The Wrap
Montreal · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 18 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Montrealers March in Villeray to Condemn Violence After Two Women Killed
Montrealers gathered in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension on August 22 to protest violence against women after two recent suspected intimate‑partner…
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Montreal Resident Turns Invasive Knotweed Into Lemonade
Isabelle Martineau of Abercorn, Quebec, is processing invasive Japanese knotweed into lemonade to help eradicate the species, offering a novel reuse method…
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Lachine Schedules Public Consultation on Lake Saint‑Louis Pool Project
Lachine officials will hold a public consultation on August 21 to decide the fate of an open‑water pool project in Lake Saint‑Louis, a venture threatened with…
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Quebec Leaders React to New U.S. Tariffs
Quebec politicians and industry leaders expressed concern Saturday over new U.S. tariffs projected to heavily affect the province, prompting calls for…
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Montreal Police Chief Orders Non‑Deactivatable Body Cameras
Montreal police chief Fady Dagher announced that officers will receive body‑worn cameras that cannot be turned off, and the department will release footage to…
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Quebec Police Watchdog Opens Probe into Fatal August Crash
The Quebec police watchdog has opened an investigation into an early August 2026 fatal crash after new information indicated the vehicle tried to flee police,…
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Quebec Announces Two Aid Programs for Firms Facing 50% U.S. Tariffs
Quebec Premier Fréchette announced two assistance programs on August 22, 2026, to help local businesses absorb the impact of new 50% U.S. tariffs, aiming to…
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CAQ Announces Candidates for Montreal Island and Laval
The CAQ announced three candidates for Montreal Island and two for Laval on August 21, as it prepares its slate for the upcoming provincial election.
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Former PQ Deputy René Gauvreau Runs for Québec solidaire
René Gauvreau, a former Parti Québécois provincial deputy, announced his candidacy for Québec solidaire in Montreal’s Camille‑Laurin riding, where PQ leader…
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Century‑Old Southwest Montreal Church to be Demolished After Fire
Religious authorities have approved demolition of a century‑old Southwest Montreal church after a winter 2025‑2026 fire left the building at risk of collapse,…
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Researchers Seek Age of Quebec’s Oldest White Pine
Scientists in Lanaudière are investigating the exact age and location of Quebec’s potentially oldest white pine, using standard tree‑dating methods to clarify…
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Santé Québec Acquires Land for New Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital
On August 21, 2026, Santé Québec bought land for $30 million to build a new Maisonneuve‑Rosemont Hospital in Montreal, advancing the province’s plan to expand…
