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Montreal · Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AWorker killed by train in Montreal's Ville Marie boroughCBC Montreal
- ABiologists Hand‑Pull Invasive Water Chestnut from Quebec RiversCBC Montreal
- ARoad closures expected in Greater Montreal due to bike race and AC/DC concertRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AJackalope Festival to Remain in Montreal Through 2028Radio-Canada Grand Montréal
- ACooper's Hawks Scare Saint‑Leonard ResidentsLa Presse Montréal
- BMontreal and blue‑collar union begin talks to avert late‑September strikeRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal City Not Found to Have Negotiated in Bad FaithLa Presse Montréal
- BNaked man triggers massive traffic jam on Montreal's Highway 20Journal de Montréal
- BSuburban Mayors Rally Around Public Transit in 450 DebateRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal Court of Appeal Blocks City’s Plan to Dismantle Mile End EncampmentLa Presse Montréal
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0:25Naked Man Halts Highway Traffic
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Stories from this broadcast
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Worker Killed by Train in Downtown Montreal
A man was killed early Saturday when a train struck him while he was working on railway tracks in Montreal’s downtown Ville Marie borough, resulting in one…
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Montreal and Blue‑Collar Union Enter Conciliation Talks
Montreal and the blue‑collar workers union are in a week‑long conciliation process from 22 to 28 September 2026 to prevent a planned strike that could halt…
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Montreal Police Arrest Suspect in Over 30 Airbag Theft Cases
Montreal police arrested an unidentified suspect on September 10, accusing them of involvement in more than thirty airbag thefts across several city boroughs.…
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Administrative Labour Tribunal Finds No Bad‑Faith Negotiations by Montreal
On September 11, 2026, the Administrative Labour Tribunal rejected a union's claim that the City of Montreal negotiated in bad faith, finding the city's…
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Emergency Services Halt Montreal Metro Green Line Thursday Evening
Emergency responders intervened on Montreal's Green metro line on September 10, causing a brief temporary shutdown before service resumed.
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Road Closures Planned in Greater Montreal for Bike Race and AC/DC Concert
Greater Montreal will see road closures and traffic delays on September 12‑13, 2026, due to the Grand Prix cycliste bike race and an AC/DC concert.
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Naked Man Causes Massive Rush‑Hour Jam on Highway 20
A naked man on Highway 20 during Friday morning rush hour caused a major traffic jam, highlighting how unexpected obstacles can quickly disrupt Montreal's key…
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Jackalope Festival Secures Montreal Home Through 2028
The Jackalope festival will stay in Montreal through 2028, with the 2026 event scheduled for September 11‑13 at the Old Port, confirming its ongoing role in…
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Suburban Mayors Unite Over Public Transit Amid Highway 450 Debate
Mayors and mayresses from Montreal’s suburbs met on September 11 to prioritize public transit improvements, viewing them as essential to the upcoming Highway…
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Cooper’s Hawks Alarm Saint‑Leonard Residents
Two Cooper’s hawks flew over Saint‑Leonard in August 2026, unsettling residents in the normally quiet neighbourhood.
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Appeal Court Rejects Montreal’s Bid to Clear Mile End Encampment
The Quebec Court of Appeal on September 9, 2026 rejected Montreal’s request to lift a ban and clear a homeless encampment under the Van Horne viaduct in Mile…
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