The Local Sunrise
Montreal · Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AWoman Found Deceased, Man Seriously Injured in Montreal ApartmentRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AMontreal mayor pushes to revive eastern REM lineRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AUnions Protest Alleged Privatization of Montreal's Old PortLa Presse Montréal
- ANew Churchill Falls Power Deal Praised by Quebec, NL and Federal GovernmentCBC Montreal
- AMontreal delays new school approval in Parc‑ExtensionLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal union may strike during September road cycling world championshipsCBC Montreal
- BJazz legend Oliver Jones to have public funeral in Little BurgundyGlobal News Montreal
- BMontreal Lab Leads Canada’s Pandemic Preparedness PushCBC Montreal
- BRCMP Recover Ancient Peruvian Bowl in MontrealGlobal News Montreal
- BAuditor General warns Quebec parties lack room for new spendingGlobal News Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Woman Dead, Man Seriously Injured in Montreal Apartment
Police found a deceased woman and a seriously injured man in a Montreal apartment on 39th Street on August 18, 2026, and began an investigation.
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Montreal Union Considers Strike During September Cycling World Championships
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers’ union says it may strike during the UCI 2026 Road World Championships scheduled for September, potentially affecting services…
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Quebec Enters Campaign Period Ahead of Provincial Election
Quebec began its official campaign period on August 17, 2026, signaling the start of intensified political activity ahead of the upcoming provincial election…
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Mayor Calls for Revival of Eastern REM Extension
Montreal’s mayor announced a plan to restart the cancelled eastern extension of the REM light‑rail system, citing $94 million already spent on feasibility…
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Jazz Icon Oliver Jones to Receive Public Funeral in Little Burgundy
A public funeral for Montreal jazz legend Oliver Jones will be held on August 17 at Union United Church in Little Burgundy, celebrating his 91-year life and…
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Quebec Auditor General's Report Links New Budget to Past Plans
The Quebec Auditor General’s August 17 report compares the current fiscal plan to budgets from the Couillard‑Leitão era, noting that required measures may…
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Unions Protest Alleged Privatization of Montreal's Old Port
Unions are protesting what they call the privatization of Montreal's Old Port, claiming recent changes have limited public access to the waterfront and urging…
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Polytechnique Montréal Leads Canada’s Pandemic Preparedness Effort
Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is now leading Canada’s coordinated research on pandemic preparedness, developing tools and strategies to improve national…
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Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador Sign New Churchill Falls Power Deal
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the federal government announced a revised agreement on the Churchill Falls power project, a deal praised by all three…
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RCMP Recovers Ancient Peruvian Bowl for Repatriation
The RCMP seized an ancient Peruvian ceremonial bowl in Montreal after the Peruvian Embassy requested its return, and Global Affairs Canada is coordinating its…
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Montreal city stalls new school in Parc‑Extension
Montreal’s city administration has delayed approval for a new school in Parc‑Extension until projected student enrollment figures are verified, despite recent…
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Auditor General Says Quebec Must Cut $2 Billion to Balance Budget
In 2027 the Quebec auditor general warned that the next government must cut at least $2 billion in spending starting next year to stay on course for a balanced…
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