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The Local Sunrise ·
Officials unveiled plans for a West Island transit hub to streamline public‑transport connections to Montreal's airport, addressing the current shortage of…

The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal police installed a compact Flock surveillance camera on August 12, 2026, for an investigation and removed it a few hours later, highlighting the…

The Local Sunrise ·
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are close to finalising a new agreement on the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, aiming to replace the disputed 1969…

The Wrap ·
Tom Hudson, a New Zealander with no prior paddling experience, completed a two‑year coast‑to‑coast canoe trek across Canada, arriving in Montreal on August 11,…

The Wrap ·
Saint‑Anicet residents are preparing to discuss the future of their municipal beach and potential fees for non‑local visitors at a public consultation prompted…

The Wrap ·
Over 700 tonnes of sand were spread on Montreal's Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve on August 12, 2026, converting the racetrack into a temporary venue for the city's…

The Wrap ·
Tourisme Montréal projects 12.5 million visitors for 2026, exceeding the 2019 record of over 11 million, indicating a post‑pandemic tourism surge.

The Wrap ·
On August 12, 2026, a rare celestial phenomenon illuminated Quebec’s sky, providing a brief public view of an uncommon astronomical event.

The Wrap ·
The Parti Québécois unveiled a proposal for a $95 universal transit pass covering all of Quebec, framing it as a central component of its transportation…

The Wrap ·
Montreal plans a West Island transit hub to create a direct public‑transport link to Trudeau International Airport, aiming to improve accessibility and reduce…

The Wrap ·
Quebec announced that fines for breaches of its Environmental Quality Act will increase up to ten times, aiming to strengthen enforcement and deter violations.

The Wrap ·
Montreal police took down a Flock surveillance camera used in an investigation on August 12, 2026, shortly after the media reported its presence. The SPVM…

The Wrap ·
Quebec unions are urging the education ministry to act on over 3,000 teacher vacancies, citing budget cuts and aging schools as factors that threaten education…

The Wrap ·
Police chief Fady Dagher condemned social‑media harassment of a female officer and stage managers after the June 22 shooting in Côte‑des‑Neiges, calling for…

The Wrap ·
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are close to finalizing a new agreement on the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, aiming to end long-standing…

The Local Sunset ·
A cat in Saint-Anicet tested positive for raccoon rabies, leading to preventive treatment for three residents. This second cat case in Montérégie highlights…

The Local Sunset ·
Montreal police opened an investigation on August 11, 2026 into allegations that a day‑camp monitor sexually assaulted a minor. The inquiry is ongoing, with…

The Local Sunset ·
A Quebec lawyer filed a legal challenge on August 11, 2026, contesting the 2022 abolition of the mandatory oath of allegiance to the king, a change enacted by…

The Local Sunset ·
RAMQ reported that fraudsters have stolen the identities of Quebec health professionals to divert public funds, while confirming that patient data was not…

The Local Sunset ·
Quebec government engineers have gone on strike, halting about 150 construction projects across the province, according to the Association des constructeurs de…

The Local Sunset ·
On August 12, 2026, a rare celestial phenomenon illuminated the Quebec sky, an uncommon event for the province, drawing widespread public attention.

The Local Sunset ·
Quebec has $37 million set aside for tenant aid that remains unspent in 2026, amid criticism of administrative delays following a 2023 program overhaul.

The Local Sunset ·
Véga astronomy club co‑founder Philippe Mousette traveled to Spain on August 12, 2026 to witness a total solar eclipse, an event that draws global interest and…

The Local Sunset ·
Over 3,000 teaching positions in Quebec's primary and secondary schools remain vacant just weeks before the new school year begins, prompting urgent…