North Shore Mayors Sign Mobility Pact Ahead of Election
Twenty‑one North Shore mayors signed a pact on Tuesday urging reduced car use and better public transit, seeing the upcoming provincial election as a chance to shape transportation policy.
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Twenty‑one North Shore mayors signed a pact on Tuesday urging reduced car use and better public transit, seeing the upcoming provincial election as a chance to shape transportation policy.
Montreal's mayor warned that newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods pose a serious threat to the city's economy, urging coordination with higher levels of government to address potential trade disruptions.
Canada has committed $11 billion to construct six new icebreakers in Quebec, replacing the Coast Guard’s aging fleet, continuing a modernization effort first pledged in 2019.
U.S. tariffs linked to a broader trade dispute threaten the competitiveness of Quebec’s apple orchards, according to industry representative Jérôme‑Antoine Brunelle, raising concerns about pricing and market share.
Quebec's Bar has altered its rules to let AI entities provide legal services, aiming to reduce costs and address a shortage of lawyers, while maintaining oversight to protect professional standards.
Culture Montréal has asked Quebec’s next government to allocate three percent of the provincial budget to the cultural sector, presenting thirty‑seven recommendations to guide the funding. The proposal aims to secure stable support for arts and cultural institutions across the province.
A judge denied bail to an unnamed asylum seeker accused of defrauding Spain of €1 million and Quebec of $180,000 using false identities. The suspect will stay detained pending trial.
Forty-two major road construction projects will begin across Greater Montreal this autumn, bringing expected traffic disruptions as the city works to upgrade its network.
LaSalle College in Montreal has entered creditor protection and halted classes after a $30 million fine remained unpaid, leading the province to suspend its funding.
Twenty‑one North Shore mayors signed a mobility pact on August 25, 2026, urging the provincial government to improve public transit before the upcoming election, citing the chance for new support and reduced car reliance.
Quebec companies are launching price cuts and boycott campaigns, called “Trump discounts,” in reaction to new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to shield local markets from the policy’s impact.
On August 25, 2026, Montreal City Council rejected an amended motion to suspend municipal ties with Israel, maintaining existing cooperation after earlier debates on the issue.
The West Island mayor warns that a deteriorating 18th‑century farmhouse could become a safety hazard, sparking a resident debate over costly restoration versus leaving the historic structure as is.
A tariff conflict with the United States threatens to raise costs or limit market access for Quebec apple growers, endangering the competitiveness of the province’s orchards amid a broader US‑Canada trade dispute.
The 901 Taschereau bus route started service on August 24, 2026, linking previously separate transit territories on Montreal's South Shore, creating a unified public transportation corridor.
The mayor of Montreal warned that recent U.S. tariff increases on imported goods are creating significant pressure on local businesses and could threaten the city’s economy.
A yellow thunderstorm warning was issued for Montreal Island on August 24, 2026, indicating a risk of intense storms and advising residents to stay informed and take precautions.
Culture Montréal urged Quebec to set aside three percent of its budget for the arts, presenting 37 recommendations aimed at strengthening funding for cultural institutions and programs.
The 901 Taschereau bus route began service on August 24, 2026, linking previously separate transit territories on Montreal’s South Shore, creating a unified public‑transport connection across the region.
A Montreal traffic controller was critically injured after being hit by an aircraft on August 25, 2026. Police are investigating the incident, which will be referred to the provincial workplace safety commission.