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1158 storiesnewest firstlatest August 18, 2026page 25 of 58
Rouyn-Noranda marks its 100th anniversary in 2026 with citywide celebrations, featuring a Quebec podcast, community groups and resident participation to honor the city’s founding and the Noranda mine’s historic role.
The Quebec auditor general reports that the next government must cut $2 billion in spending starting in 2027 to stay on track for a balanced budget, noting limited room for new spending promises.
The Parti Québécois' $95 universal transit pass proposal could reduce Quebec transport agencies' revenue by $77 million, according to Radio-Canada analysis. Stakeholders are debating the balance between universal mobility goals and the fiscal impact on transit operators.
A new report by the Club des petits déjeuners shows that one in three children in Quebec live in food‑insecure households, underscoring the province’s ongoing struggle to provide reliable nutrition for its youth.
The Quebec auditor general warned that the incoming provincial government must cut spending to balance the budget, citing a deficit caused by weaker economic growth forecasts.
Political experts say the fall 2026 Quebec election is unlikely to affect the newly announced Churchill Falls hydroelectric agreement, as Ottawa's influence is expected to keep the deal intact despite potential changes in provincial leadership.
Quebec strawberry and raspberry growers say a rise in Mexican and U.S. imports this summer is limiting shelf space for local fruit, leading to shortages in grocery stores.
The Quebec auditor general warned that the province must cut at least $2 billion from its budget starting in 2027 to stay on track for a balanced budget. The report highlights limited fiscal space for new spending promises by Quebec political parties.
Between 2020 and 2024, Quebec recorded at least 400 deaths among people experiencing homelessness, with women experiencing the sharpest increase. The five‑year period reflects a notable rise in mortality for the province’s homeless population.
A pedestrian in her sixties was killed by a van in Malartic, Quebec, on August 15, 2026, and the Sûreté du Québec is investigating the incident.
The Parti Québécois has hired journalist Stéphanie Martin from the Journal de Québec to strengthen its communications ahead of the fall 2026 provincial election.
Universities in Quebec say new federal and provincial enrollment caps have sharply reduced international student numbers, threatening research capacity. Officials are urging a reassessment of the quotas to safeguard academic projects.
In 2026, Quebec CEGEPs rejected about 1,200 applicants, a 40% increase from the prior year, because insufficient classroom space forced many institutions to turn away more students.
A Quebec apple grower is testing an anti‑hail cannon in August 2026 to protect trees from frequent hail damage, aiming to assess its effectiveness for broader use in the province’s orchards.
The Quebec auditor general advises a minimum $2 billion cut starting in 2027 to keep the province on track for a balanced budget, highlighting a fiscal shortfall that must be addressed before the next budget cycle.
The Parti québécois announced on August 17, 2026 that it has hired journalist Stéphanie Martin from the Journal de Québec to strengthen its communications ahead of the autumn provincial election.
Quebec’s auditor general says the province must cut at least $2 billion in spending for 2027 to stay on track for a balanced budget, limiting fiscal space for new party spending promises.
A Quebec Superior Court judge approved a $31.5 million settlement with the Archdiocese of Quebec, compensating victims of sexual abuse dating back to 1940 and concluding years of litigation.
A police pursuit involving three forces ended with a shooting on the Pierre‑Laporte Bridge on August 14‑15, 2026, killing one person. Quebec's independent police watchdog is investigating the incident.
Drummondville cemeteries have placed search notices on tombstones after maintenance contracts for some plots expired, seeking relatives to arrange upkeep, a tactic also used in other Quebec municipalities.
