The Local Sunrise
Montreal · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 24 min
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- AMontreal Couple Sues Ontario Surrogacy Agency Over $200K After StillbirthGlobal News Montreal
- AMan stabbed near Montreal's Atwater stationLa Presse
- ACAQ's Nathalie Roy Announces Candidacy for Montarville SeatLa Presse
- AMontreal Seeks to Revive Eastern REM LineLa Presse Montréal
- AQuebec launches backpack drive for 12,000 studentsCBC Montreal
- BSTM Announces Plans for Montreal Metro's 60th AnniversaryCBC Montreal
- BExperts say Quebec election won’t threaten Churchill Falls power dealCBC Montreal
- BQuebec Berry Growers Cite Unfair Competition from U.S. and Mexican ImportsRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BHilo thermostats catch fire, owners report no responseJournal de Montréal
- BRouyn‑Noranda Marks 100 Years with Citywide CelebrationsCBC Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Couple Sues Ontario Surrogacy Agency for $200K Over Stillbirth
A Montreal couple has sued an Ontario surrogacy agency for nearly $200,000, claiming mishandled expense reimbursements after a stillbirth. The cross‑provincial…
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STM Unveils Plans for Montreal Metro 60th Anniversary
The STM announced plans to celebrate the Montreal Metro’s 60th anniversary on October 14, 2026, marking six decades since its 1966 opening and highlighting the…
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Montreal Delays Decision on New Parc-Extension School
Montreal’s Martinez Ferrada administration has postponed approval of a new school in Parc-Extension, citing the need to confirm projected student‑population…
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Man Stabbed Near Atwater Subway Station Tuesday Evening
A man was stabbed in the upper body near Montreal's Atwater subway station on the evening of August 18, 2026, with limited details released about the incident.
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Quebec Election Unlikely to Disrupt Churchill Falls Power Deal
Ottawa political analysts say the 2026 Quebec election is unlikely to jeopardize the long‑standing Churchill Falls electricity contract, citing federal…
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Montreal Union Mulls Strike Ahead of Road Cycling Worlds
The Montreal blue‑collar workers' union is considering a strike that could coincide with the UCI Road World Championships in September 2026, potentially…
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CAQ Veteran Nathalie Roy Enters Montarville Race
Nathalie Roy of the Coalition Avenir Québec announced her candidacy for a new term in the Montarville riding, drawing on her previous experience as president…
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Quebec Berry Growers Claim Unfair Competition from U.S., Mexico
Josiane Cormier of Quebec’s strawberry and raspberry association says a surge in U.S. and Mexican berry imports has led to a shortage of locally grown fruit in…
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Montreal Plans to Revive Eastern REM Segment
The city of Montreal, under the Martinez Ferrada administration, is proposing to restart the eastern portion of the REM that was cancelled in 2022, aiming to…
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Hilo Smart Thermostats Report Fires, Company Unresponsive
Ten Hilo smart thermostats sold by Hydro‑Québec caught fire in Montreal homes on August 18, and owners say the utility has not replied to their complaints.
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Quebec Starts Backpack Drive for 12,000 Students
Quebec launched the Opération sac à dos backpack drive to supply school materials to 12,000 low‑income students, coordinated by Anne-Marie Éthier of…
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Rouyn‑Noranda Celebrates Centennial with Citywide Events
Rouyn‑Noranda celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026 with citywide events organized by a local podcast, community groups and residents, honoring the town’s…
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