The Wrap
Montreal · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 20 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Tree Trimmer Killed After Touching Hydro‑Québec Power Line
On August 26, 2026, a 27‑year‑old tree‑trimmer died after contacting a low‑voltage Hydro‑Québec line while working in Montreal. Authorities will investigate…
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Culture Montreal Calls for 3% of Quebec Budget for Arts
Culture Montreal asked the Quebec government to set aside three percent of the provincial budget for the arts and presented thirty‑seven recommendations to the…
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Canada Invests $11 Billion in Six Quebec Icebreakers
Canada has committed $11 billion to construct six new icebreakers in Quebec, replacing the Coast Guard’s aging fleet, continuing a modernization effort first…
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Schwartz's Deli Drops Black Cherry Soda Amid New Tariffs
Schwartz's Deli stopped serving Cott's black cherry soda after tariffs made it unavailable, replacing it with a locally produced cola.
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West Island Farmhouse Restoration Sparks Community Debate
Residents and the mayor of a West Island town are debating whether to restore an 18th‑century farmhouse, citing cost, condition and safety concerns. The mayor…
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U.S. Tariff Dispute Poses Risk to Quebec Apple Growers
U.S. tariffs linked to a broader trade dispute threaten the competitiveness of Quebec’s apple orchards, according to industry representative Jérôme‑Antoine…
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Audit Finds Montreal Misses Landfill‑Reduction Goal
An auditor‑general report released Tuesday shows most of Montreal’s household waste still ends up in landfills, putting the city well behind its 2030 target of…
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Quebec firms roll out ‘Trump discounts’ amid new US tariffs
Quebec firms have introduced price cuts and boycott campaigns, dubbed “Trump discounts,” to counter newly imposed U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump.…
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42 Major Roadworks Set to Disrupt Montreal Traffic This Fall
Forty‑two major construction projects scheduled for autumn 2026 across Greater Montreal will cause extensive road disruptions, adding to the city’s typical…
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901 Taschereau Bus Route Begins Service on South Shore
The 901 Taschereau bus route began service on August 24, 2026, becoming the first metropolitan bus line to connect previously separate transit jurisdictions on…
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North Shore Mayors Sign Mobility Pact Ahead of Election
Twenty‑one North Shore mayors signed a pact on Tuesday urging reduced car use and better public transit, seeing the upcoming provincial election as a chance to…
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Montreal Mayor Warns U.S. Tariffs Threaten City Economy
Montreal's mayor warned that newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods pose a serious threat to the city's economy, urging coordination with higher levels…
