The Wrap
Montreal · Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 20 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Northbound Lane Closure on Samuel-De Champlain Bridge Causes Major Delays
The northbound lane of Montreal's Samuel-De Champlain Bridge was closed on August 29, 2026, causing extensive traffic delays and congestion on city roads as…
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Abandoned Ad Columns Mar Central Montreal Streets
Dozens of decommissioned advertising columns remain on central Montreal streets nearly two years after being taken out of service, prompting criticism from…
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Mayor Martinez Ferrada Urges Quebec to Prioritize Montreal
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada called on the Quebec government to adopt a Montreal-focused approach, presenting electoral demands that prioritize the city's…
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Elections Canada Clarifies Federal Byelection Is Separate From Provincial Vote
Elections Canada reminded voters that the Aug. 31 federal byelection in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord is separate from Quebec’s provincial election, emphasizing distinct…
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Man Killed in Collision with 53‑Foot Semi‑Truck on Route 132
A man was killed when his vehicle was hit by a 53‑foot semi‑truck on Route 132 near Sainte‑Angèle‑de‑Mérici on August 28, 2026, and the Sûreté du Québec is…
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Wilensky’s Light Lunch Keeps Same Sandwich Since 1932
Wilensky’s Light Lunch on Montreal’s Fairmount has served the same sandwich in the same way since opening in 1932, making it a near‑century‑old culinary…
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Rats Seen Daily on Parc‑Extension Streets
Rats are now seen daily on Parc‑Extension streets, and an exterminator reports that citywide rodent service calls have risen since the COVID‑19 pandemic,…
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Quebec Video Game Guild Launches November 14 Support Day
The Quebec Video Game Guild announced a November 14, 2026 campaign to promote the province’s video‑game sector, which employs over 15,000 people and ranks…
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Man Stabbed in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal, Police Search for Fleeing Suspect
A man was stabbed in the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood of Montreal on August 28, 2026. Police are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.
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Students, Staff Protest Closed Lasalle College After Bankruptcy Filing
Students and staff protested the ongoing closure of Lasalle College in Montreal after the school filed for bankruptcy protection, citing a nearly $48 million…
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Shein pop‑up in Montreal met with climate protest
On August 28, 2026, Shein’s Montreal pop‑up store was protested by Équiterre and Recyc‑Québec, who placed a garbage truck outside to highlight the brand’s role…
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Quebec Election Set for Oct. 5 Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
Quebec’s Oct. 5, 2026, provincial election will be influenced by a looming U.S. trade war, intertwining sovereignty debates with economic concerns, while U.S.…
