The Wrap
Montreal · Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AMontreal mayor pushes to revive eastern REM extensionRadio-Canada Montréal
- AMontreal Official Still Opposes New School in Parc‑ExtensionLa Presse Montréal
- AMan and woman found stabbed in Montreal apartmentLa Presse
- APolytechnique Montréal Lab Works to Boost Canada's Pandemic ReadinessLa Presse
- AJazz legend Oliver Jones to have public funeral in Little BurgundyGlobal News Montreal
- BRCMP recover ancient Peruvian bowl in MontrealGlobal News Montreal
- BQuebec and Newfoundland Sign Churchill Falls Energy DealGlobal News Montreal
- BAuditor General warns Quebec will need $2 billion in cuts next yearGlobal News Montreal
- BNeglected Montreal Buildings Pose Public Safety RiskLa Presse Montréal
- BQuebec CEGEPs See 40% Rise in Student Rejections Over CapacityRadio-Canada Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Moves to Revive Cancelled Eastern REM Extension
Montreal’s Martinez Ferrada administration is exploring a revised plan to restart the eastern REM extension, aiming to link it with the metro’s green line…
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Hilo Thermostats Sold by Hydro-Québec Ignite in Montreal
Around ten Montreal homeowners report that Hilo thermostats sold by Hydro-Québec have caught fire and that the company has not responded to their complaints,…
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RCMP to Return Ancient Peruvian Bowl to Embassy
The RCMP recovered an ancient Peruvian ceremonial bowl in Montreal and will repatriate it after the Peruvian Embassy requested its return through Global…
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Quebec Distributes School Supplies to 12,000 Students
Quebec’s Opération sac à dos program distributed school supply kits to 12,000 low‑income students in Montreal during the week of August 12‑18, 2026, with…
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Unions Protest Privatization Plans for Montreal’s Old Port
Unions are protesting the alleged privatization of Montreal’s Old Port, saying it restricts public river access amid growing private development.
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Auditor General Says Quebec Must Trim $2 Billion Next Year
The Quebec auditor general warned that the province must cut at least $2 billion from its budget starting in 2027 to stay on track for a balanced budget. The…
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STM Announces Plans for Metro 60th Anniversary Celebration
The STM announced a series of events to commemorate the Metro’s 60th anniversary in October 2026, marking six decades since its opening in 1966. The…
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Montreal Delays New School Approval in Parc‑Extension
Montreal’s Martinez Ferrada administration has postponed approval for a new school in Parc‑Extension, pending confirmation of projected student‑population…
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Quebec Election Unlikely to Disrupt New Churchill Falls Deal
Political experts say the fall 2026 Quebec election is unlikely to affect the newly announced Churchill Falls hydroelectric agreement, as Ottawa's influence is…
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Montreal Union Considers Strike During 2026 Road Cycling Worlds
A Montreal blue‑collar workers' union may strike during the UCI Road World Championships slated for September 2026, potentially affecting event logistics.
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Quebec Fruit Growers Say Imports Displace Local Berries
Quebec strawberry and raspberry growers say a rise in Mexican and U.S. imports this summer is limiting shelf space for local fruit, leading to shortages in…
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Jazz Legend Oliver Jones Honored at Public Funeral
Montreal will hold a public funeral for jazz pianist Oliver Jones on August 17 at Union United Church, honoring his life and career after his death on July 22…
