The Wrap
Montreal · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal Police Hunt Two Suspects in Lake Hit‑and‑Run
Montreal police are searching for two unidentified suspects who collided with a jet ski on Lac des Deux Montagnes in early August 2026 and fled the scene, with…
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Quebec Police Watchdog Opens Probe into Fatal Crash
Quebec’s police oversight agency has opened an investigation into a fatal crash that followed a driver’s alleged attempt to flee police. The probe will examine…
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Borough Mayors Could Earn $700 Per Table Meeting
Montreal is considering a plan to pay borough mayors $700 for each Table of Mayors meeting, potentially reaching $7,000 annually. The stipend aims to boost…
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Montreal Police Adopt Non‑Deactivatable Body Cameras
Montreal police will equip all officers with body‑worn cameras that cannot be turned off, and the department has pledged to release the footage publicly to…
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Quebec Bans Hells Angels Insignia Amid Gang Crackdown
Quebec has issued a decree, signed by Ian Lafrenière, outlawing the public display of Hells Angels insignia as part of a wider crackdown on outlaw motorcycle…
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Jazz and Gospel Tribute Honors Montreal Icon Oliver Jones
A jazz and gospel tribute held on August 21 at a Little Burgundy church honored Oliver Jones, celebrating his contributions as a generous and talented…
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Century‑Old Southwest Montreal Church Set for Demolition After Fire
Religious authorities will demolish the ruined, century‑old Southwest Montreal church after a winter 2025‑2026 fire left it unsafe, with work planned for after…
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Liberal Party Promises Greater Access to Public Contracts for Quebec SMEs
The Liberal Party, led by Charles Milliard, pledged to review Quebec’s public procurement system to make thousands of annual contracts more accessible to local…
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Santé Québec Acquires Land for New Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital
Santé Québec has bought a Montreal parcel for $30 million to build a new hospital in the Maisonneuve‑Rosemont area, advancing the province’s health‑care…
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E-scooter video on Laval highway sparks safety outcry
A video showing two e‑scooter riders on Laval’s Highway 125 sparked safety concerns and renewed calls for stricter enforcement of Quebec’s rules that ban…
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Lachine to Hold Public Consultation on Open‑Water Pool Project
Lachine will hold a public consultation in the coming months to gather community input on the threatened open‑water swimming pool project in Lac Saint‑Louis,…
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Heritage Advocates Seek Landmark Status for 57‑Year‑Old Sanair Track
Saint‑Pie’s council voted to study building a high school on the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack, prompting heritage advocates to push for landmark designation to…
