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2520 storiesnewest firstlatest June 27, 2026page 94 of 126
A Montreal film production lab is closing due to declining investment in local audiovisual projects, ending one of the few North American facilities that can develop professional film. The closure highlights the shift toward digital formats and the resulting vulnerability of specialized film services.
Montreal is spending $540,000 to quickly renovate 45 vacant homes for vulnerable residents, part of its effort to ease the city’s housing affordability crisis.
A one-hour emergency-driven shutdown of Montreal's orange metro line on June 26 was resolved, and service was restored for commuters during the dinner period.
Service on the REM between Central and Panama stations was restored on June 26, 2026, after a prolonged outage, with trains resuming at reduced speed during the evening rush hour.
A severe storm watch was issued for Montreal's South Shore on June 26, 2026, alerting residents to possible hazardous weather amid the region's usual summer thunderstorms.
The West Island Aid Fund will convert an old post office in Montreal’s West Island into a community hub to address rising food insecurity, part of broader local efforts to expand support services.
The International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs is hosting its 43rd annual convention in Montreal for the first time, running July 1‑5, 2026, with members Jean‑Marc Robichaud and Joel Smith highlighting the event’s significance.
Meteorologists forecast a heat index of about 40°C for Montreal on July 1, 2026, and public health officials advise anyone outdoors to stay well hydrated.
Alberto Contador, a seven‑time Tour de France winner, arrived in Montreal on June 27 to analyze the route for the 2026 World Road Championships, the first such event to be held in Canada.
Quebec police issued a Silver Alert on June 26, 2026, after a 75‑year‑old senior went missing in Mandeville, noting he may be disoriented, and are seeking public assistance to locate him.
The REM rail line between Gare Centrale and Panama stations was back in operation at about 4:45 PM on June 26, after a rush‑hour outage, with trains running at reduced speed pending full safety checks.
The Montreal Film Lab will close after funding for local audiovisual productions fell sharply, ending one of the few North American facilities that develop professional film. The shutdown highlights growing financial pressures on analog film services in the digital age.
Montreal will urgently renovate 45 housing units for vulnerable residents, aiming to alleviate the strain on city shelters caused by a shortage of affordable housing.
A one‑hour emergency‑services incident halted Montreal's orange line on June 26, but service was restored quickly, allowing the primary subway route to resume normal operations.
The West Island Aid Fund will remodel an old post office in Montreal's West Island into a community hub to combat rising food insecurity. The new centre aims to provide food resources and support services for local residents.
Montreal's Venezuelan community volunteers used the Arepera du Plateau restaurant on June 27 to sort and pack donations for earthquake victims in Venezuela, following the June 24 tremors that caused extensive damage.
The International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs is holding its 43‑year‑old annual convention in Montreal for the first time, running from July 1‑5, 2026. Local coordinators Jean‑Marc Robichaud and Joel Smith are overseeing the five‑day program of workshops and social dancing.
Montreal residents moving on July 1 are advised to take extra precautions as a forecasted humidex of 40 brings an extreme heat episode, creating hazardous conditions for the day's relocations.
The Canadiens selected defense prospect Timofei Runtso in the second round of the 2026 NHL Draft, while the Leafs traded Brandon Carlo to the Blues for two third‑round picks, both deals made on the draft’s second day in Buffalo.
A Silver Alert was issued on June 26 for a 75‑year‑old senior missing in Mandeville, Lanaudière, after police indicated the individual may be disoriented. The alert mobilizes community assistance under Quebec's program for vulnerable adults.
