The Wrap
Montreal · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Montreal and Surrounding Areas
Quebec weather officials have placed a yellow thunderstorm warning over Montreal Island and surrounding regions on Monday, citing the risk of strong winds,…
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North Suburban Mayors Demand More Transit Funding
Around twenty mayors from Montreal’s north suburbs have asked Quebec’s government for a major increase in transit funding, citing rapid population growth in…
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Quebec Parties Commit to AI Election Conduct Code
Four major Quebec parties pledged to follow a new AI election conduct code, developed with input from Catherine Régis and IVADO, to ensure responsible use of…
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901 Taschereau Bus Line Begins Service on South Shore
The 901 Taschereau bus route launched on August 24, 2026, linking previously separate transit zones on Montreal’s South Shore, aiming to unify the region’s…
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Vincent Marissal Announces Run in Taschereau for PQ
Vincent Marissal, former La Presse columnist and PQ MNA for Rosemont, announced he will run in the Taschereau riding in Montreal for the upcoming provincial…
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Quebec Liberal Party Picks Lawyer Nada Boumeftah for Maurice‑Richard
The Quebec Liberal Party named criminal lawyer Nada Boumeftah as its candidate for the Maurice‑Richard riding in Montreal, part of its effort to complete a…
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Aircraft Incident at Montreal‑Trudeau Sends Employee to Hospital
An aircraft accident at Montreal‑Trudeau Airport on August 24 injured one employee, who was hospitalized while emergency protocols were activated. Airport…
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Five Montreal Officers Appeal July Suspension Over Plateau Chase
Five Montreal police officers are appealing 30‑ to 42‑day unpaid suspensions imposed after a July 2026 chase in Plateau‑Mont‑Royal, alleging serious errors by…
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Woman and Teen Charged in Pre‑meditated Murder of Gang‑Linked Youth
A Montreal woman in her thirties and a teenage boy have been charged with premeditated murder of a gang‑linked young man after a daylight killing on August 20,…
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LaSalle College May Delay Classes Over $47 Million Debt
Collège LaSalle may have to postpone its upcoming term because the Quebec government owes it $47 million, creating a financial shortfall that threatens timely…
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Montreal Mayor Calls U.S. Tariffs Extremely Worrying
Montreal’s mayor warned that U.S. import tariffs are severely affecting the city’s economy, urging coordinated action to mitigate the impact on local…
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Canada Invests $11 Billion in Six New Quebec Icebreakers
Canada has pledged 11 billion dollars to build six new icebreakers in Quebec, fulfilling a 2019 promise to replace the Coast Guard’s aging vessels and…
