The Local Sunset
Montreal · Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ATeen Arrested in Montreal After Downtown Stabbing AttackLa Presse
- AREM starts automated test runs on airport branchLa Presse Montréal
- ATourists Flood Montreal as Business, Sports and Festivals Boost Record SeasonCBC Montreal
- AConstruction trainee dies after ladder fall in MontrealLa Presse
- AMid‑September bike races to cause major road disruptions in MontrealLa Presse
- BExpert explains why BC wildfires hit harder than Quebec'sCBC Montreal
- BFirst North American Regenerated Liver Transplant Performed on Quebec ManCBC Montreal
- BProposed deal could let Newfoundland and Labrador sell power through Quebec's gridCBC Montreal
- BCanadiana Village Reopens to Public After 30-Year HiatusCBC Montreal
- BQuebec says it may opt out of ACEUM, minister saysRadio-Canada Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Teen Arrested After Downtown Montreal Stabbing
A 17-year-old male was arrested on August 13, 2026, in LaSalle, Montreal, on suspicion of attempted murder related to a downtown stabbing that occurred on…
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BC Wildfires Impact Communities More Than Quebec, Scientist Says
Yan Boulanger of the Canadian Forest Service explained to Quebec AM that British Columbia’s wildfires are generally more intense and impact communities more…
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Montreal Police Remove Flock Surveillance Camera After Brief Use
Montreal police installed a high‑resolution Flock surveillance camera for an investigation on 12 August 2026 and removed it a few hours later, with no further…
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REM Begins Automated Test Runs on Airport Extension
The REM began low‑speed automated test runs on its future airport line in the week of August 13, 2026, moving toward full completion of the extension by the…
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First Regenerated Liver Transplant Performed in North America
A 64‑year‑old Quebec man received North America’s first regenerated liver transplant on August 13, 2026, showcasing a new technology that can produce multiple…
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New Transit Hub Planned to Ease Airport Access
A new transit hub will be built in Montreal's West Island to streamline public transit connections to the airport, simplifying travel for passengers.
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Tourists Flood Montreal Amid Business, Sports, Festival Surge
Montreal recorded a historic tourism peak between May and July 2026, driven by business conventions, sports competitions and festivals, according to Tourisme…
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New Deal May Let Newfoundland Sell Power via Quebec Grid
New negotiations aim to let Newfoundland and Labrador route Churchill Falls electricity through Quebec’s grid, offering the province broader market access. The…
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Construction Trainee Killed in Ladder Fall in Montreal
A construction trainee died after falling from a ladder during practical training in Montreal in August 2025, according to CNESST, which will investigate the…
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Canadiana Village Reopens After Three Decades
Canadiana Village in Quebec reopened to the public in August 2026 after thirty years as a film set, with owners focusing on preserving its historic buildings…
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Mid‑September Bike Races to Trigger Heaviest Road Closures in Montreal
A series of mid‑September 2026 bike races in Montreal will cause the city's most extensive road closures in recent memory, prompting traffic delays and the…
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Quebec May Opt Out of Canada‑EU Trade Deal, Minister Says
Quebec reiterated its right to remain non‑bound by the Canada‑EU ACEUM trade agreement, as Minister Skeete announced, while the federal government voiced…
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