The Local Sunrise
Montreal · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 19 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ANearly 25,000 Vacant Units Reported in MontrealRadio-Canada Montréal
- AEscaped kangaroo captured on Montreal's South ShoreRadio-Canada Montréal
- AMontreal Children's Hospital warns of surge in severe scooter injuries among youthLa Presse
- AParents and Union Alarmed by EMSB Plan to Cut Over 100 Special-Needs StaffGlobal News Montreal
- ATwo New REM Stations Planned for Southwest MontrealRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BQuebec imposes 2‑year wait for new riders on high‑performance motorcyclesCBC Montreal
- BYiddish Production of Tremblay's 'Les Belles‑Sœurs' Opens at Montreal's Segal CentreRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BTwo Abandoned Low-Income Buildings Plague East MontrealJournal de Montréal
- BEscaped Wallaby Still Roaming Boucherville After Five DaysJournal de Montréal
- BREM service halted between Central Station and Panama due to emergency responseJournal de Montréal
- DQuebec allocates $20 million to boost French at anglophone universitiesRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- DQuebec reports drop in road deaths but rise in injuries for 2025Global News Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Reports Nearly 25,000 Vacant Housing Units
Montreal reported about 25,000 empty housing units, a number equal to the total homes in Villeray, highlighting a paradox of vacancy amid a housing shortage.
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Two New REM Stations Planned for Southwest Montreal
Two new REM stations will be built in Southwest Montreal, with construction starting in 2028 and openings planned for 2030, expanding the rapid‑transit network…
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Two Abandoned Low‑Income Buildings Plague East Montreal
Two low‑income housing projects in East Montreal were found abandoned and deteriorating on June 16, 2026, sparking neighborhood concerns over safety and the…
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Quebec Sets Two-Year Delay for New Riders on High-Performance Bikes
Quebec has introduced a rule requiring new motorcycle riders to wait two years before riding high‑performance bikes, a move presented by transportation…
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Escaped Wallaby Still Roaming Boucherville After Five Days
A wallaby that fled from a stable in Boucherville on June 16 is still missing after five days, prompting ongoing local searches in the South Shore of Montreal.
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Surge in Severe Scooter Injuries Among Montreal Youth
Montreal Children's Hospital reports a sharp rise in serious electric scooter injuries among local youth, reflecting increased scooter use and prompting health…
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Yiddish Version of Tremblay's 'Les Belles‑Sœurs' Debuts at Segal Centre
A Yiddish-language staging of Michel Tremblay’s classic play Les Belles‑Sœurs opened on June 16 at Montreal’s Segal Centre, highlighting the work’s relevance…
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Escaped Kangaroo Captured on Montreal South Shore
An escaped kangaroo spotted near Highway 20 in Boucherville was captured by authorities on June 17, 2026, ending a brief period of roaming on Montreal's South…
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Parents and Union Oppose EMSB Plan to Cut Over 100 Special‑Needs Positions
The English Montreal School Board’s June 16 proposal to cut over 100 special‑needs support positions has drawn strong opposition from parents and the teachers’…
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REM Service Suspended Between Central and Panama Stations
Emergency services intervened on June 16, 2026, causing the REM to suspend service between Central and Panama stations in Montreal, with operations remaining…
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