Quebec Orders Review After Three Youth Care Deaths
Quebec has ordered a review of its youth care system after two teenage suicides and the death of a four-year-old under Batshaw Youth and Family Centres' supervision in March 2026.
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Quebec Health Ministry Orders Independent Probe of Youth Deaths
Quebec's health ministry has asked for an independent investigation into the March 2026 deaths of three youths at the Prévost rehabilitation centre, part of the Batshaw network, to determine the cause and address any systemic issues.
Federal Inaction on Rogue Trucking Firms Linked to Quebec Crashes
An internal Employment and Social Development Canada report says federal authorities cannot sanction non‑compliant trucking firms, a gap linked to several serious crashes in Quebec, and calls for a review of enforcement powers.
Five Officers Suspended Over 2018 Montreal Police Chase
A Quebec disciplinary tribunal has suspended three provincial and two Montreal police officers for their roles in a 2018 chase that seriously injured a woman, invoking its authority over dangerous pursuits.
Quebec Tribunal Clears Two Private Colleges to Resume Classes
The Administrative Tribunal of Quebec lifted a suspension on July 28, 2026, allowing Collège supérieur de Montréal and Collège supérieur de Sherbrooke to resume teaching immediately, restoring normal classes for students in both cities.
Quebec Confirms First Raccoon Rabies Case in Stray Cat
Quebec’s agriculture ministry reported the province’s first raccoon rabies case in a stray cat from Montérégie and urged pet owners to ensure vaccinations are current.
Gloria Baylis Named Posthumous Black Changemaker by CBC Quebec
CBC Quebec named the late activist and nurse Gloria Baylis a posthumous Black Changemaker, recognizing her lifelong work for equality and human‑rights advocacy in Canada.
Radio-Canada Launches Interactive Music Map of Quebec
Radio-Canada Grand Montréal launched an interactive map on July 27, 2026 that pairs each Quebec region with a representative musical piece, allowing users to explore the province's cultural diversity through sound.
Quebec Microbrewery Count Declines After 15 Years
Quebec’s microbrewery count fell in 2024 and 2025, ending a fifteen‑year growth streak, as business‑model changes, inflation and shifting drinking habits pressured the sector.
Quebec Paramedics Reach Tentative Contract After Years
Quebec’s provincial government and Urgences-santé have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with over 1,000 paramedics in Montreal and Laval, ending a multi‑year contract void. The deal now awaits ratification by the paramedic workforce.
Quebec Tribunal Clears Two Private Colleges to Resume Classes
The Quebec Administrative Tribunal has authorized Collège supérieur de Montréal and Collège supérieur de Sherbrooke to resume classes, overturning the government's refusal to renew their operating permits.
NDP Leader Avi Lewis Starts French Immersion Ahead of Montreal Campaign
NDP leader Avi Lewis has started intensive French immersion in Montreal this summer to improve communication with francophone voters ahead of a campaign supporting candidates in upcoming vacant ridings, reflecting the party’s effort to overcome challenges in Quebec.
Quebec Urges Local Produce Purchases Amid Cyclosporiasis Surge
Quebec health officials report 140 cyclosporiasis cases from May to July 2026, a significant rise from the previous year, and advise consumers to buy and properly wash locally grown produce.
Quebec Relaunches Disability Support Program
Quebec has revived a provincial disability support program to address criticism of its earlier version, acknowledging that about 21% of residents live with a disability.
Quebec Paramedics Reach Tentative Contract After Years Without Deal
Quebec paramedics and the provincial government reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement on July 26, 2026, ending years of work without a formal contract for about 1,000 workers in Montreal and Laval.
Quebec Paramedics Reach Tentative Contract Deal
More than 1,000 Quebec paramedics with Urgences-santé have reached a tentative collective contract with the provincial government, ending years of negotiations. The agreement awaits ratification and will set new terms for ambulance services in Montreal and Laval.
Quebec Approves Reconstruction of Saint‑Pierre Interchange
The Quebec government approved the reconstruction of Montreal’s Saint‑Pierre highway interchange, ending a study period of more than ten years.
Man in His 50s Fatally Stabbed in Huntingdon Altercation
A man in his 50s was fatally stabbed during an altercation in Huntingdon, Quebec, and an unnamed suspect was arrested as the Sûreté du Québec investigates the incident as a homicide.
Quebec microbrewery count falls for first time in 15 years
Quebec’s microbrewery count fell in 2024‑2025, ending a fifteen‑year growth streak amid inflation, changing consumer habits, and evolving business models. Industry monitor Karl Rettino‑Parazelli says the sector must adapt to the new conditions.
Quebec Paramedics Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Quebec's government and Urgences-santé have reached a tentative collective contract with over 1,000 paramedics in Montreal and Laval, ending years of work without a formal agreement. The deal now awaits union ratification before becoming official.
