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Environmental groups Équiterre and Recyc‑Québec protested the opening of Shein's Montreal pop‑up on August 28, 2026, using a garbage truck to highlight the brand's contribution to rising clothing waste.
Parc‑Extension residents report daily rat sightings, and an exterminator notes a citywide rise in rodent complaints since the COVID‑19 pandemic, reflecting a broader trend across Montreal.
The Quebec Video Game Guild will hold a November 14, 2026, Support Day to promote local developers, highlighting the sector's 15,000‑plus workforce and its role as the province's top cultural export while addressing recent job cuts. The event follows a successful August campaign that boosted sales of Quebec books.
A man was stabbed in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal on August 28, 2026; the suspect remains unidentified and at large, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
Heavy congestion on the Samuel‑De Champlain Bridge, Victoria Bridge and Bonaventure Highway caused delays for South Shore commuters traveling to Montreal on August 29‑30, 2026. Motorists were advised to allow extra time and watch for traffic updates.
Dozens of decommissioned advertising columns have been left standing on central Montreal streets for about two years, prompting Tourism Montreal and local merchants to cite them as detracting from the city’s visual appeal.
Dozens of decommissioned advertising columns remain on central Montreal streets nearly two years after being taken out of service, prompting criticism from tourism officials and local merchants over their negative visual impact.
The northbound lane of Montreal's Samuel-De Champlain Bridge was closed on August 29, 2026, causing extensive traffic delays and congestion on city roads as commuters seek alternative routes.
A man was killed when his vehicle was hit by a 53‑foot semi‑truck on Route 132 near Sainte‑Angèle‑de‑Mérici on August 28, 2026, and the Sûreté du Québec is investigating the crash.
Elections Canada reminded voters that the Aug. 31 federal byelection in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord is separate from Quebec’s provincial election, emphasizing distinct ballots and procedures.
The Quebec Video Game Guild announced a November 14, 2026 campaign to promote the province’s video‑game sector, which employs over 15,000 people and ranks among the world’s five major gaming hubs, aiming to counter recent job losses and emulate a successful book‑buying initiative.
Rats are now seen daily on Parc‑Extension streets, and an exterminator reports that citywide rodent service calls have risen since the COVID‑19 pandemic, reflecting a broader increase in complaints across Montreal.
Students and staff protested the ongoing closure of Lasalle College in Montreal after the school filed for bankruptcy protection, citing a nearly $48 million debt to the provincial government.
A man was stabbed in the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood of Montreal on August 28, 2026. Police are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.
On August 28, 2026, Shein’s Montreal pop‑up store was protested by Équiterre and Recyc‑Québec, who placed a garbage truck outside to highlight the brand’s role in rising clothing waste, as shown by 2023 provincial data.
Quebec’s Oct. 5, 2026, provincial election will be influenced by a looming U.S. trade war, intertwining sovereignty debates with economic concerns, while U.S. representative Charles Rousseau monitors the outcome.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada called on the Quebec government to adopt a Montreal-focused approach, presenting electoral demands that prioritize the city's interests on August 27, 2026.
Wilensky’s Light Lunch on Montreal’s Fairmount has served the same sandwich in the same way since opening in 1932, making it a near‑century‑old culinary landmark.
PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledged a 20% tax cut for Quebec businesses during his first term, announcing the promise on the second day of the provincial election campaign ahead of the October 5 vote.
A Parc-Extension resident reports daily rat sightings, reflecting a citywide increase in rodent complaints since the pandemic, which an exterminator links to broader post‑COVID activity.
