The Lunch Break
Montreal · Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AWoman Found Dead, Man Seriously Injured in Montreal ApartmentRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AUnions protest alleged privatization of Montreal's Old PortLa Presse
- AFederal, Quebec and Newfoundland Celebrate New Churchill Falls Power DealCBC Montreal
- ARouyn-Noranda marks 100th anniversary with citywide celebrationsCBC Montreal
- AMontreal mayor pushes to revive eastern REM lineRadio-Canada Montréal
- BMontreal Official Still Opposes New School in Parc‑ExtensionLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal blue-collar union may strike during September cycling world championshipsCBC Montreal
- BJazz Legend Oliver Jones to Be Honored at Public Funeral in Little BurgundyGlobal News Montreal
- BMontreal Lab Leads Canada’s Pandemic Preparedness PushCBC Montreal
- BRCMP retrieve ancient Peruvian bowl in Montreal, Peru seeks returnGlobal News Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Dead Woman and Injured Man Discovered in Montreal Apartment
Police found a dead woman and a critically injured man in an apartment on 39th Street in Montreal on August 18, 2026, and are investigating the incident.
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City Administration Still Blocks New Parc-Extension School
Montreal officials, including Martinez Ferrada of the CSSDM, reaffirm opposition to a new school in Parc-Extension until projected student‑population growth is…
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Auditor General Says $2 Billion Cuts Needed by 2027
The Quebec auditor general reports that the next government must cut $2 billion in spending starting in 2027 to stay on track for a balanced budget, noting…
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Unions Rally Against Old Port Privatization Claims
Unions staged a protest in Montreal’s Old Port on Tuesday, claiming recent moves toward privatization are limiting public river access. The demonstration…
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Montreal Union Mulls Strike During September World Cycling Event
A Montreal blue‑collar union is considering a strike that could overlap with the September 2026 UCI Road World Championships, raising concerns about potential…
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PQ Universal Transit Pass May Cut Agency Revenue by $77 Million
The Parti Québécois' $95 universal transit pass proposal could reduce Quebec transport agencies' revenue by $77 million, according to Radio-Canada analysis.…
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Federal, Quebec, Newfoundland Sign New Churchill Falls Deal
Canada’s federal, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador governments signed a new agreement on the Churchill Falls power project, citing mutual benefits and…
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Jazz Legend Oliver Jones Honored at Public Funeral in Little Burgundy
Oliver Jones, the 91‑year‑old celebrated Montreal jazz pianist, will be honored with a public funeral at Union United Church in Little Burgundy on August 17,…
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Rouyn-Noranda Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Citywide Events
Rouyn-Noranda marks its 100th anniversary in 2026 with citywide celebrations, featuring a Quebec podcast, community groups and resident participation to honor…
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Polytechnique Montréal Lab Leads Canada’s Pandemic Preparedness
Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is leading a six‑year, federally funded program to develop vaccines, diagnostics, and response protocols, aiming to improve…
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Mayor Calls for Revival of Eastern REM Line
Montreal’s mayor announced plans to revive the halted eastern REM rapid‑transit line, noting the $94 million already spent on feasibility studies and…
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RCMP Returns Ancient Peruvian Bowl to Peru After Diplomatic Request
The RCMP, working with the Peruvian Embassy and Global Affairs Canada, arranged the return of an ancient Peruvian ceramic bowl found in Montreal after a formal…
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