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Montreal · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMontreal bike thefts exceed 2,500 annually, advocacy group urges police actionRadio-Canada Montréal
- AMajor traffic disruptions expected in Greater Montreal over Labour Day weekendRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AMontreal fire incidents stable in 2025, slight rise in outdoor blazesLa Presse
- AMontreal transit authority pilots AI to spot loiterers on subwayRadio-Canada Montréal
- AQuebec autistic student returns to classroom after year of home studyCBC Montreal
- BQuebecers now buy more adult diapers than baby diapersRadio-Canada Montréal
- BVerbal Abuse Ranks Among Top School Violence Types in QuebecRadio-Canada Montréal
- BCommuters Face Long Queues at Montreal’s Édouard‑Montpetit REM StationCBC Montreal
- BMontreal Owner Reunites with Cat After Two Weeks Lost at Toronto AirportGlobal News Montreal
- BQuebec Emergency Service Prepares Massive Response for Montreal Cycling WorldsLa Presse Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Bike Thefts Top 2,500 Annually, Vélo Québec Demands Action
Vélo Québec reports over 2,500 bike thefts each year in Montreal and urges police to treat the crimes more seriously, citing the impact on cyclists and the…
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Heavy Truck Crash Blocks North Shore Commute
A heavy truck collision on September 3 halted traffic on Montreal's North Shore commuter corridor, affecting thousands of drivers and causing extensive delays.
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Major Traffic Disruptions Expected in Greater Montreal Over Labour Day Weekend
Significant closures and delays will affect the La Fontaine tunnel, Victoria Bridge and Highways 20 and 25 across Greater Montreal during the Labour Day…
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Verbal Abuse Among Top Forms of School Violence in Quebec
A recent large Quebec study finds that insults and disrespect rank among the most common forms of school violence, highlighting verbal abuse as a major issue…
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Montreal Allocates $200,000 to Renovate De Gaulle Balcony
Montreal will spend $200,000 to restore the City Hall balcony where Charles de Gaulle gave a landmark 1960s speech, but the site will remain closed to the…
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Montreal fire incidents stable in 2025, outdoor blazes rise slightly
SIM reports that total fires in Montreal held steady in 2025, but outdoor fires rose slightly, a trend linked to homeless encampments.
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Commuters Queue at Deep Édouard‑Montpetit REM Station
Commuters faced long elevator queues at Montreal’s deep Édouard‑Montpetit REM station on September 3, 2026, as the back‑to‑school rush highlighted the…
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STM trials AI system to detect subway loiterers
The STM has been quietly testing an AI tool that flags people lingering on subway platforms, drawing criticism from privacy observers while the agency says the…
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Owner Reunites with Cat After Two Weeks Missing at Toronto Airport
Abir Batikhi’s cat Caramel, missing for two weeks after disappearing at Toronto Pearson during a trip from Jordan to Montreal, was returned to her on September…
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Quebec Autistic Student Returns to Classroom After Year at Home
A Quebec autistic student will rejoin a classroom in 2026 after a year of home study caused by provincial cuts to autism support resources. A new school…
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Urgences‑Santé Gears Up for Montreal Cycling Worlds
Urgences‑Santé is deploying a large‑scale emergency response for the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, scheduled for September 20‑27, 2026, to protect…
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