Culture Montréal Calls for 3% Budget Allocation to Arts
Culture Montréal urged Quebec to set aside three percent of its budget for the arts, presenting 37 recommendations aimed at strengthening funding for cultural institutions and programs.
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Northern Montreal Mayors Call for More Transit Funding
Twenty mayors from Laurentides and Lanaudière have asked Quebec to rebalance and increase provincial transit funding, citing rapid population growth. Their demand comes as transportation financing becomes a focal point in the upcoming provincial election campaign.
Judge Denies Bail to Asylum Seeker Accused of $180,000 Fraud
A Montreal judge denied bail to an asylum seeker accused of defrauding $180,000 from Quebec's social assistance program and previously €1 million from Spain, ordering him to stay in custody until trial.
Quebec Social Workers' Order Proposes Five Service Improvements
The Quebec Order of social workers presented five recommendations to strengthen the province’s social service system, timing the release amid an election campaign focused on social support adequacy.
Vincent Marissal Moves to Taschereau for Parti Québécois
Vincent Marissal, former La Presse columnist and recent independent, announced he will run for the Parti Québécois in the Taschereau riding, leaving his previous Rosemont district ahead of the provincial election.
Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Montreal Island
Quebec’s weather service issued a yellow alert for violent thunderstorms on August 24, 2026, covering Montreal Island. The warning signals a risk of severe storms and advises residents to stay alert and take precautionary steps.
Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Montreal and Surrounding Areas
Quebec weather officials have placed a yellow thunderstorm warning over Montreal Island and surrounding regions on Monday, citing the risk of strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning. The alert advises residents to stay alert and follow updates from authorities.
Vincent Marissal Announces Run in Taschereau for PQ
Vincent Marissal, former La Presse columnist and PQ MNA for Rosemont, announced he will run in the Taschereau riding in Montreal for the upcoming provincial election.
LaSalle College May Delay Classes Over $47 Million Debt
Collège LaSalle may have to postpone its upcoming term because the Quebec government owes it $47 million, creating a financial shortfall that threatens timely admission of students.
Quebec Liberal Party Picks Lawyer Nada Boumeftah for Maurice‑Richard
The Quebec Liberal Party named criminal lawyer Nada Boumeftah as its candidate for the Maurice‑Richard riding in Montreal, part of its effort to complete a candidate slate before the upcoming provincial election.
LaSalle College Seeks Creditor Protection, Suspends All Classes
LaSalle College filed for creditor protection in Quebec Superior Court on August 24, 2026, leading to an immediate suspension of all classes in Montreal until the court resolves the case.
Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Montreal Island
A yellow thunderstorm warning was issued for Montreal Island on August 24, 2026, indicating a risk of violent storms and advising residents to stay alert under Quebec's color‑coded weather alert system.
MNA Vincent Marissal Switches to Parti Québécois Ahead of Election
Vincent Marissal, former Québec Solidaire MNA, announced on August 24, 2026 that he is leaving the party to run as a Parti Québécois candidate in the upcoming provincial election, reversing his earlier retirement plans.
Quebec Liberal Party Names Lawyer Nada Boumeftah Candidate
The Quebec Liberal Party has selected criminal lawyer Nada Boumeftah as its candidate for the Maurice‑Richard riding in Montreal, part of a province‑wide recruitment drive ahead of the upcoming election.
Man Drowns in Lake at Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, 57th Fatality in Quebec 2026
A man drowned in a lake at Saint‑Alexis‑des‑Monts on August 23, 2026, and his body was recovered later that day. The death is the 57th drowning recorded in Quebec for the year.
Quebec to Reapply Pandemic Aid Model for Businesses
Quebec announced it will reuse the emergency assistance program from the COVID‑19 pandemic to support businesses six years after the crisis, aiming to streamline aid and bolster economic recovery.
Quebec Small Firms Pay Taxes Up to Five Times Larger Companies
A study by the FCEI released on August 23, 2026 finds that Quebec’s smallest businesses pay taxes up to five times higher than larger firms, indicating a significant disparity in the province’s tax system.
René Gauvreau Announces Run for Québec solidaire in Montreal
René Gauvreau, former Parti Québécois MLA, announced on August 22, 2026 that he will run for Québec solidaire in Montreal’s Camille‑Laurin riding. The move adds a seasoned legislator to Québec solidaire’s slate as the province heads toward a provincial election later this year.
Search for Quebec’s Oldest White Pine Centers on Lanaudière
Researchers are surveying Lanaudière to locate and age Quebec's oldest white pine, a tree potentially centuries old, with findings expected later this year.
Quebec Liberal Party Names Lawyer Nada Boumeftah Candidate
The Quebec Liberal Party announced that criminal lawyer Nada Boumeftah will run as its candidate in Montreal's Maurice‑Richard riding as it finalizes its slate for the upcoming provincial election.
