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Quebec cultural heritage officials have added the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games to the province's heritage registry on the 50th anniversary of the event, which was viewed by roughly one billion people worldwide.
Weather services have issued a minimal thunderstorm outlook for southern Quebec on Thursday, indicating a low chance of severe storms but a small possibility of isolated showers.
James Hughes, CEO of Montreal’s Old Brewery Mission, announced his candidacy for the Quebec Liberal Party in the upcoming provincial election, bringing his emergency‑shelter experience into the political sphere.
A Quebec City couple may face a $20,000 medical bill for their upcoming childbirth because delayed work‑permit renewal could suspend their provincial health insurance, leaving them liable for standard delivery costs.
Quebec psychiatrists’ association called on the government to appoint a mental‑health minister and introduced six measures to curb homelessness and suicide, citing a worsening provincial crisis.
The Sûreté du Québec is investigating a man's death found in a Maniwaki home on August 3, 2026, as a homicide. No suspect information has been released, and the inquiry remains ongoing.
The Quebec coroner has urged the provincial government to implement safety upgrades on Highway 50, citing ongoing concerns and prior calls for improvements.
Sweet corn prices in Quebec fell sharply during the week of August 6-12, 2026, due to ideal weather and reduced U.S. demand, offering lower costs for shoppers while creating tighter margins for producers.
Quebec provincial police are investigating the August 3 death of a man in a Maniwaki home as a possible homicide, with forensic teams on scene and a call for public information.
Michel Leblanc, former president of the Montreal Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, announced his candidacy for the Quebec Liberal Party in the Marguerite‑Bourgeoys riding on August 4, 2026.
A Quebec Superior Court judge issued a temporary order on Aug. 4, 2026, reinstating Air Liaison as an authorized carrier under the province’s Regional Air Access Program after its removal over alleged false declarations.
Quebec announced on August 5, 2026 that its home‑support pilot will expand to nine regions, providing up to 623,000 reduced‑price service hours to increase affordable care access.
Heavy rain from recent storms caused severe flooding and a landslide in L'Ascension, Quebec, damaging homes and infrastructure. The event is part of a wider pattern of storm‑related damage across the province.
Coaticook is recalling 31 white cheddar cheese products across Quebec on August 4, 2026 due to a possible Listeria contamination, urging consumers to stop use and return the cheese while cooperating with health officials.
Quebec announced the extension of its home‑support pilot to nine more regions, offering up to 623,000 reduced‑price service hours to improve affordable care access. The move is part of a broader effort to enhance home‑care options across the province.
A Quebec Superior Court judge has temporarily reinstated Air Liaison as an authorized carrier under the Regional Air Access Program, pending a final ruling on allegations of false declarations that led to its earlier removal.
Intense rainstorms on August 4 caused flooding and a landslide in L'Ascension, Quebec, damaging streets and a hillside as part of a larger weather system affecting the province.
Nemaska Lithium and Minerai de fer Québec announced layoffs affecting about sixty employees on August 4, 2026, despite receiving substantial provincial financial support.
Michel Leblanc, former CEO of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, announced on August 4, 2026 his candidacy for the Parti libéral du Québec, citing inspiration from party leader Charles Milliard.
Goodfood filed for creditor protection in Quebec’s Superior Court on August 5, 2026, aiming to halt creditor actions and exploring a potential sale of the company.
