The Local Sunrise
Montreal · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 21 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMercier petitions Quebec to fix Route 138 traffic jamCBC Montreal
- AMontreal Film Lab Set to Close Amid Funding DeclineCBC Montreal
- AMontreal Mayor Allocates $540K to Renovate 45 Vacant Units for Vulnerable ResidentsCBC Montreal
- AMontreal Metro orange line service restored after hour-long outageLa Presse Montréal
- ASevere storm watch issued for Montreal's South ShoreJournal de Montréal
- BCAQ taps former municipal councillor Carla Pierre-Paul as Saint‑Jérôme candidateLa Presse
- BREM restores service after rush‑hour outage between Central and Panama stationsLa Presse
- BQuebec Strawberry Harvest Booms Thanks to Heavy RainsRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BWest Island Aid Fund to Transform Old Post Office into Community HubRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BBrendan Gallagher Named Honorary Citizen of MontrealRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- DFour Montreal eateries land in North America’s top 50, Mon Lapin at #5Cult MTL
- DAlan Kliffer's Musical Parody Set for Toronto Debut July 9CBC Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Mayor Allocates $540K to Renovate 45 Vacant Units
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced a $540,000 allocation to renovate 45 vacant Montreal units for vulnerable residents, aiming to ease the city’s housing…
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CAQ Names Former Councillor Carla Pierre-Paul for Saint‑Jérôme
The CAQ has named former municipal councillor Carla Pierre-Paul as its Saint‑Jérôme candidate, replacing departing MP Youri Chassin, amid a broader renewal of…
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REM Restores Service After Rush-Hour Outage Between Central and Panama
The REM restored train service between Gare Centrale and Panama stations on June 26 after a prolonged rush‑hour outage, operating at reduced speed while safety…
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Gallagher Becomes Honorary Citizen, Requests Canadiens Trade
Brendan Gallagher was named an honorary citizen of Montreal on June 25, 2026, and simultaneously asked for a trade after fourteen seasons with the Canadiens,…
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West Island Aid Fund to Convert Old Post Office into Community Hub
The West Island Aid Fund will convert an old post office in Montreal's West Island into a community hub to address rising food insecurity. The new centre will…
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Mercier Seeks Provincial Help to Ease Route 138 Congestion
Mercier’s municipal government has filed a petition with Quebec officials on June 27, 2026, demanding action to reduce chronic rush‑hour congestion on Route…
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Montreal Film Lab to Close as Funding Dwindles
Montreal's film production lab is shutting down due to a drop in investment for local audiovisual projects, leaving filmmakers without a nearby professional…
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Orange Line Metro Service Restored After Hour-Long Outage
An emergency‑service intervention caused a one‑hour shutdown of Montreal’s orange metro line on June 26, but normal service was restored shortly after. The…
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Severe Storm Watch Issued for Montreal South Shore
A severe storm watch was issued for several South Shore locations on June 26, 2026, after meteorological authorities warned of violent thunderstorms. Residents…
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Quebec Strawberry Harvest Thrives After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains this June have led to an abundant, high-quality strawberry harvest in Quebec, producing a larger-than-usual crop during the early summer peak,…
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