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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…
The Local Sunrise ·
Ten Hilo smart thermostats sold by Hydro‑Québec caught fire in Montreal homes on August 18, and owners say the utility has not replied to their complaints.
The Local Sunrise ·
Nathalie Roy of the Coalition Avenir Québec announced her candidacy for a new term in the Montarville riding, drawing on her previous experience as president…
The Local Sunrise ·
Josiane Cormier of Quebec’s strawberry and raspberry association says a surge in U.S. and Mexican berry imports has led to a shortage of locally grown fruit in…
The Local Sunrise ·
A man was stabbed in the upper body near Montreal's Atwater subway station on the evening of August 18, 2026, with limited details released about the incident.
The Local Sunrise ·
Ottawa political analysts say the 2026 Quebec election is unlikely to jeopardize the long‑standing Churchill Falls electricity contract, citing federal…
The Local Sunrise ·
A Montreal couple has sued an Ontario surrogacy agency for nearly $200,000, claiming mishandled expense reimbursements after a stillbirth. The cross‑provincial…
The Local Sunrise ·
The STM announced plans to celebrate the Montreal Metro’s 60th anniversary on October 14, 2026, marking six decades since its 1966 opening and highlighting the…
The Wrap ·
The Quebec auditor general warned that the province must cut at least $2 billion from its budget starting in 2027 to stay on track for a balanced budget. The…
The Wrap ·
The RCMP recovered an ancient Peruvian ceremonial bowl in Montreal and will repatriate it after the Peruvian Embassy requested its return through Global…
The Wrap ·
Quebec strawberry and raspberry growers say a rise in Mexican and U.S. imports this summer is limiting shelf space for local fruit, leading to shortages in…
The Wrap ·
Montreal will hold a public funeral for jazz pianist Oliver Jones on August 17 at Union United Church, honoring his life and career after his death on July 22…
The Wrap ·
Political experts say the fall 2026 Quebec election is unlikely to affect the newly announced Churchill Falls hydroelectric agreement, as Ottawa's influence is…
