The Local Sunset
Montreal · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ASTM partners with startup to use AI for spotting loiterers in Metro stationsCBC Montreal
- AOver 2,500 Bikes Stolen Annually in Montreal, Vélo Québec Urges Police ActionRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AMajor Traffic Disruptions Expected in Greater Montreal Over Labour Day WeekendRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AMontreal fire department says 2025 fire numbers stayed steady, non‑building blazes rose slightlyLa Presse Montréal
- AQuebec Court Orders LaSalle College to Resume Classes and Keep FundingCBC Montreal
- BRussian-speaking hackers breach Quebec construction regulator, steal data of 350,000La Presse
- BAutistic Student Returns to Classroom After Year of Home LearningCBC Montreal
- BAI-Created Covers Arrive in Quebec School PlannersLa Presse
- BExceptional El Niño Expected to Warm Quebec’s 2026 WinterLa Presse
- BParamedic Union Talks with Quebec Government Set to Resume SoonLa Presse
Stories from this broadcast
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STM Teams with Startup to Deploy AI for Detecting Loiterers
The STM has partnered with a local startup to use AI on surveillance video from two metro stations, aiming to quickly identify loiterers and accelerate station…
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Russian‑Speaking Hackers Breach Quebec Construction Regulator, Steal Data of 350,000
A Russian‑speaking hacking group disabled the CCQ website on Friday, stealing personal data of about 350,000 people. The construction regulator is now working…
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Hydro-Québec Q2 Profit Falls 23% Amid Low Rainfall
Hydro-Québec reported a 23% profit decline for Q2 2026, blaming low rainfall that reduced hydroelectric generation and revenue.
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Vélo Québec Calls for Police Action as 2,500 Bikes Stolen Yearly
Vélo Québec reports over 2,500 bicycles are stolen each year in Montreal and urges police to treat the offenses as serious crimes, calling for dedicated…
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Autistic Student Returns to Classroom After Year of Home Learning
An autistic student in Quebec is re‑enrolling in a regular school in September 2026 after a year of home instruction caused by cuts to special‑education…
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Adult Diapers Overtake Baby Diapers in Quebec
Quebec's declining birth rate has led residents to buy more adult diapers than baby diapers, a trend that has become a notable topic in the provincial election.
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Labour Day Weekend Brings Major Traffic Delays in Greater Montreal
Traffic delays are expected on the La Fontaine tunnel, Victoria Bridge, and Highways 20 and 25 across Greater Montreal during the Labour Day weekend of…
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AI-Designed Covers Debut in Quebec School Planners
AI‑generated covers are being rolled out in Quebec school planners for the September 2026 start, prompting skepticism among parents and teachers over the use…
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Montreal Fire Numbers Stable in 2025, Encampments Drive Slight Rise
Montreal’s fire department reported that total fire incidents remained unchanged in 2025, while fires outside buildings rose slightly, a change linked to…
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Exceptional El Niño Set to Warm Quebec’s 2026 Winter
The World Meteorological Organization has declared the upcoming El Niño exceptional, forecasting a milder and more unpredictable winter for Quebec in 2026,…
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Quebec Court Orders LaSalle College to Resume Classes and Keep Funding
The Quebec Superior Court ordered LaSalle College to restart classes for the 2026‑2027 year and maintain provincial funding after the school halted instruction…
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Paramedic Union Talks with Quebec Government Set to Resume Soon
Quebec's government and paramedic unions will restart stalled collective‑agreement negotiations to update and extend existing contracts, signaling a renewed…
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