PAQ Starts $23 Million Downtown Montreal Refuge Project
PAQ began building a $23 million downtown Montreal refuge on August 20, 2026, aiming to open permanent, accessible, culturally safe spaces by 2028.
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First Metropolitan Bus Line Opens Connecting Delson to Montreal
Transport collectif will launch Montreal's first metropolitan bus line on August 24, linking Delson to the Yellow Metro line via Taschereau Boulevard.
Advance Voting Begins Today for Three Federal Byelections
Advance voting begins today in Montreal for three federal byelections that were held on April 13, 2026, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government.
Montreal Commits $44 M Lease for 700 City Workers
Montreal has agreed to a ten‑year, $44 million lease for office space at Place Dupuis to house about 700 municipal employees, supporting a new policy that requires staff to work on‑site three days a week.
Man Fatally Shot in Daylight, 17-Year-Old Arrested
A man was killed in daylight on August 21 in Montreal, and police arrested a 17-year-old suspect near the scene. The shooting adds to a recent spate of gun‑violence incidents in the city.
Quebec Health Agency Acquires Land for Hospital Expansion
Santé Québec has purchased three parcels of land for $30 million to enable the construction of a new pavilion as part of the Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital expansion in Montreal. The acquisition advances the province's plan to modernize and enlarge the hospital.
Two Knife Attacks Injure Two Men in Montreal
Two knife attacks on Thursday evening injured a man in each of Montreal's Ville‑Marie and Mercier‑Hochelaga‑Maisonneuve districts, prompting police investigations into the separate incidents.
Jazz and Gospel Tribute Honors Oliver Jones
A jazz and gospel tribute concert at a Little Burgundy church on August 21 honored Montreal pianist Oliver Jones, celebrating his decades‑long musical contributions and generosity, with family, friends and fellow musicians in attendance.
Mayor Ferrada Announces Citywide Police Body Cameras
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced a citywide program to equip all Montreal police officers with body cameras, aiming to boost transparency and public trust.
Quebec Bans Hells Angels Colors, Police to Cite Violators
Quebec will ban the public display of Hells Angels jackets, jewelry and symbols starting August 31, giving police province‑wide authority to issue immediate citations to anyone seen wearing the prohibited items.
Montreal Borough Mayors Could Earn $700 Per Meeting
Montreal will pay borough mayors $700 for each Table of Mayors meeting they attend, potentially totaling $7,000 annually, to encourage collaboration among the city’s borough leaders.
Quebec Berry Growers Suffer as U.S. Shipments Rise
A decline in U.S. strawberry and raspberry consumption has led to increased shipments to Quebec, creating competition that harms local growers, according to association leader Josiane Cormier.
Montreal Secured WADA Headquarters 25 Years Ago
In 2001, Montreal narrowly beat Lausanne to become the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency, a decision that placed the agency’s main office in Canada and has lasted for 25 years.
Coroner Calls for Review of Montreal Police Hogtie Restraint
Quebec coroner Géhane Kamel has urged Montreal police to review its hogtie restraint technique after a 2025 death of a 29‑year‑old, citing the method as a likely contributing factor.
Quebec ER Wait Times Down 11 Minutes, Report Finds
The Montreal Economic Institute reports that average emergency‑room wait times in Quebec decreased by 11 minutes in 2025, marking an improvement in a key health‑care performance indicator.
Advance Voting Starts Friday for Three Federal Byelections
Advance voting began on August 21 for three federal byelections in one Montreal‑area and two Toronto‑area ridings, after April 13 contests gave Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government.
Quebec Police Watchdog Opens Probe into Fatal Crash
Quebec's police oversight agency has launched an investigation into a fatal August 2026 crash after allegations the vehicle tried to flee police. The probe will examine police conduct and related evidence to assess compliance with standards.
Montreal Police Begin Body‑Worn Camera Rollout
Montreal police are beginning a citywide rollout of body‑worn cameras to boost public confidence, with experts warning that technology alone will not resolve deeper issues.
Historic Montreal Church Ruins to Be Demolished
Religious authorities will demolish the ruins of a century‑old southwest Montreal church after a winter fire weakened the structure and created a collapse risk.
Liberal Party to Expand Access to Public Contracts for Quebec SMEs
The Liberal Party of Quebec, represented by Charles Milliard, pledged to review and expand public procurement rules to increase small and medium‑sized business participation in the province’s thousands of annual contracts.
