The Lunch Break
Montreal · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMontreal Lab Advances Animal‑Protein Research for Pandemic PreparednessGlobal News Montreal
- ANeglected Montreal Buildings Pose Public HazardLa Presse
- AQuebec and Newfoundland‑Labrador poised for major energy announcementCBC Montreal
- AQuebec's Parti Québécois hires journalist Stéphanie MartinLa Presse
- ARefusals at Quebec CEGEPs Jump 40% Over Last YearRadio-Canada Montréal
- BMontreal Police Use License‑Plate Camera in Targeted ProbeGlobal News Montreal
- BResidents protest expansion of US-owned hazardous waste landfill in BlainvilleCBC Montreal
- BVia Rail to Build Multimodal Station in Dorval for Airport AccessJournal de Montréal
- BUniversities warn drop in international students could hurt researchRadio-Canada Montréal
- BUQAM Graduate Aims to Set Record with Giant Human Lily in MontrealJournal de Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Lab Grows Animal Protein to Boost Pandemic Readiness
Polytechnique Montréal scientists are growing animal protein in the lab to support Canada’s pandemic preparedness, part of a national push to boost biomedical…
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Montreal Police Deploy License‑Plate Camera in Targeted Probe
Montreal police confirmed on August 16 that an automatic licence‑plate recognition camera has been installed for a specific investigation, allowing them to…
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Sandhill Cranes Designated Fair Game for Fall Hunt
Sandhill cranes will be classified as fair game for hunting in certain regions of Quebec and Ontario during the fall 2026 season, ending their previous…
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Neglected Montreal Buildings Threaten Public Safety
A vacant downtown building collapsed in June 2026 and a hotel with sloping floors stays open, highlighting Montreal's growing problem of neglected, unsafe…
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Residents protest expansion of US-owned landfill in Blainville
Blainville residents protested in August 2026 against a planned expansion of the U.S.-owned Stablex hazardous waste landfill, citing proximity to homes and…
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Quebec Apple Orchard Tests Anti‑Hail Cannon
A Quebec apple grower is testing an anti‑hail cannon in August 2026 to protect trees from frequent hail damage, aiming to assess its effectiveness for broader…
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Quebec, Newfoundland-Labrador Set to Reveal Major Energy Deal
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are set to announce a new agreement to advance the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project and restructure the historic…
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Via Rail Announces New Multimodal Station in Dorval
Via Rail Canada plans to construct a multimodal station in Dorval to connect rail passengers with Montreal‑Trudeau Airport via public transit, aiming to…
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Parti Québécois Appoints Journalist Stéphanie Martin to Boost Campaign Communications
The Parti Québécois has hired journalist Stéphanie Martin from the Journal de Québec to strengthen its communications ahead of the fall 2026 provincial…
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Universities Cite Quotas as Threat to Research Funding
Universities in Quebec say new federal and provincial enrollment caps have sharply reduced international student numbers, threatening research capacity.…
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Quebec CEGEP Refusals Surge 40% in 2026
In 2026, Quebec CEGEPs rejected about 1,200 applicants, a 40% increase from the prior year, because insufficient classroom space forced many institutions to…
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UQAM Graduate Targets Guinness Record with Human Lily
A UQAM graduate is organizing 810 volunteers in Montreal on August 16 to form the largest human lily, targeting a Guinness World Record. The event follows the…
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