GMNA Hyper-Local
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The latest edition of every Montreal broadcast.
Everything our newsroom filed, newest first.
The Lunch Break ·
Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is leading a six‑year, federally funded program to develop vaccines, diagnostics, and response protocols, aiming to improve…
The Lunch Break ·
Canada’s federal, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador governments signed a new agreement on the Churchill Falls power project, citing mutual benefits and…
The Lunch Break ·
Oliver Jones, the 91‑year‑old celebrated Montreal jazz pianist, will be honored with a public funeral at Union United Church in Little Burgundy on August 17,…
The Lunch Break ·
Unions staged a protest in Montreal’s Old Port on Tuesday, claiming recent moves toward privatization are limiting public river access. The demonstration…
The Lunch Break ·
A Montreal blue‑collar union is considering a strike that could overlap with the September 2026 UCI Road World Championships, raising concerns about potential…
The Lunch Break ·
Montreal officials, including Martinez Ferrada of the CSSDM, reaffirm opposition to a new school in Parc-Extension until projected student‑population growth is…
The Lunch Break ·
Police found a dead woman and a critically injured man in an apartment on 39th Street in Montreal on August 18, 2026, and are investigating the incident.
The Local Sunrise ·
The Quebec Auditor General’s August 17 report compares the current fiscal plan to budgets from the Couillard‑Leitão era, noting that required measures may…
The Local Sunrise ·
Quebec began its official campaign period on August 17, 2026, signaling the start of intensified political activity ahead of the upcoming provincial election…
The Local Sunrise ·
In 2027 the Quebec auditor general warned that the next government must cut at least $2 billion in spending starting next year to stay on course for a balanced…
The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal’s city administration has delayed approval for a new school in Parc‑Extension until projected student enrollment figures are verified, despite recent…
The Local Sunrise ·
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the federal government announced a revised agreement on the Churchill Falls power project, a deal praised by all three…
The Local Sunrise ·
The RCMP seized an ancient Peruvian ceremonial bowl in Montreal after the Peruvian Embassy requested its return, and Global Affairs Canada is coordinating its…
The Local Sunrise ·
Polytechnique Montréal’s laboratory is now leading Canada’s coordinated research on pandemic preparedness, developing tools and strategies to improve national…
The Local Sunrise ·
Unions are protesting what they call the privatization of Montreal's Old Port, claiming recent changes have limited public access to the waterfront and urging…
The Local Sunrise ·
A public funeral for Montreal jazz legend Oliver Jones will be held on August 17 at Union United Church in Little Burgundy, celebrating his 91-year life and…
The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal’s mayor announced a plan to restart the cancelled eastern extension of the REM light‑rail system, citing $94 million already spent on feasibility…
The Local Sunrise ·
Police found a deceased woman and a seriously injured man in a Montreal apartment on 39th Street on August 18, 2026, and began an investigation.
The Local Sunrise ·
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers’ union says it may strike during the UCI 2026 Road World Championships scheduled for September, potentially affecting services…
The Wrap ·
Blainville residents protested in August 2026 against Stablex’s plan to expand its US‑owned hazardous waste landfill, citing proximity to homes and potential…
The Wrap ·
Montreal police confirmed the use of an automatic license‑plate camera on 16 August 2026 to gather vehicle data for a specific investigation. The system…
The Wrap ·
Oliver Jones, the 91‑year‑old Montreal jazz pianist who began playing at Union United Church at five, will be honored with a public funeral at that same church…
The Wrap ·
Polytechnique Montréal researchers are growing animal proteins in an orange solution to bolster Canada’s pandemic preparedness, part of a wider national effort…
The Wrap ·
Quebec CEGEPs reported a 40% rise in application rejections on Aug. 17, affecting about 1,200 students, due to limited space. The surge has prompted many…
