The Lunch Break
Montreal · Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMontreal cyclists raise privacy concerns over bike lane surveyCBC Montreal
- AHeat Wave Hits Southern Quebec on July 1La Presse
- AHydro-Québec to charge high‑usage homes moreJournal de Montréal
- AQuebec to Revamp Highway 10 for Better REM AccessCBC Montreal
- AQuebec Unveils $87 B Plan to Reach 77% Renewable Energy by 2050Global News Montreal
- BQuebec allocates $123 million to revitalize east Montreal industrial siteRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal shuts Camillien‑Houde Way for two‑week road workCBC Montreal
- BWest Island residents await trash cleanup, town hall set for Aug. 6CBC Montreal
- BHeat Wave Hits Montreal, Leaving Vulnerable Residents at RiskLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal to Offer Interest‑Free Rental Loans to TenantsGlobal News Montreal
- DQuebec expands its largest landfill to add 1.2 million tonnes of capacityRadio-Canada Montréal
- DDoorDash Supports Two Montreal CharitiesMontreal Times
Stories from this broadcast

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Heat Wave Sweeps Southern Quebec on Canada Day
A heat wave began across southern Quebec on July 1, 2026, bringing intense heat and humidity. Health officials advise precautions as the conditions spread and…

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Dollard-des-Ormeaux Awaits Trash Cleanup, Town Hall Set for Aug. 6
A week after severe West Island floods, Dollard-des-Ormeaux residents await garbage removal, with a municipal town‑hall set for August 6 to discuss cleanup…

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Heat Wave Hits Montreal, Threatening Vulnerable Residents
A heat wave with humidex values and temperatures above 40°C is affecting Montreal, putting low‑income residents at heightened risk, according to Dr. David…

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Montreal Closes Camillien‑Houde Way for Two‑Week Maintenance
Montreal will close Camillien‑Houde Way on Mount Royal from June 30 to July 14, 2026, for two weeks of road repairs needed before a scheduled bike race,…

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Hydro‑Québec Introduces Higher Tariff for High‑Usage Homes
Hydro‑Québec announced a new tariff that will charge higher rates to residential customers with the highest electricity consumption, such as those operating…

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Quebec Invests $123 Million to Revitalize East Montreal Industrial Site
The Quebec government has earmarked $123 million to clean up and redevelop an industrial property in east Montreal, part of a plan to put about 30 million…

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Quebec Plans Highway 10 Overhaul to Boost REM Access
The province will add dedicated lanes for buses and high‑occupancy vehicles while modernizing the highway’s older sections. The changes aim to make the REM…

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Montreal cyclists question privacy of city bike lane survey
Montreal cyclists are challenging the city’s online bike lane survey, citing concerns over its impartiality and the potential exposure of personal information.…

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Montreal Launches Interest‑Free Rental Loan Program
Montreal announced a program offering interest‑free rental loans of up to $5,000 to about 150 low‑income households, aiming to help renters avoid eviction. The…

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Quebec Announces $87 Billion Plan for 77% Renewable Energy by 2050
Quebec announced a $87 billion, 25‑year plan to achieve 77 percent renewable energy consumption by 2050, presented by Bernard Drainville in Varennes on June…
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