The Lunch Break
Montreal · Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 12:00 PM local · 21 min
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- AMan Dies After Falling onto Tracks at Montreal's Lionel‑Groulx StationCBC Montreal
- AQuebec Drops Legal Requirement to Spend $310 Million on Wetland RestorationLa Presse
- AFree Bike and Scooter Rides Offered for Laval ElectionCourrier Laval
- AQuebec Health Authority and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Residents Clash Over FenceRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- AFire in Montreal borough forces six families to evacuateJournal de Montréal
- BSinger Sass Jordan Dies at 63CBC Montreal
- BPQ support rises on South Shore, voters skeptical of referendumCBC Montreal
- BMontreal police announce Mexico arrest tied to 2025 murderGlobal News Montreal
- BPolice say minors as young as 13 behind surge in Montreal jewelry store theftsGlobal News Montreal
- BMontreal city workers to strike evenings and weekends starting Oct. 19La Presse Montréal
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Stories from this broadcast
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Man Killed After Falling onto Tracks at Lionel‑Groulx Station
A man died after an accidental fall onto the tracks at Lionel‑Groulx station on October 3, 2026.
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Singer Sass Jordan Dies at 63
Sass Jordan, a Montreal‑raised singer celebrated for her powerful voice, passed away at 63 on October 2, 2026, while surrounded by family.
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Open Banking Rollout Presents Risks and Opportunities for Canadian Banks
Experts note that open banking’s gradual introduction may pose risks and offer benefits to Canada’s large banks, reshaping data sharing, operations and…
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Quebec Ends Mandatory $310 Million Wetland Restoration Funding
Quebec has eliminated the rule obligating $310 million in developer fees to fund wetland restoration, ending the mandatory use of those funds for mitigation.
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PQ Gains Ground on South Shore as Voters Question Referendum
A new poll shows growing support for the Parti Québécois on Montreal’s South Shore, while voters remain doubtful about a planned referendum.
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Haitian Agronomists Open Exotic Veggie Farm in Quebec
Two Haitian agronomists opened Ferme des Ambassadeurs in Quebec to grow exotic Haitian vegetables, with over 50% of the harvest sold to Montreal buyers.
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Free Bike and Scooter Rides Offered for Laval Election
BIXI and Lime are offering free rides on election day in Laval to help voters get to polls, in collaboration with Elections Québec.
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Montreal Police Announce Mexico Arrest Linked to 2025 Murder
Montreal police confirmed a Mexico arrest on Oct. 2, 2026 linked to a 2025 killing of a 34‑year‑old man, marking the third arrest in the investigation.
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Health Authority Fence Sparks Conflict in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
The health authority's fence installation around a small park in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve prompted resident complaints about noise and neighbourhood disruption.
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Minors as young as 13 linked to Montreal jewelry theft surge
Police report that minors, some as young as 13, are responsible for a rise in jewelry store thefts in Montreal after being recruited for crimes.
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Fire in Rosemont‑La Petite‑Patrie Forces Six Families to Evacuate
A laundry‑room fire in a three‑story Rosemont‑La Petite‑Patrie building forced six families to evacuate on October 3, 2026.
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City workers plan evening and weekend strike from Oct. 19
Around 3,000 Montreal city employees will strike during evenings, nights and weekends beginning Oct. 19, after a one‑day strike on March 30.
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