The Lunch Break
Montreal · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AOnly 56 of 596 Lakes Near Montreal Open to Swimmers and KayakersLa Presse
- ANon-profit distributes cooling kits in Montreal's Parc-ExtensionCBC Montreal
- ASix Free Comedy Shows in Montreal Through July 26Radio-Canada Montréal
- ALive Surgery Broadcasts Expand at Montreal HospitalLa Presse
- AQuebec Police Probe Four-Year Extortion Ring Targeting Laval BusinessesLa Presse
- BJewish General Hospital receives university hospital designationCBC Montreal
- BMontreal Resident Wins $5 Million Lottery, Plans First Home PurchaseGlobal News Montreal
- BMontreal ERs exceed 200% capacity amid heat wave and staff shortagesGlobal News Montreal
- BThunderstorm warning and tornado risk issued for MontrealCBC Montreal
- BMilder Storms Hit Southern Quebec, Causing Few Power OutagesRadio-Canada Montréal
- DMontreal family lives in trailer while tenants contest duplex repossessionCBC Montreal
- DSix Readings of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Musical Parody to Play at Just for LaughsCult MTL
Stories from this broadcast
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Six Free Comedy Shows Offered in Montreal Through July 26
The Juste pour rire festival is presenting six free comedy shows in Montreal, featuring acts like Weird Al Yankovich and Adib Alkhalidey, with performances…
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Only 56 of 596 Lakes Near Montreal Open to Swimmers and Kayakers
A study commissioned by La Presse found that only 56 of the 596 lakes within 90 km of Montreal offer public swimming or kayaking access, highlighting limited…
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Jewish General Hospital Achieves University Hospital Designation
Jewish General Hospital in Montreal received official university hospital status on July 14, 2026, recognizing its role in research, teaching and specialized…
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Milder Storms Spare Southern Quebec, Few Outages Reported
Southern Quebec saw milder thunderstorms on July 15, 2026, contrary to earlier forecasts, resulting in only a few brief power outages and no reported injuries.
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Montreal Hospital Begins Live Broadcasts of Eye Surgeries
Hôpital Maisonneuve‑Rosemont’s Centre des chirurgies ambulatoires ophtalmiques Angus began live‑streaming eye surgeries on July 15, 2026, to facilitate…
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Montreal ERs Overrun at Double Capacity Amid Heat Wave
Montreal emergency rooms are operating at about 200% capacity due to a severe heat wave and staff shortages, prompting officials to urge vulnerable residents…
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Thunderstorm Warning and Tornado Risk Issued for Montreal
Environment Canada and Météo Québec have issued a thunderstorm warning for Montreal on July 14‑15, 2026, noting an elevated tornado risk and an unusual yellow…
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Police Investigate Four-Year Extortion Ring Targeting Laval Businesses
Provincial and municipal police have concluded a four‑year investigation into organized extortion of Laval businesses and are calling on merchants to cooperate…
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Non‑profit Hands Out Cooling Kits in Parc‑Extension
A non‑profit started door‑to‑door delivery of cooling kits in Parc‑Extension on July 15, 2026, aiming to help residents avoid heat‑related health problems…
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Montreal Resident Wins $5 Million Lottery, Plans First Home Purchase
Montreal resident Pierre Draws discovered his lottery ticket was worth $5 million, not $5,000, and plans to use the winnings to buy his first home.
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