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Recent events in Gaspésie, as of early August 2026, include a variety of news items ranging from local incidents to community initiatives and cultural festivals.

Recent Incidents and Accidents

• Bus Accident: On July 31, 2026, a bus carrying 23 tourists overturned in Gaspésie. A young child sustained significant injuries, while other occupants reportedly avoided the worst ⁶.
• Homicide Convictions: A father and son were found guilty of involuntary homicides in connection with the deaths of young people on the road in Gaspésie, an event attributed to vengeance ².
• Body Found in St. Lawrence River: On August 2, 2026, the body of a Montreal man who had been missing for two weeks was discovered in the St. Lawrence River near Marsoui, in the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region ⁸.
• Cyclist in Critical Condition: A cyclist in Gaspé was reported to be in critical condition ³.
• Intensive Care Bed Shortage: There is only one intensive care bed available in Maria ³.

Community and Cultural Events

• Seniors' Fair: The Côte-de-Gaspé integrated social development approach announced its first Seniors' Fair (Salon des aînés) to be held on October 3, 2026. The event, taking place at the Micmac Nation Hall in Gespeg, aims to showcase resources and services for people aged 50 and over in the region ¹.
• Festi-plage in Cap-d’Espoir: The Festi-plage celebrated its 20th edition in Cap-d’Espoir, featuring artists such as Marie-Mai, Lendemain de veille, Souldia, and local Gaspé artists like DJ CHENOUZ ¹⁰.
• Percéides Festival Program: The program for the Percéides festival was unveiled despite a challenging context ³.

Local Media and Information

• Radio Gaspésie continues to broadcast news and music, featuring a selection of hits from yesterday and today ⁹.
• TVA Nouvelles provides the latest regional news for Gaspésie and the Îles-de-la-Madeleine ⁵.
• Radio-Canada offers a regional bulletin for Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine ⁴.
• The Ville de Gaspé maintains an active presence on Facebook, sharing local updates ⁷.