The Lunch Break
Montreal · Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AMontreal scientists study black squirrels to probe urban evolutionCBC Montreal
- AAdvance Voting Begins in Quebec Ahead of Oct. 5 ElectionGlobal News Montreal
- AMan convicted of trafficking woman from prison via phone callsGlobal News Montreal
- A24-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Attempted Murder in Downtown MontrealCityNews Montreal
- AMontreal Fashion Week Launches Sixth Edition to Highlight Quebec DesignersCityNews Montreal
- BMotorcyclist Seriously Injured in Saturday Collision in MontrealLa Presse
- BMontreal Parish Struggles to Fund Repairs of Historic St. James ChurchCBC Montreal
- BBureaucratic delays stall full launch of Montreal’s $16 million sponge parkCBC Montreal
- BWeekend Disruptions Hit UCI Cycling Worlds in MontrealRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- BMontreal mayor apologizes for middle‑finger comment to policeLa Presse Montréal
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0:27Black Squirrels Evolve Locally
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Montreal scientists examine black squirrels for urban evolution
Researchers in Montreal are studying black squirrels to see how the city's varied habitats influence their evolution.
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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Collision in Montreal
A 47-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a vehicle collision in Montreal's Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district on September 26, 2026.
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Montreal Rejects Further Encroachment at Jarry Park
Montreal’s mayor announced the city will not permit further encroachment on Jarry Park for Tennis Canada's expansion, maintaining the park's existing layout.
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Advance Voting Begins in Quebec Ahead of Oct. 5 Election
Quebec’s advance voting opened on September 27‑28, 2026, letting voters cast ballots from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ahead of the Oct. 5 provincial election.
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Montreal City Presses Sanimax Over Nuisance Rendering Plant
Montreal is urging Sanimax to address nuisance complaints tied to its east‑side rendering plant as the case remains unresolved.
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Man Convicted of Prison‑Based Human Trafficking
A Quebec man was found guilty in Manitoba of multiple offenses, including human trafficking and obstruction of justice, after using prison phone calls to…
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Delays Halt Full Opening of Montreal’s $16 Million Sponge Park
Administrative delays are stopping the complete launch of Pierre‑Bédard sponge park, prompting contamination worries as flood water may mix with sewer water.
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24-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Attempted Murder in Downtown Montreal
A 24-year-old man suffered serious injuries in an attempted murder on downtown Montreal streets early Saturday, and police reported the suspects fled before…
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Weekend disruptions affect UCI Road World Championships in Montreal
The UCI Road World Championships in Montreal and Montérégie experienced disruptions on September 26-27, 2026.
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Montreal Fashion Week Kicks Off Sixth Edition Highlighting Quebec Designers
Montreal Fashion Week launched its sixth edition, offering runway shows, collection launches and talks to highlight Quebec designers, makers and trendsetters.
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Mayor apologizes for middle‑finger comment to police
The mayor apologized for poorly expressed remarks that downplayed a middle‑finger gesture toward police, after the comments attracted criticism.
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