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The Lunch Break ·
A report released on June 17, 2026, shows that nearly 25,000 residential units are vacant in Montreal, underscoring a housing shortage amid a large inventory…
The Lunch Break ·
On June 17, 2026, Quebec City police and other municipal officers issued thousands of fines for violating a provincial bylaw that bans insulting language…
The Lunch Break ·
A kangaroo seen on Highway 20 in Boucherville was captured by authorities on June 17, 2026, after earlier sightings prompted a swift police response.
The Lunch Break ·
Resilience Montreal is preparing to launch a new day centre for homeless individuals in Montreal, aiming to avoid neighborhood opposition by taking steps…
The Lunch Break ·
A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a city bus on Montreal's South Shore on Tuesday evening, prompting an emergency response and a police…
The Lunch Break ·
The Westmount park pond was refilled on June 17, 2026 after residents reported its low level, prompting the city to reverse a water shut‑off that had been…
The Local Sunrise ·
Emergency services intervened on June 16, 2026, causing the REM to suspend service between Central and Panama stations in Montreal, with operations remaining…
The Local Sunrise ·
A wallaby that fled from a stable in Boucherville on June 16 is still missing after five days, prompting ongoing local searches in the South Shore of Montreal.
The Local Sunrise ·
Two low‑income housing projects in East Montreal were found abandoned and deteriorating on June 16, 2026, sparking neighborhood concerns over safety and the…
The Local Sunrise ·
A Yiddish-language staging of Michel Tremblay’s classic play Les Belles‑Sœurs opened on June 16 at Montreal’s Segal Centre, highlighting the work’s relevance…
The Local Sunrise ·
Quebec has introduced a rule requiring new motorcycle riders to wait two years before riding high‑performance bikes, a move presented by transportation…
The Local Sunrise ·
Two new REM stations will be built in Southwest Montreal, with construction starting in 2028 and openings planned for 2030, expanding the rapid‑transit network…
The Local Sunrise ·
The English Montreal School Board’s June 16 proposal to cut over 100 special‑needs support positions has drawn strong opposition from parents and the teachers’…
The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal Children's Hospital reports a sharp rise in serious electric scooter injuries among local youth, reflecting increased scooter use and prompting health…
The Local Sunrise ·
An escaped kangaroo spotted near Highway 20 in Boucherville was captured by authorities on June 17, 2026, ending a brief period of roaming on Montreal's South…
The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal reported about 25,000 empty housing units, a number equal to the total homes in Villeray, highlighting a paradox of vacancy amid a housing shortage.
The Wrap ·
The SPCA reported on June 15 that a small, non‑native marsupial has been missing for several days and may be roaming Montreal’s South Shore, an unusual…
The Wrap ·
A Quebec judge was summoned to the Council of the Magistracy on June 16, 2026, after a 500‑day ruling delay and other missed deadlines, following a complaint…
The Wrap ·
Quebec’s government has allocated $1 billion to municipalities for water infrastructure upgrades and new projects, using funds from a federal $10 billion…
The Wrap ·
The Quebec government signed a June 16 agreement to fund French courses and immersion programs at English-language universities, aiming to broaden…
The Wrap ·
Quebec's auto insurance board reported fewer road deaths but more injuries in 2025, continuing a long‑term decline in fatalities while noting an increase in…
The Wrap ·
Emergency services intervened on Tuesday afternoon, halting REM trains between Gare Centrale and Panama stations, prompting commuters to use alternative routes…
The Wrap ·
Two low‑income residential buildings in east Montreal are vacant and severely deteriorated, despite being built to provide affordable housing. The neglected…
The Wrap ·
Montreal Children's Hospital has warned of a marked increase in serious electric‑scooter injuries among children and teens, urging greater safety measures and…
