The Lunch Break
Montreal · Friday, June 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 19 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AStolen Montreal police cruiser recovered 40 km away, driver arrestedLa Presse
- AAnalysis finds about 25,000 empty homes in Montreal amid housing crunchCBC Montreal
- AMontreal's Winter Costs Hit 10-Year High, Police Overtime Exceeds $80 MLa Presse Montréal
- AOne‑Third of Montreal Car Thefts Involve U.S.‑Registered Vehicles During Grand Prix WeekLa Presse
- AKoriass and Loud Energize Francos Crowd Despite Rainy WeatherRadio-Canada Montréal
- BJean Charest’s son Antoine Dionne Charest nominated for Quebec Liberals in VerdunGlobal News Montreal
- BMontreal Grants $25 Million for 350 New Affordable Homes in RosemontLa Presse Montréal
- BBlack Montreal police staff voice safety concerns after unit disbandedCBC Montreal
- BCanoeist Élizabeth Desrosiers-McArthur to debut at Montreal World CupRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMayor says Notre-Dame East camps will stay for UCI World Cycling ChampionshipsLa Presse Montréal
- DVictoire Add Six Draftees and Re‑Sign Abby Roque for Two YearsCBC Montreal
- DQuebec records highest number of French language complaintsCBC Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Allocates $25 Million for 350 Affordable Homes in Rosemont
Montreal has committed $25.1 million to build 350 affordable housing units in Rosemont–La Petite‑Patrie, with the project overseen by Société de développement…
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Montreal Police Cruiser Recovered After 40‑km Theft, Suspect Arrested
A 28‑year‑old man suspected of being intoxicated stole a Montreal police cruiser on June 18, 2026; the vehicle was recovered 40 km away in Verchères within 30…
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Study Finds About 25,000 Empty Homes in Montreal
Hydro‑Québec’s electricity‑usage study found about 25,000 vacant homes in Montreal, sparking a debate between landlords and housing advocates amid a severe…
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Élizabeth Desrosiers-McArthur Set for Montreal World Cup Debut
Canadian canoeist Élizabeth Desrosiers-McArthur will compete in her first World Cup event in Montreal in July 2026, marking her return to international…
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Mayor Ferrada Confirms Notre-Dame East Camps Remain for Cycling Event
Mayor Martinez Ferrada confirmed that the camps on Notre-Dame East will stay in place despite the UCI Road World Championships route passing through the…
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Koriass and Loud Energize Francos Crowd Despite Rain
Koriass and Loud performed live at the Francos de Montréal on June 18, 2026, continuing their sets despite rainy weather, ensuring the festival's program…
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Montreal Winter Spending Hits Decade High, Police Overtime Over $80M
Montreal's latest financial report shows the costliest winter in a decade, record fine revenue, and police overtime expenses exceeding $80 million.
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One-Third of Montreal Car Thefts Involve U.S. Cars During Grand Prix
About 33% of cars stolen in Montreal during the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix week were U.S.-registered, the highest proportion in three years, as thousands of…
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Black Montreal Police Staff Raise Safety Concerns After Unit Disbanded
Black Montreal police staff sent a letter on June 18, 2026, expressing safety concerns after a patrol unit was dissolved due to serious racism allegations,…
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Antoine Dionne Charest Secures Liberal Nomination in Verdun
Antoine Dionne Charest, son of former premier Jean Charest, was nominated as the Quebec Liberal Party candidate for Montreal’s Verdun riding on June 17, 2026,…
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