Quebec Confirms First Raccoon Rabies Case in Stray Cat
Quebec’s agriculture ministry reported the province’s first raccoon rabies case in a stray cat from Montérégie and urged pet owners to ensure vaccinations are current.
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Gloria Baylis Named Posthumous Black Changemaker by CBC Quebec
CBC Quebec named the late activist and nurse Gloria Baylis a posthumous Black Changemaker, recognizing her lifelong work for equality and human‑rights advocacy in Canada.
Radio-Canada Launches Interactive Music Map of Quebec
Radio-Canada Grand Montréal launched an interactive map on July 27, 2026 that pairs each Quebec region with a representative musical piece, allowing users to explore the province's cultural diversity through sound.
Quebec Microbrewery Count Declines After 15 Years
Quebec’s microbrewery count fell in 2024 and 2025, ending a fifteen‑year growth streak, as business‑model changes, inflation and shifting drinking habits pressured the sector.
Quebec Paramedics Reach Tentative Contract After Years
Quebec’s provincial government and Urgences-santé have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with over 1,000 paramedics in Montreal and Laval, ending a multi‑year contract void. The deal now awaits ratification by the paramedic workforce.
Quebec Tribunal Clears Two Private Colleges to Resume Classes
The Quebec Administrative Tribunal has authorized Collège supérieur de Montréal and Collège supérieur de Sherbrooke to resume classes, overturning the government's refusal to renew their operating permits.
NDP Leader Avi Lewis Starts French Immersion Ahead of Montreal Campaign
NDP leader Avi Lewis has started intensive French immersion in Montreal this summer to improve communication with francophone voters ahead of a campaign supporting candidates in upcoming vacant ridings, reflecting the party’s effort to overcome challenges in Quebec.
Quebec Urges Local Produce Purchases Amid Cyclosporiasis Surge
Quebec health officials report 140 cyclosporiasis cases from May to July 2026, a significant rise from the previous year, and advise consumers to buy and properly wash locally grown produce.
Quebec Relaunches Disability Support Program
Quebec has revived a provincial disability support program to address criticism of its earlier version, acknowledging that about 21% of residents live with a disability.
Quebec Paramedics Reach Tentative Contract After Years Without Deal
Quebec paramedics and the provincial government reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement on July 26, 2026, ending years of work without a formal contract for about 1,000 workers in Montreal and Laval.
Quebec Paramedics Reach Tentative Contract Deal
More than 1,000 Quebec paramedics with Urgences-santé have reached a tentative collective contract with the provincial government, ending years of negotiations. The agreement awaits ratification and will set new terms for ambulance services in Montreal and Laval.
Quebec Approves Reconstruction of Saint‑Pierre Interchange
The Quebec government approved the reconstruction of Montreal’s Saint‑Pierre highway interchange, ending a study period of more than ten years.
Man in His 50s Fatally Stabbed in Huntingdon Altercation
A man in his 50s was fatally stabbed during an altercation in Huntingdon, Quebec, and an unnamed suspect was arrested as the Sûreté du Québec investigates the incident as a homicide.
Quebec microbrewery count falls for first time in 15 years
Quebec’s microbrewery count fell in 2024‑2025, ending a fifteen‑year growth streak amid inflation, changing consumer habits, and evolving business models. Industry monitor Karl Rettino‑Parazelli says the sector must adapt to the new conditions.
Quebec Paramedics Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Quebec's government and Urgences-santé have reached a tentative collective contract with over 1,000 paramedics in Montreal and Laval, ending years of work without a formal agreement. The deal now awaits union ratification before becoming official.
Quebec Approves Rebuilding of Montreal’s Saint‑Pierre Interchange
Quebec’s government approved the reconstruction of Montreal’s Saint‑Pierre highway interchange on July 27, 2026, ending a decade‑long study and signaling forthcoming construction that will impact many road users.
Radio-Canada Launches Interactive Musical Map of Quebec
Radio-Canada Grand Montréal unveiled an interactive online map on July 27, 2026 that pairs each Quebec region with a representative musical piece, allowing users to explore the province’s geography through sound.
Quebec Horticulture Group Ends Lawsuit Over Pesticide Limits
The association representing Quebec’s ornamental horticulture sector has withdrawn its lawsuit against pesticide‑restriction rules adopted by five municipalities, ending the legal challenge and acknowledging the existing local regulations.
Quebec Microbrewery Count Declines After Two Decades of Growth
Quebec's microbrewery industry saw its first decline in 15 years during 2024-2025, ending two decades of growth. Analysts point to altered business models, rising inflation, and changing consumer drinking habits as key drivers.
Quebec Paramedics Reach Tentative Contract Deal
Quebec paramedics and the provincial government reached a tentative collective agreement on July 26, ending years of operating without a contract for over 1,000 emergency workers. The deal, still pending ratification, aims to formalize wages, benefits and working conditions for the Urgences‑santé ambulance service.
