The Lunch Break
Montreal · Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AQuebec expands home‑support pilot to nine regions, adding up to 623,000 reduced‑price service hoursRadio-Canada Montréal
- AMontreal seeks Quebec help to map flood‑prone buildingsLa Presse Montréal
- AMontreal Police Release Suspect Photos in Attempted Murder CaseGlobal News Montreal
- APierrefonds-Roxboro Residents Protest Flood ResponseCBC Montreal
- AFormer Montreal Chamber CEO Michel Leblanc Joins Quebec Liberal PartyRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BTransparent bag rule triggers backlash ahead of Montreal's ÎleSoniq festivalCBC Montreal
- BQuebec Court Temporarily Restores Air Liaison to Subsidized Flight ProgramCBC Montreal
- BFrench citizen loses Quebec work permit after returning from daughter's funeralRadio-Canada Montréal
- BFloods and Landslide Hit L'Ascension in Quebec's LaurentidesRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BNemaska Lithium and Minerai de fer Québec Lay Off Around 60 WorkersJournal de Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Quebec Expands Home‑Support Pilot to Nine New Regions
Quebec announced the extension of its home‑support pilot to nine more regions, offering up to 623,000 reduced‑price service hours to improve affordable care…
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Transparent Bag Rule Sparks Online Backlash at ÎleSoniq Festival
ÎleSoniq festival organizers announced a last‑minute rule allowing only transparent bags, prompting online criticism from ticket holders. The policy,…
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Tennis Canada Plans Retractable Roof for Montreal’s IGA Stadium
Tennis Canada announced in June 2026 that IGA Stadium in Montreal will receive a retractable roof as part of a broader renovation, aiming to prevent weather…
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Montreal Calls on Quebec to Map Flood‑Risk Buildings
Montreal's metropolitan community has asked the Quebec government for assistance in creating a map of buildings most vulnerable to flooding, citing an increase…
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Quebec Court Temporarily Restores Air Liaison to Subsidy Program
A Quebec Superior Court judge has temporarily reinstated Air Liaison as an authorized carrier under the Regional Air Access Program, pending a final ruling on…
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Investigators Examine Repentigny Storm for Possible Tornado
The Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating the August 2, 2026, severe storm in Repentigny, Quebec, to determine if a tornado formed, analyzing radar data…
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Police Release Suspect Images in Montreal Attempted Murder Case
Montreal police have released suspect photos in an attempted murder investigation after a 49‑year‑old man was found with stab‑like injuries. The police are…
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French Worker’s Permit Revoked After Daughter’s Funeral Return
A French worker’s permit was cancelled after he returned to Quebec from his daughter’s funeral, due to a rule that revokes work permits after extended absences…
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Pierrefonds‑Roxboro Residents Rally Over Flood Management
Residents of Pierrefonds‑Roxboro protested on August 3, demanding answers from city officials about repeated floods and urging improved municipal response.
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Floods and Landslide Damage L'Ascension in Quebec
Intense rainstorms on August 4 caused flooding and a landslide in L'Ascension, Quebec, damaging streets and a hillside as part of a larger weather system…
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Former Montreal Chamber CEO Michel Leblanc Enters Quebec Liberal Race
Michel Leblanc, former CEO of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, announced on August 4, 2026 his candidacy for the Parti libéral du Québec, citing inspiration…
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Nemaska Lithium, Minerai de fer Québec Cut About 60 Jobs
Nemaska Lithium and Minerai de fer Québec announced layoffs affecting about sixty employees on August 4, 2026, despite receiving substantial provincial…
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