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1169 storiesnewest firstlatest September 26, 2026page 4 of 59
A baby found in a Montreal homeless tent in September 2026 turned the encampment into an election flashpoint, while residents stress survival over politics. The incident highlights the housing crisis as Quebec heads toward a provincial vote.
Quebec named former IT specialist Catherine Desgagnés‑Belzil as an independent advisor for the SIFA project, a program aimed at modernizing the province’s information‑technology systems.
Elections Quebec has mailed bilingual voter cards to residents, with delivery expected next week, as part of preparations for an upcoming provincial election.
A Quebec author is accused of using AI to write an award‑winning novel, prompting debate over detection tools and ethical standards in the French‑language literary community.
Montreal’s city council approved a regulation on September 21 that prohibits insults toward municipal representatives, including police, with enforcement limited to serious cases.
Quebec doctors have signed a petition demanding an official inquest after five physicians died by suicide in five months, citing inadequate support for doctors facing daily death and suffering.
Montreal has asked the Quebec government to intervene after Sanimax has failed to start court‑ordered upgrades to reduce odours at its Rivière‑des‑Prairies plant, a problem residents have been complaining about since the 2024 ruling.
Quebec saw 78,200 births in 2025, up 974 from the year before, and its fertility rate rose slightly above 1.35, marking the first year of growth since 2021 but still below pre‑pandemic levels.
Montreal asked the Quebec government on 22 September 2026 to take charge of odor problems at the Sanimax plant, which has processed pork and chicken carcasses since 1957 and faces persistent local complaints.
Quebec saw a slight increase in births in 2025, with 78,200 births and a modest rise in fertility rate, marking the first year of growth since 2021 but still below pre‑pandemic levels.
Montreal asked the Quebec government on September 22, 2026 to take charge of odor complaints from the Sanimax plant, which has operated since 1957. The city seeks provincial intervention to address resident concerns about persistent unpleasant smells.
Montreal has asked Quebec to take charge of odor complaints at the Sanimax plant, which has processed pork and chicken carcasses since 1957, after residents reported persistent unpleasant smells.
A Laurentides mother’s request for virtual psychiatric consultations for her home‑confined child was denied by the overseeing clinic, underscoring limited access to telepsychiatry despite provincial promotion.
Montreal has asked Quebec to assume responsibility for handling odor complaints from the Sanimax plant, which has processed pork and chicken waste since 1957 and is a source of unpleasant smells for nearby residents.
A recent poll shows about half of Quebec residents now support highway tolls in Greater Montreal, reflecting a shift in public opinion as officials explore tolls to fund maintenance and ease congestion.
Four southwest Montreal borough mayors have asked the Quebec government to restart the stalled Lachine tramway project, citing its importance for regional transit. The appeal, made on September 21, 2026, seeks to move the long‑delayed line toward construction.
A recent poll indicates that almost half of Quebecers support introducing tolls on Greater Montreal roads, aligning with provincial discussions on using tolls to fund highway maintenance and upgrades.
A Pallas poll shows the Parti Québécois, CAQ and PLQ each at 22 percent after two debates, highlighting that only an absolute PQ majority—or a coalition with Québec solidaire—could trigger a referendum.
Montreal has halted mediation with Sanimax over odor complaints from an agri‑food plant in Rivière‑des‑Prairies and asked the Quebec government to take over the case.
Parents have launched a class‑action lawsuit against nearly 30 Quebec school service centres, claiming mandatory uniform fees impose an undue financial burden on families. The case challenges the province’s uniform policies and could affect future fee structures.
