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Quebec’s Lifesaving Society reports 39 suspected drowning deaths in 2026 and expects the total to rise over the next two weeks, coinciding with the construction holiday and the summer peak for such incidents.
Stina Baudin painted a night‑sky mural on a 19th‑century barn in Quebec’s Eastern Townships to spotlight the area’s forgotten Black heritage, turning the historic structure into a public‑art reminder of the community’s long‑standing presence.
Mayor Michael Stern of Westmount was cited by the Quebec Municipal Commission for seven alleged ethics violations involving disrespectful language and uncivil behavior toward city officials and staff.
Quebec reported 107 Cyclospora infections on July 11, 2026, a rise of 77 cases from the previous year, highlighting the parasite’s link to contaminated produce and prompting renewed food safety advisories.
Quebec’s government announced a new plan on July 17, 2026 to revamp Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, the Big O, which was built for the 1976 Olympics and has undergone multiple prior renovation attempts.
Quebec health officials report a rise in anaplasmosis cases, a tick‑borne disease that can be more acute than Lyme disease. The increase highlights the need for vigilance and preventive measures against tick exposure.
Quebec approved an interior renovation of Montreal's Olympic Stadium on July 17, 2026, replacing its problematic retractable roof with a permanent structure. The change aims to improve reliability and extend the venue's usefulness for future events.
Quebec, Montreal and the federal government will launch eight construction projects to deliver 1,650 affordable housing units in the city within a year, aiming to ease the local housing shortage.
The SAAQ has launched a mobile safety campaign featuring a white hearse that will travel across Quebec during the construction holidays to encourage drivers to adopt safer practices amid increased traffic.
Weather agencies have placed rain and thunderstorm alerts on several regions of Quebec for Saturday, July 18, 2026, urging residents to stay informed and take precautionary measures.
Quebec health officials report a rise in anaplasmosis cases, a tick‑borne disease that is less known but often more acute than Lyme disease, prompting renewed public‑health warnings.
Six Canadian artworks are CODAawards finalists, with three created by Quebec artists, representing half of Canada's entries in the global public art competition.
Weather authorities have placed rain and thunderstorm warnings on several regions of Quebec for Saturday, July 18, 2026, urging residents to stay alert and follow safety recommendations.
The Quebec police ethics commissioner opened an investigation on July 17, 2026, into allegations of racism and discrimination by police officers in Montreal‑Nord, a multicultural neighbourhood where concerns about bias have been raised.
Mayor Michael Stern of Westmount was cited by the Quebec Municipal Commission for seven alleged ethics violations, including disrespectful language and uncivil behavior toward city officials and staff. The commission, which enforces municipal ethics rules, issued the notice on July 17, 2026.
Quebec approved a 12.5‑km rail bypass around Lac‑Mégantic on July 17, 2026, aiming to keep freight trains away from the town centre after the deadly 2013 derailment. The project moves forward after 13 years of safety advocacy.
Quebec residents are increasingly leaving Montreal for the Laurentians, driven by lower costs and more space, leading local officials to plan for additional housing and infrastructure as provincial forecasts predict Montreal’s decline and Laurentian growth over the next 25 years.
Quebec has approved a renovation project to modernize Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, aiming to complete the work by 2028.
The Quebec Municipal Commission has charged the Westmount mayor with seven ethics breaches for allegedly disrespectful language toward officials and staff. The citations, filed on July 17, 2026, initiate a review that could result in disciplinary action.
Quebec approved an interior renovation and permanent roof for Montreal’s Olympic Stadium on July 17, 2026, aiming to fix the venue's chronic retractable roof issues. The move follows years of roof problems and prior renovation delays.
