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Montreal · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
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- ARestaurant Burns in Early Monday Morning in MontrealRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AAnimal welfare group alleges mistreatment at major Quebec livestock auctionJournal de Montréal
- AQuebec cannabis growers struggle to secure shelf space at SQDCJournal de Montréal
- AMontreal, Laval Paramedics Reject Quebec DealCBC Montreal
- AQuebec Farmers Harvest Record Sweet Corn, Prices DropCBC Montreal
- BQuebec Group Launches 16-Day River Shoreline CleanupGlobal News Montreal
- BNight shootings reported in Rivière-des-Prairies and Saint‑Michel, no arrests yetRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BSaint‑Pie council votes to earmark racetrack for new high schoolCBC Montreal
- BPolice force three teens off Montreal schoolyard during soccer gameLa Presse Montréal
- BResearchers confirm tornado hit Repentigny on Aug. 2Global News Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Restaurant Burns Early Monday Morning in Montreal
Firefighters reported a blaze at a Montreal restaurant around 2 a.m. on August 10, 2026, prompting police to be dispatched and an investigation into the cause.
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Quebec Group Begins 16-Day St. Lawrence Shoreline Cleanup
Morissette’s Quebec group has started a 16‑day shoreline cleanup of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal to combat pollution harming whales, turtles, and other…
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Sena Catterall Drafted by Detroit PWHL Team, Chooses Hockey
Montreal’s 24‑year‑old Sena Catterall was drafted by Detroit’s PWHL team, prompting her to shift her focus from a national baseball role to a professional…
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Animal Group Flags Mistreatment at Saint‑Hyacinthe Livestock Auction
An animal protection group has reported cases of mistreatment at Saint‑Hyacinthe's major livestock auction, renewing scrutiny of animal welfare practices at…
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Night Shootings Reported in Rivière-des-Prairies and Saint‑Michel, No Arrests
Montreal police reported nighttime gunfire in Rivière-des-Prairies and Saint‑Michel on 8 August 2026, with investigations ongoing and no arrests made.
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Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier Announces PQ Run in Montarville
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on the South Shore of Montreal.
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Quebec Growers Face Limited Shelf Space at SQDC
Quebec cannabis growers are struggling to secure shelf space at the government‑run SQDC retailer, despite a strong provincial market, with only a few local…
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Saint‑Pie Council Sets Aside Racetrack Land for New High School
Saint‑Pie council voted to reserve part of the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack for a prospective new high school, a decision that has sparked both support and…
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Montreal and Laval Paramedics Reject Quebec Deal
On August 9, 60 percent of Montreal and Laval paramedics voted against a tentative agreement with the Quebec government, halting the deal reached the previous…
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Police Remove Three Teens from Montreal Schoolyard During Soccer Game
Police officers arrived at Maisonneuve elementary school courtyard on August 7, 2026, and ordered three preadolescent boys playing soccer to leave, an action…
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Quebec Sweet Corn Harvest Surplus Cuts Prices
Quebec's 2026 sweet corn harvest has produced a surplus that exceeds store capacity, lowering consumer prices, while strong yields of other vegetables keep…
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Researchers Confirm Tornado Struck Repentigny on August 2
Researchers confirmed a tornado hit Repentigny, Quebec on August 2, 2026, damaging trees and buildings during a Sunday storm.
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