The Lunch Break
Montreal · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ASecond cat tests positive for raccoon rabies in Montérégie, three people receive prophylaxisCBC Montreal
- AOver 1,000 Quebecers' Bodies Went Unclaimed in 2025CBC Montreal
- AQuebec and Ottawa Probe Cyberattacks on Water PlantsRadio-Canada Montréal
- AWestmount Keeps Weekly Trash Pickup as Montreal Shifts to BiweeklyCBC Montreal
- AChildren’s music star Annie Brocoli honored with special award at Juste pour rire 2026Journal de Montréal
- BProtesters oppose Tennis Canada's Jarry Park revampCBC Montreal
- BMontreal Researchers Pursue Treatment for BC Child's Rare DiseaseGlobal News Montreal
- BGovernor General Louise Arbour talks new role on first Quebec City visitCBC Montreal
- BQuebec coroner urges Highway 50 safety upgrades after fatal crashCBC Montreal
- BQuebec premier says she may allow US wines on store shelvesGlobal News Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
The Lunch Break ·
Second Cat Tests Positive for Raccoon Rabies in Montérégie, Three Treated
A cat in Saint‑Anicet tested positive for raccoon‑origin rabies, prompting post‑exposure treatment for three contacts, as Quebec reports multiple rabies cases…
The Lunch Break ·
Protesters Oppose Tennis Canada's Jarry Park Renovation Plans
Protesters gathered at Jarry Park on August 10, 2026 to oppose Tennis Canada's plan to fully revamp IGA Stadium, while the organization argues the upgrades are…
The Lunch Break ·
CAQ and PQ Unveil Pre‑Campaign Ads Across Quebec
The CAQ and PQ launched pre‑campaign television and online ads on August 10, 2026, with consultant Victor Henriquez's involvement, to signal their priorities…
The Lunch Break ·
Over 1,000 Quebecers Unclaimed in 2025, Province Steps In
In 2025, over 1,000 unclaimed bodies in Quebec led the provincial government to authorize funeral homes to perform cremations or burials, following established…
The Lunch Break ·
Montreal Team Works on Therapy for BC Child’s Rare Disease
A three‑year‑old from British Columbia traveled to Montreal where researchers are developing an experimental therapy for the child’s incurable rare genetic…
The Lunch Break ·
Quebec Apple Grower Uses Anti-Hail Cannon to Guard Orchard
A Quebec apple grower deployed an anti‑hail cannon on August 10, 2026, to protect his orchard from icy conditions that could reduce yield, using technology…
The Lunch Break ·
Quebec, Ottawa Investigate Summer Cyberattacks on Water Plants
Quebec and the federal government are investigating summer 2026 cyberattacks that hit two Canadian water treatment plants and dozens of U.S. facilities, amid a…
The Lunch Break ·
Governor General Arbour Discusses New Role on Quebec City Visit
Governor General Louise Arbour, in her first official Quebec City visit on August 10, 2026, discussed her new responsibilities and expressed a goal to connect…
The Lunch Break ·
Westmount Holds Weekly Trash Pickup as Montreal Moves to Biweekly
Westmount will keep its weekly garbage collection schedule even as Montreal moves to a biweekly system starting in October 2026, underscoring the…
The Lunch Break ·
Coroner Calls for Highway 50 Safety Upgrades After Fatal Crash
The Quebec coroner has pressed the Transport Ministry to add safety upgrades to Highway 50 after a fatal head‑on crash last year, renewing earlier calls for…
The Lunch Break ·
Annie Brocoli Wins Coup de Coeur at Juste pour rire 2026
Annie Brocoli received the “coup de coeur” prize from Juste pour rire organizers on August 10, 2026, as part of the festival’s list of laureates for events in…
The Lunch Break ·
Quebec Premier Open to US Wines in Provincial Stores
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette indicated openness to permitting US wines in provincial liquor stores, subject to conditions, signaling a possible shift…
More The Lunch Break
24 minThe Lunch Break
Tue, Aug 25
24 minThe Lunch Break
Mon, Aug 24
25 minThe Lunch Break
Sun, Aug 23
24 minThe Lunch Break
Sat, Aug 22
25 minThe Lunch Break
Fri, Aug 21
25 minThe Lunch Break
Thu, Aug 20
25 minThe Lunch Break
Wed, Aug 19