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Montreal · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ATwo killed in western Quebec highway crashCBC Montreal
- AQuebec Resident Gets $40 Ticket Over Inaccessible Parking MeterCBC Montreal
- AGatineau Trials New Homelessness StrategyLa Presse
- AConstruction Begins on Montreal Port Expansion at ContrecœurRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- ASeptember bike races to strain Montreal trafficRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BQuebec municipalities push for louder voice as election campaign loomsRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal police remove controversial surveillance camera after media reportCBC Montreal
- BPotential Strike Threatens Montreal's Jean-Drapeau ParkJournal de Montréal
- BMontreal inspectors cleared to enter building suspected of illegal housingJournal de Montréal
- BQuebec police increasingly share AI-generated images onlineJournal de Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Two Dead, Several Injured in Route 105 Crash
Two fatalities and several injuries were reported after a collision on Route 105 in Quebec's Outaouais region on August 14, with provincial police leading the…
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Quebec Municipalities Seek Greater Influence Ahead of Election
Quebec municipalities are urging provincial parties to prioritize homelessness, housing and infrastructure in upcoming election platforms, seeking greater…
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Resident Fined $40 Over Inaccessible Parking Meter
Charlie Rousseau was fined $40 in Rouyn‑Noranda after an inaccessible coin‑operated parking meter prevented her from paying. The incident draws attention to…
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Montreal Police Dismantle Surveillance Camera After Radio-Canada Report
Montreal police removed a high‑powered surveillance camera on August 14 after Radio‑Canada reported its presence, responding to criticism of the city’s…
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Montreal Students Pay 25¢ for Elder Mentor Guidance
Collège de Maisonneuve launched a program on August 13, 2026, allowing students to consult an elderly mentor for a symbolic fee of 25 cents, aiming to connect…
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Gatineau Launches New Homelessness Strategy Ahead of Election
Gatineau city has launched a new, potentially replicable homelessness strategy as the CAQ faces criticism ahead of the October 5 provincial election.
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Potential Strike Threatens Operations at Montreal's Jean-Drapeau Park
A possible strike by the 230 municipal workers who maintain Jean-Drapeau Park could disrupt services during the busy summer season, prompting city officials to…
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Construction Starts on New Montreal Port Terminal at Contrecœur
Construction began in August 2026 on a new container terminal at Contrecœur as part of the Port of Montreal's expansion, which aims to increase handling…
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Montreal Inspectors Authorized to Access Suspected Illegal Housing Building
Montreal inspectors have been authorized to enter a building suspected of housing illegal, windowless, unsanitary rental units, as part of the city’s effort to…
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September Bike Races Set to Disrupt Montreal Traffic
A month‑long series of bike races in Montreal from September 5 to October 4, 2026, is expected to increase traffic congestion and affect commuter routes,…
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Quebec Police Increase AI Image Posts on Social Media
Quebec police departments are increasingly sharing AI‑generated images on social media, prompting concerns about the impact of such content on public…
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