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Montreal · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 25 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AWest Island residents call for action after June floodsGlobal News Montreal
- AGabriel Diallo Reaches Second Round of Montreal National Bank OpenRadio-Canada Montréal
- AFuture of Montreal’s Notre-Dame East Street Remains UnclearLa Presse
- ARain forces two-day delay at Montreal's National Bank OpenCBC Montreal
- A61-year-old critically injured after car hits tree in Pointe‑ClaireJournal de Montréal
- BInvestigators Probe Possible Tornado After Repentigny StormGlobal News Montreal
- B18 Road Deaths in Quebec During Construction Holiday, SAAQ Says Most PreventableRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BQuebec Declares Summer Measles Outbreak OverCBC Montreal
- BSlovenian star Pogacar to ride Vuelta, skips Quebec and Montreal racesRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal borough approves McDonald's next to homes, sparking resident backlashCBC Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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West Island Residents Demand Action After June Floods
West Island residents are pressing authorities for action after a June 2026 storm dumped 150 mm of rain, causing repeated flooding and prompting calls for…
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Investigators Assess Tornado Possibility After Repentigny Storm
The Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating whether the severe storm that struck Repentigny, Quebec on August 2, 2026, produced a tornado, reviewing data…
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Québecor Divisions Add Heat Sensors to Desk Spaces
Québecor divisions in Quebec have begun installing heat sensors under desks to monitor occupancy and enhance hybrid workspace utilization, reflecting a broader…
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Gabriel Diallo Advances to Second Round of National Bank Open
Gabriel Diallo recorded his first win at the National Bank Open on August 4, 2026, advancing to the second round of the ATP Tour event held at Stade IGA in…
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18 Road Deaths in Quebec Construction Holiday, SAAQ Says Most Preventable
Eighteen road deaths occurred in Quebec during the 2026 construction holiday, with SAAQ officials stating that ten were preventable. The incident broke a…
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Klek Debuts Custom Black Drum at Lévis Festivent
At the Festivent de Lévis on August 3, 2026, Klek of Angine de Poitrine revealed a custom black drum with white spots made by Ebenor Percussion, drawing…
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Future of Montreal’s Notre‑Dame East Street Remains Unclear
A columnist’s survey of Notre‑Dame East street finds the major Montreal artery in poor condition after decades of stalled improvement projects, leaving its…
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Quebec Declares Summer Measles Outbreak Over
Quebec health officials declared the summer measles outbreak over after more than a month with no new cases, ending a period that saw 28 infections between…
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Rain Delays National Bank Open Matches for Two Days
Heavy rain on August 2-3, 2026, forced a two-day postponement of matches at the National Bank Open in Montreal, prompting schedule adjustments. The delay…
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Pogacar Chooses Vuelta Over Quebec, Montreal Races
Tadej Pogacar will ride the Vuelta a España in late August 2026, foregoing the Quebec and Montreal Grand Prix events, as he focuses on the race he first won in…
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61-Year-Old Critical After Car Hits Tree in Pointe‑Claire
A 61-year-old man was critically injured after his car struck a tree in Pointe‑Claire on August 3, 2026, and was taken to hospital in critical condition.
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Council Approves McDonald's Near Homes, Residents Protest
The borough council approved a McDonald's next to homes after dropping earlier strict conditions, prompting backlash from local residents who say the change…
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