The Lunch Break
Montreal · Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 25 min
Rundown
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- AFlock License‑Plate Camera Spotted in Montreal, City and Police Decline to CommentRadio-Canada Montréal
- ASinkhole forces closure of Highway 40 west near Saint‑CuthbertLa Presse
- ARare Celestial Display Set to Light Up Quebec SkyCBC Montreal
- AOttawa Allocates $34 Million for Climate Resilience in 128 Canadian CommunitiesGlobal News Canada
- AMontreal Day Camp Monitor Under Police Investigation for Sexual Abuse AllegationsJournal de Montréal
- BMontreal SPCA investigators patrol to rescue abused animalsLa Presse Montréal
- BBlind athletes try cycling, kayaking and more with Montreal's ASSAMRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BFabre Metro Station Main Entrance Closed Until Winter 2028La Presse Montréal
- BSafety worries rise in Montreal's Chinatown amid visible homelessnessCBC Montreal
- BInfluencer sued over staged zip‑line accident video in MontrealJournal de Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Flock License‑Plate Camera Seen in Montreal, City and Police Deny Installation
A Flock automatic license‑plate‑reading camera was observed in Montreal on August 12, 2026, and both the city and police denied installing it. Officials…
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Montreal SPCA Constables Patrol City to Rescue Abused Animals
On August 11, 2026, Montreal SPCA special constables and investigators conducted citywide patrols and emergency interventions to rescue abused animals, using…
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Pierrefonds‑Roxboro Welcomes First Skatepark in À‑Ma‑Baie
Montreal’s Pierrefonds‑Roxboro opened its first skatepark in the À‑Ma‑Baie neighbourhood, adding a new youth recreation facility as part of the city’s plan to…
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Sinkhole Prompts Closure of Highway 40 West Near Saint‑Cuthbert
A sinkhole discovered beneath Highway 40 near Saint‑Cuthbert forced officials to close the westbound lanes on August 12, 2026, prompting detours and a safety…
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Blind Athletes Explore Cycling, Kayaking and More with ASSAM
ASSAM, a Montreal nonprofit for visually impaired athletes, now offers guided cycling, urban walking, kayaking and cross‑country skiing to promote active…
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Evenko eases bag rule for ÎleSoniq, permits limited opaque bags
Evenko has revised its bag policy for ÎleSoniq, now allowing non‑transparent bags that meet size limits, after a week of requiring only clear bags at Parc…
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Rare Celestial Display to Illuminate Quebec Sky Tonight
A rare celestial phenomenon will be visible across Quebec on the night of August 12, 2026, an event astronomers say occurs only occasionally in the province.
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Fabre Metro Station Main Entrance Closed Until Winter 2028
The main entrance of Fabre metro station on Montreal’s Blue line will remain shut until winter 2028 due to extensive construction, adding to existing…
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Ottawa Announces $34 Million Climate Resilience Funding for 128 Communities
Ottawa announced $34 million in climate‑resilience funding for 128 communities, including $1 million for flood‑reduction projects in a Quebec community, as…
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Safety Concerns Grow in Montreal Chinatown Over Visible Homelessness
Property managers and residents in Montreal's Chinatown report increased visibility of homeless individuals and drug use, prompting city officials to partner…
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Montreal Day Camp Monitor Faces Police Investigation for Abuse Allegations
Police opened an investigation on August 11, 2026 into allegations that a Montreal day camp monitor may have sexually abused a minor. The probe follows…
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Influencer Sued Over Staged Zip‑Line Accident Video
A lawsuit has been filed against an influencer for posting a fabricated zip‑line accident video at Montreal's Old Port, violating local laws that ban staged…
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