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697 storiesnewest firstlatest July 22, 2026page 15 of 35
Quebec provincial police have shut down a Montreal laboratory that produced fake passports and birth certificates, disrupting an illegal document‑making operation that threatens public security.
Gasoline in Montreal has risen from $1.50 per litre in February to near $2 per litre, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions, according to Canadian fuel experts.
Quebec police stopped a 21‑year‑old driver traveling 208 km/h on a Laval highway, more than twice the 100 km/h speed limit, as part of routine enforcement of highway speed regulations.
Sixteen caribou fawns were born in May 2026, expanding Quebec's captive breeding herd and supporting the province's effort to restore wild caribou numbers.
In July 2026, Quebec launched an aerial application of the biological insecticide Btk over more than 627,000 hectares of forest to combat a severe spruce budworm outbreak. The large‑scale operation aims to reduce larval damage while employing an environmentally cautious approach.
The Parti Québécois says Minister Christine Fréchette lacks the authority to sign a fifty‑year hydro‑electric deal with Newfoundland and Labrador, questioning the legitimacy of committing Quebec to such a long‑term agreement.
A federal agency has linked a December train derailment in northern Quebec to rapid temperature changes and a previously noted wheel defect, concluding that the interaction of these factors caused the incident.
Violent storms on July 21 caused power outages affecting over 40,000 households in Laval and more than 58,000 across Quebec, with crews working to restore electricity on July 22.
Movie fans are gathering at Montreal’s Scotiabank Theatre to watch Christopher Nolan’s new film in the city’s sole IMAX 70 mm venue, the first use of its projector since 2014. The event highlights the rarity of 70 mm screenings, with only 41 theatres worldwide equipped for the format.
Environment Canada is investigating a possible tornado that caused significant damage in Quebec’s Laurentians on July 22, 2026, an unusual event for the province. The agency, represented by Dominic Martel, is gathering data to confirm the cause and will issue a detailed report after the investigation.
Over 58,000 homes in Laval and surrounding areas lost power on Wednesday morning after violent thunderstorms damaged the power grid on Tuesday.
Quebec police raided a Montreal facility producing counterfeit documents, arresting one suspect and seizing equipment as part of a citywide effort to curb document fraud.
Quebec is experiencing its most damaging spruce budworm outbreak in 50 years, with 17.6 million hectares of forest destroyed. The unprecedented scale of defoliation raises concerns for the province's ecosystems and economy.
Quebec, Montreal and the federal government will start eight construction projects within a year, creating 1,650 affordable housing units to address the city’s shortage. The coordinated effort aims to expand the supply of low‑cost homes for residents.
Westmount Mayor Michael Stern will contest an ethics complaint alleging he used disrespectful language toward municipal officials and staff. The matter will be examined by the Quebec Municipal Commission, which will determine if the alleged conduct breaches provincial ethics rules.
A Université de Sherbrooke research team cured brain‑cancer‑afflicted rats in a preclinical study, meeting a key milestone before potential human trials.
Gasoline prices in Montreal have risen from $1.50 to near $2 per litre between February and July 2026, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions that are pushing global fuel costs higher.
On July 21, 2026, Sûreté du Québec raided a Montreal workshop that produced counterfeit documents, arresting one suspect and dismantling the operation to stop the supply of forged identification.
MAPAQ has recalled lean ground beef packaged on July 8 and sold at Marché Atlas in Saint‑Leonard, citing a possible health risk and urging shoppers to avoid consuming the product.
SAAQ data shows Quebec’s average car weight rose by about 140 kg from 2016 to 2026, alongside an increase in the number of vehicles on the road.
