GMNA Hyper-Local
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The latest edition of every Montreal broadcast.
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The Wrap ·
Quebec announced the two‑year reinstatement of its fast‑track PEQ immigration program, with phased applications opening on July 2, 2026, reversing a prior…
The Wrap ·
The Quebec Auditor General’s June 10 report criticizes the province’s handling of the battery sector, citing inadequate planning and oversight that create…
The Local Sunset ·
Alto CEO Martin Imbleau defended the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail route after opposition parties warned the project's cost has risen to about $200 billion,…
The Local Sunset ·
A severe thunderstorm watch covering multiple regions of Quebec is active on Wednesday afternoon and evening, indicating conditions favorable for dangerous…
The Local Sunset ·
The federal transport minister said Ottawa will not guarantee a $90 billion cost ceiling for the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project, leaving financing open…
The Local Sunset ·
The Parti Québécois announced it will seek to remove Quebec from the high‑speed rail project, citing costs that exceed expected benefits, as federal and…
The Local Sunset ·
Quebec’s Auditor General issued a report on June 10, 2026, censuring the provincial government for poorly planned management of the emerging battery industry…
The Local Sunset ·
About a thousand people protested on Ottawa's Parliament Hill on June 10, 2026, opposing the Quebec‑Toronto high‑speed rail project. The rally reflects growing…
The Local Sunset ·
A new entrance on the Canadian side of the border‑straddling library opened on June 10, 2026, restoring direct access for Canadian visitors after U.S.…
The Local Sunset ·
Quebec has reopened the PEQ fast‑track immigration program, with applications starting on July 2, 2026 and a two‑year application period, announced by François…
The Local Sunset ·
Benoit Dagenais resigned as Montreal's general manager, receiving a severance package of over $1 million, and former deputy Alain Dufort was named his…
The Local Sunset ·
Vincent Marissal explained the challenges of serving as an Independent MNA for Rosemont and outlined his intention to pursue activities outside politics after…
The Lunch Break ·
Twelve Quebec municipalities and nine environmental groups sent a letter to the province's environment minister on June 9, 2026, warning that groundwater…
The Lunch Break ·
An average 11‑month wait for residential permits in Montreal is leading developers to consider building in neighboring areas, potentially reducing new housing…
The Lunch Break ·
Marianne Crépeau planted peach and fig trees in an unheated greenhouse at Aux Jardins de la Bergère farm to test whether these southern‑Ontario fruits can be…
The Lunch Break ·
Montreal’s asking rents have remained steady over the past two years despite the city achieving its highest ever level of newly built rental units since 2024,…
The Lunch Break ·
The SPVM’s Aurora unit is scanning social media and text messages to detect recruitment of teenagers for crimes across Quebec, aiming to intervene before…
The Lunch Break ·
On June 9, 2026, Montreal closed several public fountains to cut water use, part of a wider municipal effort to promote conservation.
The Lunch Break ·
Vandalism caused $1.4 million in damages to Montreal's bike‑share system in 2025, leading BIXI Montreal to consider moving some docking stations.
The Lunch Break ·
A Montreal judge ordered a pause on the city's plan to clear the homeless encampment under the Van Horne viaduct until a full court judgment is issued. The…
The Lunch Break ·
On June 9, 2026, a cyclist traveling east on a Notre-Dame Street bike path in Montreal was hit by two vehicles and is now in critical condition, adding to a…
The Lunch Break ·
Quebec has banned open fires in forests and nearby areas across six regions, effective June 10, 2026, as a fire‑prevention measure.
