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Hydro-Québec is proposing higher electricity rates for the top five percent of residential users who consume over 35,000 kWh annually. The plan is under regulatory review and would affect only those high‑consumption households.
Les Cèdres and Quebec’s Environment Ministry have agreed on emergency measures to stop six months of untreated sewage discharges into a local stream, following a La Presse report that exposed the issue.
Hydro-Québec started restoring power to about 20,000 Montreal households on July 3 after severe thunderstorms caused widespread outages, with crews working gradually to repair the damage.
Over 2,000 Quebec households lacked leases after the July 1 moving day, prompting housing advocates to say that simply building more apartments has not solved the province’s rental affordability crisis.
Les Cédres municipality began emergency measures on July 4, 2026 to stop untreated sewage from flowing into a local stream, after a La Presse report exposed six months of discharges affecting about 500 residents.
Hydro‑Québec announced a recruitment drive for 35,000 paid positions to support its expanding construction and infrastructure projects amid a tight labour market, especially in remote areas of Quebec.
Intense thunderstorms on July 2, 2026, caused widespread tree damage on Montreal's north side, prompting immediate cleanup by municipal crews.
Hydro‑Québec plans to increase rates for residential customers using over 35,000 kWh annually, representing the top five percent of users, as part of a review of its rate structure.
Hydro‑Québec launched a hiring campaign on July 4 to fill 35,000 paid positions across Quebec, aiming to alleviate a labor shortage affecting its expanding construction and remote‑region projects.
Former CAQ minister Pierre Dufour announced he will run as a Liberal candidate in the fall 2026 Quebec election, citing regional concerns, while the Liberal Party welcomed his switch.
Montreal Comiccon’s 16th edition opened Friday, July 3, and will run through Sunday, featuring sci‑fi, comic‑book and gaming stars, with coverage by CBC News reporters.
Violent thunderstorms with strong winds struck Laurentides, Montreal, Mauricie and Lanaudière on July 2, damaging buildings, uprooting trees and causing widespread power outages, marking a second day of severe weather in the region.
Quebec granted a one‑year emergency permit on July 2, 2026, to temporarily raise the height of garbage piles at the Terrebonne landfill, extending its operation as the site nears capacity.
Violent thunderstorms on July 3, 2026 damaged Quebec's power grid, leaving over 51,000 households without electricity as Hydro-Québec works to restore service.
Severe thunderstorms on July 2, 2026, produced wind gusts up to 120 km/h across Quebec, causing extensive damage to homes, trees and infrastructure, with cleanup and restoration efforts underway.
A judge temporarily blocked Montreal's revocation of permits for American Iron & Metal's recycling plant in Montréal‑Est, pausing the city's enforcement while the dispute proceeds in court.
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and British Columbia sent assistance to Quebec’s wildfire agency on July 3, 2026 as the province contends with multiple forest fires, highlighting inter‑provincial cooperation.
Over 2,000 Quebec households lacked a lease after the July 1 moving‑out day, illustrating that new apartment construction has not resolved the province’s affordable rental shortage, according to housing advocates.
Over 2,000 Quebec households remain without a lease after the July 1 moving day, and housing advocates say new apartment construction has not resolved the province’s affordability crisis.
Severe thunderstorms on July 3, 2026, caused damaging winds that knocked out electricity for over 35,000 Hydro‑Québec customers in southern Quebec, prompting the utility to report widespread outages and ongoing restoration efforts.
