The Wrap
Montreal · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 20 min
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Wilensky’s Light Lunch Keeps Same Sandwich Since 1932
Wilensky’s Light Lunch on Fairmount in Montreal has served the same sandwich, prepared exactly as it was in 1932, for over 90 years, making it a longstanding…
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Ontario, Quebec Summer Storms Yield $439 Million in Insured Losses
A report from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. estimates that summer 2026 storms in Ontario and Quebec caused $439 million in insured losses,…
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Two Air Canada Workers Arrested in RCMP Drug Probe at Montreal Airport
Two Air Canada employees were arrested on August 26, 2026 during an RCMP drug investigation that included searches of two homes, a vehicle and the airline’s…
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Montreal Expands Biweekly Trash Collection to Four Boroughs
Montreal will begin biweekly residual waste collection in Ahuntsic‑Cartierville, Villeray‑Saint‑Michel‑Parc‑Extension, Pierrefonds‑Roxboro and…
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Two Arrested After Police Bust Montreal Condo Drug Lab
Montreal police dismantled a drug laboratory in a Griffindown condo, arresting a 35‑year‑old man and a 33‑year‑old woman as part of a broader effort to target…
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NDP Veteran Alexandre Boulerice Resigns to Pursue Quebec Seat
Alexandre Boulerice, a 15‑year NDP MP, resigned on August 26, 2026, after becoming an independent, to run in Quebec’s upcoming provincial election.
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Quebec Ethics Commissioner Opens Probe into MP Vincent Marissal
The Quebec ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into MP Vincent Marissal over claims he let others use a government‑funded official apartment in…
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World Press Photo Exhibition Open in Montreal Through Oct. 12
World Press Photo's photography exhibition is open to the public at Montreal's Marché Bonsecours and will run until October 12, 2026.
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Former ADQ Founder Jean Allaire Dies in Montreal
Jean Allaire, co‑founder and first leader of the Action démocratique du Québec, died in Montreal on August 27, 2026; he is remembered for his 1991 report…
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Former Cultural Leader Maxime Laporte Enters PQ Race in L'Assomption
Maxime Laporte, former president of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montréal, announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in L'Assomption, a riding…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Quebec
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for multiple regions of Quebec on Thursday, August 27, 2026, prompting heightened alerts and urging residents to stay…
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LaSalle College Halts Classes After Creditor Protection Filing, Students Protest
LaSalle College filed for creditor protection in August 2026, suspending all classes and prompting student protests, while negotiations with the Quebec…
