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1182 storiesnewest firstlatest July 27, 2026page 37 of 60
Quebec’s government approved the reconstruction of Montreal’s Saint‑Pierre highway interchange on July 27, 2026, ending a decade‑long study and signaling forthcoming construction that will impact many road users.
Radio-Canada Grand Montréal unveiled an interactive online map on July 27, 2026 that pairs each Quebec region with a representative musical piece, allowing users to explore the province’s geography through sound.
The association representing Quebec’s ornamental horticulture sector has withdrawn its lawsuit against pesticide‑restriction rules adopted by five municipalities, ending the legal challenge and acknowledging the existing local regulations.
Quebec's microbrewery industry saw its first decline in 15 years during 2024-2025, ending two decades of growth. Analysts point to altered business models, rising inflation, and changing consumer drinking habits as key drivers.
Quebec paramedics and the provincial government reached a tentative collective agreement on July 26, ending years of operating without a contract for over 1,000 emergency workers. The deal, still pending ratification, aims to formalize wages, benefits and working conditions for the Urgences‑santé ambulance service.
The three‑day Festival Ludique de Montréal opened in the Quartier Latin, drawing large crowds to try new board games and reflecting a growing interest in tabletop gaming across Quebec.
The Quebec coroner's office is investigating the deaths of two teenagers and a four‑year‑old girl who were under the care of Montreal's Batshaw Youth and Family Centres, with a full forensic inquiry underway.
Researchers have discovered a transmissible melanoma in brown bullhead catfish from Lake Memphremagog, with about a third of examined fish showing tumors, marking the first known case of a contagious cancer in fish.
Quebec’s paramedical workers and the provincial government reached a principle collective agreement on July 26, 2026, ending a three‑year period without a formal contract and setting the framework for a future full bargaining agreement.
Two Bromont residents uncovered a 150-year-old time capsule on July 26, 2026, and have chosen not to disclose its contents, keeping the find private for now.
A three‑day open‑air exhibition in Montreal’s Quartier Latin highlighted the rapid growth of Quebec’s board‑game sector, reflecting rising public interest and the industry’s expanding cultural and economic influence.
Researchers have found a transmissible melanoma affecting about one third of brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog, the first known transmissible cancer in fish. The discovery will be monitored for its ecological implications across the Quebec‑Vermont waterway.
Quebec’s CSN‑affiliated paramedic unions and the provincial government announced an agreement in principle on July 26, ending a three‑year period without a collective contract. The tentative deal paves the way for a formal agreement that will restore collective bargaining for the province’s emergency‑medical workers.
Two Bromont residents uncovered a 150-year-old time capsule from the 1870s and have not revealed its contents. Authorities have been notified as the community awaits further information.
A three‑day open‑air board‑game exhibition in Montreal’s Quartier Latin drew visitors eager to try new titles, underscoring a surge in Quebec’s tabletop market.
The Quebec coroner’s office is investigating the deaths of two teenagers and a four‑year‑old girl who were under Batshaw Youth and Family Centres’ supervision in Montreal, with the inquiry beginning on July 25, 2026.
More than 1,000 Quebec paramedics with Urgences‑santé have reached a tentative collective‑contract agreement with the provincial government, ending years of operating without a formal contract.
An asylum seeker sent over 400 applications to Montreal employers, grew discouraged, and ultimately found a satisfying job in a regional area of Quebec, highlighting how newcomers are turning to surrounding regions amid a tight city job market.
Three children died under the care of Batshaw Youth and Family Centres in March 2026, prompting staff to allege systemic problems and call for increased oversight.
Meteorological experts confirmed a second tornado struck Saint-Donat, Quebec on July 21, 2026, following an earlier tornado in Harrington, marking two tornadoes in the province within days.
