The Lunch Break
Montreal · Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 25 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AVandalism Targets Montreal AI Institute MilaCityNews Montreal
- AU.S. Tariffs Pressure Canadian Softwood Lumber IndustryCityNews Montreal
- ATourisme Montréal Offers Free Guided Tours for ResidentsCityNews Montreal
- AMontreal mayor seeks striking design for Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct replacementLa Presse Montréal
- APM Carney proposes private takeover of Canada's four biggest airportsCBC Montreal
- BMontreal and Longueuil Mayors Urge Province to Prioritize InfrastructureCBC Montreal
- BMontreal Repairs Critical Water Main Under Atwater AvenueLa Presse Montréal
- BAndroid Users Can Now Use Virtual OPUS Transit Cards in MontrealCBC Montreal
- BProtesters demand closure of Montreal shelterLa Presse Montréal
- BFormer Roses president calls Montreal's Olympic Stadium a lifelong projectRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
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Vandalism Strikes Montreal AI Institute Mila
On September 15, a group of about ten vandals damaged Mila’s research building in Rosemont–La Petite‑Patrie, leading police to arrest a 25‑year‑old woman. The…
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Mayors Call for Infrastructure Funding in Quebec Election
Mayors Soraya Martinez Ferrada of Montreal and Catherine Fournier of Longueuil urged the Quebec government to prioritize municipal infrastructure funding in…
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Communauto Discloses Employee‑Triggered Data Breach
Communauto reported on September 15 that an employee tried to view customers' personal data, prompting a potential breach. The company has secured its systems,…
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U.S. Tariffs Strain Canadian Softwood Lumber Industry
U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber are raising costs for the Canadian industry, yet the United States still depends heavily on Canadian timber for…
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Montreal Fixes Critical Water Main Beneath Atwater Avenue
Montreal repaired a critical underground drinking‑water pipe beneath Atwater Avenue in September 2026, restoring safe water service after months of monitoring…
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Montreal Blue-Collar Workers Set Rotating Week-Long Strike
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating strike, shutting down each borough for 24 hours from September 22 to 28, 2026, resulting in a week of…
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Tourisme Montréal Launches Free Guided Tours for Residents
Tourisme Montréal is offering free guided tours to residents from October 2 to November 1, 2026, as part of World Tourism Day celebrations, aiming to…
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Android Phones Get Virtual OPUS Transit Cards in Montreal
Montreal launched a digital OPUS fare card for Android smartphones on September 15, 2026, letting Android users tap their phones to pay for public transit. The…
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Mayor Plante Calls for Striking Design for Viaduct Replacement
Mayor Valérie Plante announced that Montreal is seeking a visually striking design for the replacement of the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct, which carries…
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Protesters Call for Closure of Montreal Shelter and Injection Site
Around 200‑300 protesters gathered outside Maison Benoît Labre on September 15, 2026, demanding the shutdown of the homeless shelter and its supervised…
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PM Carney Proposes Private Takeover of Canada’s Four Largest Airports
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a plan to transfer operational control of Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver airports to private investors, aiming…
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Former Roses President Calls Olympic Stadium a Lifelong Project
Former Roses de Montréal president Annie Larouche urged continued love and care for Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, calling its maintenance a lifelong project amid…
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