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Montreal · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- APedestrian seriously injured in LaSalle boulevard crashLa Presse
- AFormer Montreal mayor Valérie Plante to join Université de Montréal as guest expertCBC Montreal
- AMontreal braces for traffic chaos ahead of Road Cycling WorldsLa Presse
- A726 Quebec patients occupy hospital beds while awaiting long‑term careLa Presse
- AFact Check: Is Quebec the Highest Taxed Region in North America?CBC Montreal
- BMontreal to Appeal Court Order Blocking Homeless Camp DismantlingLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal Police Recover $800K in Stolen ToolsGlobal News Montreal
- BParents urge return of crossing guard as Montreal West intersection redesign beginsGlobal News Montreal
- BMontérégie gas station sells fuel 24¢ cheaper than MontrealJournal de Montréal
- BCity Deploys Rabies Vaccine Bait in Montreal ParksGlobal News Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in LaSalle Boulevard Collision
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car while crossing a boulevard in LaSalle, Montreal, on September 2, 2026, prompting emergency response…
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Montreal to Appeal Court Order Blocking Homeless Camp Dismantling
Montreal will appeal a Superior Court ruling that stopped the city from removing a homeless encampment under the Van Horne viaduct in Mile End, continuing the…
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Environment Canada Issues Yellow Storm Watch for Montreal
Environment Canada issued a yellow storm watch on September 2 for violent thunderstorms expected in Montreal's north and west sectors, urging residents to stay…
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Former Montreal Montreal Mayor to Join UdeM as Guest Expert
Montreal's mayor, after eight years as Montreal’s mayor, will start a guest expert role at the Université de Montréal in the fall of 2026, bringing her…
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Montreal Police Recover $800K in Stolen Hardware Tools
Montreal police recovered $800,000 in stolen hardware tools and cash on September 2, ending a multi‑network theft scheme that involved several local retailers…
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$48 Million Deficit Delays LaSalle College Term Start
A $48 million budget shortfall at Collège LaSalle has delayed the start of classes for about 3,000 students and 400 faculty members, with college…
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Montreal Faces Traffic Gridlock Ahead of Cycling Worlds
Montreal anticipates severe traffic congestion in September 2026 due to a blue‑collar workers strike and ongoing road construction, posing challenges for the…
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Parents Call for Crossing Guard as Intersection Redesign Begins
Montreal West parents are requesting a crossing guard at a dangerous school‑adjacent intersection while a redesign that began on September 2 proceeds, slated…
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726 Quebec Seniors Remain in Hospitals Awaiting Long‑Term Care
Quebec hospitals are currently holding 726 seniors in acute‑care beds while they wait for CHSLD placement, highlighting a shortage of long‑term care facilities…
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Montérégie Gas Station Prices 24¢ Below Montreal
A Montérégie gas station offered gasoline 24 cents per litre cheaper than Montreal on September 2, 2026, prompting drivers to travel there amid high provincial…
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Fact Check: Quebec Tax Claim Scrutinized Amid Election
A fact‑check examined the claim that Quebec has the highest tax rates in North America, finding the statement unverified due to varying tax structures across…
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Montreal Begins Rabies Vaccine Bait Distribution in City Parks
Montreal will distribute sweet‑smelling rabies vaccine baits in its parks over the next weeks to immunise raccoons and skunks, aiming to prevent a potential…
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