The Wrap
Montreal · Friday, August 7, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 18 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Toddler Survives Car‑Stroller Collision in Montreal
A vehicle hit a stroller in Montreal’s Saint‑Laurent borough on August 6, injuring a 20‑month‑old child who is now recovering in hospital while police…
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Jean‑François Cloutier Declares PQ Candidacy in Montarville
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier has declared his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on Quebec's South Shore. The announcement…
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Quebec Emergency Doctors Report No Summer Relief
Quebec emergency departments saw no typical summer decline in patient numbers in 2026, forcing physicians to abandon traditional staffing and treatment methods…
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Police Remove Three Preteens From Schoolyard Soccer Game
Police officers arrived at Maisonneuve Elementary School’s courtyard on August 7, 2026, and ordered three preteens playing soccer to leave, using two patrol…
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STM to Run Only MR‑73 Cars on Green Line by 2031
The STM said the Green line will run only MR‑73 subway cars starting in 2031, noting those cars are eleven times less reliable than newer models. The line…
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Quebec Declines New E‑Scooter Rules Amid Child Injury Surge
Quebec will not add new e‑scooter regulations despite health professionals reporting a rise in serious child injuries. Officials say existing rules suffice…
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U.S. Firms Release Hundreds of Thousands of Mosquitoes in Montreal
U.S. firms are releasing hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to biologically control Asian tiger mosquitoes and reduce the spread of dengue,…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 80-Year-Old in Cowansville
Sûreté du Québec is seeking public assistance to locate an 80-year-old woman who disappeared from her Principale Street home in Cowansville on Friday evening.…
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Small Island Between Montreal and Laval Listed for $50,000
A small island between Montreal and Laval has been listed for $50,000 by Sacha De Santis on August 7, 2026, offering a rare and affordable waterfront property…
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Quebec Premier Rules Out U.S. Alcohol in Provincial Stores
Quebec Premier confirmed that American alcoholic drinks will remain absent from the province's government‑run liquor stores, noting that any change is a…
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Researchers Confirm Tornado Struck Repentigny on August 2
Researchers confirmed that a tornado struck Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2, damaging trees and buildings, an uncommon event for the area. The verification…
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Viral Duo Angine de Poitrine Picks Quebec Artists for U.S. Tour
Quebec's viral duo Angine de Poitrine has selected several local musicians to join them on a U.S. tour, expanding their national profile and showcasing…
