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Montreal cyclists have raised concerns that the city’s online bike‑lane survey may lack impartiality and could compromise personal data, questioning the consultation’s objectivity and privacy.
U.S. officials report a sharp rise in illegal crossings from Quebec into Vermont, with migrants from various countries gathering in the Eastern Townships before attempting the border crossing.
A man was shot and injured in his upper body at the Sherbrooke and Montcalm intersection in Montreal on July 1, 2026, adding to a recent series of downtown shootings.
Quebec plans to add bus‑only and carpool lanes to Highway 10 between Brossard and Carignan, alongside infrastructure upgrades, to improve South Shore access to the REM rapid‑transit system.
Montreal Public Health warned residents on June 30 to take precautions ahead of an extended heat wave forecast to bring high temperatures and humidity to Montreal, southern Quebec and Ontario. Health officials are urging vigilance as the prolonged heat spell could raise the risk of heat‑related illnesses.
Camillien‑Houde Way will be closed from July 1 to July 14, 2026 for repairs needed before a bike race, forcing motorists to use detour routes over Mount Royal.
Montreal faces its first 2026 heat wave with temperatures over 40 °C, prompting health officials to warn that low‑income residents are at greater risk due to limited access to cooling. Authorities are expanding cooling resources and issuing health guidance as the spell continues through early July.
Montreal cyclists are challenging the city’s online bike lane survey, citing concerns over its impartiality and the potential exposure of personal information. The dispute has sparked debate about the consultation’s design and data‑privacy safeguards.
A heat wave began across southern Quebec on July 1, 2026, bringing intense heat and humidity. Health officials advise precautions as the conditions spread and may affect the rest of the province.
Hydro‑Québec announced a new tariff that will charge higher rates to residential customers with the highest electricity consumption, such as those operating heated pools, spas or garages, aiming to align costs with usage.
The province will add dedicated lanes for buses and high‑occupancy vehicles while modernizing the highway’s older sections. The changes aim to make the REM light‑rail system more accessible for commuters on Montreal’s South Shore.
Quebec announced a $87 billion, 25‑year plan to achieve 77 percent renewable energy consumption by 2050, presented by Bernard Drainville in Varennes on June 30, 2026. The strategy forms part of the province’s long‑term climate objectives.
The Quebec government has earmarked $123 million to clean up and redevelop an industrial property in east Montreal, part of a plan to put about 30 million square feet of abandoned land to productive use.
Montreal will close Camillien‑Houde Way on Mount Royal from June 30 to July 14, 2026, for two weeks of road repairs needed before a scheduled bike race, directing motorists to detour routes during the work.
A week after severe West Island floods, Dollard-des-Ormeaux residents await garbage removal, with a municipal town‑hall set for August 6 to discuss cleanup plans.
A heat wave with humidex values and temperatures above 40°C is affecting Montreal, putting low‑income residents at heightened risk, according to Dr. David Kaiser of the regional public health directorate.
Montreal announced a program offering interest‑free rental loans of up to $5,000 to about 150 low‑income households, aiming to help renters avoid eviction. The loans will be repaid over five years without interest, reflecting the city’s effort to improve housing stability.
A content creator walked Montreal sidewalks on July 1, collecting still‑usable discarded items and sharing them online to raise awareness of everyday waste. The initiative highlights the frequent presence of usable objects on city streets and urges residents to reconsider what they toss away.
Hydro‑Québec announced a new electricity tariff on July 1, 2026, targeting its highest‑consumption residential customers with a separate pricing plan as part of its regular rate review.
On July 1, 2026, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several regions of Quebec, warning that atmospheric conditions could produce hazardous storms and urging residents to stay prepared.
