The Local Sunset
Montreal · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMontreal Police to Roll Out Body‑Worn CamerasRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AHistoric Montreal Church Ruins Set for DemolitionLa Presse Montréal
- AMontreal borough mayors may receive $700 per meetingLa Presse Montréal
- AQuebec Health Agency Buys Land for New Montreal HospitalRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- ALachine to Hold Public Consultation on Outdoor Lake Pool ProjectLa Presse
- BQuebec Police Watchdog Launches Probe into Fatal CrashGlobal News Montreal
- BLiberal Party vows to broaden public contracts for Quebec small businessesRadio-Canada Montréal
- BCAQ launches parallel tour with influencer Olivier Primeau backing Christine FréchetteLa Presse
- BQuebec to Ban Hells Angels LogoJournal de Montréal
- BE-scooter riders on Laval highway spark safety outcryCBC Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Police Begin Body‑Worn Camera Rollout
Montreal police are beginning a citywide rollout of body‑worn cameras to boost public confidence, with experts warning that technology alone will not resolve…
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Quebec Police Watchdog Opens Probe into Fatal Crash
Quebec's police oversight agency has launched an investigation into a fatal August 2026 crash after allegations the vehicle tried to flee police. The probe…
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Montreal Church Holds Memorial for Jazz Icon Oliver Jones
A memorial service for jazz pianist Oliver Jones was held on August 20, 2026, at Union United Church in Little Burgundy, bringing together family, friends and…
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Historic Montreal Church Ruins to Be Demolished
Religious authorities will demolish the ruins of a century‑old southwest Montreal church after a winter fire weakened the structure and created a collapse risk.
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Liberal Party to Expand Access to Public Contracts for Quebec SMEs
The Liberal Party of Quebec, represented by Charles Milliard, pledged to review and expand public procurement rules to increase small and medium‑sized business…
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Montreal Won WADA Headquarters Bid 25 Years Ago
In 2001 Montreal narrowly beat Lausanne to become the headquarters of the World Anti‑Doping Agency, a decision that has kept the city at the heart of global…
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Montreal Borough Mayors Could Earn $700 Per Meeting
Montreal borough mayors may receive $700 per Table des maires meeting, potentially earning $7,000 annually, a move aimed at boosting collaboration across the…
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CAQ Launches Parallel Tour Backed by Influencer Olivier Primeau
The CAQ has started a separate electoral tour in Quebec, led by influencer Olivier Primeau, to promote candidate Christine Fréchette, marking an unusual shift…
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Québec Health Agency Secures Land for New Montreal Hospital
Santé Québec bought a Montreal parcel for $30 million to serve as the site of the planned Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital, advancing the province’s health‑care…
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Quebec Prohibits Public Display of Hells Angels Logo
Quebec will prohibit any public display of the Hells Angels logo starting September 2, 2026, aiming to reduce the gang’s visibility in the province.
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Lachine Schedules Public Consultation on Lake Saint‑Louis Pool Project
Lachine will hold a public consultation on its proposed outdoor lake pool after supporters gathered enough signatures to trigger the process, aiming to decide…
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E-scooter Riders on Laval Highway Prompt Safety Outcry
Two riders were seen on Highway 125 South in Laval using e‑scooters, violating Quebec’s ban on such devices on highways and prompting safety concerns and calls…
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