The Local Sunset
On airMontreal · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- APartial Lunar Eclipse Visible Over Montreal TonightLa Presse
- AMontreal expands biweekly trash collection to four more boroughsLa Presse
- AWorld Press Photo exhibition runs in Montreal through Oct. 12Radio-Canada Montréal
- AWoman Seriously Injured in Sharp-Object Attack in Montreal; Suspect ArrestedLa Presse
- AMontreal schools welcome students on first day of classesLa Presse
- BQuebec election campaign kicks off as Assembly dissolvedGlobal News Montreal
- BQuebec Ethics Commissioner Launches Probe into MP Vincent MarissalCBC Montreal
- BQuebec Liberal Leader Drops Candidate in RimouskiJournal de Montréal
- BSevere thunderstorms and large hail expected across parts of QuebecLa Presse
- BOntario, Quebec storms cause $439 million in insured lossesGlobal News Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
The Local Sunset ·
Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible Over Montreal Tonight
A near‑total lunar eclipse will be visible over Montreal and much of Quebec tonight, starting at 22:30 and reaching its maximum just after midnight. The event…
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Quebec Election Campaign Begins After Assembly Dissolution
Premier Christine Fréchette and Quebec’s lieutenant‑governor dissolved the National Assembly on August 27, 2026, launching a 39‑day campaign that leads to the…
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LaSalle College Suspends Classes After Seeking Creditor Protection
LaSalle College in Montreal filed for creditor protection on August 26, 2026, resulting in an immediate suspension of all classes amid a financial dispute with…
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Montreal Extends Biweekly Trash Service to Four New Boroughs
Montreal will add four boroughs—Ahuntsic‑Cartierville, Villeray‑Saint‑Michel‑Parc‑Extension, Pierrefonds‑Roxboro and L’Île‑Bizard‑Sainte‑Geneviève—to its…
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Quebec Ethics Commissioner Opens Probe into MP Vincent Marissal
The Quebec ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into MP Vincent Marissal over alleged misuse of a government‑funded apartment in exchange for future…
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Mayor Calls for Quebec to Reinstate Strong Montreal Focus
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urged the Quebec government on August 26 to restore a dedicated "Montreal reflex" in its policies, seeking clearer provincial…
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World Press Photo Exhibition Open in Montreal Until Oct. 12
The World Press Photo exhibition, featuring award‑winning photojournalism and visual storytelling, is on display at Montreal’s Marché Bonsecours and will…
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Quebec Liberal Leader Pulls Candidate from Rimouski Race
Quebec Liberal leader Charles Milliard withdrew the party’s Rimouski candidate on August 27, 2026, citing unacceptable behavior, marking a setback for the…
The Local Sunset ·
Woman Injured in Sharp-Object Attack in Montreal, Suspect Arrested
A 35-year-old woman was attacked with a sharp object in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges on Thursday morning, sustaining multiple injuries. Police arrested a suspect…
The Local Sunset ·
Severe Thunderstorms and Large Hail Forecast for Parts of Quebec
Environment Canada warned Thursday afternoon that violent thunderstorms could bring strong winds, large hail and heavy rain across several regions of Quebec.…
The Local Sunset ·
Montreal Schools Welcome Students on First Day of Classes
Iona Primary School in Côte-des-Neiges began the 2026‑2027 school year on August 27, with students, parents, and staff, including Karine Forget, participating…
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Ontario, Quebec Summer Storms Cost $439 Million in Insured Losses
Strong summer storms in Ontario and Quebec caused $439 million in insured property damage, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc.
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