The Wrap
Montreal · Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
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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
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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…
