The Wrap
Montreal · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 11:00 PM local · 19 min
Stories from this broadcast
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Montreal to relocate up to 700 city workers, union demands answers
Montreal plans to move up to 700 municipal employees to Place Dupuis, prompting the municipal professionals union to request clarification and criticize the…
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Montreal Faces One of Its Toughest September Traffic Months
Montreal drivers face heightened congestion in September 2026 due to extensive construction and the seasonal increase in traffic from the start of the school…
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Quebec Police Investigate Homicide and Missing Person in Sainte‑Agathe‑des‑Monts
Sûreté du Québec is investigating a homicide and a missing‑persons case in Sainte‑Agathe‑des‑Monts, Laurentides, following a report on August 29, 2026. Police…
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Senior Staff Paid Leave Rises Amid Mayor's Payroll Cuts
Montreal’s senior municipal employees are increasingly placed on paid availability after winter 2026 job cuts, part of the mayor’s plan to reduce the city…
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Farmers Warn High‑Speed Rail Could Split Rigaud Farm
A proposed segment of the Alto high‑speed rail in Rigaud would split a farm and block its main road, prompting the farmer and the Quebec farmers federation to…
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Rats Seen Daily on Streets of Parc‑Extension
Parc‑Extension residents report daily rat sightings, and an exterminator notes citywide rodent complaints have risen since the COVID‑19 pandemic, reflecting a…
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Thieves Walk Away With $800,000 in Montreal Street Heist
A coordinated group of thieves stole $800,000 worth of jewelry from a Montreal street after extensive surveillance, prompting a police investigation aimed at…
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Culture Montréal urges Quebec to increase cultural support in new report
Culture Montréal released a report on August 30, 2026 urging the next Quebec government to boost cultural support amid strained Canada‑U.S. relations and…
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Legal Aid Lawyers Strike Across Quebec Until September 4
Legal aid lawyers in multiple Quebec regions have begun a strike that will last until September 4, 2026, potentially disrupting access to legal assistance for…
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Orchestre de l’Agora Brings Classical Workshops to Bordeaux Jail
The Orchestre de l’Agora has offered monthly classical music workshops at Bordeaux jail since 2021, giving incarcerated men opportunities for reflection and…
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Montreal Aquarium Project Suspended Indefinitely After Promoter Withdraws
The Montreal aquarium project has been indefinitely suspended after its promoter and prospective operator withdrew, leaving the attraction without a timeline…
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Quebec Outdoor Group Seeks Liability Reform for Private Land Trails
Réseau plein air Québec is urging Quebec lawmakers to overhaul liability rules for trails crossing private land, aiming to protect trail users and managers…
