Hydro-Québec Restores Power to Thousands After Storm Outages
Hydro-Québec began gradual power restoration on July 3 after severe thunderstorms left about 20,000 Montreal households without electricity.
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35,000 Quebec Power Customers Still Without Electricity After Storms
Severe thunderstorms on July 3, 2026 caused damaging winds that left over 35,000 southern Quebec customers without electricity, prompting Hydro-Québec to launch extensive repair efforts.
Ékip Jeunesse Starts Fundraiser to Aid Youth Exiting Child‑Protection System
Ékip Jeunesse has launched a donation drive in Montreal to help prevent homelessness among the roughly 600 youths who leave Quebec’s child‑protection system each year without stable housing. The campaign, led by Nancy Audet, seeks public support to fund assistance for these at‑risk young adults.
Canadiens Extend Goaltender Jakub Dobes for Three Years
The Montreal Canadiens have signed 25‑year‑old goaltender Jakub Dobes to a three‑year extension, keeping him as the team's starter through the 2028‑29 season.
71 Montreal Households Still Sheltered in Hotel
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced that 71 Montreal households are still being housed in a hotel, a figure that is double last year’s count, as the city seeks permanent solutions.
French Patrouille de France Flies Over Montreal, Trois‑Rivières, Quebec City
Patrouille de France performed aerial displays over Montreal, Trois‑Rivières and Quebec City on July 5, 2026, as part of Canadian celebrations of the United States' 250th independence anniversary.
Moroccan Youth Celebrate 3-0 World Cup Win in Old Montreal
Moroccan Youth of Montreal hosted a watch party in Old Montreal’s World Cup Fan Zone to celebrate Morocco’s 3‑0 round‑of‑16 win over Canada, which moves the team into the World Cup quarter‑finals.
Youth Protection Graduates Face Growing Homelessness, Warns Ékip Jeunesse
Ékip Jeunesse warns that more Montreal teens leaving youth protection are becoming homeless due to a lack of housing resources, highlighting a systemic gap in support after aging out.
Atwater Avenue Water Repairs Delay Extends Conservation Call
Water‑conservation work on Atwater Avenue has been delayed, limiting supply and leading city officials to urge Montreal residents to keep reducing water use.
Hydro‑Québec Plans Higher Rates for Top 5% of Users
Hydro‑Québec proposes a surcharge for residential households using over 35,000 kWh annually, affecting the top five percent of consumers, as part of a rate‑structure review.
Fire Risk Prompts New Restrictions in Northern Quebec
Authorities in Nord‑du‑Québec introduced temporary fire‑risk restrictions on July 4, 2026, after June wildfires affected several parts of the province. The measures aim to limit ignition sources and enhance public safety during the ongoing fire season.
Hydro-Québec Announces Recruitment Drive for 35,000 Workers
Hydro‑Québec announced a July 4 recruitment drive to hire 35,000 workers for construction and other paid jobs across Quebec, aiming to counter a labor shortage as its infrastructure projects expand.
Montreal Comiccon Opens Friday for Three-Day Pop Culture Event
The 16th Montreal Comiccon began Friday, July 3, and runs through Sunday, offering fans three days of panels, signings and cosplay. The festival brings together sci‑fi, comic and gaming creators for direct interaction with attendees.
Parents’ Personal Data Leaked in Rosemère High School Email
An unauthorized email containing parents' personal details was sent from Rosemère High School on July 3, 2026, prompting a board review of data storage practices and raising privacy concerns among families.
Intense Storm Topples Trees in North Montreal, Crews Clean Up
A brief, intense thunderstorm on July 2, 2026, caused numerous trees to fall in north Montreal, prompting crews to clear debris and restore safety in the affected neighborhoods.
Two Rescued from Lachine Canal, Both Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Rescue crews saved two people from Montreal's Lachine Canal on July 5, 2026, and both were taken to hospital in critical condition. The canal, a historic waterway, has seen occasional accidents requiring swift emergency response.
Class Actions Target Montreal, West Island Over June Floods
Two class-action lawsuits filed on July 5 in Quebec Superior Court accuse Montreal and West Island municipalities of failing to mitigate known flood risks after heavy rains on June 20 caused extensive flooding in the area.
French Air Show Delayed Over Montreal by Two Hours
The Patrouille de France’s aerobatic flight over Montreal and Quebec City on July 5, 2026 was delayed by two hours, pushing back the Alpha Jet’s takeoff. The French Air Force team will still perform the scheduled demonstration after the postponement.
Montreal Heart Institute researcher advises on coping with rising heat
Daniel Gagnon of the Montreal Heart Institute EPIC Centre discussed research on community resilience and adaptation to hotter weather, offering guidance to help residents cope with increasingly frequent heat waves.
Hundred Firefighters Respond to Early Sunday Blaze in Rivière-des-Prairies
Around 100 firefighters were deployed to fight a fire that broke out before 6 a.m. on Sunday in Montreal's Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough. No injuries have been reported, and crews are working to contain the blaze.
