The Lunch Break
Montreal · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 25 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AQuebec watchdog launches probe after Montreal police shootingGlobal News Montreal
- AMemorial Service for Oliver Jones Held in MontrealCBC Montreal
- AQuebec prosecutor drops charges against 11 Longueuil teensGlobal News Montreal
- ATeacher Shortage Drives Quebec Educators to Leave ProfessionCBC Montreal
- AREM service halted for four hours after equipment failureJournal de Montréal
- BClass-action expands to sue grocery chains over fake maple syrupCBC Montreal
- BQuebec Awaits Details After US-Canada Tentative Trade DealCBC Montreal
- BQuebec City Film Festival Announces Youth‑Focused Lineup for Sept. 9‑13Journal de Montréal
- BQuebec Hospital Launches First Adolescent Bariatric Surgery ProgramJournal de Montréal
- BMontreal Seeks to Revive Eastern REM LineLa Presse Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Quebec Watchdog Opens Probe Into Montreal Police Shooting
A police shooting at a Montreal home on August 20, 2026, is being investigated by Quebec’s independent oversight agency, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes,…
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Class-Action Expands to Target Grocery Chains Over Fake Maple Syrup
A Quebec class‑action filed on August 19 expands to sue major grocery chains, alleging they should have known they were selling counterfeit maple syrup…
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Quebec Election Unlikely to Disrupt New Churchill Falls Deal
Experts say the upcoming Quebec election is unlikely to affect the new Churchill Falls power deal, citing Ottawa’s influence to keep the agreement intact.
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Memorial Service for Oliver Jones Held at Union United Church
A memorial service for Oliver Jones was held on August 20, 2026, at Union United Church in Montreal's Little Burgundy, honoring his life and contributions to…
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Quebec Awaits Full Details After US-Canada Trade Pause
The United States and Canada reached a provisional trade deal after a three‑day tariff pause, but Quebec's premier remains cautious until full details are…
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Montreal Delays Decision on New Parc‑Extension School
Montreal’s Martinez Ferrada administration has postponed approval of a new school in Parc‑Extension, citing the need to confirm projected student‑age…
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Quebec Prosecutor Ends Charges Against 11 Longueuil Teens
The Quebec prosecutor stayed criminal charges against eleven Longueuil teenagers on August 20, 2026, after determining the evidence no longer supports the…
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Quebec City Film Festival Spotlights Young Filmmakers for 15th Anniversary
The Quebec City Film Festival’s 15th anniversary program, running September 9-13, 2026, will focus on emerging filmmakers, highlighting new directors as part…
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Survey Shows Quebec Teacher Shortage Fuels Mass Exodus
A new survey shows over 2,000 teacher vacancies in Quebec, with many educators leaving due to poor working conditions and staffing shortages, prompting…
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Quebec Hospital Starts First Teen Bariatric Surgery Program
A Quebec hospital has opened the province's first bariatric surgery program for obese teenagers, planning to perform 15 to 30 operations annually. The service…
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REM Service Halted for Four Hours After Equipment Failure
On August 19, 2026, a track equipment break caused two consecutive interruptions that halted REM trains for about four hours in Montreal. Service was restored…
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Montreal Proposes Restart of Eastern REM Segment
Montreal’s Martinez Ferrada administration has proposed a redesign to restart the eastern REM segment, aiming to link it with the Green Line after the original…
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