The Lunch Break
Montreal · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMontreal Police Probe Third Arson Attempt at Villeray RestaurantCityNews Montreal
- AFive Party Leaders Debate in Montreal as Campaign Caravans Hit the RoadRadio-Canada National
- AHundreds Protest AI Summit in Montreal, Mila Institute VandalizedRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AMontreal police obtain four Flock‑style license‑plate camerasRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- ADevelopers Pay Fees for Unbuilt REM Station in GriffintownRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal Police Report Crime Decline and Recruitment SurgeLa Presse Montréal
- BLoiZéro Secures Over $300 Million in New Funding at Montreal AI SummitRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BResidents and advocates protest over Montreal supervised consumption siteCBC Montreal
- BMontreal mayor seeks striking design for Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct replacementLa Presse Montréal
- BCarney urges private takeover of Canada's four biggest airportsCBC Montreal
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Police Investigate Third Arson Attempt at Villeray Restaurant
Montreal police are investigating a fire reported around 4 a.m. on September 17 as the third suspected arson at a restaurant on Jean‑Talon Street in…
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Montreal Police Report Crime Drop and Hiring Surge
Montreal police chief Fady Dagher reported a recent drop in crime and a surge in officer recruitment, calling it one of the best reports in years for the SPVM.
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Montreal Fixes Critical Atwater Avenue Water Main
Montreal repaired a major water main beneath Atwater Avenue after it had been deemed critical since spring 2025, eliminating a longstanding risk to the city’s…
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Five Party Leaders Face Off in Montreal Grand Debate
Five political leaders debated live on Noovo and Crave in Montreal on September 16, 2026, a key moment in Quebec’s election campaign, after which their…
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LoiZéro Secures Over $300 Million at Montreal AI Summit
LoiZéro announced on September 16, 2026, at Montreal's ALL IN AI summit that it secured over $300 million in new financing. The funding, disclosed during a…
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Montreal Blue‑Collar Workers Set Rotating Week‑Long Strike
Montreal blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating strike, with each borough stopping work for 24 hours between September 22 and 28, 2026, replacing an…
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Hundreds Protest AI Summit, Mila Institute Vandalized
More than 200 protesters assembled outside Montreal's Palais des congrès on September 16, 2026, and vandalized the Institute Mila during an ongoing AI summit.
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Residents and Advocates Clash Over Montreal Consumption Site
On September 14, 2026, residents and drug‑safety advocates held opposing demonstrations in Saint‑Henri over whether the Maison Benoît Labre supervised…
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Montreal Police Add Four License‑Plate Cameras
Montreal police announced the purchase of four license‑plate reading cameras similar to Flock's technology, adding them to the city's surveillance network amid…
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Mayor Pushes for Striking Design in Viaduct Replacement
Montreal’s mayor announced that the city is reviewing design options for a replacement of the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct, emphasizing the need for an…
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Developers Pay Fees for Unbuilt REM Station in Griffintown
Montreal real estate developers are paying a royalty to finance the construction of the delayed Griffintown REM station, ensuring funds are in place despite…
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Carney Calls for Private Control of Canada’s Four Largest Airports
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on September 15, 2026 that he wants private investors to take over operations of Canada’s four largest airports, currently…
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