The Lunch Break
Montreal · Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 20 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AQuebec bans open-air fires north of St. Lawrence RiverRadio-Canada Montréal
- AGreat White Shark Spotted Near Magdalen IslandsCBC Montreal
- AParalympic swimmer Aurélie Rivard returns to competition at Montreal trialsRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- ACanadian star swimmer Summer McIntosh pulls out of Montreal trials due to illnessRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AMaxime Deschamps Announces RetirementRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BVolunteers Hand Out Freshness Kits to Heat‑Vulnerable Montreal ResidentsLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal police officer accused of assaulting patron at Chez Parée barRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BREM service halted between Panama and Brossard stations due to power issueJournal de Montréal
- BSanté Québec board chair Christiane Germain resignsCBC Montreal
- BQuebec moves to tighten Benadryl regulations after teen overdoseGlobal News Montreal
- DQuebec prosecutors grapple with Jordan timeline pressuresCBC Montreal
- DThousands of Montreal Police Honor Fallen Officer BenredouaneRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Santé Québec Board Chair Christiane Germain Announces Resignation
Christiane Germain announced her resignation as chair of the Santé Québec board on July 7, 2026, prompting an upcoming appointment of new board leadership for…
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Summer McIntosh Withdraws from Montreal Trials Due to Virus
Top Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh withdrew from the Montreal national trials on July 7, 2026 after a virus diagnosis, ending her bid for spots in upcoming…
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Volunteers Distribute Freshness Kits to Heat‑Vulnerable Montreal Residents
In July 2026, volunteers distributed freshness kits to heat‑vulnerable residents across Montreal’s heat‑affected neighborhoods, aiming to alleviate the risks…
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Paralympic Star Aurélie Rivard Returns at Montreal Trials
Aurélie Rivard returned to elite swimming competition at the Montreal Canadian trials, competing in the 400‑metre freestyle after earning a law degree.
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Montreal Officer Accused of Assaulting Bar Patron
A Montreal police officer is accused of throwing a bar patron to the floor at Chez Parée and filing a false report that blamed the customer, prompting an…
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730‑Pound Great White Shark Seen Near Magdalen Islands
A 730‑pound great white shark named Bella was recorded near the Magdalen Islands, confirming that large sharks are making regular seasonal appearances as the…
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REM Service Suspended Between Panama and Brossard Stations
On July 7, 2026, a power problem forced the REM to suspend train service between Panama and Brossard stations, affecting commuters on the south‑shore line.
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World Champion Maxime Deschamps Announces Retirement
Maxime Deschamps announced his retirement from competitive figure skating on July 7, 2026, after a career highlighted by a 2024 world pairs title with Deanna…
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Quebec Prohibits Open‑Air Fires North of St. Lawrence
Quebec has banned all open‑air fires north of the St. Lawrence River as at least 200 forest fires continue to burn, aiming to prevent new ignitions while crews…
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Quebec Proposes Stricter Benadryl Rules After Teen Overdose
Quebec is drafting stricter regulations on over‑the‑counter Benadryl after a coroner’s 2025 recommendation and a 2023 overdose death of an 18‑year‑old, aiming…
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