Tornado in Repentigny, Home Sales Dip & Village Balls Return — Montreal Thursday

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A tornado touched down in Repentigny on Sunday, researchers confirm. Researchers confirmed the tornado struck Repentigny, Que., on Sunday; local officials are reviewing the storm's damage and timing.
A Montreal girl's phone went inactive hours before she was reported missing. Police records show the girl's phone stopped registering activity hours before her family reported her missing; investigators are citing the phone timeline in their ongoing inquiry.
Lightning sparked 90 wildfires across Quebec in July, SOPFEU reports. SOPFEU says July saw 90 fires burning 1,675 hectares, with 41% caused by lightning and 243,363 lightning strikes recorded provincewide.

Trial continues for man charged in death of his 9-year-old daughter, prosecution presenting final witnesses. Luciano Frattolin, 46, faces second-degree murder and concealment charges in the July 2025 death of Melina Frattolin; the prosecution is expected to call its last witnesses this week.
Death in Maniwaki being investigated as homicide, authorities say. Officials announced that a man's death from injuries in Maniwaki, Que., is under homicide investigation; no charges were named in the report.

Montreal-area home sales fell 10% in July to 3,338 transactions, real estate board says. The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers reports 3,338 residential sales in July 2026, down from 3,709 in July 2025, with median single-family prices up 4% to $650,000.
A decades-old $160K flood plan might have spared Pierrefonds millions in damage, report finds. Documents show a $160,000 plan existed that could have reduced flooding losses for Pierrefonds residents; the story links the absence of action to the larger damage bill.

James Hughes, CEO of Old Brewery Mission, will run for the Liberals in the Quebec election. James Hughes announced his candidacy with the Liberal Party for the upcoming Quebec election after serving as CEO of the Old Brewery Mission.
Quebec psychiatrists are calling for a dedicated mental health minister, the association says. Provincial psychiatric groups formally requested creation of a dedicated mental health minister to oversee services and policy in Quebec.

Montreal's rainbow Village balls are returning years after removal. The iconic rainbow-coloured balls that once decorated the Village are set to make a comeback after having been removed years ago.

Hudson farm lost thousands to fraud, exposing business protection gaps.
Canadian Armed Forces member charged in terrorist case is no longer in the military.
Quebec City couple could face a $20K childbirth bill after work permit delays.
Félix Auger-Aliassime withdrew from National Bank Open due to injury in his hometown.