Bullet Fired at Vehicle in Sorel‑Tracy, Driver Escapes Harm
On September 13, 2026, a bullet was fired at a vehicle in Sorel‑Tracy, leaving the driver unharmed. The Sûreté du Québec is investigating the incident and has not yet identified a suspect.
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Quebec Candidate Skips Financial Plan Ahead of Debate
Quebec candidate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will not present a financial plan ahead of the first televised debate on September 15, 2026, diverging from the usual practice of sharing fiscal proposals during the election campaign.
Quebec Farms Open Doors Sunday to Promote Local Purchases
Eleven Montreal-area farms, including a rooftop urban farm at the Palais des congrès, opened to the public on September 13, 2026, to demonstrate food production and encourage local buying as a response to a trade dispute with the United States.
Quebec Party Leaders Unveil Transport, Safety, Health Promises Ahead of Debate
Quebec party leaders announced transportation, public safety and health‑care promises on September 12 while heading to Montreal, positioning themselves for the first televised provincial debate scheduled for the following week.
Quebec Schools Begin Second Year Without Student Cellphones
Quebec schools have begun the 2026-2027 year without allowing student cell phones, extending a 2025 ban praised by the teachers’ union for improving engagement. The government, represented by Richard Bergevin, says the policy will remain in place for a second year.
Quebec Introduces Stricter Ticket Resale Regulations
Quebec's new ticket resale regulations, effective September 13, aim to curb speculation and fraud in the secondary market, protecting consumers and ensuring fair access to events.
Quebec Party Leaders Unveil Transport, Health Pledges en Route to Montreal
Quebec party leaders announced new transportation, safety and health care measures in Montreal on September 12, 2026, as they prepared for the first televised election debate scheduled for the following week.
Quebec Party Leaders Unveil Transport, Health Pledges Ahead of Debate
Quebec party leaders announced new transportation, public safety and health care promises in Montreal on September 12, 2026, as they gear up for the province's first televised election debate next week.
Fréchette Promises 3% Cap on Hydro‑Québec Rates if Elected
Christine Fréchette pledged on October 5, 2026 to maintain a three‑percent ceiling on Hydro‑Québec residential rate increases if elected, highlighting the cap’s role in limiting household costs ahead of the provincial election.
Quebec Party Leaders Arrive in Montreal with Transport, Health Promises
Quebec party leaders convened in Montreal on September 12 to announce new transportation, public safety and health‑care promises ahead of the first televised debate next week, as the election campaign intensifies.
Quebec Enforces New Ticket Resale Rules
On September 12, 2026, Quebec enacted stricter regulations on the resale of concert and event tickets to curb speculative practices and improve consumer transparency.
Fréchette Vows 3% Cap on Hydro‑Québec Rates if Elected
Christine Fréchette pledged to keep Hydro‑Québec residential electricity rate hikes capped at three percent if elected, echoing the current government’s price‑increase limit. The promise comes amid ongoing political debate over electricity costs in Quebec.
Biologists Pull Water Chestnut from Ottawa River and Lake
Biologists and the Vaudreuil‑Soulanges Watershed Council began hand‑pulling water chestnut from the Ottawa River and Lake of Two Mountains to stop the invasive plant’s dense mats from blocking sunlight needed by native species.
Administrative Labour Tribunal Finds No Bad‑Faith Negotiations by Montreal
On September 11, 2026, the Administrative Labour Tribunal rejected a union's claim that the City of Montreal negotiated in bad faith, finding the city's conduct met legal standards for good‑faith bargaining.
Biologists Pull Invasive Water Chestnut from Quebec Rivers
Biologists and the Vaudreuil‑Soulanges Watershed Council manually removed invasive water chestnut from the Ottawa River and Lake of Two Mountains on September 12, 2026, to protect native aquatic ecosystems.
Suburban Mayors Unite on Transit Improvements Amid Highway 450 Talks
Montreal’s suburban mayors united on Friday to make public transit improvement the core issue in discussions about the Highway 450 project, seeking coordinated solutions for regional transportation needs.
Quebec Solidaire Aims for Zero Deficit, Sets $2B Trump Fund
Quebec Solidaire proposes raising taxes on high‑income earners and creating a $2 billion contingency fund to eliminate the province’s deficit by 2029 and guard against potential economic impacts linked to former President Donald Trump.
Seniors Convene in Montreal Over Living Costs and Election Role
Seniors from Quebec’s oldest region met in Montreal on September 11 to discuss rising living costs and their potential involvement in the upcoming election, reflecting growing economic and political concerns among the province’s aging population.
Québec Solidaire Calls for $20 Minimum Wage, CAQ Warns of Fallout
Québec Solidaire proposes raising the minimum wage to $20 per hour to aid low‑income workers, while the CAQ, including Christine Fréchette, warns that a rapid increase could harm the province’s economy.
Montreal Arts School Relocation Plan Draws Community Opposition
The Quebec government’s plan to relocate Montreal’s public arts school École FACE has sparked opposition from local residents, with community members and a school representative voicing concerns over the move.
