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Quebec has launched a twelve‑month pilot at the Roberval Detention Centre requiring inmates to wear uniforms to curb contraband. The program is part of a wider effort to improve security in the province’s correctional facilities.
Canadiana Village in Quebec reopened to the public on August 13, 2026 after thirty years of primarily serving as a film set. The owners aim to preserve its 19th‑century buildings and antiques while providing a modern experience for tourists and independent filmmakers.
An influencer is being sued for posting a viral, staged video of a fake zip‑line crash at Montreal’s Old Port, prompting legal action over the misleading content.
A Quebec lawyer filed a legal challenge on August 11, 2026, contesting the 2022 law that ended the mandatory oath of allegiance to the king, raising questions about its constitutional compatibility.
Ashton opened its first Montreal restaurant inside Complexe Desjardins on August 11, 2026, with marketing director Vincent White noting the brand’s differentiation from rivals and hinting at future expansion in the province.
Twenty‑one firms have submitted proposals to the Quebec government for a third crossing between Quebec City and Lévis, initiating the review phase for a new St. Lawrence River link.
Quebec is tightening its bottle deposit refund rules to ease long lines at collection sites, a move that may restrict Ontario residents from redeeming containers in the province.
A rare celestial phenomenon will be visible across Quebec on the night of August 12, 2026, an event astronomers say occurs only occasionally in the province.
Quebec's Ministry of Environment announced a tenfold increase in fines for violations of the Environment Quality Act, aiming to strengthen deterrence against environmental offences.
Quebec has $37 million set aside for tenant aid that remains unspent in 2026, amid criticism of administrative delays following a 2023 program overhaul.
Quebec government engineers have gone on strike, halting about 150 construction projects across the province, according to the Association des constructeurs de routes et grands travaux du Québec.
A cat in Saint-Anicet tested positive for raccoon rabies, leading to preventive treatment for three residents. This second cat case in Montérégie highlights the rarity of domestic rabies and the province's active monitoring efforts.
Quebec unions are urging the education ministry to act on over 3,000 teacher vacancies, citing budget cuts and aging schools as factors that threaten education quality as the new school year approaches.
Quebec announced that fines for breaches of its Environmental Quality Act will increase up to ten times, aiming to strengthen enforcement and deter violations.
The Parti Québécois unveiled a proposal for a $95 universal transit pass covering all of Quebec, framing it as a central component of its transportation policy. The plan, announced on August 12, 2026, seeks to simplify fares and promote public‑transport use province‑wide.
Saint‑Anicet residents are preparing to discuss the future of their municipal beach and potential fees for non‑local visitors at a public consultation prompted by the mayor’s open letter. The meeting will gather community input to inform any policy decisions on beach access and funding.
Quebec officials confirmed a second Montreal cat infected with raccoon rabies and provided emergency prophylactic treatment to three people potentially exposed, highlighting ongoing monitoring of the disease in the province.
Over 1,000 Quebec residents went unclaimed in 2025, prompting the provincial government to arrange cremation or burial through authorized funeral homes. The province steps in when families do not claim a body, ensuring respectful disposition of the remains.
Premier Christine Fréchette said she is open to allowing U.S. wines back in Quebec’s government liquor stores if conditions and price limits are met, challenging the current restriction on American wines.
In 2025, over 1,000 unclaimed bodies in Quebec led the provincial government to authorize funeral homes to perform cremations or burials, following established protocols for handling deceased residents without family claim.
