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Wed, Aug 26
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The Local Sunset ·
Quebec berry growers claim that increased imports from Mexico and the United States are crowding out local strawberries and raspberries on grocery shelves this…

The Local Sunset ·
A Quebec hospital has launched the province’s first bariatric surgery program for adolescents, targeting severe obesity with an annual capacity of 15‑30…

The Local Sunset ·
Ottawa‑based political experts say the fall 2026 Quebec election is unlikely to endanger the new Churchill Falls hydroelectric agreement, citing federal…

The Local Sunset ·
Online vendors are selling assistance‑animal harnesses without required verification, a breach of Quebec law that was highlighted when a pony wearing such a…

The Local Sunset ·
A Montreal couple sued an Ontario surrogacy agency for nearly $200,000, alleging improper expense reimbursements linked to a stillbirth, highlighting legal…

The Local Sunset ·
Pulsar will hold a 3 p.m. news conference on Wednesday to explain the morning service interruptions on Montreal’s REM light‑rail network and the steps taken to…

The Local Sunset ·
Two women, including a 44-year-old, were found dead in Montreal apartments within days, both classified as intimate partner violence, highlighting ongoing…

The Lunch Break ·
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador leaders, joined by Prime Minister Mark Carney, announced a new agreement to coordinate development and electricity sales…

The Lunch Break ·
The RCMP recovered an ancient Peruvian ceramic bowl in Montreal on August 17, 2026, and the Peruvian Embassy has asked Canada, via Global Affairs, to return…

The Lunch Break ·
The Montreal blue‑collar workers’ union is considering a strike that could coincide with the September 2026 UCI Road World Championships in the city. Both the…

The Lunch Break ·
Montreal police found a woman dead in an apartment on August 18 and identified an injured male suspect who is now hospitalized, delaying any court appearance…

The Lunch Break ·
Montreal’s city administration has postponed approval of a new school in Parc‑Extension, awaiting confirmation of projected student‑age population growth. The…

The Lunch Break ·
Quebec's Opération sac à dos, coordinated by Regroupement Partage, is delivering school supply backpacks to 12,000 students in need across the province in…

The Lunch Break ·
Ten Montreal homeowners reported that Hydro-Québec's Hilo smart thermostats caught fire on August 18, producing smoke and a burnt smell, and say the utility…

The Lunch Break ·
Montreal city officials, including Martinez Ferrada, announced plans to restart the eastern REM extension that has been on hold since May 2022 due to public…

The Lunch Break ·
An Ottawa political analyst says the upcoming Quebec election is unlikely to affect the new Churchill Falls hydroelectric agreement, citing federal influence…

The Lunch Break ·
An equipment break on August 19, 2026 disrupted service on several REM segments in Montreal, causing delays and slower trains while maintenance crews work to…

The Lunch Break ·
The STM revealed plans to celebrate the Montreal Metro’s 60th anniversary in October 2026, marking six decades since its opening on Oct. 14, 1966. The…

The Lunch Break ·
Montreal is holding a public wake this afternoon for late jazz pianist Oliver Jones, allowing residents to pay their respects and celebrate his lasting impact…

The Local Sunrise ·
The Montreal blue‑collar workers' union is considering a strike that could coincide with the UCI Road World Championships in September 2026, potentially…

The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal’s Martinez Ferrada administration has postponed approval of a new school in Parc-Extension, citing the need to confirm projected student‑population…

The Local Sunrise ·
Rouyn‑Noranda celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026 with citywide events organized by a local podcast, community groups and residents, honoring the town’s…

The Local Sunrise ·
Quebec launched the Opération sac à dos backpack drive to supply school materials to 12,000 low‑income students, coordinated by Anne-Marie Éthier of…

The Local Sunrise ·
The city of Montreal, under the Martinez Ferrada administration, is proposing to restart the eastern portion of the REM that was cancelled in 2022, aiming to…