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.
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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.
Quebec Gas Prices Near $2/Litre Amid Middle East Tensions
Gasoline in Montreal has risen from $1.50 per litre in February to about $2 per litre in July, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions, according to Canadian fuel experts.
Sixteen Caribou Fawns Bolster Quebec's Captive Herd
In May 2026, Quebec’s captive caribou program welcomed sixteen fawns, increasing the herd and supporting the province’s conservation strategy for the species.
Quebec Police Stop 21‑Year‑Old Driving 208 km/h on Laval Highway
Quebec provincial police stopped a 21‑year‑old driver traveling at 208 km/h on a Laval highway on July 21, 2026, a speed more than twice the typical 100 km/h limit.
Quebec Endures Largest Spruce Budworm Outbreak in 50 Years
Quebec is experiencing its most severe spruce budworm outbreak in five decades, with 17.6 million hectares of forest damaged in 2026, marking an unprecedented spread compared with past cycles.
Traffic Growth Accelerates on Quebec Highways Outside Montreal
Quebec highways outside Montreal have added nearly two million vehicles over the past 20 years, the fastest growth in the province, while Montreal still holds the busiest roads overall.
Ontario Truck Drivers Boost Quebec License Swaps by 30%
Ontario truck drivers applying to swap their licences for Quebec’s version have risen 30 percent, indicating a growing relocation of drivers to the province.
Students Protest Montreal College Closure After Permit Suspension
Students at a Montreal college protested on July 19 after Quebec suspended the school’s operating permit, forcing its closure and jeopardizing international students who rely on the institution for immigration status.
Quebec Invests $1 Million to Support Volunteer Sports Programs
Quebec’s government announced a $1 million investment on July 19, 2026 to support volunteer‑run leisure and sport programs, aiming to boost community participation and sustain recreational activities across the province.
