The Local Sunrise
Montreal · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 24 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMontreal blue‑collar workers threaten strike during September cycling world championshipsLa Presse
- ANeglected Montreal Buildings Pose Public Safety HazardLa Presse
- AMark Carney and Quebec's Christine Fréchette to sign Churchill Falls deal in Newfoundland on MondayRadio-Canada Montréal
- AMontreal Police Deploy Licence-Plate Camera for Targeted ProbeGlobal News Montreal
- AProtesters Oppose Expansion of Hazardous Waste Landfill in BlainvilleCBC Montreal
- BVia Rail to Build Multimodal Station in Dorval for Airport AccessJournal de Montréal
- BHomeless Deaths Surge in Quebec, Women Hardest HitRadio-Canada Montréal
- BPedestrian Killed by Van in Malartic, QuebecLa Presse
- BUQAM Graduate Aims to Set Guinness Record with 810-Person Human Lily in MontrealJournal de Montréal
- BSandhill Cranes Open to Hunting in Parts of Quebec and Ontario This FallCBC Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Blue‑Collar Workers Threaten Strike Ahead of World Championships
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers, without a collective agreement since 2025, have warned of a September 2026 strike if the city does not grant higher wages…
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Via Rail to Build Multimodal Station in Dorval for Airport Access
Via Rail Canada will build a multimodal railway station in Dorval to link Montreal‑Trudeau Airport with rail, bus and other transit services, aiming to…
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Quebec Apple Grower Tests Anti‑Hail Cannon in Orchard
A Quebec apple grower began testing an anti‑hail cannon on August 16, 2026, to protect the orchard’s apple crop from hail damage, reflecting a wider push among…
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Neglected Buildings in Montreal Pose Safety Risks
A vacant downtown building collapsed in June 2026, exposing unsafe conditions in other neglected Montreal structures, including an occupied hotel with sloping…
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Homeless Deaths Reach 400 in Quebec, Women Most Affected
Between 2020 and 2024, Quebec recorded at least 400 deaths among people experiencing homelessness, with women experiencing the sharpest increase. The five‑year…
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Quebec Prison Cafeterias Facing Sanitation Issues
Quebec prison authorities announced on 16 August 2026 that multiple prison cafeterias are facing sanitation problems tied to overall facility conditions,…
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Carney and Fréchette Sign Churchill Falls Deal in Newfoundland
Mark Carney and Quebec’s finance minister Christine Fréchette signed an agreement in Newfoundland and Labrador on Monday to settle the long‑standing dispute…
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Pedestrian in Her Sixties Killed by Van in Malartic
A pedestrian in her sixties was killed by a van in Malartic, Quebec, on August 15, 2026, and the Sûreté du Québec is investigating the incident.
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Montreal Police Deploy Licence‑Plate Camera for Targeted Probe
Montreal police confirmed the activation of an automatic licence‑plate recognition camera on August 16 to support a targeted investigation, using the system to…
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UQAM Graduate Leads 810-Person Human Lily Record Attempt
A UQAM graduate is organizing an 810‑person human lily formation in Montreal on 16 August 2026, aiming to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest such…
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Residents Protest Expansion of Stablex Hazardous Waste Landfill in Blainville
On August 16, 2026, Blainville residents protested the planned expansion of the US‑owned Stablex hazardous waste landfill, citing its proximity to homes and…
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Sandhill Cranes Designated Fair-Game in Quebec, Ontario This Fall
Sandhill cranes are being opened to hunting as fair-game in two Quebec regions and parts of Ontario for the first time, with regulations to be set for the fall…
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