The Local Sunset
On airMontreal · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 22 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ASherbrooke mayor calls for transit, infrastructure and homelessness reformsCBC Montreal
- AMontreal driver arrested for speeding over 160 km/h on Decarie highwayLa Presse
- ASchwartz’s Deli replaces black cherry soda with local drink amid U.S. tariffsGlobal News Montreal
- AOutremont Residents Embrace New Park Section Reserved for School UseLa Presse
- A49 Quebecers Share $55 Million Lotto Max JackpotGlobal News Montreal
- BQuebec Issues New Heavy-Vehicle Safety GuidelinesCBC Montreal
- BLegal aid lawyers strike over lower raise than Crown prosecutorsJournal de Montréal
- BLiberal Daniel Gobeil Wins Chicoutimi‑Le Fjord ByelectionCBC Montreal
- BQuebec Government Rejects SNAP Québec's Regional Protected‑Area TargetsRadio-Canada Montréal
- BCable thefts damage 56 Quebec EV charging stations this summerJournal de Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Sherbrooke Mayor Calls for Transit, Infrastructure, Homelessness Reforms
Mayor Marie-Claude Bibeau urged the incoming Quebec government to prioritize public transit, infrastructure renewal and a comprehensive homelessness strategy,…
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Quebec Unveils New Heavy-Vehicle Safety Guidelines
Quebec’s government released new safety guidelines for trucks and heavy vehicles to curb fatal collisions, while cycling groups are pressing for the…
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Montreal Plans Relocation of Up to 700 Staff, Union Seeks Answers
Montreal will relocate up to 700 municipal workers to new offices at Place Dupuis, prompting the employees’ union to demand clear justification amid economic…
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Driver Arrested After Exceeding 160 km/h on Decarie Highway
A man in his thirties was arrested on Decarie highway after being recorded traveling over 160 km/h and suspected of driving while impaired.
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Legal Aid Lawyers Strike Over Smaller Raise Than Crown Prosecutors
Legal aid lawyers in Quebec have struck over a lower salary increase compared to Crown prosecutors, demanding equal raises. The government has yet to respond…
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Mayor's Winter Cuts Increase Senior Staff on Paid Leave
Winter 2026 job cuts in Montreal have led to a rise in senior staff placed on paid availability, receiving full salaries without active duties.
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Schwartz’s Deli Switches to Local Soda After U.S. Tariffs Rise
Schwartz’s Deli in Montreal replaced its imported black‑cherry soda with a locally produced drink after U.S. tariffs raised the soda’s cost. The deli says the…
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Liberal Daniel Gobeil Captures Chicoutimi‑Le Fjord in Byelection
Liberal candidate Daniel Gobeil won the Chicoutimi—Le Fjord byelection on September 1, 2026, turning the riding from Conservative to Liberal control and…
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Outremont Residents Welcome New School‑Only Section of Irma‑Le Vasseur Park
A new section of Irma‑Le Vasseur park opened in Outremont, reserved for the nearby elementary school during class hours and designed to absorb storm‑water…
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Quebec Government Declines SNAP Québec's Protected‑Area Targets
On September 1, 2026, Quebec’s government announced it will not adopt the regional protected‑area targets proposed by SNAP Québec, despite ongoing…
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49 Quebecers Split $55 Million Lotto Max Jackpot
Loto‑Québec confirmed that 49 Quebec residents shared the $55 million Lotto Max jackpot from the August 21 draw, each receiving about $1 million.
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Cable Thieves Damage 56 Quebec EV Chargers This Summer
In summer 2026, cable thieves vandalised 56 EV charging stations across Quebec, removing essential cables and sparking concerns about the security of the…
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