LaSalle College Reopening Date Uncertain
The Quebec government is examining three possible outcomes for Collège LaSalle, including closure, leaving the college's September 3 reopening date uncertain.
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Outremont Park Section Set Aside for School Use and Stormwater
Outremont has set aside part of Irma‑Le Vasseur park for use by a nearby elementary school during school hours and as a storm‑water sponge during heavy rain, aiming to support both education and rainwater management.
Schwartz’s Deli Switches to Local Soda After U.S. Tariffs
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49 Quebecers Split $55 Million Lotto Max Jackpot
Loto‑Québec confirmed that 49 Quebec residents will each receive about $1 million from the $55 million Lotto Max jackpot drawn on August 21, marking a broad distribution of the prize across the province.
Quebec Rolls Out Heavy‑Vehicle Safety Guidelines, Advocates Seek Law
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Cable Theft Hits 56 Quebec EV Charging Stations
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Quebec Refineries Operate Full Capacity, Gas Prices Reach $2/Litre
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Cardinal Ouellet to Donate $100K After Court Clears Him
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Quebec Election Authority to Issue Voting Materials Only in French
Elections Quebec will distribute all voting information in French only, complying with a 2022 law that mandates French as the sole language for public institution communications.
Quebec Legal Aid Lawyers Strike Over Pay Gap with Prosecutors
Quebec legal aid lawyers launched a strike on September 1, 2026, demanding a salary increase equal to the raise given to Crown prosecutors, after receiving a lower pay raise.
Quebec Introduces New Heavy-Vehicle Safety Guidelines
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UNESCO Says It Was Not Informed of Third Link Impacts
UNESCO says it has not been notified of the environmental and visual impacts of Montreal’s proposed third link project, noting the view from Cap Diamant is essential to Old Quebec’s World Heritage value.
Montreal's Collège LaSalle Reopening Delayed Amid Government Review
The Quebec government’s ongoing review has delayed Collège LaSalle’s September 3 reopening, leaving the college’s future—whether it will reopen, adjust plans, or close—still undecided.
Park Section Repurposed for School Use and Rainwater Management
Outremont will set aside part of Irma‑Le Vasseur park for the nearby elementary school’s use during school hours and as a rain‑water sponge during heavy rain, aiming to expand school space and improve storm‑water management.
49 Quebecers Split $55 Million Lotto Max Jackpot
A Quebec crown corporation announced that 49 residents will each receive about $1 million from the $55 million Lotto Max jackpot drawn on August 21, 2026, the largest single‑province share in the game’s history.
Cable Thieves Damage Over 50 Quebec EV Charging Stations
Over 56 EV charging stations in Quebec were vandalized and stripped of cables by thieves during the summer of 2026, marking a sharp rise in cable thefts targeting the province's electric‑vehicle infrastructure.
Study Finds Education Gaps Fuel Health Inequality in Montreal
A recent study identifies three education‑related factors, including differences between private and public schools and variations within public schools, as key contributors to health inequality in Montreal.
49 Quebecers Split $55 Million Lotto Max Jackpot
Loto‑Québec confirmed that 49 Quebec residents each received about $1 million from the $55 million Lotto Max jackpot drawn on August 21, 2026.
Montreal Starts Vaccine Bait Program to Fight Raccoon Rabies
Montreal has started a citywide distribution of vaccine‑filled baits in its large parks to immunize raccoons and skunks, responding to rising rabies cases in the nearby Montérégie region.
Legal Aid Lawyers Strike Over Unequal Raise Compared to Crown Prosecutors
Legal aid lawyers in Montreal began a strike on September 1, 2026, demanding salary parity with Crown prosecutors after Quebec approved a higher raise for the prosecutors, highlighting a perceived compensation disparity.
