The Wrap
Montreal · Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal and Laval Paramedics Reject Quebec Deal
On August 9, 2026, paramedics in Montreal and Laval rejected a tentative agreement with the Quebec government, with 60% voting against the proposal, prompting…
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Quebec Minister Mulls Re‑Introducing U.S. Alcohol to SAQ Shelves
Quebec's agriculture minister, Christine Fréchette, is evaluating the economic case for allowing U.S. alcoholic beverages back on SAQ shelves, a move that…
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Police Expel Three Children from Schoolyard Soccer Game
Police officers, including Noam Arbaoui, expelled three preadolescent children from a soccer game at Maisonneuve elementary school courtyard in Montreal on…
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Tennis Canada Proposes Full Renovation of Montreal’s IGA Stadium
Tennis Canada has unveiled a plan to completely renovate Montreal’s IGA Stadium at Jarry Park, citing the need to meet rising professional tour standards after…
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Three Fatal Road Crashes Reported in Quebec Overnight
Three distinct road crashes across Quebec overnight resulted in three deaths, prompting police investigations and renewed calls for driver safety.
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U.S. Companies Release Hundreds of Thousands of Mosquitoes to Fight Disease
U.S. firms have released hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in a trial to suppress Asian tiger mosquito populations and reduce the spread of dengue,…
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Comedian Charles Brunet Offers to Cover Mayor's Unpaid Traffic Fines
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada's car was seized in March 2026 over an unpaid traffic ticket, and comedian Charles Brunet offered to help pay the fines,…
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Morissete Starts 16-Day St. Lawrence Shoreline Cleanup
Quebec environmental group Morissete launched a 16‑day shoreline cleanup on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal to reduce pollution harming whales, turtles and…
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Quebec Farmers Profit as Sweet Corn Surplus Lowers Prices
Quebec farmers are profiting in summer 2026 despite low sweet corn prices, thanks to a record harvest that exceeds store demand and high yields of other…
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Nighttime Shootings Reported in Rivière-des-Prairies and Saint-Michel
Police reported nighttime gunfire in Rivière-des-Prairies and Saint-Michel on August 7, 2026, with no arrests made. Investigations are ongoing as authorities…
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Trail Groups Urge Quebec Parties to Adopt Outdoor Recreation Policy
Rando Québec and the SIA are urging Quebec political parties to adopt a unified outdoor recreation policy to secure government support for trail maintenance…
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Saint‑Pie Council Sets Aside Racetrack Land for Potential High School
Saint‑Pie council voted in early August 2026 to reserve the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack for a potential new high school, creating a dedicated site for future…
