The Local Sunrise
Montreal · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 24 min
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- AQuebec firms brace for massive new tariffsLa Presse
- AQuebec Town Trains Businesses and First Responders to Be Dementia‑FriendlyCBC Montreal
- AQuebec's Parti Québécois Announces Two New CandidatesLa Presse
- AQuebec launches two aid programs for firms hit by 50% U.S. tariffsJournal de Montréal
- AFormer PQ lawmaker René Gauvreau joins Québec solidaire in Camille‑LaurinRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMan Charged with First‑Degree Murder in Montreal Mother’s DeathCBC Montreal
- BCAQ Announces Candidate Slate for Greater MontrealRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BSearch for Quebec's Oldest White Pine Focuses on LanaudièreRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal Entrepreneur Turns Invasive Knotweed Into LemonadeCBC Montreal
- BHeritage groups push Quebec to protect Sanair racetrack amid school proposalCBC Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Quebec Businesses Prepare for New Heavy Tariffs
Quebec businesses are preparing for newly imposed customs duties that will raise costs, with the provincial government warning the impact could spread across…
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Man Charged with First‑Degree Murder in Montreal Mother’s Death
A 35‑year‑old man has been charged with first‑degree murder after a Montreal mother was found dead in her apartment earlier this week, with police continuing…
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Montreal Police Adopt Non‑Deactivatable Body Cameras
Montreal police will equip officers with non‑deactivatable body‑worn cameras and commit to publicly releasing the footage, a move announced by SPVM’s Fady…
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Quebec Town Launches Dementia‑Friendly Training for Businesses and Responders
A Quebec town has started training for merchants, municipal staff and emergency responders to better serve residents with dementia, part of a wider provincial…
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CAQ Announces Candidate Slate for Greater Montreal
The Coalition Avenir Québec announced five candidates—three on Montreal island and two in Laval—for the upcoming provincial election, outlining its slate for…
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Centennial Montreal Church Ruins Set for Demolition
Religious authorities will demolish the ruins of a century‑old southwest Montreal church after a winter fire left the structure at risk of collapse, with only…
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PQ Announces Two New Candidates Ahead of 2026 Election
The Parti Québécois announced two new candidates on August 22, 2026, in ridings considered favorable, as part of its preparation for the 2026 provincial…
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Researchers Hunt for Quebec's Oldest White Pine in Lanaudière
Researchers are surveying Lanaudière to see if it hosts Quebec’s oldest white pine, a tree that could shed light on the province’s natural heritage.
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Quebec Announces Two Aid Programs for Firms Hit by 50% U.S. Tariffs
Quebec's Fréchette administration has launched two assistance programs to help local firms cope with a newly announced 50% U.S. tariff, aiming to protect jobs…
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Montreal Entrepreneur Converts Invasive Knotweed into Lemonade
Isabelle Martineau of Montreal is harvesting Japanese knotweed in Abercorn, Quebec, and turning it into lemonade to help curb the invasive plant’s spread,…
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Former PQ MLA René Gauvreau Runs for Québec solidaire in Camille‑Laurin
René Gauvreau, a former Parti Québécois MLA, announced his candidacy for Québec solidaire in Montreal’s Camille‑Laurin riding, with support from party…
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Heritage Groups Urge Quebec to Protect Sanair Racetrack
Heritage organisations are urging Quebec to designate the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack as a protected site after Saint‑Pie council approved a possible…
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