The Wrap
Montreal · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 18 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Two Separate Shootings Reported in East Montreal Overnight
Two separate shootings occurred in east Montreal overnight on August 7-8, 2026, with investigations ongoing and details still limited.
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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, with the online posting attracting notable public interest.
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Quebec Premier Keeps U.S. Alcohol Out of Provincial Stores
On August 7, 2026, Quebec’s Premier confirmed that U.S. alcoholic drinks will remain absent from the province’s government liquor stores, emphasizing…
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Quebec Officials Reserve Racetrack Land for New High School
Quebec elected officials voted to set aside the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack site in Saint‑Pie for a potential new high school, creating a land reserve that…
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Researchers Confirm Tornado Damage in Repentigny
Researchers verified a tornado struck Repentigny, Quebec, on August 2, 2026, damaging trees and buildings, prompting ongoing assessment and cleanup efforts.
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Driver Chokes and Passes Out After Car Falls Off A‑40 Viaduct
A car fell off Quebec City's A‑40 viaduct on August 8, 2026, and the driver allegedly choked and lost consciousness while still at the wheel, prompting an…
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Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier Runs for PQ in Montarville
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier of the Journal de Montréal announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on August 7, 2026. The…
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Police force three kids off Montreal schoolyard after soccer game
Police responded to a disturbance at Maisonneuve elementary school’s courtyard on August 7, 2026, and removed three pre‑teens who were playing soccer, after a…
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Green Line to Run Only MR‑73 Cars from 2031
STM plans to run only the older MR‑73 subway cars on the Green line starting in 2031, noting they are eleven times less reliable than newer models. The change…
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U.S. Companies Release Hundreds of Thousands of Mosquitoes in Montreal
U.S. companies have released hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to compete with disease‑carrying Asian tiger mosquitoes, a trial being monitored…
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Silver Alert Ends After 80-Year-Old Found in Cowansville
The Sûreté du Québec ended a Silver Alert on August 7, 2026, after locating an 80‑year‑old woman missing from Cowansville, confirming her safety and concluding…
