The Wrap
Montreal · Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Police Use License‑Plate Camera in Targeted Probe
Montreal police confirmed on Aug. 16 that they are using an automated licence‑plate camera for a specific investigation, capturing vehicle details as cars pass…
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Quebec Homeless Deaths Rise, Women Disproportionately Affected
From 2020 to 2024 Quebec recorded at least 400 deaths among people experiencing homelessness, with women facing a disproportionately higher share of fatalities.
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Quebec Cemeteries Post Notices to Find Descendants After Maintenance Contracts Lapse
Cemeteries in Drummondville posted public notices in August 2026 seeking relatives of the buried to address neglected graves after maintenance contracts…
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Residents Protest Expansion of US-Owned Stablex Landfill in Blainville
Residents and activists in Blainville gathered on August 16 to oppose Stablex's plan to enlarge its hazardous waste landfill, citing health risks from nearby…
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Pedestrian in Her 60s Killed by Van in Malartic
A woman in her sixties was killed on August 15 when a van struck her in Malartic, Quebec, prompting a police investigation by the Sûreté du Québec.
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Quebec Apple Orchard Tests Anti‑Hail Cannon
An apple grower in Quebec is testing an anti‑hail cannon to protect orchard crops from hail damage, reflecting growers' broader efforts to mitigate…
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Via Rail to Build Multimodal Station in Dorval for Airport Access
Via Rail Canada announced plans to build a multimodal station in Dorval that will link the national rail network with public‑transit options for…
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Police Rescue Unconscious Man from Alma River
Sûreté du Québec rescued an unconscious man from Alma's Petite Décharge river on Sunday morning after he fell in the water Saturday night, and he was taken to…
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Quebec Man Fined $1,000 for Using AI‑Created Fake Cases
A Montreal court fined a Quebec man $1,000 for presenting four AI‑generated, non‑existent legal decisions, including two alleged Supreme Court rulings,…
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UQAM Graduate Leads 810-Person Human Lily Record Attempt
A former UQAM student is leading 810 volunteers in Montreal on August 16, 2026, to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest human lily formation.
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Quebec Premier and Mark Carney to Sign Churchill Falls Deal
Quebec Premier, Mark Carney and Newfoundland Minister Christine Fréchette will sign an agreement on Monday in Newfoundland to settle a decades‑long dispute…
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Sandhill Cranes Declared Fair Game in Quebec and Ontario
Sandhill cranes will be classified as fair game for hunting in two Quebec regions and parts of Ontario starting in fall 2026, allowing licensed hunters to…
