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Residents of Montreal’s NDG neighbourhood say a newly installed BIXI bike-share station is causing excessive noise and safety worries due to its close proximity to homes, prompting them to seek city action.
A video shown at a trial on July 6, 2026, depicts a Montreal police officer allegedly grabbing an Asian‑Canadian man's hair, throwing him to the ground and falsely accusing him of a crime in a bar, adding to ongoing scrutiny of police conduct in the city.
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec said it will not join Quebec’s call for interest to develop the third link of a major transportation corridor, and its subsidiary CDPQ Infra will also stay out of the process.
Quebec approved a regulatory overhaul allowing up to 200,000 extra hectares of land for farming, drawing praise from the Agricultural Producers Union and concern from environmental groups.
Quebec is committing $60 million to help sawmills diversify their output, aiming to counter the 45% U.S. lumber tariff and address a growing forest sector crisis.
A public memorial for Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane is being held today at Montreal's Bell Centre, honoring the officer who died while on duty in June 2026.
More than 700 African and Caribbean musicians, including Oumou Sangaré and Tiken Jah Fakoly, are performing in Montreal through July 19 as part of the Festival Nuits d'Afrique's 40th anniversary.
CHUM orthopedic surgeons used AI‑integrated technology to correct a severe spinal curvature in an elderly patient, highlighting a new approach to treating age‑related scoliosis as its prevalence rises.
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec said it will not join the Quebec government’s call for interest on the third link project, while CDPQ Infra confirmed it has no role in the process. The province’s request for partners continues without the Caisse’s participation.
The Domestic Security Ministry has banned forest access, traffic and expanded the open‑fire prohibition across northern Quebec on July 7, 2026, in response to active wildfires threatening the region.
Quebec has pledged $60 million to diversify its sawmills, aiming to mitigate a forest crisis and counter a 45 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian lumber.
Four teenagers, aged 13 to 18, were arrested after driving an SUV into a Montreal jewelry store on Fleury Street just before 2 a.m., failing to steal any merchandise. The family‑run shop sustained damage, and police continue the investigation.
Montreal police and a city spokesperson announced the July 8 anti‑racism rally in Montréal‑Nord will be postponed to allow a civic funeral for a fallen officer to take place the day before.
Canada, Quebec, and Montreal have pledged $45.5 million to build a new Maison Théâtre on the east side of the city, expanding cultural facilities in the area.
CF Montréal will host Vancouver FC in Montreal on July 8, 2026, for a Canadian Championship quarterfinal that decides which team advances toward a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Two leaders of a Montreal mortgage fraud ring were sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay $1.5 million in restitution, reflecting the court’s response to a large‑scale scheme that targeted local borrowers.
Summer McIntosh withdrew from the Canadian swimming trials in Montreal on July 7, 2026, after testing positive for a viral illness. Her exit opens slots for other swimmers and follows standard health protocols for athletes.
Montreal residents and youth baseball players are asking the city and Tennis Canada to reconsider Jarry Park redevelopment plans, saying the proposed facilities do not meet local community needs.
During the 2026 trial of a Montreal police officer accused of assault and false accusation from a 2022 incident, the plaintiff gave evasive answers under cross‑examination, a factor that may affect the case’s outcome.
Quebec has broadened its province‑wide ban on open fires and tightened forest access to lower wildfire risk amid rising fire activity. The July 7 announcement extends restrictions across most of the province.
