The Local Sunset
Montreal · Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMontreal Police Remove Flock Surveillance Camera After Investigation UseRadio-Canada Montréal
- AHotel demand in Montreal jumps 12% from May to JulyRadio-Canada Montréal
- AAstronomy Club Member Travels to Spain for Total Solar EclipseRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AGovernment Engineers' Strike Halts 150 Construction ProjectsLa Presse
- AIdentity thieves target Quebec health workers, RAMQ reportsLa Presse
- BQuebec hikes environmental fines up to tenfoldRadio-Canada Montréal
- BOver 3,000 Teacher Vacancies Remain in Quebec Schools Ahead of New TermLa Presse
- BQuebec Holds $37 Million Unused for Tenant Rent‑Supplement ProgramLa Presse
- BRare celestial event lights up Quebec skyCBC Montreal
- BQuebec lawyer challenges end of mandatory royal oathRadio-Canada Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Police Pull Flock Surveillance Camera After Brief Use
Montreal police installed a Flock surveillance camera for an investigation on August 12, 2026, and removed it a few hours later after media coverage…
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Quebec Raises Environmental Fines Up to Tenfold
Quebec's Ministry of Environment announced a tenfold increase in fines for violations of the Environment Quality Act, aiming to strengthen deterrence against…
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Montreal Day Camp Monitor Under Police Investigation
Montreal police opened an investigation on August 11, 2026 into allegations that a day‑camp monitor sexually assaulted a minor. The inquiry is ongoing, with…
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Hotel demand in Montreal jumps 12% from May to July
Hotel room demand in Montreal increased by 12 percent from May to July 2026 versus the previous year, signalling a strong summer tourism season.
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Quebec Faces Over 3,000 Unfilled Teacher Posts Ahead of Term
Over 3,000 teaching positions in Quebec's primary and secondary schools remain vacant just weeks before the new school year begins, prompting urgent…
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Second Montérégie Cat Found Rabid, Three Residents Treated
A cat in Saint-Anicet tested positive for raccoon rabies, leading to preventive treatment for three residents. This second cat case in Montérégie highlights…
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Véga Club Co‑Founder Travels to Spain for Total Solar Eclipse
Véga astronomy club co‑founder Philippe Mousette traveled to Spain on August 12, 2026 to witness a total solar eclipse, an event that draws global interest and…
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Quebec Still Holds $37 Million Unused for Rent‑Supplement Program
Quebec has $37 million set aside for tenant aid that remains unspent in 2026, amid criticism of administrative delays following a 2023 program overhaul.
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Government Engineers Strike Halts 150 Quebec Construction Projects
Quebec government engineers have gone on strike, halting about 150 construction projects across the province, according to the Association des constructeurs de…
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Rare Celestial Event Illuminates Quebec Sky
On August 12, 2026, a rare celestial phenomenon illuminated the Quebec sky, an uncommon event for the province, drawing widespread public attention.
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Identity Thieves Target Quebec Health Workers, RAMQ Says
RAMQ reported that fraudsters have stolen the identities of Quebec health professionals to divert public funds, while confirming that patient data was not…
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Quebec Lawyer Challenges End of Mandatory Royal Oath
A Quebec lawyer filed a legal challenge on August 11, 2026, contesting the 2022 abolition of the mandatory oath of allegiance to the king, a change enacted by…
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