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The Quebec government approved a temporary measure to raise the height of waste piles at the Terrebonne landfill, extending its operation as it nears capacity within a year. The decision aims to maintain waste disposal services while longer‑term solutions are explored.
Quebec's measles outbreak has grown to 27 confirmed cases, primarily around Quebec City, with new exposure sites identified west of the city, prompting expanded public health actions.
Quebec has committed $123 million to redevelop a former industrial site in east Montreal, targeting the area’s 30 million square feet of vacant industrial land to add economic value and stimulate growth.
U.S. officials report a sharp rise in illegal crossings from Quebec into Vermont, with migrants from various countries gathering in the Eastern Townships before attempting the border crossing.
Quebec plans to add bus‑only and carpool lanes to Highway 10 between Brossard and Carignan, alongside infrastructure upgrades, to improve South Shore access to the REM rapid‑transit system.
Hydro‑Québec announced a new tariff that will charge higher rates to residential customers with the highest electricity consumption, such as those operating heated pools, spas or garages, aiming to align costs with usage.
The province will add dedicated lanes for buses and high‑occupancy vehicles while modernizing the highway’s older sections. The changes aim to make the REM light‑rail system more accessible for commuters on Montreal’s South Shore.
Quebec announced a $87 billion, 25‑year plan to achieve 77 percent renewable energy consumption by 2050, presented by Bernard Drainville in Varennes on June 30, 2026. The strategy forms part of the province’s long‑term climate objectives.
The Quebec government has earmarked $123 million to clean up and redevelop an industrial property in east Montreal, part of a plan to put about 30 million square feet of abandoned land to productive use.
A week after severe West Island floods, Dollard-des-Ormeaux residents await garbage removal, with a municipal town‑hall set for August 6 to discuss cleanup plans.
Hydro‑Québec announced a new electricity tariff on July 1, 2026, targeting its highest‑consumption residential customers with a separate pricing plan as part of its regular rate review.
Bernard Drainville announced a $87 billion, 25‑year plan in Varennes to raise Quebec’s renewable energy consumption to 77 percent by 2050, outlining a long‑term strategy for the province’s energy transition.
Quebec is investing $123 million to rehabilitate a former industrial site in east Montreal, part of a plan to repurpose the area's 30 million square feet of vacant land and boost redevelopment.
Dollard-des-Ormeaux residents await municipal garbage removal after floods left debris in the West Island, with a town‑hall scheduled for August 6 to discuss the cleanup and response.
The Ministry of Public Security issued a tornado risk warning for southwestern Quebec on July 1, 2026, as severe thunderstorm alerts cover multiple regions, urging residents to stay alert and follow official guidance.
Hydro‑Québec announced a new electricity tariff for its highest‑consumption residential customers as part of its regular rate review process aimed at managing demand across Quebec.
Quebec is urgently expanding its largest landfill in Terrebonne, adding 1.2 million tonnes of capacity to handle growing waste volumes.
Two measles cases were confirmed in Portneuf on June 29, 2026, adding to Quebec's ongoing province‑wide outbreak, which health officials are actively monitoring.
A 45‑unit affordable housing complex in Saint‑Lazare will open in fall 2028, with Premier Christine Fréchette citing it as a model project in Quebec’s affordable‑housing initiative.
Quebec's vacant housing stock is approaching 100,000 units, a number roughly equal to the total households in Sherbrooke, highlighting a significant amount of unused residential capacity in the province.
