The Lunch Break
Montreal · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 19 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- APedestrian Injured in Downtown Montreal Hit-and-RunLa Presse
- AREM service slowed during Montreal morning rushLa Presse
- AQuebec civil servant fired after warning of battery sector financial risksRadio-Canada Montréal
- AJudge Blocks Eviction of Montreal Homeless EncampmentGlobal News Montreal
- AStudent's School‑Zone Safety Petition Delivered to Quebec National AssemblyGlobal News Montreal
- BAI-Generated Fake Crime Videos on Facebook Gain Millions of Views, Police Express ConcernLa Presse
- BMaggie Flaherty Signs New Two‑Year Contract with Montreal’s La VictoireRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal City’s Top Administrator Departs with $1 Million SeveranceJournal de Montréal
- BQuebec Auditor General Cites Poor Planning in Battery SectorRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BQuebec government restores two‑year PEQ fast‑trackJournal de Montréal
- DPlazaPalooza to Feature Top Montreal Bands at St‑Hubert Street Fair July 9‑12Cult MTL
- DOttawa Won’t Commit to $90 Billion Cap for Quebec‑Toronto High‑Speed RailJournal de Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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AI‑Made Fake Crime Videos on Facebook Draw Millions, Police Warn
Quebec police report that a Facebook account is sharing AI‑generated videos that mimic crime scenes, gathering millions of views and prompting concerns that…
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Maggie Flaherty Signs Two‑Year Deal with La Victoire
Maggie Flaherty has signed a new two‑year contract with Montreal’s community organization La Victoire, extending her role as defender and advocate through 2028.
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Quebec Restores Two-Year PEQ Fast-Track Path
On June 10, 2026, Quebec reinstated the PEQ fast‑track immigration program for a two‑year period, allowing eligible temporary workers and international…
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REM Trains Run Slower During Montreal Morning Rush
On June 11, 2026, the REM reduced train speeds during Montreal's morning rush hour, extending travel times for commuters. The temporary slowdown is part of…
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Quebec Auditor General Flags Weak Planning in Battery Industry
The Quebec Auditor General’s June 10 report criticizes the province’s lack of systematic planning for the battery industry and highlights safety and…
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Quebec Civil Servant Dismissed After Flagging Battery Sector Risks
A Quebec government employee was fired after reporting possible financial losses in the province’s developing battery industry, prompting the anti-corruption…
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Montreal City’s Top Administrator Leaves with $1 Million Severance
The City of Montreal’s General Director is leaving his post on June 10, 2026, receiving a $1 million severance, as the administration of Soraya Martinez…
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Pedestrian Injured in Downtown Montreal Hit‑and‑Run
A pedestrian was injured in a hit‑and‑run on Wednesday night in downtown Montreal, prompting police investigation and highlighting concerns about road safety…
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Student Presents School‑Zone Safety Petition to Quebec Assembly
Montreal student Alexandre Masse submitted a petition to the Quebec National Assembly on June 10, 2026, requesting safer traffic measures in school zones after…
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Judge Blocks Eviction of Montreal Homeless Encampment
Justice Alexandre Pless halted Montreal’s attempt to clear a homeless tent encampment on June 11, citing constitutional rights to safety, security and dignity,…
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