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Montreal's Nuits d'Afrique launches 40th edition with 120+ shows through July 19
From July 14-20, Place des Festivals and Esplanade Tranquille host 80 free outdoor performances, bringing over 700 artists from 30+...
Quebec expands open-fire ban as nine active wildfires rage in protected zones
The province has added restrictions near forested areas as dry conditions persist and 270 fires have burned over 70,000 hectares so far...
Los Vega brings 300-year-old Mexican son jarocho to Montreal Jazz Festival stage
The Mexican family ensemble, rooted in Veracruz tradition, performs this week celebrating music that blends indigenous, African, and...
Notre-Dame basilica restoration costs soar to $100 million as work reveals hidden damage
The Montreal landmark's price tag has doubled since 2024 as teams uncover new structural challenges behind the stone walls and ceilings.
Highway 40 eastbound closes this weekend for construction between Côte-de-Liesse and Laurentians
Full closure runs Friday 11:30 p.m. through Monday 5 a.m. Drivers advised to use Highway 13 north, Highway 440 east, or Highway 15 south...
Minister Mathieu Lacombe departs after four years steering Quebec's cultural agenda
Lacombe, who announced his departure late June, steered the audiovisual strategy, oversaw the Riopelle space opening, and navigated the...
Local bidders boost Château Montebello offer as July 10 sale deadline nears
Michael Andlauer's consortium raised its bid significantly for the historic Gatineau resort, planning $100–150M in renovations and 125...
Quebec completes rollout of specialized courts for domestic violence and sexual assault
All 36 judicial districts now have dedicated courts designed to support victims through the legal process. The $230 million investment...
Steve's Music Store closes after six decades in downtown Montréal
The iconic Sainte-Catherine retailer founded in 1965 has shut its doors as the last remaining location, ending an era for generations of...
Four teens arrested after attempted jewellery store robbery in Ahunstic-Cartierville
Police intercepted a getaway vehicle after suspects used an SUV to smash through a storefront on Fleury Street early Monday. All four...
Montréal weather: Humid start to the week, sunshine returns by Friday
Monday brings a high of 30°C with humidex reaching 34, but conditions dry out and clear up by midweek with sunny skies expected Friday.
Quebec government engineers begin indefinite strike Monday
Construction projects will face delays as 1,900 members of the professional association of government engineers walk off the job over...
