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Governor General Louise Arbour, in her first official Quebec City visit, spoke with CBC Montreal about her duties and a vision centered on connecting with both officials and everyday Canadians.
Governor General Louise Arbour, in her first official Quebec City visit on August 10, 2026, discussed her new responsibilities and expressed a goal to connect with both leaders and everyday Canadians. The interview, conducted by Rachel Watts, marked the start of her tenure after her recent appointment.
Twenty‑one companies have submitted proposals for a third bridge linking Quebec City and Lévis after the provincial government issued an international call for interest. The government will review the concepts to decide the next steps for the project.
Twenty‑one firms have submitted proposals for a third bridge between Quebec City and Lévis, responding to an international call aimed at improving regional connectivity across the St. Lawrence River.
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was felt near Quebec City on August 2, 2026, with no immediate reports of damage, highlighting the area's occasional low‑magnitude seismic activity.
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake hit Quebec City on August 2, 2026, fitting the province’s occasional pattern of low‑magnitude tremors and prompting standard monitoring without reports of major damage.
Michael Bublé performed at the Festival d'été de Québec on July 13, 2026, incorporating overt patriotic gestures into his set, highlighting his Canadian identity at the summer music event.
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and British Columbia sent assistance to Quebec’s wildfire agency on July 3, 2026, to help suppress multiple forest fires. The inter‑provincial support aims to strengthen Quebec’s firefighting capacity and prevent further damage.
The last unionized Renaud‑Bray bookstore in Quebec City closed on June 27, 2026 after an 18‑month strike by its 60 workers, ending a prolonged labor dispute and leaving the store’s future uncertain.
Quebec’s transport ministry has opened an international call for proposals to build a third bridge or tunnel between Quebec City and Lévis, with submissions due by August 10, 2026.
Quebec's Ministry of Transport launched an international call for interest on August 10, 2026, seeking proposals to build a third transportation link across the St. Lawrence River between Quebec City and Lévis.
AI began managing traffic lights in Quebec City and Kirkland on June 15, 2026, aiming to cut congestion and improve flow, following similar deployments in cities like Melbourne. The pilot will be evaluated for possible wider adoption across the province.
