The Wrap
Montreal · Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Automatic Test Trains Begin on REM Airport Branch
Automatic low‑speed test trains began operating on the REM’s future airport branch during the week of August 13, 2026, marking progress toward completing the…
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Quebec Health Agency Starts Naloxone Distribution Project
Urgences-santé unveiled a provincewide naloxone distribution project on August 13, 2026, aiming to curb a recent surge in opioid overdoses by increasing access…
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First Regenerated Liver Transplant Completed in North America
A 64‑year‑old Quebec man received North America’s first regenerated liver transplant, a procedure that could soon supply dozens of additional organs and help…
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Montreal College Students Can Consult Seniors for 25 Cents
Collège de Maisonneuve now offers students the chance to consult an elder mentor for a symbolic fee of 25 cents, facilitating advice‑seeking and…
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Quebec May Remain Non‑Bound by ACEUM, Minister Says
Quebec said it may stay non‑bound by the upcoming ACEUM trade deal, expressing concerns about federal negotiations with the United States and reserving the…
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Canadiana Village Reopens After 30 Years as Film Set
Canadiana Village in Quebec reopened to the public on August 13, 2026 after thirty years of primarily serving as a film set. The owners aim to preserve its…
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Drivers Brace for Parking Loss as Montreal Hosts World Cycling Championships
Montreal drivers will face temporary parking removals as the city prepares for the World Cycling Championships, with road closures and reduced parking across…
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Business, Sports and Festivals Drive Montreal’s Record Tourist Surge
Montreal’s May‑July 2026 tourism season is set to break records, driven by strong attendance at business meetings, sports events and cultural festivals,…
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Quebec Starts 12‑Month Prison Uniform Pilot at Roberval
Quebec has launched a twelve‑month pilot at the Roberval Detention Centre requiring inmates to wear uniforms to curb contraband. The program is part of a wider…
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Elderly Man Hospitalized After Cyclist Attack in Montreal
A male cyclist attacked a man in his 60s in Montreal on August 13, causing a severe head injury; the suspect fled before police arrived and remains at large.
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New Deal Could Let Newfoundland Sell Power via Quebec Grid
Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec have proposed an agreement that would allow NL’s hydroelectric power to be routed through Quebec’s grid for sale to…
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BC Wildfires Pose Greater Risk to Residents Than Quebec Fires
Yan Boulanger of the Canadian Forest Service told Quebec AM that climate, terrain and population density make British Columbia wildfires affect more people…
