The Wrap
Montreal · Friday, August 14, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Acquitted Man Reaches Settlement with Montreal and Quebec
After more than 40 years in prison and parole, a man cleared of a 1983 double‑murder conviction reached a settlement with Montreal and Quebec, marking official…
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Quebec Engineers' Union Ends Transport Strike
The union representing about 1,900 Quebec government engineers, mainly serving the Ministry of Transport, announced the strike will end at 07:00 on August 17,…
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REM Launches Low‑Speed Automated Tests on Airport Branch
REM started low‑speed automated test runs on its future Montreal‑Trudeau Airport line during the week of August 13, 2026, aiming to finish the airport segment…
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Construction Starts on New Montreal Port Terminal at Contrecœur
Construction has begun on a new container terminal at Contrecôeur for the Port of Montreal, with the facility expected to be ready for operation by 2030 to…
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New Deal Boosts Churchill Falls Power to Quebec by 40%
A new agreement signed in August 2026 raises electricity supplied from Churchill Falls to Quebec by 40 percent, expanding generation capacity and deepening…
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Montreal College Students Pay 25 Cents for Elder Conversation
Collège de Maisonneuve in Montreal allowed students to meet an elder for a symbolic 25‑cent fee on Aug. 13, providing a chance to ask questions and receive…
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September Cycling Races Set to Disrupt Montreal Traffic
A series of cycling races scheduled from September 5 to October 4, 2026, will cause major traffic disruptions across Montreal, following the city’s tradition…
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Police Pull Down Surveillance Camera After Radio‑Canada Report
Montreal Police removed a high‑powered surveillance camera on August 14, 2026, after Radio‑Canada highlighted its presence, prompting public criticism. The…
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Potential Strike Threatens Montreal's Jean-Drapeau Park
A potential strike by the 230 maintenance workers at Jean-Drapeau Park could disrupt the park’s operations, prompting officials to consider contingency plans…
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Court Clears Montreal Inspectors to Enter Suspected Illegal Housing Building
A court order now permits Montreal inspectors to enter a building suspected of containing illegal, windowless and unsanitary housing units, overturning a…
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Quebec Municipalities Call for Party Focus on Local Issues
Quebec municipalities are pressing provincial parties to prioritize homelessness, housing and infrastructure as the election campaign begins, aiming to embed…
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Quebec Police Amplify AI‑Generated Images on Social Media
Quebec police services are posting more AI‑generated images on social media, adding to the overall increase of such content online. The trend highlights…
