The Local Sunset
Montreal · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMontreal delays approval of new school in Parc‑ExtensionLa Presse
- AMontreal union may strike during upcoming road cycling world championshipsCBC Montreal
- AJazz Legend Oliver Jones to Have Public Funeral in Little BurgundyGlobal News Montreal
- AMontreal Lab Leads Canada’s Pandemic PreparednessCBC Montreal
- ARCMP assist in recovering ancient Peruvian bowl in MontrealGlobal News Montreal
- BNeglected Montreal Buildings Pose Public HazardLa Presse Montréal
- BNew Montreal Series Shows Daily Life of Police Undercover WorkRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BCanada, Newfoundland and Quebec unveil multibillion-dollar Churchill Falls energy pactCBC Montreal
- BQuebec Auditor General Warns $2 Billion Cuts Needed for Future Balanced BudgetGlobal News Montreal
- BQuebec Party Hires Journalist Stéphanie MartinLa Presse
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Defers New School Approval in Parc‑Extension
Montreal has delayed approval for a new school in Parc‑Extension, awaiting confirmation of projected student‑population growth. City officials, including…
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Neglected Buildings in Montreal Pose Growing Public Hazard
A vacant downtown building collapsed in June 2026, prompting a La Presse report that highlights other unsafe structures, including a hotel with sloping floors…
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Montreal Police Deploy License‑Plate Camera in Targeted Probe
Montreal Police confirmed the use of an automatic license‑plate recognition camera on 16 August 2026 to aid a specific investigation, detailing how the system…
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Montreal Union Mulls Strike During 2026 Road World Championships
The Montreal blue‑collar workers' union is considering a strike that could occur during the UCI Road World Championships in September 2026, prompting city…
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New Series Reveals Daily Life of Montreal Police Undercover Work
Cœur policier, narrated by former SPVM double agent Lorraine Leblanc, debuted on August 17, 2026, showcasing the daily realities of police infiltration in…
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Blainville Residents Protest Expansion of US‑Owned Hazardous Landfill
On August 16, 2026, Blainville residents protested Stablex's plan to expand its hazardous waste landfill, citing proximity to homes and fear of toxic exposure.…
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Public Funeral for Jazz Icon Oliver Jones Set in Little Burgundy
A public funeral for renowned Montreal jazz pianist Oliver Jones will be held on August 17 at Union United Church in Little Burgundy, honoring his life and…
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Canada, NL and Quebec Announce Multibillion‑Dollar Churchill Falls Pact
Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec announced a multibillion‑dollar, yet‑to‑be‑finalized, agreement on the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project,…
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Polytechnique Montréal Lab Leads Canada’s Pandemic Preparedness
Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is leading a six‑year research program to strengthen Canada’s pandemic preparedness, addressing gaps revealed by the…
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Auditor General Calls for $2 Billion Cuts to Reach Balanced Budget
The Quebec auditor general advises a minimum $2 billion cut starting in 2027 to keep the province on track for a balanced budget, highlighting a fiscal…
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RCMP helps recover ancient Peruvian bowl in Montreal
The RCMP recovered an ancient Peruvian ceramic bowl in Montreal after the Peruvian Embassy requested its return through Global Affairs Canada, and the artifact…
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Parti Québécois Hires Journalist Stéphanie Martin
The Parti québécois announced on August 17, 2026 that it has hired journalist Stéphanie Martin from the Journal de Québec to strengthen its communications…
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