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The Wrap ·
A Montreal blue‑collar workers' union may strike during the UCI Road World Championships slated for September 2026, potentially affecting event logistics.
The Wrap ·
The STM announced a series of events to commemorate the Metro’s 60th anniversary in October 2026, marking six decades since its opening in 1966. The…
The Wrap ·
Montreal’s Martinez Ferrada administration has postponed approval for a new school in Parc‑Extension, pending confirmation of projected student‑population…
The Wrap ·
Quebec’s Opération sac à dos program distributed school supply kits to 12,000 low‑income students in Montreal during the week of August 12‑18, 2026, with…
The Wrap ·
Montreal’s Martinez Ferrada administration is exploring a revised plan to restart the eastern REM extension, aiming to link it with the metro’s green line…
The Wrap ·
Unions are protesting the alleged privatization of Montreal’s Old Port, saying it restricts public river access amid growing private development.
The Wrap ·
Around ten Montreal homeowners report that Hilo thermostats sold by Hydro-Québec have caught fire and that the company has not responded to their complaints,…
The Local Sunset ·
The RCMP recovered an ancient Peruvian ceramic bowl in Montreal on August 17, 2026, after the Peruvian Embassy asked Canada to return it via Global Affairs…
The Local Sunset ·
Oliver Jones, the 91‑year‑old Montreal jazz pianist who began playing at Union United Church at age five, will be honored with a public funeral at the same…
The Local Sunset ·
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canadian federal government announced a new Churchill Falls agreement on August 18, 2026, calling it a win‑win‑win…
The Local Sunset ·
The City of Montreal has delayed approval of a new school in Parc‑Extension, awaiting confirmation that projected growth in the school‑age population will…
The Local Sunset ·
Unions protested at Montreal's Old Port on Tuesday, claiming recent changes amount to privatization that limits public river access. Government officials were…
The Local Sunset ·
The Quebec auditor general warned that the incoming provincial government must cut spending to balance the budget, citing a deficit caused by weaker economic…
The Local Sunset ·
The STM announced a October 14, 2026 celebration to mark sixty years since the Montreal Metro opened in 1966, with a program of events highlighting its history…
The Local Sunset ·
The Parti Québécois proposes a $95 universal monthly transit pass, a move projected to generate a $77 million revenue shortfall for Quebec’s transport…
The Local Sunset ·
Quebec has launched the Opération sac à dos backpack drive to supply 12,000 low‑income students with essential school materials, coordinated by Regroupement…
The Local Sunset ·
A new report by the Club des petits déjeuners shows that one in three children in Quebec live in food‑insecure households, underscoring the province’s ongoing…
The Local Sunset ·
Montreal’s 2026 plan aims to revive the Eastern REM by linking it to the Green metro line, addressing the community opposition that halted the original project…
The Local Sunset ·
Ten Hilo smart thermostats sold by Hydro‑Québec reportedly caught fire in Montreal, producing smoke and a burnt smell, while owners say the utility has not…
The Lunch Break ·
The Parti Québécois' $95 universal transit pass proposal could reduce Quebec transport agencies' revenue by $77 million, according to Radio-Canada analysis.…
The Lunch Break ·
The Quebec auditor general reports that the next government must cut $2 billion in spending starting in 2027 to stay on track for a balanced budget, noting…
The Lunch Break ·
Montreal’s mayor announced plans to revive the halted eastern REM rapid‑transit line, noting the $94 million already spent on feasibility studies and…
The Lunch Break ·
The RCMP, working with the Peruvian Embassy and Global Affairs Canada, arranged the return of an ancient Peruvian ceramic bowl found in Montreal after a formal…
The Lunch Break ·
Rouyn-Noranda marks its 100th anniversary in 2026 with citywide celebrations, featuring a Quebec podcast, community groups and resident participation to honor…
