The Local Sunrise
Montreal · Friday, August 7, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 24 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AQuebec Lettuce Farmers Lose Money as U.S. Outbreak Halts SalesGlobal News Montreal
- AMontreal Home Sales Slip 10% in July as Prices Keep RisingGlobal News Montreal
- AThree John Malkovich Shows Canceled in CanadaRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- ALightning ignites dozens of wildfires across Quebec in JulyGlobal News Montreal
- AQuebec Psychiatrists Call for Dedicated Mental-Health Minister Ahead of ElectionRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal Seeks Court Order to Inspect Lawyer’s Building Over Illegal RentalsJournal de Montréal
- BMontreal Metro Area Seeks Quebec Help to Map Flood‑Prone BuildingsLa Presse Montréal
- BHundreds of Montreal Flood Victims Protest at Pierrefonds Town HallLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal 1976 Olympics Declared Historic Heritage SiteLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal launches public consultation to improve safety on four bike lanesLa Presse Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Quebec Lettuce Farmers Face Losses After U.S. Outbreak Halts Exports
Quebec lettuce growers are operating at a loss in 2026 because a U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak has halted the export of roughly half their crop, removing a key…
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Montreal Seeks Court Order to Inspect Lawyer’s Building Over Illegal Rentals
Montreal filed an injunction on August 6, 2026, to gain court permission to inspect a lawyer’s building alleged to contain illegal, windowless and unsanitary…
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Judge Orders AIM to Capture Particle Emissions from Montreal Plants
A Montreal Superior Court judge ordered scrap metal firm American Iron & Metal to capture and treat particle emissions from its plants, enforcing the city’s…
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Montreal Home Sales Slip 10% in July as Prices Rise
Montreal home sales dropped 10% year‑over‑year in July 2026, while prices rose across all property types, marking an adjustment phase in the market. The Quebec…
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Montreal Metro Area Requests Quebec Aid to Map Flood‑Risk Buildings
Montreal’s metropolitan community asked Quebec’s government on August 4, 2026 for help mapping buildings at risk of flooding, citing a rise in heavy‑rain…
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Two Killed, One Critical After Police Pursuit in Laval
Two young adults were killed and a third critically injured in a Laval crash on August 5 after a driver accelerated sharply when police tried to stop the…
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Three John Malkovich Shows Canceled Across Canada
John Malkovich’s play Their Master's Voice was canceled for its three October 2026 performances in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa, with no reason or new dates…
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Hundreds of Flood Victims Rally Outside Pierrefonds Town Hall
Over 100 Pierrefonds residents protested at town hall on August 3, demanding flood mitigation and accountability after recent heavy rains caused repeated…
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Lightning Sparks Dozens of Wildfires, Raising Quebec's July Fire Activity
Lightning caused dozens of wildfires in Quebec during July 2026, accounting for over 40% of the province’s above‑average fire activity, according to the…
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1976 Montreal Olympics Added to Quebec Heritage Registry
Quebec cultural heritage authorities have added the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games to the province’s heritage registry, marking the 50‑year anniversary of an…
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Quebec Psychiatrists Push for Dedicated Mental‑Health Minister
Quebec’s Association of Psychiatrists, led by Dr. Claire Gamache, is urging all provincial parties to prioritize mental health and create a dedicated minister…
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Montreal Starts Public Consultation on Four Bike Lanes
Montreal has launched a public consultation, led by Mayor Martínez Ferrada’s administration, to gather input on improving safety and coexistence on four bike…
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