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The Local Sunset ·
Hotel room demand in Montreal increased by 12 percent from May to July 2026 versus the previous year, signalling a strong summer tourism season.
The Local Sunset ·
Montreal police installed a Flock surveillance camera for an investigation on August 12, 2026, and removed it a few hours later after media coverage…
The Local Sunset ·
Quebec's Ministry of Environment announced a tenfold increase in fines for violations of the Environment Quality Act, aiming to strengthen deterrence against…
The Lunch Break ·
Evenko has revised its bag policy for ÎleSoniq, now allowing non‑transparent bags that meet size limits, after a week of requiring only clear bags at Parc…
The Lunch Break ·
Montreal’s Pierrefonds‑Roxboro opened its first skatepark in the À‑Ma‑Baie neighbourhood, adding a new youth recreation facility as part of the city’s plan to…
The Lunch Break ·
Police opened an investigation on August 11, 2026 into allegations that a Montreal day camp monitor may have sexually abused a minor. The probe follows…
The Lunch Break ·
A lawsuit has been filed against an influencer for posting a fabricated zip‑line accident video at Montreal's Old Port, violating local laws that ban staged…
The Lunch Break ·
Ottawa announced $34 million in climate‑resilience funding for 128 communities, including $1 million for flood‑reduction projects in a Quebec community, as…
The Lunch Break ·
Property managers and residents in Montreal's Chinatown report increased visibility of homeless individuals and drug use, prompting city officials to partner…
The Lunch Break ·
A rare celestial phenomenon will be visible across Quebec on the night of August 12, 2026, an event astronomers say occurs only occasionally in the province.
The Lunch Break ·
The main entrance of Fabre metro station on Montreal’s Blue line will remain shut until winter 2028 due to extensive construction, adding to existing…
The Lunch Break ·
ASSAM, a Montreal nonprofit for visually impaired athletes, now offers guided cycling, urban walking, kayaking and cross‑country skiing to promote active…
The Lunch Break ·
A sinkhole discovered beneath Highway 40 near Saint‑Cuthbert forced officials to close the westbound lanes on August 12, 2026, prompting detours and a safety…
The Lunch Break ·
A Flock automatic license‑plate‑reading camera was observed in Montreal on August 12, 2026, and both the city and police denied installing it. Officials…
The Lunch Break ·
On August 11, 2026, Montreal SPCA special constables and investigators conducted citywide patrols and emergency interventions to rescue abused animals, using…
The Local Sunrise ·
Quebec is tightening its bottle deposit refund rules to ease long lines at collection sites, a move that may restrict Ontario residents from redeeming…
The Local Sunrise ·
Twenty‑one firms have submitted proposals to the Quebec government for a third crossing between Quebec City and Lévis, initiating the review phase for a new…
The Local Sunrise ·
Ashton opened its first Montreal restaurant inside Complexe Desjardins on August 11, 2026, with marketing director Vincent White noting the brand’s…
The Local Sunrise ·
A cat in Saint‑Anicet was confirmed as the second rabid feline this summer, leading Santé Québec to treat three people who handled it, amid a rise in wildlife…
The Local Sunrise ·
A Quebec lawyer filed a legal challenge on August 11, 2026, contesting the 2022 law that ended the mandatory oath of allegiance to the king, raising questions…
The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal opened its first skatepark in the West Island on 11 August 2026, located in Pierrefonds‑Roxboro’s À‑Ma‑Baie neighbourhood as part of a municipal plan…
The Local Sunrise ·
Evenko has relaxed its bag restrictions for Parc Jean‑Drapeau events, allowing certain non‑transparent bags that meet size limits, including at the upcoming…
The Local Sunrise ·
An influencer is being sued for posting a viral, staged video of a fake zip‑line crash at Montreal’s Old Port, prompting legal action over the misleading…
The Local Sunrise ·
SPCA of Montreal constables began daily patrols on August 11, 2026, to investigate and intervene in animal‑cruelty cases, using their seizure powers to rescue…
