45 Affordable Units Set to Open in Saint‑Lazare by Fall 2028
A 45‑unit affordable housing complex in Saint‑Lazare will open in fall 2028, with Premier Christine Fréchette citing it as a model project in Quebec’s affordable‑housing initiative.
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Quebec Approaches 100,000 Vacant Homes
Quebec's vacant housing stock is approaching 100,000 units, a number roughly equal to the total households in Sherbrooke, highlighting a significant amount of unused residential capacity in the province.
Midfielder Mahala Opoku Moves from CF Montreal to Panetolikos
Mahala Opoku has transferred from CF Montreal to Greek club Panetolikos after three seasons and 42 MLS appearances, marking his first move abroad.
Environment Canada Issues Heat and Humidity Warning for Southern Quebec and Ontario
Environment Canada has warned that southern Quebec and Ontario will experience a six‑day period of high heat and humidity from June 30 to July 5, 2026, urging residents to take precautions.
Free Heat‑Pump Installations Offered to Low‑Income Quebecers
A joint program announced on June 29, 2026 by the Quebec and Canadian governments and Hydro‑Québec will provide free heat‑pump installations to qualifying low‑income households across Quebec.
Montreal Shelter Launches Program for Brain Injuries in Abuse Survivors
A new collaborative program in Montreal brings together a women’s shelter, medical experts, social workers and police to identify and treat traumatic brain injuries in survivors of intimate partner violence, addressing a common gap in care.
Southern Quebec Heat Wave Peaks at 33°C, Index 44°C
Southern Quebec faces its first seasonal heat wave, with temperatures up to 33 °C and a heat index of 44 °C, prompting public health monitoring and advisories.
Quebec Reports Nearly 100,000 Vacant Residential Units
Quebec reported nearly 100,000 vacant homes on June 30, 2026, a number comparable to the total households in Sherbrooke, highlighting a significant amount of unused housing across the province.
David Letterman to Perform Live in Montreal on July 21
David Letterman will appear on stage for his first live performance in Montreal on July 21, 2026, at the Salle Wilfrid‑Pelletier in Place des Arts, beginning at 7 p.m.
Montreal Unveils Interest-Free Rental Loan Program
Montreal's mayor announced an interest‑free loan program that will give up to $5,000 to 150 renters, repaid over five years, to ease housing cost pressures.
Montreal Increases Rent‑Assistance Funding by $750,000
Montreal has allocated almost $750,000 to its Rent Assistance Bank, enabling the program run by Maison du Père to provide emergency rent subsidies to about 150 families at risk of eviction.
45 Affordable Units Set to Open in Saint‑Lazare Fall 2028
Premier Christine Fréchette and Saint‑Lazare officials confirmed that a 45‑unit affordable housing complex will be completed, with tenants moving in during fall 2028, as part of Quebec’s wider housing expansion plan.
Midfielder Mahala Opoku Joins Greek Side Panetolikos
Mahala Opoku has transferred from CF Montréal, where he played 42 MLS games over three seasons, to Greek Super League club Panetolikos FC, with the move announced on June 29, 2026.
Hundreds of Fires Rage Across Quebec, North Hit Hardest
Over one hundred wildfires are burning across Quebec, most of them in the remote northern region, as the province experiences a pronounced surge in fire activity during June 2026.
Free Heat‑Pump Installations for Low‑Income Quebecers
Hydro‑Québec, together with Quebec and Canadian governments, will install free heat pumps for low‑income households, covering all costs to improve heating efficiency and affordability.
Quebec Plans Highway 10 Overhaul for Buses and Carpools
Quebec’s government unveiled a plan to add bus and car‑pool lanes to Highway 10 between Brossard and Carignan, upgrading the aging road to improve REM transit access for South Shore commuters.
Montreal Public Health Urges Caution During Extended Heat Wave
Montreal Public Health warned residents on June 30 to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and monitor for heat‑related illness as an extended hot and humid spell hits the city and surrounding regions.
Tenant Groups Schedule July 1 Protests in Montreal and Quebec City
Tenant advocacy groups will protest high housing costs in Montreal and Quebec City on July 1, 2026, responding to rising rental prices across the province.
Camillien‑Houde Way Closed for Two Weeks Ahead of Bike Race
Camillien‑Houde Way in Mount Royal will be closed from June 30 to July 14 for road repairs ahead of a bike race, with motorists directed to detour routes until the street reopens on July 15.
Heat Wave Strains Vulnerable Montreal Residents
Montreal's first 2026 heat wave, with humidex over 40°C, is raising health concerns for low‑income residents, according to Dr. David Kaiser of the regional public health authority.
