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The Wrap ·
U.S. tariffs linked to a broader trade dispute threaten the competitiveness of Quebec’s apple orchards, according to industry representative Jérôme‑Antoine…
The Wrap ·
Canada has committed $11 billion to construct six new icebreakers in Quebec, replacing the Coast Guard’s aging fleet, continuing a modernization effort first…
The Wrap ·
Montreal's mayor warned that newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods pose a serious threat to the city's economy, urging coordination with higher levels…
The Wrap ·
Twenty‑one North Shore mayors signed a pact on Tuesday urging reduced car use and better public transit, seeing the upcoming provincial election as a chance to…
The Wrap ·
Forty‑two major construction projects scheduled for autumn 2026 across Greater Montreal will cause extensive road disruptions, adding to the city’s typical…
The Wrap ·
The 901 Taschereau bus route began service on August 24, 2026, becoming the first metropolitan bus line to connect previously separate transit jurisdictions on…
The Wrap ·
Quebec firms have introduced price cuts and boycott campaigns, dubbed “Trump discounts,” to counter newly imposed U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump.…
The Wrap ·
An auditor‑general report released Tuesday shows most of Montreal’s household waste still ends up in landfills, putting the city well behind its 2030 target of…
The Wrap ·
Residents and the mayor of a West Island town are debating whether to restore an 18th‑century farmhouse, citing cost, condition and safety concerns. The mayor…
The Wrap ·
Schwartz's Deli stopped serving Cott's black cherry soda after tariffs made it unavailable, replacing it with a locally produced cola.
The Wrap ·
On August 26, 2026, a 27‑year‑old tree‑trimmer died after contacting a low‑voltage Hydro‑Québec line while working in Montreal. Authorities will investigate…
The Wrap ·
Culture Montreal asked the Quebec government to set aside three percent of the provincial budget for the arts and presented thirty‑seven recommendations to the…
The Local Sunset ·
The mayor of Montreal warned that recent U.S. tariff increases on imported goods are creating significant pressure on local businesses and could threaten the…
The Local Sunset ·
The 901 Taschereau bus route started service on August 24, 2026, linking previously separate transit territories on Montreal's South Shore, creating a unified…
The Local Sunset ·
A tariff conflict with the United States threatens to raise costs or limit market access for Quebec apple growers, endangering the competitiveness of the…
The Local Sunset ·
The West Island mayor warns that a deteriorating 18th‑century farmhouse could become a safety hazard, sparking a resident debate over costly restoration versus…
The Local Sunset ·
On August 25, 2026, Montreal City Council rejected an amended motion to suspend municipal ties with Israel, maintaining existing cooperation after earlier…
The Local Sunset ·
Quebec companies are launching price cuts and boycott campaigns, called “Trump discounts,” in reaction to new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump,…
The Local Sunset ·
Twenty‑one North Shore mayors signed a mobility pact on August 25, 2026, urging the provincial government to improve public transit before the upcoming…
The Local Sunset ·
LaSalle College in Montreal has entered creditor protection and halted classes after a $30 million fine remained unpaid, leading the province to suspend its…
The Local Sunset ·
Forty-two major road construction projects will begin across Greater Montreal this autumn, bringing expected traffic disruptions as the city works to upgrade…
The Local Sunset ·
A judge denied bail to an unnamed asylum seeker accused of defrauding Spain of €1 million and Quebec of $180,000 using false identities. The suspect will stay…
The Local Sunset ·
Culture Montréal has asked Quebec’s next government to allocate three percent of the provincial budget to the cultural sector, presenting thirty‑seven…
The Local Sunset ·
Quebec's Bar has altered its rules to let AI entities provide legal services, aiming to reduce costs and address a shortage of lawyers, while maintaining…
