The Wrap
Montreal · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 18 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Ville-Marie Borough Unveils Chinatown Revitalization Plan
The Ville-Marie borough announced a plan to revitalize Montreal’s Chinatown by deploying a cleaning crew and forming a local alliance, responding to recent…
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Pierrefonds‑Roxboro Residents Demand Answers on Flood Response
Residents of Pierrefonds‑Roxboro protested on August 3, 2026, demanding clear answers from Montreal officials about the city’s response to repeated flooding…
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Floods and Landslide Hit L'Ascension in Quebec's Laurentides
Heavy rain from a recent storm system caused flooding and a landslide in L'Ascension, Quebec, damaging homes and roads. The same weather pattern has affected…
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Montreal seeks Quebec aid to map flood‑risk zones
Montreal’s metropolitan community asked Quebec for help creating a map of flood‑prone buildings on August 4, 2026, citing rising heavy‑rain floods and the need…
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Transparent Bag Rule Sparks Backlash Ahead of ÎleSoniq Festival
ÎleSoniq festival organizers announced a last‑minute rule allowing only transparent bags, prompting online criticism from attendees. The backlash highlights…
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Diallo and Monfils Advance to Second Round in Montreal
Gabriel Diallo and Gaël Monfils both won their opening matches at the Open Banque Nationale in Montreal, moving into the second round, with Diallo achieving…
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Montreal Police Release Suspect Images in Attempted Murder Probe
Montreal police have released suspect photos in an attempted murder case involving a 49-year-old man injured by a sharp object, seeking public assistance to…
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Quebec Court Temporarily Restores Air Liaison to Subsidy Program
A Quebec Superior Court judge temporarily reinstated Air Liaison as a carrier in the province’s subsidized Regional Air Access Program after the government…
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British Star Jack Draper Eliminated in Montreal Comeback Attempt
Jack Draper was eliminated in his first match at the National Bank Open in Montreal on August 4, 2026, as he continues to grapple with lingering physical…
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Quebec Police Request Army Help to Defuse Suspected Grenade
On August 4, 2026, Quebec police called on the Canadian Armed Forces to safely dispose of a suspected grenade found at a Montérégie campground, continuing a…
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Shapovalov Retires in Third Set in Montreal, Chan Nears Another Upset
Denis Shapovalov retired in the third set of his Montreal match against Zachary Svajda, while Chan advanced close to a surprise upset in the same tournament.
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French Citizen’s Quebec Work Permit Revoked After Funeral Trip
A French citizen’s Quebec work permit was revoked after he returned from his daughter’s funeral, as provincial rules penalize extended absences. An immigration…
