Radio-Canada Journalists Nominated for Quebec's Judith-Jasmin Awards
Radio-Canada journalists have been nominated for the Judith-Jasmin awards, Quebec's top journalism honor, as announced on August 31, 2026.
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Montreal to Move 700 Workers, Union Seeks Answers
Montreal plans to move up to 700 municipal workers to Place Dupuis, prompting the Municipal Professionals' Union to demand a clear justification amid economic concerns.
Quebec Legal Aid Lawyers Strike Until Early September
Quebec legal aid lawyers have started a strike covering multiple regions, set to run until September 4, 2026, affecting the availability of legal aid services across the province.
Senior Staff Paid Leave Rises After Montreal Job Cuts
Montreal's mayor announced winter job cuts, leading to a rise in senior employees placed on paid availability. The increase reflects the city's effort to streamline administration while maintaining compensation for high-salary staff.
Quebec Leaders Vow Faster Surgeries, Shale Gas Push
Quebec party leaders, on the fifth day of the campaign, pledged to reduce surgery wait times and support shale gas development to attract voters and secure a majority.
Thieves Swipe $800,000 of Jewelry in Montreal Street Heist
A coordinated group of thieves stole jewelry worth about $800,000 from a Montreal street in broad daylight after multiple surveillance runs, prompting a police investigation that references the infamous fictional thief Arsène Lupin.
Quebec Liberal Party Sends Notice to Ex‑MNA Over Branding
The Quebec Liberal Party issued a formal notice to former MNA Sona Lakhoyan Olivier on August 30, 2026, demanding she stop using party branding in her campaign. Party official Charles Milliard explained the move protects the Liberal brand and could lead to further action if ignored.
Public School Students Face Higher Violence, Junk Food Exposure, Dropout Risk
A Montreal health report shows public school students face 2‑3 times higher exposure to violence and junk food and a threefold higher dropout risk than peers in enriched public and private schools, linked to the three‑tier school system.
Culture Montréal Urges Quebec to Strengthen Cultural Support
Culture Montréal's August 30 report urges the incoming Quebec government to adopt policies that protect and promote the province’s cultural sector amid strained Canada‑Quebec relations and the rise of AI in creative fields.
Restaurant on Jean‑Talon Set Ablaze Again Early Monday
Police responded to a second fire at a Montreal restaurant on Jean‑Talon Street shortly after 5 a.m. on August 31, marking the second incident within 48 hours, with no injuries reported.
Farmers Warn High‑Speed Rail Could Split Quebec Farm
A farmer in Rigaud says the Alto high‑speed rail plan would split his land and block road access, prompting the Quebec Farmers Federation to warn that the project threatens agricultural operations.
Montreal Aquarium Project Placed on Indefinite Hold
The promoter and future operator of the planned Montreal Aquarium have withdrawn, leading the Royalmount‑based project to be suspended indefinitely with no set timeline for resumption.
Culture Montréal urges Quebec government to act on cultural policy
Culture Montréal released a report on August 30, 2026 urging the forthcoming Quebec government to adopt policies that support the arts and address AI’s impact, set against ongoing Canada‑Quebec tensions.
One‑Third of Montreal Island Schools in Urban Heat Islands
A La Presse report finds that 164 schools—about one‑third of Montreal Island’s primary and secondary institutions—are located in urban heat‑island areas, exposing many students to higher temperatures and widening existing inequalities.
Orchestre de l’Agora Holds Monthly Classical Workshops at Bordeaux Jail
Orchestre de l’Agora has been delivering monthly classical concert workshops to male inmates at Bordeaux jail in Montreal since 2021, providing moments of reflection and introspection through live music.
Legal Aid Lawyers Begin Provincewide Strike Until Sept. 5
Legal aid lawyers in Quebec have begun a provincewide strike that will last until September 5, 2026, suspending free or low‑cost legal services for low‑income residents. The walkout may delay access to legal assistance and affect court schedules across the province.
Quebec Outdoor Network Seeks Legal Reform for Private Trail Liability
The Quebec Outdoor Network is pressing the provincial government to amend laws that expose private landowners to civil liability for public trail use, aiming to encourage broader access to outdoor recreation.
Parc-Extension Resident Counts Daily Rat Sightings
A Parc-Extension resident is counting daily rat sightings with his daughter, reflecting a citywide rise in rodent complaints since the pandemic, according to an exterminator.
Environmental group blocks Shein pop‑up with garbage truck
On August 28, 2026, Équiterre parked a garbage truck outside Shein’s Montreal pop‑up store to protest fast‑fashion waste, citing a 2023 report that clothing landfill waste in Quebec has more than doubled in ten years.
Quebec Farmers Oppose Proposed Alto High-Speed Rail
Quebec farmers have opposed the planned Alto high‑speed rail line, saying it would divide farmland and fragment rural communities, while the project aims to link Toronto and Quebec City.
