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CBC Music’s July 20 announcement added thirty Quebec classical musicians under 30 to its annual list, recognizing their recent work in performance, composition and education. The selection highlights the province’s vibrant emerging talent and continues the broadcaster’s tradition of showcasing young artists nationwide.
Montreal’s gasoline price jumped from $1.50 per litre in February to nearly $2 per litre in July 2026, driven by Middle East tensions, leading to growing consumer concern.
The Quebec housing tribunal ordered most of a Montreal family to move into their Ahuntsic duplex on September 1, ending their stay in the driveway while awaiting a resolution.
The Quebec government approved an interior renovation of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium on July 17, 2026, replacing its faulty retractable roof with a permanent structure. The move aims to resolve long‑standing roof problems and secure the venue’s future use.
Westmount Mayor Michael Stern was cited by the Quebec Municipal Commission on July 17 for seven alleged ethics violations, including disrespectful language and uncivil behavior toward city officials and staff. The citation initiates a formal review under the commission’s ethics enforcement framework.
Quebec's weather authorities issued rain and thunderstorm warnings on July 18, 2026 for multiple regions, alerting residents to expected wet conditions and lightning.
Six Canadian public artworks, including three from Quebec, have become finalists in the CODAawards, placing them among the competition's top 100 worldwide selections.
Quebec approved a major interior renovation of Montreal's Olympic Stadium on July 17, 2026, replacing the problematic retractable roof with a permanent one and upgrading the interior to improve reliability and functionality.
The Quebec police ethics commissioner opened an investigation on July 17, 2026 into alleged racist and discriminatory conduct by officers in the multicultural neighbourhood of Montréal‑Nord, responding to community complaints and prior scrutiny of police practices.
Foreign students protested in downtown Montreal on July 19, demanding a permanent solution after the Quebec Ministry of Education refused to renew permits for four private colleges, leaving their studies uncertain.
Three Quebec artworks are among the 100 finalists for the CODA Awards' best public art category, part of a six‑piece Canadian representation in the 2026 competition.
The Cameroonian community in Montreal held its 12th annual Cultural Day in LaSalle on July 18‑19, organized by the Ngoketunjia Cultural Association to showcase the nation’s diversity and share its cultural richness with the city.
Mayor Michael Stern of Westmount received a citation on July 17, 2026 for seven alleged ethics violations, as reported by the Quebec Municipal Commission, which oversees municipal conduct in the province.
Quebec’s Lifesaving Society reports 39 suspected drowning deaths in 2026 and expects the total to rise over the next two weeks, coinciding with the construction holiday and the summer peak for such incidents.
Stina Baudin painted a night‑sky mural on a 19th‑century barn in Quebec’s Eastern Townships to spotlight the area’s forgotten Black heritage, turning the historic structure into a public‑art reminder of the community’s long‑standing presence.
Mayor Michael Stern of Westmount was cited by the Quebec Municipal Commission for seven alleged ethics violations involving disrespectful language and uncivil behavior toward city officials and staff.
Quebec reported 107 Cyclospora infections on July 11, 2026, a rise of 77 cases from the previous year, highlighting the parasite’s link to contaminated produce and prompting renewed food safety advisories.
Quebec’s government announced a new plan on July 17, 2026 to revamp Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, the Big O, which was built for the 1976 Olympics and has undergone multiple prior renovation attempts.
Quebec health officials report a rise in anaplasmosis cases, a tick‑borne disease that can be more acute than Lyme disease. The increase highlights the need for vigilance and preventive measures against tick exposure.
Quebec approved an interior renovation of Montreal's Olympic Stadium on July 17, 2026, replacing its problematic retractable roof with a permanent structure. The change aims to improve reliability and extend the venue's usefulness for future events.
