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1158 storiesnewest firstlatest August 11, 2026page 29 of 58
In 2025, over 1,000 unclaimed bodies in Quebec led the provincial government to authorize funeral homes to perform cremations or burials, following established protocols for handling deceased residents without family claim.
The Quebec coroner has pressed the Transport Ministry to add safety upgrades to Highway 50 after a fatal head‑on crash last year, renewing earlier calls for improvements.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette indicated openness to permitting US wines in provincial liquor stores, subject to conditions, signaling a possible shift from the longstanding restriction on American wines.
The CAQ and PQ launched pre‑campaign television and online ads on August 10, 2026, with consultant Victor Henriquez's involvement, to signal their priorities ahead of Quebec's upcoming provincial election.
On August 12, 2026, Quebec will experience a rare alignment as a meteor shower occurs simultaneously with a partial solar eclipse, offering a distinctive sky display across the province.
Quebec has issued a conditional suspension of accreditation rules for family daycares to keep them open while bureaucratic delays resolve, averting potential closures.
Premier Christine Fréchette said Quebec may allow U.S. wines in provincial liquor stores if certain conditions are met, indicating a possible change to existing import restrictions.
Paramedics in Montreal and Laval voted on August 9 to reject a tentative agreement with the Quebec government, with 60% opposing the deal, leaving negotiations unresolved.
Quebec farmers are maintaining strong profits this summer as high yields of various vegetables offset lower sweet corn prices caused by a surplus that exceeds store demand.
Morissete launched a 16‑day shoreline cleanup on the St. Lawrence River on 9 August 2026, aiming to remove waste that threatens whales, turtles and other wildlife.
Researchers have confirmed that a tornado struck Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2, damaging trees and buildings, after initially being reported as a severe storm.
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier of the Journal de Montréal announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on the South Shore of Quebec. The declaration was made on 7 August 2026, ahead of the upcoming provincial election.
Morissette’s Quebec group has started a 16‑day shoreline cleanup of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal to combat pollution harming whales, turtles, and other wildlife.
An animal protection group has reported cases of mistreatment at Saint‑Hyacinthe's major livestock auction, renewing scrutiny of animal welfare practices at the province's largest market.
Quebec cannabis growers are struggling to secure shelf space at the government‑run SQDC retailer, despite a strong provincial market, with only a few local producers currently stocked.
On August 9, 60 percent of Montreal and Laval paramedics voted against a tentative agreement with the Quebec government, halting the deal reached the previous month and prompting renewed negotiations.
Researchers confirmed a tornado hit Repentigny, Quebec on August 2, 2026, damaging trees and buildings during a Sunday storm.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette said she may allow U.S. wines in provincial liquor stores, contingent on price conditions, according to a statement on August 10, 2026.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been placed on multiple regions of Quebec for Monday afternoon and evening as atmospheric conditions favor strong storms.
An animal‑protection group reported cases of animal abuse at Saint‑Hyacinthe’s major livestock auction, prompting calls for increased oversight of welfare practices at the province’s large market.
