The Local Sunrise
Montreal · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 7:00 AM local · 23 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ALaSalle College suspends classes, leaving students in limboCBC Montreal
- AMontreal police arrest two after shutting down Griffintown drug labGlobal News Montreal
- AFormer Montreal Saint-Jean-Baptiste leader Maxime Laporte to run for Parti Québécois in L'AssomptionRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AQuebec Premier Schedules Provincial Election for TodayRadio-Canada Montréal
- AMontreal Mayor Calls on Quebec to Reinstate 'Montréal Reflex'Radio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BTwo Air Canada staff detained in RCMP drug raid at Montreal airportGlobal News Montreal
- BQuebec Solidaire proposes state-funded school supplies to ease parents' burdenJournal de Montréal
- BMP Alexandre Boulerice Resigns to Run in Quebec ElectionGlobal News Montreal
- BFormer Quebec Liberal leader says investigations cleared himCBC Montreal
- BTélé-Québec shows to appear on rival streaming services starting Sept. 7Journal de Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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LaSalle College Halts Classes After Filing for Creditor Protection
LaSalle College in Montreal filed for creditor protection on August 26, 2026, suspending all classes amid a dispute with the Quebec government, leaving…
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Two Air Canada Employees Detained in RCMP Drug Raid
RCMP officers detained two Air Canada employees during a drug investigation, executing search warrants at their homes, a vehicle, and the airline's Dorval work…
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Mayor Ferrada Sets Housing, Transit, Safety Agenda for Quebec Govt
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada outlined Montreal’s priorities on homelessness, infrastructure and public safety to the incoming Quebec government on August 26,…
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Montreal Police Dismantle Griffintown Drug Lab, Arrest Two Suspects
Montreal police dismantled an illegal drug lab in a Griffintown condo on August 27, 2026, arresting a 35‑year‑old man and a 33‑year‑old woman. The raid is part…
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Quebec Solidaire Calls for State‑Funded School Supplies
Quebec Solidaire proposes that the province supply basic school materials such as duo‑tangs and crayons to families, aiming to ease parental stress and part of…
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Schwartz’s Deli Switches to Local Cola After U.S. Tariffs
Schwartz’s Deli in Montreal has replaced Cott’s black cherry soda with a locally made cola after U.S. tariffs made the imported soda unavailable.
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Maxime Laporte Announces Parti Québécois Candidacy in L'Assomption
Former Montreal Saint-Jean-Baptiste leader Maxime Laporte announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the L'Assomption riding, as the party finalizes…
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NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice Resigns to Seek Quebec Seat
After fifteen years as an NDP MP, Alexandre Boulerice resigned from the House of Commons on 26 August 2026 to run in Quebec's upcoming provincial election,…
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Quebec Premier Calls Provincial Election for Today
Quebec’s premier met with Lieutenant Governor Christine Fréchette on August 27, 2026, to obtain the required approval to call a provincial election, initiating…
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Rodriguez Says Two Probes Find No Vote‑Buying Evidence
Pablo Rodriguez said two investigations into alleged vote‑buying during his leadership campaign found no evidence, clearing him as he responds to accusations…
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Montreal Mayor Calls on Quebec to Reinstate 'Montréal Reflex'
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urged the Quebec government on August 26 to reinstate the "Montréal Reflex" as part of a set of electoral demands presented to…
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Télé-Québec to Stream on Crave, illico+ and Tou.tv Extra
Télé-Québec will make its fall 2026 programming available on Crave, illico+ and Tou.tv Extra starting September 7, extending its reach across Quebec’s…
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