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1158 storiesnewest firstlatest August 26, 2026page 19 of 58
Télé‑Québec will add its programming to Crave, illico+ and Tou.tv Extra starting September 7, 2026, expanding its presence on three subscription streaming platforms for the fall TV season in Quebec.
Radio-Canada Montreal interviewed two political communication specialists to analyze the slogans of Quebec's 2026 provincial election parties, highlighting how concise messaging is crafted to attract voters.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada outlined Montreal's three priority areas—homelessness and housing, infrastructure and mobility, and public safety—for the incoming Quebec government as the provincial election campaign begins.
Télé-Québec will place its programming on Crave, illico+ and Tou.tv Extra beginning September 7, 2026, expanding its audience across three subscription streaming services in Quebec.
Alexandre Boulerice, an NDP MP of fifteen years, resigned his federal seat in Montreal to run in the upcoming Quebec provincial election, after previously sitting as an independent.
In July 2026, Quebec's Santé Québec granted 121 temporary disaffiliation authorizations to 71 specialist doctors, allowing continued movement between public and private care despite a 2025 law aimed at limiting such shifts. Only one request was denied.
Two investigations into alleged vote‑buying during Pablo Rodriguez's leadership campaign concluded with no evidence of wrongdoing, prompting the former Quebec Liberal leader to assert his innocence after resigning six months post‑election.
Montreal’s mayor will outline the city’s priority initiatives on August 26, 2026, aiming to position the municipal agenda ahead of the province’s upcoming election later that year.
A computer incident on Aug. 24, 2026, knocked out the CCQ’s online platforms and call centre, disrupting digital and telephone support for Quebec’s construction industry while the agency works to restore service.
Vélo Québec and Piétons Québec urged Quebec party leaders to adopt a heavy‑vehicle risk index, citing a near‑40% accident reduction in London as evidence it could lower collisions involving cyclists and pedestrians.
Twenty‑one North Shore mayors signed a mobility pact in August 2026 urging better public transit and reduced car use, hoping to influence provincial policy ahead of the election.
Culture Montréal has submitted 37 proposals urging Quebec to allocate three percent of its budget to the arts, aiming to strengthen funding for the province's cultural community.
The mayor of Montreal will brief residents on the city’s priorities on August 26, 2026, in preparation for the province’s upcoming election.
Culture Montreal asked the Quebec government to set aside three percent of the provincial budget for the arts and presented thirty‑seven recommendations to the incoming administration on August 25, 2026.
Schwartz's Deli stopped serving Cott's black cherry soda after tariffs made it unavailable, replacing it with a locally produced cola.
The 901 Taschereau bus route began service on August 24, 2026, becoming the first metropolitan bus line to connect previously separate transit jurisdictions on Montreal’s South Shore.
Canada has committed $11 billion to construct six new icebreakers in Quebec, replacing the Coast Guard’s aging fleet, continuing a modernization effort first pledged in 2019.
Quebec's Bar has altered its rules to let AI entities provide legal services, aiming to reduce costs and address a shortage of lawyers, while maintaining oversight to protect professional standards.
Culture Montréal has asked Quebec’s next government to allocate three percent of the provincial budget to the cultural sector, presenting thirty‑seven recommendations to guide the funding. The proposal aims to secure stable support for arts and cultural institutions across the province.
A yellow thunderstorm warning was issued for Montreal Island on August 24, 2026, indicating a risk of intense storms and advising residents to stay informed and take precautions.
