The Wrap
Montreal · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
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Montreal Mayor Calls for Revival of Eastern REM Extension
Montreal’s mayor announced plans to revive the eastern extension of the REM light‑rail network, citing $94 million already spent on studies and a renewed focus…
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RCMP Recovers Ancient Peruvian Bowl in Montreal
The RCMP seized an ancient Peruvian ceremonial bowl found in Montreal and, after a request from the Peruvian Embassy, began the repatriation process through…
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Montreal Police Use License‑Plate Camera in Targeted Probe
Montreal police confirmed the use of an automatic license‑plate camera on 16 August 2026 to gather vehicle data for a specific investigation. The system…
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Montreal Official Resists New School in Parc‑Extension
Montreal mayor Martinez Ferrada's administration opposes a new school in Parc‑Extension until demographic data confirms a rise in school‑age children. The city…
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Quebec and Newfoundland Seal New Churchill Falls Energy Pact
Quebec Premier Christine Frechette and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, announced a new agreement on the…
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Residents Protest Expansion of US‑Owned Stablex Landfill in Blainville
Blainville residents protested in August 2026 against Stablex’s plan to expand its US‑owned hazardous waste landfill, citing proximity to homes and potential…
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Man and Woman Discovered Stabbed in Saint-Michel Apartment
A man and a woman were found stabbed inside a Saint-Michel apartment in Montreal on August 17, 2026, with their health condition not reported and no further…
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Auditor General Says Quebec Must Cut $2 Billion in 2027
Quebec’s auditor general says the province must cut at least $2 billion in spending for 2027 to stay on track for a balanced budget, limiting fiscal space for…
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Polytechnique Montréal Lab Boosts Pandemic Readiness
Polytechnique Montréal researchers are growing animal proteins in an orange solution to bolster Canada’s pandemic preparedness, part of a wider national effort…
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Aging Montreal Buildings Threaten Public Safety
A June 2026 downtown building collapse has highlighted unsafe conditions in Montreal’s aging structures, prompting city investigations into other deteriorating…
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Jazz Legend Oliver Jones to Receive Public Funeral in Little Burgundy
Oliver Jones, the 91‑year‑old Montreal jazz pianist who began playing at Union United Church at five, will be honored with a public funeral at that same church…
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Quebec CEGEPs See 40% Jump in Application Rejections
Quebec CEGEPs reported a 40% rise in application rejections on Aug. 17, affecting about 1,200 students, due to limited space. The surge has prompted many…
