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The Lunch Break ·
A study commissioned by La Presse found that only 56 of the 596 lakes within 90 km of Montreal offer public swimming or kayaking access, highlighting limited…
The Local Sunrise ·
Canada’s federal government announced plans to build a military drone research centre in Mirabel, Quebec, to enhance domestic unmanned aerial system…
The Local Sunrise ·
Quebec announced a $24 million boost for its forest sector and introduced an updated Wood Innovation Program to enhance research and development support. The…
The Local Sunrise ·
California lawmakers sent a July 14 letter to Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette urging the province to lift bans on U.S. wines and spirits amid a broader…
The Local Sunrise ·
Milder-than-expected thunderstorms crossed southern Quebec on July 15, 2026, resulting in only a few power outages and minimal disruption despite earlier…
The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal resident Pierre Draws won a $5 million lottery prize and plans to use the money to buy his first home, a move that could cover the full cost of a…
The Local Sunrise ·
Quebec issued a thunderstorm warning and highlighted a tornado risk on July 15, 2026, as the sun turned an unusual yellow, signaling atypical summer weather.…
The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal emergency rooms are operating at over 200% capacity due to a severe heat wave and staff shortages, prompting health officials to advise seniors and…
The Local Sunrise ·
A Montreal family lives in a trailer outside a duplex they bought while the existing tenants contest the repossession request in a Quebec housing tribunal,…
The Local Sunrise ·
Six free comedy shows featuring Weird Al Yankovich, Adib Alkhalidey and others will be held across Montreal on July 26 as part of the Juste pour rire festival.
The Local Sunrise ·
A Montreal non‑profit distributed blue freshness kits containing fans, spray bottles, thermometers and safety pamphlets to at‑risk residents in Parc‑Extension…
The Wrap ·
BIXI will introduce a bike‑share program in Vaudreuil‑Dorion, targeting a summer 2027 launch. The expansion continues the company’s broader rollout of…
The Wrap ·
Economist Caroline De Guire, formerly a PQ member and donor, has switched to the Parti libéral du Québec and will run as its candidate in Laval‑des‑Rapides for…
The Wrap ·
Canada’s federal government will build a military drone research centre in Mirabel, Quebec, to boost defence capabilities and keep up with advances in unmanned…
The Wrap ·
Quebec announced a $24 million addition to its Wood Innovation Program, modernizing the initiative to bolster research, development and competitiveness in the…
The Wrap ·
Quebec police lifted a Silver Alert on July 14 after finding an 81-year‑old man missing in Montreal, ending the province’s senior‑missing alert protocol.
The Wrap ·
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette will announce on July 15 a renovation of the outdated operating‑room suite at Charles‑Le Moyne Hospital in Longueuil, part…
The Wrap ·
Quebec's weather service issued a thunderstorm warning and highlighted tornado risk on July 14, 2026, noting an atypical atmospheric pattern and an unusually…
The Wrap ·
Montreal emergency rooms are operating at over 200% capacity in July 2026 due to a severe heat wave and staff shortages, overwhelming services for seniors and…
The Wrap ·
A Montreal family living in a trailer is contesting an eviction request filed by the new owners of a duplex, with the case now before Quebec's housing tribunal.
The Wrap ·
Jewish General Hospital in Montreal was granted university hospital status on July 14, 2026, formalizing its role in research, education and specialized care.…
The Lunch Break ·
Ottawa announced a $71 million federal investment to expand youth mental‑health services in Quebec, aiming to address complex mental‑health issues linked to…
The Lunch Break ·
The Quebec Ministry of Transport will limit the Honoré-Mercier Bridge to one lane each way from July 17 to August 3, 2026, for extensive summer repairs,…
The Lunch Break ·
Two private Quebec colleges closed suddenly on July 13, leaving several hundred international students without classes or housing and creating immediate…
