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The Parti Québécois nominated a Radio X journalist as its candidate in Charlevoix–Côte-de-Beaupré, prompting the mayor of La Malbaie to label the move a political strategy and leading the former mayor of Saint‑Siméon to announce he will not vote for the party.
Montreal entrepreneur Isabelle Martineau began turning harvested Japanese knotweed into lemonade in Abercorn, Quebec, on August 22, 2026, as a method to help eradicate the invasive plant.
Montreal police are searching for two suspects believed to have caused a hit‑and‑run collision between a boat and a jet ski on Lac des Deux Montagnes in early August 2026, treating the case as a serious nautical offence.
Montreal’s police service announced that officers will be equipped with portable cameras to improve safety and transparency during interventions. The initiative seeks to create an objective record of encounters, supporting both officer protection and public accountability.
Quebec’s Minister of Internal Security, Ian Lafrenière, signed a decree on August 21, 2026 banning the public display of Hells Angels insignia as part of a wider provincial crackdown on the gang.
Two people rode electric scooters on Laval's Highway 125, violating Quebec's ban on e‑scooters on highways and prompting renewed calls for stricter regulations and enforcement.
Montreal borough mayors will receive $700 per Table of Mayors meeting, amounting to $7,000 annually, to encourage greater collaboration among the city’s boroughs.
Lachine will hold a public consultation to decide the fate of the contested open‑water swimming pool planned for Lac Saint‑Louis, seeking resident input after months of uncertainty over the project’s continuation.
A man was killed in a daylight shooting in Montreal on August 21, and police arrested a 17‑year‑old suspect near the scene. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities gathering evidence and seeking public assistance.
Santé Québec has bought a $30 million parcel in Montreal’s Maisonneuve‑Rosemont district to build a new hospital, advancing provincial plans to expand health‑care capacity in the city.
The Coalition Avenir Québec announced five candidates for the upcoming provincial election in Greater Montreal, with three on the Island of Montreal and two in Laval, as part of its campaign preparations.
Quebec politicians, association heads, and industry leaders expressed concern on Saturday morning about newly announced U.S. tariffs that analysts predict will hit the province harder than other Canadian regions. They called for close monitoring and potential dialogue with U.S. officials to mitigate economic impacts.
Quebec’s Ministry of Public Security, led by Ian Lafrenière, issued a decree on August 21, 2026, banning the wearing of Hells Angels insignia as part of a crackdown on the outlaw motorcycle gang. The measure aims to limit the gang’s visibility and support ongoing law‑enforcement efforts.
René Gauvreau, a former Parti Québécois MNA, announced his candidacy for Québec solidaire in Montreal’s Camille‑Laurin riding, challenging incumbent PQ leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon.
Researchers are examining the Lanaudière region to determine if it hosts Quebec's oldest white pine, part of a provincial effort to identify the longest‑living tree of the species.
Montreal’s police service will equip all officers with body‑worn cameras that cannot be turned off, and the footage will be made publicly available, according to Chief Fady Dagher.
Religious leaders have ordered the demolition of a century‑old southwest Montreal church after a winter fire left it structurally unsound, with only its façade possibly salvageable.
Isabelle Martineau of Abercorn, Quebec, is converting invasive Japanese knotweed into lemonade, aiming to reduce the plant's spread while creating a marketable product. The project ties removal efforts to a consumable beverage, supporting broader ecological goals in the region.
Montreal police are searching for two unnamed suspects linked to a boat‑jet ski collision on Lac des Deux Montagnes in early August 2026, urging witnesses to come forward.
Montreal mayors could be paid $700 per Table des maires meeting, potentially earning $7,000 a year, pending council approval, to boost inter‑borough collaboration.
