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Hydro‑Québec announced a recruitment drive for 35,000 paid positions to support its expanding construction and infrastructure projects amid a tight labour market, especially in remote areas of Quebec.
Intense thunderstorms on July 2, 2026, caused widespread tree damage on Montreal's north side, prompting immediate cleanup by municipal crews.
Hydro‑Québec plans to increase rates for residential customers using over 35,000 kWh annually, representing the top five percent of users, as part of a review of its rate structure.
Hydro‑Québec launched a hiring campaign on July 4 to fill 35,000 paid positions across Quebec, aiming to alleviate a labor shortage affecting its expanding construction and remote‑region projects.
Former CAQ minister Pierre Dufour announced he will run as a Liberal candidate in the fall 2026 Quebec election, citing regional concerns, while the Liberal Party welcomed his switch.
Montreal Comiccon’s 16th edition opened Friday, July 3, and will run through Sunday, featuring sci‑fi, comic‑book and gaming stars, with coverage by CBC News reporters.
Violent thunderstorms with strong winds struck Laurentides, Montreal, Mauricie and Lanaudière on July 2, damaging buildings, uprooting trees and causing widespread power outages, marking a second day of severe weather in the region.
Quebec granted a one‑year emergency permit on July 2, 2026, to temporarily raise the height of garbage piles at the Terrebonne landfill, extending its operation as the site nears capacity.
Violent thunderstorms on July 3, 2026 damaged Quebec's power grid, leaving over 51,000 households without electricity as Hydro-Québec works to restore service.
Severe thunderstorms on July 2, 2026, produced wind gusts up to 120 km/h across Quebec, causing extensive damage to homes, trees and infrastructure, with cleanup and restoration efforts underway.
A judge temporarily blocked Montreal's revocation of permits for American Iron & Metal's recycling plant in Montréal‑Est, pausing the city's enforcement while the dispute proceeds in court.
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and British Columbia sent assistance to Quebec’s wildfire agency on July 3, 2026 as the province contends with multiple forest fires, highlighting inter‑provincial cooperation.
Over 2,000 Quebec households lacked a lease after the July 1 moving‑out day, illustrating that new apartment construction has not resolved the province’s affordable rental shortage, according to housing advocates.
Over 2,000 Quebec households remain without a lease after the July 1 moving day, and housing advocates say new apartment construction has not resolved the province’s affordability crisis.
Severe thunderstorms on July 3, 2026, caused damaging winds that knocked out electricity for over 35,000 Hydro‑Québec customers in southern Quebec, prompting the utility to report widespread outages and ongoing restoration efforts.
Intense thunderstorms on July 2, 2026, caused roofs to be torn off, trees to fall and a stable to collapse across southern and central Quebec, prompting emergency response and damage assessments.
The Ministry of Public Security issued a tornado risk warning for southwestern Quebec on July 1, 2026, citing severe thunderstorm activity and urging residents to stay alert as part of broader storm warnings across the province.
Hydro‑Québec has proposed a new electricity tariff for Quebec’s highest‑consumption homes, aiming to charge more to households with amenities like heated pools or garages as part of its routine rate review.
Data‑breach reports in Quebec have risen 559 percent over three years, with medical records now selling for $250 to $1,000 each, amid scrutiny of the province's new digital health records system.
A heat wave is fueling a forecast of violent thunderstorms and possible tornadoes in southern Quebec on Thursday, prompting authorities to monitor the situation and prepare alerts.
