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1166 storiesnewest firstlatest August 22, 2026page 23 of 59
The Coalition Avenir Québec announced five candidates for the upcoming provincial election in Greater Montreal, with three on the Island of Montreal and two in Laval, as part of its campaign preparations.
Quebec’s Ministry of Public Security, led by Ian Lafrenière, issued a decree on August 21, 2026, banning the wearing of Hells Angels insignia as part of a crackdown on the outlaw motorcycle gang. The measure aims to limit the gang’s visibility and support ongoing law‑enforcement efforts.
René Gauvreau, a former Parti Québécois MNA, announced his candidacy for Québec solidaire in Montreal’s Camille‑Laurin riding, challenging incumbent PQ leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon.
Researchers are examining the Lanaudière region to determine if it hosts Quebec's oldest white pine, part of a provincial effort to identify the longest‑living tree of the species.
Isabelle Martineau of Abercorn, Quebec, is converting invasive Japanese knotweed into lemonade, aiming to reduce the plant's spread while creating a marketable product. The project ties removal efforts to a consumable beverage, supporting broader ecological goals in the region.
Isabelle Martineau of Abercorn, Quebec, is processing invasive Japanese knotweed into lemonade to help eradicate the species, offering a novel reuse method amid provincial control efforts.
On August 21, 2026, Santé Québec bought land for $30 million to build a new Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital in Montreal, advancing the province’s plan to expand health services.
Scientists in Lanaudière are investigating the exact age and location of Quebec’s potentially oldest white pine, using standard tree‑dating methods to clarify which tree holds the province’s seniority.
Quebec discards about 4.2 billion deposit containers each year, a volume comparable to filling the Olympic Stadium twice, highlighting the scale of waste from its deposit‑return system.
Quebec berry growers warn that increased U.S. imports of strawberries and raspberries are reducing demand for local fruit, threatening provincial farms.
Serge Chapleau, longtime La Presse cartoonist, received an honorary doctorate from the University of Montreal on August 20, 2026, recognizing his contributions to Quebec’s cultural and journalistic landscape.
The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes has opened an investigation into a police shooting that occurred at a Montreal home on August 20, 2026, after officers responded to a report of a knife-wielding individual. The probe will examine the circumstances of the use of force.
A Montreal Economic Institute study found that average emergency‑room wait times in Quebec fell by 11 minutes in 2025 compared with the previous year, reflecting the latest change in the province’s annual health‑care performance monitoring.
A near‑200‑year‑old mill in Huntingdon, Quebec, was sold on August 20, 2026, but its future purpose has not been announced, leaving the community uncertain about the historic landmark’s next chapter.
Quebec will ban the public display of Hells Angels jackets, jewelry and symbols starting August 31, giving police province‑wide authority to issue immediate citations to anyone seen wearing the prohibited items.
The Montreal Economic Institute reports that average emergency‑room wait times in Quebec decreased by 11 minutes in 2025, marking an improvement in a key health‑care performance indicator.
The Liberal Party of Quebec, represented by Charles Milliard, pledged to review and expand public procurement rules to increase small and medium‑sized business participation in the province’s thousands of annual contracts.
The CAQ has started a separate electoral tour in Quebec, led by influencer Olivier Primeau, to promote candidate Christine Fréchette, marking an unusual shift from the party’s typical single‑campaign approach.
Quebec will prohibit any public display of the Hells Angels logo starting September 2, 2026, aiming to reduce the gang’s visibility in the province.
Quebec’s police oversight agency has opened an investigation into a fatal crash that followed a driver’s alleged attempt to flee police. The probe will examine the conduct of officers and the circumstances leading to the deadly collision.
