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Montreal police dismantled a drug laboratory in a Griffindown condo, arresting a 35‑year‑old man and a 33‑year‑old woman as part of a broader effort to target illicit drug operations in the downtown area.
The Quebec ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into MP Vincent Marissal over claims he let others use a government‑funded official apartment in exchange for future accommodation abroad or guest points, to assess potential breaches of ethics rules.
World Press Photo's photography exhibition is open to the public at Montreal's Marché Bonsecours and will run until October 12, 2026.
Maxime Laporte, former president of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montréal, announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in L'Assomption, a riding currently held by Premier François Legault.
Jean Allaire, co‑founder and first leader of the Action démocratique du Québec, died in Montreal on August 27, 2026; he is remembered for his 1991 report urging a stronger Quebec stance toward Ottawa.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for multiple regions of Quebec on Thursday, August 27, 2026, prompting heightened alerts and urging residents to stay informed and prepared.
LaSalle College filed for creditor protection in August 2026, suspending all classes and prompting student protests, while negotiations with the Quebec government seek a resolution.
Two Air Canada employees were arrested on August 26, 2026 during an RCMP drug investigation that included searches of two homes, a vehicle and the airline’s work base at Montreal’s main airport.
Alexandre Boulerice, a 15‑year NDP MP, resigned on August 26, 2026, after becoming an independent, to run in Quebec’s upcoming provincial election.
Premier Christine Fréchette and Quebec’s lieutenant‑governor dissolved the National Assembly on August 27, 2026, launching a 39‑day campaign that leads to the provincial election on October 5, 2026.
A near‑total lunar eclipse will be visible over Montreal and much of Quebec tonight, starting at 22:30 and reaching its maximum just after midnight. The event occurs as Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface.
Montreal will add four boroughs—Ahuntsic‑Cartierville, Villeray‑Saint‑Michel‑Parc‑Extension, Pierrefonds‑Roxboro and L’Île‑Bizard‑Sainte‑Geneviève—to its biweekly residual waste collection program in fall 2026, following a controversial pilot in Mercier–Hochelaga‑Maisonneuve.
The World Press Photo exhibition, featuring award‑winning photojournalism and visual storytelling, is on display at Montreal’s Marché Bonsecours and will remain open until October 12, 2026.
The Quebec ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into MP Vincent Marissal over alleged misuse of a government‑funded apartment in exchange for future accommodation benefits, to assess potential breaches of provincial ethics rules.
Environment Canada warned Thursday afternoon that violent thunderstorms could bring strong winds, large hail and heavy rain across several regions of Quebec. The alert is part of the agency's ongoing severe weather monitoring across Canada.
A 35-year-old woman was attacked with a sharp object in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges on Thursday morning, sustaining multiple injuries. Police arrested a suspect nearby and launched an investigation into the assault.
Iona Primary School in Côte-des-Neiges began the 2026‑2027 school year on August 27, with students, parents, and staff, including Karine Forget, participating in opening activities and recess. The event was part of a busy first‑day rollout across Montreal’s neighbourhood schools.
Strong summer storms in Ontario and Quebec caused $439 million in insured property damage, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc.
LaSalle College in Montreal filed for creditor protection on August 26, 2026, resulting in an immediate suspension of all classes amid a financial dispute with the Quebec government, leaving students without instruction.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urged the Quebec government on August 26 to restore a dedicated "Montreal reflex" in its policies, seeking clearer provincial commitment to the city’s priorities.
