The Local Sunrise
Montreal · Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 24 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AVille‑Marie Borough Announces Plan to Revitalize Montreal’s ChinatownGlobal News Montreal
- AMontreal seeks Quebec help to map flood‑prone buildingsLa Presse
- AFormer Montreal Chamber Leader Michel Leblanc Announces Liberal CandidacyLa Presse
- ATransparent Bag Rule Triggers Backlash Ahead of Montreal's ÎleSoniq FestivalCBC Montreal
- AQuebec expands home‑support pilot to nine regions, adding up to 623,000 reduced‑rate service hoursRadio-Canada Montréal
- BFrench man loses Quebec work permit after daughter's funeralRadio-Canada Montréal
- BMontreal Police Release Suspect Photos in Attempted Murder CaseGlobal News Montreal
- BPierrefonds-Roxboro Residents Protest Flood ResponseCBC Montreal
- BQuebec Court Temporarily Restores Air Liaison to Subsidized Flight ProgramCBC Montreal
- BFloods and Landslide Hit L'Ascension in Quebec's LaurentidesRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Ville‑Marie Borough Unveils Chinatown Revitalization Plan
The Ville‑Marie borough announced a plan to revitalize Montreal’s Chinatown, deploying a cleaning crew and forming a local alliance to coordinate further…
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French Man Loses Quebec Work Permit After Daughter’s Funeral
A French worker in Quebec lost his work permit after a brief trip for his daughter’s funeral, as provincial rules require uninterrupted residence. An…
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Coaticook Recalls 31 White Cheddar Cheeses Over Listeria Risk
Coaticook is recalling 31 white cheddar cheese products across Quebec on August 4, 2026 due to a possible Listeria contamination, urging consumers to stop use…
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Montreal Seeks Quebec Aid to Map Flood‑Prone Buildings
Montreal’s regional authority has asked the Quebec government for help in mapping the city’s flood‑prone building zones, a move prompted by a rise in…
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Montreal Police Release Suspect Images in Attempted Murder Probe
Montreal Police released photos of an unidentified suspect after a 49-year-old man was injured by a sharp object in an apparent attempted murder. Authorities…
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Northern Tornadoes Project Probes Repentigny Storm for Tornado
The Northern Tornadoes Project has begun an inquiry into a severe storm that struck Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2, 2026, to determine if a tornado was…
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Former Chamber Leader Michel Lebelanc Announces Liberal Run
Michel Leblanc, former president of the Montreal Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, announced his candidacy for the Quebec Liberal Party in the…
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Pierrefonds-Roxboro Residents Protest Flood Response
Pierrefonds‑Roxboro residents demonstrated on August 3, demanding clearer answers from Montreal officials about repeated flooding, while city representatives…
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Transparent Bag Rule Sparks Backlash at Montreal’s ÎleSoniq Festival
The ÎleSoniq festival’s new rule allowing only transparent bags has drawn criticism from ticket holders after being announced just days before the August 5‑6…
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Quebec Court Temporarily Restores Air Liaison to Subsidized Flight Program
A Quebec Superior Court judge issued a temporary order on Aug. 4, 2026, reinstating Air Liaison as an authorized carrier under the province’s Regional Air…
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Quebec Expands Home‑Support Pilot to Nine Regions
Quebec announced on August 5, 2026 that its home‑support pilot will expand to nine regions, providing up to 623,000 reduced‑price service hours to increase…
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Floods and Landslide Damage L'Ascension in Quebec's Laurentides
Heavy rain from recent storms caused severe flooding and a landslide in L'Ascension, Quebec, damaging homes and infrastructure. The event is part of a wider…
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