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Montreal · Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 24 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AFlock license‑plate camera spotted in Montreal, city and police deny involvementRadio-Canada Montréal
- AInside Montreal SPCA’s Animal‑Cruelty PatrolsLa Presse
- AEvenko relaxes bag rule for upcoming LASSO festivalCBC Montreal
- AQuebec Lawyer Challenges End of Mandatory Royal OathRadio-Canada Montréal
- AAshton opens first Montreal location at Complexe DesjardinsRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BFabre Metro Station Main Entrance Closed Until Winter 2028La Presse Montréal
- BSafety worries grow in Montreal's Chinatown amid homeless and drug‑use gatheringsCBC Montreal
- BMontreal influencer sued over staged zip-line accident videoJournal de Montréal
- BMontreal Opens First Skatepark in Pierrefonds‑RoxboroCBC Montreal
- BSecond Cat Diagnosed with Rabies in Montérégie, Three Residents TreatedCBC Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Flock License‑Plate Camera Spotted in Montreal, Officials Deny Involvement
A Flock license‑plate camera was spotted in Montreal on August 12, 2026, but city officials and the SPVM said they did not install it. The incident adds to…
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Fabre Metro Main Entrance Closed Until Winter 2028
Fabre metro station's main entrance on the Blue Line will remain closed for major construction until winter 2028, as part of extensive upgrades to the line.
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21 Companies Offer Proposals for New Quebec‑Lévis Crossing
Twenty‑one firms have submitted proposals to the Quebec government for a third crossing between Quebec City and Lévis, initiating the review phase for a new…
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SPCA Montreal Constables Launch Daily Animal‑Cruelty Patrols
SPCA of Montreal constables began daily patrols on August 11, 2026, to investigate and intervene in animal‑cruelty cases, using their seizure powers to rescue…
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Safety Concerns Rise in Montreal’s Chinatown Over Homeless Gatherings
Residents and property managers in Montreal’s Chinatown report heightened safety worries as homeless and drug‑using individuals gather near homes and…
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Quebec Adjusts Bottle Refund Rules Amid Depot Queues
Quebec is tightening its bottle deposit refund rules to ease long lines at collection sites, a move that may restrict Ontario residents from redeeming…
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Evenko Softens Bag Policy for LASSO Festival
Evenko has relaxed its bag restrictions for Parc Jean‑Drapeau events, allowing certain non‑transparent bags that meet size limits, including at the upcoming…
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Influencer Sued Over Staged Old Port Zip‑Line Accident Video
An influencer is being sued for posting a viral, staged video of a fake zip‑line crash at Montreal’s Old Port, prompting legal action over the misleading…
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Quebec Lawyer Challenges End of Mandatory Royal Oath
A Quebec lawyer filed a legal challenge on August 11, 2026, contesting the 2022 law that ended the mandatory oath of allegiance to the king, raising questions…
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Montreal Unveils First West Island Skatepark in Pierrefonds‑Roxboro
Montreal opened its first skatepark in the West Island on 11 August 2026, located in Pierrefonds‑Roxboro’s À‑Ma‑Baie neighbourhood as part of a municipal plan…
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Ashton Opens First Montreal Spot at Complexe Desjardins
Ashton opened its first Montreal restaurant inside Complexe Desjardins on August 11, 2026, with marketing director Vincent White noting the brand’s…
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Second Cat with Rabies Triggers Treatments for Three Residents
A cat in Saint‑Anicet was confirmed as the second rabid feline this summer, leading Santé Québec to treat three people who handled it, amid a rise in wildlife…
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