Quebec Police Dismantle Fake Document Lab in Montreal
Quebec police raided a Montreal facility producing counterfeit documents, arresting one suspect and seizing equipment as part of a citywide effort to curb document fraud.
Tag
#Quebec
1186 storiesnewest firstlatest July 21, 2026page 40 of 60
Quebec Endures Worst Spruce Budworm Outbreak in 50 Years
Quebec is experiencing its most damaging spruce budworm outbreak in 50 years, with 17.6 million hectares of forest destroyed. The unprecedented scale of defoliation raises concerns for the province's ecosystems and economy.
Quebec, Montreal and Canada to Build 1,650 Affordable Homes
Quebec, Montreal and the federal government will start eight construction projects within a year, creating 1,650 affordable housing units to address the city’s shortage. The coordinated effort aims to expand the supply of low‑cost homes for residents.
Westmount Mayor to Defend Against Disrespect Allegations at Ethics Hearing
Westmount Mayor Michael Stern will contest an ethics complaint alleging he used disrespectful language toward municipal officials and staff. The matter will be examined by the Quebec Municipal Commission, which will determine if the alleged conduct breaches provincial ethics rules.
Sherbrooke Team Cures Rats of Brain Cancer in Preclinical Trial
A Université de Sherbrooke research team cured brain‑cancer‑afflicted rats in a preclinical study, meeting a key milestone before potential human trials.
Quebec Gas Prices Near $2 per Liter Amid Middle East Tensions
Gasoline prices in Montreal have risen from $1.50 to near $2 per litre between February and July 2026, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions that are pushing global fuel costs higher.
Quebec Police Dismantle Fake-Document Lab in Montreal
On July 21, 2026, Sûreté du Québec raided a Montreal workshop that produced counterfeit documents, arresting one suspect and dismantling the operation to stop the supply of forged identification.
Quebec Food Ministry Recalls Lean Ground Beef at Saint‑Leonard Store
MAPAQ has recalled lean ground beef packaged on July 8 and sold at Marché Atlas in Saint‑Leonard, citing a possible health risk and urging shoppers to avoid consuming the product.
Quebec Vehicles Heavier by 140 kg Over Past Decade
SAAQ data shows Quebec’s average car weight rose by about 140 kg from 2016 to 2026, alongside an increase in the number of vehicles on the road.
Quebec Sees First Commercial Morel Mushroom Farm Open
Local mushroom enthusiasts launched Quebec’s first commercial morel mushroom farm on July 21, 2026, ending the province’s reliance on wild harvesting for the prized fungus.
Quebec Endures Largest Spruce Budworm Outbreak in 50 Years
Quebec's 2026 spruce budworm outbreak has damaged 17.6 million hectares, marking the most severe infestation in the province in 50 years.
Police Stop 21-Year-Old Driving 208 km/h in Laval
Quebec provincial police stopped a 21‑year‑old driver in Laval on July 21 after detecting a speed of 208 km/h, more than double the limit. The Sûreté du Québec highlighted the seriousness of such violations and the penalties that may follow.
Quebec Police Dismantle Montreal Fake Passport Lab
Quebec provincial police shut down a Montreal laboratory that produced counterfeit passports and birth certificates, disrupting a network that created fraudulent identity documents across the province.
Quebec Gas Prices Near $2/Litre Amid Middle East Tensions
Gasoline prices in Montreal have climbed from $1.50 per litre in February to about $2 per litre by July, driven by Middle East tensions, according to Canadian fuel experts.
Quebec Captive Caribou Herd Grows with 16 Newborns
In May 2026, sixteen fawns were born in Quebec's captive caribou herd, increasing its numbers as part of the province's wildlife conservation program.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Southern and Western Quebec
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for southern and western Quebec on July 21, 2026, citing torrential rain that could cause localized flooding.
CBC Music Unveils Quebec’s 30 Classical Musicians Under 30
CBC Music released its annual "30 under 30" list on July 20, 2026, highlighting thirty Quebec classical musicians under thirty, aiming to showcase emerging talent in the province’s classical music scene.
Quebec Battles Worst Spruce Budworm Outbreak in 50 Years
Quebec is facing its worst spruce budworm outbreak in 50 years, with 17.6 million hectares of forest affected by an unprecedented insect population, marking the most severe infestation in five decades.
Quebec Police Dismantle Montreal Counterfeit Document Lab
Quebec provincial police dismantled a Montreal lab that produced fake passports and birth certificates in July 2026, aiming to halt the distribution of counterfeit documents.
Crowds Fill Montreal's Only IMAX 70mm Theatre for Nolan Film
Moviegoers lined up at Montreal’s Scotiabank Theatre on July 21, 2026 to see a Christopher Nolan film as the venue reactivated its IMAX 70mm projector, the only one in Quebec, for the first time since 2014.
