreal will appeal a Superior Court injunction that blocks the removal of a homeless camp under the Van Horne viaduct, seeking permission from the Quebec Court of Appeal to proceed with dismantling.
Montreal police recovered about $800,000 in new hardware tools stolen from retailers and sold online, concluding a multi‑network investigation into the thefts.
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car while crossing a boulevard in LaSalle, Montreal, on September 2, 2026, prompting emergency response and a police investigation.
Montreal will appeal a Superior Court ruling that stopped the city from removing a homeless encampment under the Van Horne viaduct in Mile End, continuing the legal dispute over the settlement’s future.
Valérie Plante, after eight years as Montreal’s mayor, will start a guest expert role at the Université de Montréal in the fall of 2026, bringing her municipal experience to the campus.
Montreal police recovered $800,000 in stolen hardware tools and cash on September 2, ending a multi‑network theft scheme that involved several local retailers and online sales.
Montreal anticipates severe traffic congestion in September 2026 due to a blue‑collar workers strike and ongoing road construction, posing challenges for the Road Cycling World Championships, the city's biggest sports event since 1976.
Montreal West parents are requesting a crossing guard at a dangerous school‑adjacent intersection while a redesign that began on September 2 proceeds, slated for completion in early October. They say the guard is needed to protect students during the construction phase.
Quebec hospitals are currently holding 726 seniors in acute‑care beds while they wait for CHSLD placement, highlighting a shortage of long‑term care facilities and strain on hospital resources.
A Montérégie gas station offered gasoline 24 cents per litre cheaper than Montreal on September 2, 2026, prompting drivers to travel there amid high provincial fuel prices.
Montreal will distribute sweet‑smelling rabies vaccine baits in its parks over the next weeks to immunise raccoons and skunks, aiming to prevent a potential outbreak of the fatal disease.
A fact‑check examined the claim that Quebec has the highest tax rates in North America, finding the statement unverified due to varying tax structures across jurisdictions.
Environment Canada issued a yellow storm watch on September 2 for violent thunderstorms expected in Montreal's north and west sectors, urging residents to stay alert and monitor updates.
A $48 million budget shortfall at Collège LaSalle has delayed the start of classes for about 3,000 students and 400 faculty members, with college representative Violette Cantin confirming the financial strain and ongoing efforts to address it.
