The Lunch Break
Montreal · Thursday, July 2, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 20 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ARCMP launches operation in Montreal‑North against alleged smuggling ringJournal de Montréal
- A19‑year‑old Gabriel Genest Sets New Montreal Pole‑Vault RecordRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- ARideshare Pick‑up Zone at Montreal Airport Sparks Traveler OutcryLa Presse
- AREM service halted between Canora and Côte-de-Liesse stationsJournal de Montréal
- AQuebec sees 559% surge in data breaches, medical records fetch up to $1,000CBC Montreal
- BSevere thunderstorms and tornado risk forecast for southern Quebec ThursdayLa Presse
- BQuebec plans new prefabricated housing neighborhoodsRadio-Canada Montréal
- BHundreds Rally in Montreal Over Skyrocketing RentsLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal cyclists raise privacy concerns over city bike‑lane surveyCBC Montreal
- BQuebec's Largest Landfill Expanded to Accommodate 1.2 Million Extra Tons of WasteRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- DWeird Al Yankovic to Play Free Outdoor Show at Montreal’s Just for LaughsCult MTL
- DHeat wave spreads from Ontario to Canada's Maritime provincesGlobal News Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Severe Thunderstorms and Tornado Threat Expected in Southern Quebec
A heat wave is fueling a forecast of violent thunderstorms and possible tornadoes in southern Quebec on Thursday, prompting authorities to monitor the…
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Quebec's Biggest Landfill Expanded for 1.2 Million Extra Tons
Quebec’s largest landfill in Terrebonne is being urgently expanded to handle over 1.2 million additional tonnes of waste, addressing a recent surge in disposal…
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Montreal Cyclists Question Privacy of City Bike‑Lane Survey
Montreal cyclists have raised objections to the city’s June 2026 online bike‑lane survey, questioning its impartiality and the protection of personal data, as…
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Quebec Unveils Prefab Housing Neighborhood Plan
Quebec's government unveiled a plan to build prefabricated home neighborhoods in about thirty regions, pricing each unit under $350,000 to expand affordable…
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REM Service Suspended Between Canora and Côte-de-Liesse Stations
A track problem halted REM service between Canora and Côte-de-Liesse stations during the July 2 morning rush hour, affecting commuters on Montreal's rapid…
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Rideshare Zone at Trudeau Airport Triggers Traveler Frustration
A newly created Uber and Lyft pick‑up zone at Montréal‑Trudeau Airport caused congestion and frustration among travelers and drivers on June 30, 2026, despite…
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Teenager Gabriel Genest Breaks Montreal Pole‑Vault Record
Nineteen‑year‑old Gabriel Genest broke the pole‑vault record at the June 30 Montreal Athletics Classic, a key Canadian track‑and‑field meet that showcases top…
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Hundreds Rally in Montreal Over Skyrocketing Rents
Around 600 tenants and a rent‑rights coalition rallied in Montreal on July 1 to protest sharp rent increases that are leaving many renters without affordable…
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RCMP Launches Operation Against Smuggling Ring in Montreal‑North
The RCMP’s Eastern Region executed a raid in Montreal‑North on July 2, 2026, targeting an alleged smuggling network as part of its ongoing campaign against…
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Quebec Data Breaches Jump 559%, Medical Records Sell for Up to $1,000
Data‑breach reports in Quebec have risen 559 percent over three years, with medical records now selling for $250 to $1,000 each, amid scrutiny of the…
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