The Local Sunset
Montreal · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMontreal cultural group calls for 3% of Quebec budget for artsRadio-Canada Montréal
- A42 Major Road Projects Set for Montreal This FallJournal de Montréal
- ANorth Shore Mayors Sign Pact to Push for Better TransitCBC Montreal
- AMontreal City Council Votes Down Motion to Cut Ties with IsraelCBC Montreal
- AMayor pushes restoration debate over historic West Island farmhouseCBC Montreal
- BQuebec Bar Allows AI to Practice Law Amid Lawyer ShortageLa Presse
- BJudge Denies Bail for Asylum Seeker Accused of €1 M Fraud in Spain and $180K Quebec Welfare ScamLa Presse
- BLaSalle College Seeks Creditor Protection After $30 Million FineGlobal News Montreal
- BQuebec firms launch “Trump discounts” to counter new US tariffsJournal de Montréal
- BUS‑Canada tariff dispute threatens Quebec apple growersRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Culture Montréal Urges 3% Budget Share for Arts
Culture Montréal has asked Quebec’s next government to allocate three percent of the provincial budget to the cultural sector, presenting thirty‑seven…
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Quebec Bar Opens Door for AI Legal Services
Quebec's Bar has altered its rules to let AI entities provide legal services, aiming to reduce costs and address a shortage of lawyers, while maintaining…
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901 Taschereau Bus Line Opens on Montreal South Shore
The 901 Taschereau bus route started service on August 24, 2026, linking previously separate transit territories on Montreal's South Shore, creating a unified…
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42 Major Road Projects Set for Montreal This Fall
Forty-two major road construction projects will begin across Greater Montreal this autumn, bringing expected traffic disruptions as the city works to upgrade…
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Judge Refuses Bail for Asylum Seeker Accused of €1 M Spain Fraud
A judge denied bail to an unnamed asylum seeker accused of defrauding Spain of €1 million and Quebec of $180,000 using false identities. The suspect will stay…
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Mayor Warns U.S. Tariffs Threaten Montreal Economy
The mayor of Montreal warned that recent U.S. tariff increases on imported goods are creating significant pressure on local businesses and could threaten the…
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North Shore Mayors Sign Mobility Pact for Better Transit
Twenty‑one North Shore mayors signed a mobility pact on August 25, 2026, urging the provincial government to improve public transit before the upcoming…
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LaSalle College Enters Creditor Protection After $30 Million Fine
LaSalle College in Montreal has entered creditor protection and halted classes after a $30 million fine remained unpaid, leading the province to suspend its…
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Montreal Council Rejects Motion to Suspend Ties with Israel
On August 25, 2026, Montreal City Council rejected an amended motion to suspend municipal ties with Israel, maintaining existing cooperation after earlier…
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Quebec Firms Offer “Trump Discounts” Amid New US Tariffs
Quebec companies are launching price cuts and boycott campaigns, called “Trump discounts,” in reaction to new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump,…
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Mayor Urges Restoration Amid West Island Farmhouse Debate
The West Island mayor warns that a deteriorating 18th‑century farmhouse could become a safety hazard, sparking a resident debate over costly restoration versus…
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Tariff Dispute Poses Risk to Quebec Apple Industry
A tariff conflict with the United States threatens to raise costs or limit market access for Quebec apple growers, endangering the competitiveness of the…
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