The Wrap
Montreal · Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Police Chief Condemns Online Harassment of Officer After Shooting
Police chief Fady Dagher condemned social‑media harassment of a female officer and stage managers after the June 22 shooting in Côte‑des‑Neiges, calling for…
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Quebec, Newfoundland Labrador Near Deal on Churchill Falls
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are close to finalizing a new agreement on the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, aiming to end long-standing…
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Saint‑Anicet Residents Prepare for Beach Fee Consultation
Saint‑Anicet residents are preparing to discuss the future of their municipal beach and potential fees for non‑local visitors at a public consultation prompted…
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Montreal Police Pull Flock Camera After Media Report
Montreal police took down a Flock surveillance camera used in an investigation on August 12, 2026, shortly after the media reported its presence. The SPVM…
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Quebec Unions Demand Action on 3,132 Teacher Vacancies
Quebec unions are urging the education ministry to act on over 3,000 teacher vacancies, citing budget cuts and aging schools as factors that threaten education…
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New Zealander Finishes Two-Year Coast-to-Coast Canoe Trip in Montreal
Tom Hudson, a New Zealander with no prior paddling experience, completed a two‑year coast‑to‑coast canoe trek across Canada, arriving in Montreal on August 11,…
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West Island Transit Hub Planned to Link Airport and City
Montreal plans a West Island transit hub to create a direct public‑transport link to Trudeau International Airport, aiming to improve accessibility and reduce…
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Quebec Increases Environmental Fines Up to Tenfold
Quebec announced that fines for breaches of its Environmental Quality Act will increase up to ten times, aiming to strengthen enforcement and deter violations.
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Montreal Tourism Forecasts 12.5 Million Visitors in 2026, New Record
Tourisme Montréal projects 12.5 million visitors for 2026, exceeding the 2019 record of over 11 million, indicating a post‑pandemic tourism surge.
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PQ Proposes $95 Province‑Wide Transit Pass
The Parti Québécois unveiled a proposal for a $95 universal transit pass covering all of Quebec, framing it as a central component of its transportation…
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Over 700 Tons of Sand Cover Montreal’s Gilles‑Villeneuve Circuit
Over 700 tonnes of sand were spread on Montreal's Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve on August 12, 2026, converting the racetrack into a temporary venue for the city's…
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Rare Celestial Display Illuminates Quebec Sky
On August 12, 2026, a rare celestial phenomenon illuminated Quebec’s sky, providing a brief public view of an uncommon astronomical event.
