GMNA Hyper-Local
4 daily broadcasts · local time 12:51 AM
The latest edition of every Montreal broadcast.
Everything our newsroom filed, newest first.
The Lunch Break ·
Quebec police report that a Facebook account is sharing AI‑generated videos that mimic crime scenes, gathering millions of views and prompting concerns that…
The Lunch Break ·
Montreal student Alexandre Masse submitted a petition to the Quebec National Assembly on June 10, 2026, requesting safer traffic measures in school zones after…
The Lunch Break ·
Justice Alexandre Pless halted Montreal’s attempt to clear a homeless tent encampment on June 11, citing constitutional rights to safety, security and dignity,…
The Lunch Break ·
A Quebec government employee was fired after reporting possible financial losses in the province’s developing battery industry, prompting the anti-corruption…
The Lunch Break ·
On June 11, 2026, the REM reduced train speeds during Montreal's morning rush hour, extending travel times for commuters. The temporary slowdown is part of…
The Lunch Break ·
A pedestrian was injured in a hit‑and‑run on Wednesday night in downtown Montreal, prompting police investigation and highlighting concerns about road safety…
The Local Sunrise ·
Canada’s transport minister said on June 10 that he will not guarantee a $90 billion cost cap for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project proposed by Alto,…
The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal boroughs have shut public drinking fountains and are urging residents to install rain barrels to conserve water ahead of an expected heat wave and…
The Local Sunrise ·
City General Manager Benoit Dagenais resigned on June 10, 2026, receiving a severance package exceeding one million dollars, and was succeeded by former deputy…
The Local Sunrise ·
Quebec announced the reinstatement of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise for a two‑year period, with applications to be processed in phases starting July…
The Local Sunrise ·
The Quebec Auditor General's June 10 report censures the province for inadequate planning and oversight of its battery industry, highlighting significant risk…
The Local Sunrise ·
IRIS estimates that a universal free‑contraception program in Quebec would cost $22 million annually and could cut unplanned pregnancies by about 25 percent,…
The Local Sunrise ·
A Quebec civil servant, Christine Fréchette, was dismissed after warning that the province's battery industry expansion could expose public finances to risk,…
The Local Sunrise ·
A student presented a petition to the Quebec National Assembly on June 10, 2026, urging safer traffic conditions around school zones after a near‑miss…
The Local Sunrise ·
Maggie Flaherty received a two‑year contract from La Victoire on June 10, 2026, together with protective measures, ensuring she can continue her defender role…
The Local Sunrise ·
Justice Alexandre Pless blocked a planned eviction of a Montreal homeless encampment on June 11, 2026, citing constitutional rights to safety, security and…
The Wrap ·
Vandalism of Montreal’s BIXI bike‑share system surged in 2025, costing $1.4 million, leading the operator to consider relocating some stations to curb damage.
The Wrap ·
A judge ordered a pause on demolishing the encampment under Montreal's Van Horne viaduct on June 9, 2026, pending a full court judgment, requiring the city to…
The Wrap ·
A cyclist was critically injured on June 9 after being hit by two vehicles on an eastbound bike path alongside Notre-Dame Street in Montreal. Police are…
The Wrap ·
Alto CEO Martin Imbleau defended the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project on June 10, 2026, as the Parti Québécois and Bloc Québécois criticized its cost,…
The Wrap ·
The SPVM’s Aurora unit is monitoring social‑media platforms after discovering that teenagers in Montreal are receiving text offers to commit crimes across…
The Wrap ·
A severe thunderstorm watch is active for multiple regions of Quebec on Wednesday afternoon and evening, warning of possible high winds, heavy rain, lightning…
The Wrap ·
On June 10, 2026, the federal transport minister said Ottawa will not guarantee a $90 billion cost cap for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project promoted…
The Wrap ·
The Parti Québécois announced on June 10 it will seek to pull Quebec out of the high‑speed rail project, saying the cost outweighs expected benefits. The move…
