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Quebec's Ministry of Education will publish the official results of its provincial exams online on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, using a government authentication service, marking the first digital release of these scores.
Quebec has ended its moratorium on agricultural land conversion and will introduce a new regulation in January 2027 to manage future expansions. The shift aims to balance farm growth with environmental and planning safeguards.
Air Liaison has filed a lawsuit contesting Quebec’s sudden termination of its financial assistance agreement, claiming the move was made without notice or consultation.
Two young adults were rescued from the Lachine Canal after one fell in and the other tried to help; both are in critical condition at a local hospital.
Summer McIntosh set a new 200m butterfly world record at the Canadian swimming trials in Montreal on July 6, 2026, breaking a mark that had stood since 2009 and confirming her qualification for upcoming international events.
A 45‑car freight train derailed north of Montreal on July 6, 2026, causing no injuries or hazardous material leaks. Authorities cleared the site, allowed residents to return home, and opened an investigation into the cause.
Four teenage males, aged 13 to 18, were arrested after driving an SUV into a Montreal jewelry store on Fleury Street, damaging the storefront but leaving merchandise untouched. The family that runs the shop is now repairing the damage.
Montreal police have asked for a postponement of a July 8 anti‑racism protest in Montréal‑Nord because a civic funeral for an officer killed on June 22 is scheduled for the preceding Tuesday.
Canada, Quebec and the City of Montreal have pledged $45.5 million to build a new Maison Théâtre venue in east Montreal, expanding cultural infrastructure and access to performing arts in the area.
CF Montréal will host Vancouver FC in Montreal on July 8, 2026, for a Canadian Championship quarterfinal, with the winner advancing to the semifinals of the national tournament.
A court interpreter was convicted on July 6, 2026 of attempted murder and illegal weapon possession for a January 2024 stabbing at a Longueuil courthouse.
Montreal's water demand stayed stable during the early July heat wave, allowing the city to keep conservation advisories in place while repairing a weakened pipe.
Montreal's Martinez Ferrada administration is reviewing the former mayor's "kingdom of pedestrians" plan for Old Montreal, tasking the Urban Planning Service with ensuring vehicle access while protecting pedestrian safety. The assessment aims to balance historic walkability with practical traffic needs.
Quebec announced regulatory reforms that could open up to 200,000 hectares for farming, earning praise from the agricultural union and concern from environmental groups.
Air Liaison is contesting Quebec’s decision to end its financial aid, alleging the Ministry of Transport acted without notice or consultation, and the airline plans to pursue legal and administrative challenges.
Construction for water‑conservation on Atwater Avenue is delayed, and the City of Montreal is urging locals to keep reducing water use as part of its wider water‑saving program.
Over 200 forest fires in northern Quebec have led to the deployment of 900 firefighters and Canadian reinforcement teams on July 4, 2026, marking a large‑scale emergency response.
Former CAQ minister Pierre Dufour announced he will run for the Quebec Liberal Party in the fall 2026 election, citing the governing party's neglect of regional needs in Abitibi‑Témiscamingue.
A brief, five‑minute thunderstorm with strong winds struck Montreal's north side on July 2, toppling numerous trees and prompting cleanup crews to clear debris the next day.
A Montreal judge temporarily suspended the city's decision to cancel the operating permits for American Iron & Metal's metal‑recycling plant in Montreal‑East, leaving the permits in effect while the licensing dispute continues.
