The Lunch Break
Montreal · Sunday, June 28, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 20 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ARain Boosts Sweetness and Lowers Prices of Quebec StrawberriesCBC Montreal
- AMontreal Allocates $40 Million for Police Body CamerasRadio-Canada Montréal
- AFarmers object to 100‑MW wind project in Quebec's MontérégieCBC Montreal
- AMontreal Venezuelan community organizes relief supplies after Venezuela quakesCBC Montreal
- ACanadiens select Timofei Runtso; Maple Leafs trade Brandon CarloCBC Montreal
- BHeat Index Expected to Reach 40°C in Montreal on July 1Journal de Montréal
- BQuebec agencies urge motorcyclists to adopt airbag vestsCBC Montreal
- BMercier petitions Quebec over chronic Route 138 gridlockCBC Montreal
- BSeven‑time Tour winner Alberto Contador visits Montreal as road‑world‑championships analystRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal Film Lab Set to Close Amid Falling Local InvestmentCBC Montreal
- DSaguenay Duo Angine de Poitrine Delivers Stunning Set at Montreal Jazz FestivalRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- DCanadiens pick Russian forward Gleb Pugachyov 26th overallMontreal Times
Stories from this broadcast

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Canadiens Draft Timofei Runtso as Leafs Deal Carlo to Blues
The Montreal Canadiens selected Timofei Runtso at the Buffalo draft, while the Toronto Maple Leafs traded Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for two…

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Montreal Film Lab to Shut Down Amid Investment Decline
Montreal's film production lab will close due to falling local audiovisual investment, ending a rare North American resource for professional film development.

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Quebec Agencies Promote Airbag Vests for Motorcyclists
Quebec’s auto insurance board and motorcycle association are urging riders to use portable air‑bag vests to help curb the province’s ongoing problem of…

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Mercier Petition Calls on Quebec to Ease Route 138 Gridlock
The City of Mercier has petitioned Quebec to intervene on the long‑standing traffic congestion affecting Route 138 on Montreal’s South Shore.

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Montreal Sets Aside $40 Million for Police Body‑Worn Cameras
Montreal has reserved $40 million to buy and install body‑worn cameras for its police force, aiming to improve transparency and accountability in police‑public…

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Rain Boosts Sweetness and Lowers Prices of Quebec Strawberries
Recent rain in an off‑island suburb of Montreal has increased strawberry yields and sugar levels, making the fruit sweeter and potentially lowering consumer…

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Heat Index Forecast Hits 40°C in Montreal on July 1
Montreal is expected to experience a 40 °C heat index on July 1, leading officials to advise residents—especially those moving—to stay hydrated and carry…

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Farmers Oppose 100‑MW Wind Project in Quebec's Montérégie
Farmers and a local municipality in Quebec’s Montérégie have objected to a proposed 100‑megawatt wind farm on farmland, citing concerns over agricultural…

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Alberto Contador Arrives in Montreal to Preview World Championships Route
Alberto Contador arrived in Montreal on June 27, 2026 to preview the road cycling World Championships route as an analyst, bringing his experience as a…

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Montreal Venezuelan Community Packs Relief Supplies at Arepera du Plateau
Montreal’s Venezuelan community used the Arepera du Plateau restaurant as a hub on June 27 to sort and pack donations for relief after two major earthquakes…
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