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Wednesday · Aug 12, 2026

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11:59
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Tonight

Visites Guidées Centre Bell - Bell Centre Guided Tours

Centre Bell

11:48
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Pulse

PQ promises $95 unified public transit pass across Quebec

The Parti Québécois is pitching a single $95 monthly pass for unlimited transit everywhere in the province. If it happens, commuters across Quebec would ditch their regional...

11:03
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REM testing toward Montreal-Trudeau Airport

First tests on the REM line extension to Montréal-Trudeau Airport are underway. Construction's been ramping up for months — looks like it's actually happening.

10:18
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Van Horne water tower draws attention

The iconic Van Horne water tower in Mile End is back in the conversation as a heritage project gets attention. Everyone's weighing in on what should happen to it.

9:33
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News Brief

Five 2018 World Junior players breached Hockey Canada code despite sexual assault acquittals

An appeal board upheld suspensions for four of the players, with reinstatement dates ranging from November 2026 to 2030. One player was reinstated immediately.

8:30
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Tonight

Titanique - Montreal

Theatre St. Denis

8:05
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News Brief

Montreal police investigate alleged sexual abuse at Ahuntsic day camp

The SPVM's sexual assault section is examining allegations involving a minor staff member and a young girl at Loisirs Sophie-Barat.

8:00
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Tonight

International de montgolfières 13 août 2026 - QUÉBEC REDNECK BLUEGRASS

Aéroport de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

7:35
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News Brief

West Island tenants seeking help jumps 63% as rents climb and affordable housing vanishes

The West Island Tenants' Action Committee helped 633 people in 2025-26, with rent increases and evictions driving the surge.

7:30
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Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Echo - Montreal

Jacques Cartier Pier

7:05
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News Brief

Constitutional challenge filed against Quebec law making oath to King optional

A University of Ottawa law professor argues Bill 4 exceeds provincial powers and threatens voting rights ahead of the next election.

6:35
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News Brief

Quebec merges $38M school book budget into broader spending pool amid bookseller backlash

Today marks the industry's biggest book-buying day of the year, but the government's decision to end dedicated school funding has the sector warning of fewer titles in classrooms.

6:05
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Mid-season guide: Montreal's got people running in every direction

Mid-summer check-in on what's drawing crowds around the city—tourists everywhere, locals plotting escapes to the Laurentians. Full seasonal breakdown just landed on Reddit.

6:00
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Tonight

Les Mercredis Jazz X Terrasse

Le Balcon

6:00
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Tonight

Roses de Montreal FC v Simcoe County Rovers FC

Stade Boréale

6:00
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Tonight

Mercredi Live Jazz X Terrasse - Alain Oyono

Le Balcon X Terrasse

5:35
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News Brief

Quebec engineers' indefinite strike halts 150 construction sites across province

With 1,900 government engineers off the job since July 6, projects in regional areas face delays and contractors warn of job losses.

4:00
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Tonight

National Bank Open - Session 20 (Semifinals)

Centre Court - IGA Stadium

2:56
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Flock surveillance cameras now showing up in Montreal

Flock cameras spotted in Montreal — the license-plate reading surveillance system that's been rolling out across Canada. They're smaller than traditional traffic cameras and...

2:20
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Eat & Drink

Halo Top ice cream pitches protein-packed pints as a breakfast option

The Canadian-made frozen dessert brand is marketing its low-calorie, high-protein formula as a morning meal alternative, blending into smoothie bowls or straight from the pint.

12:32
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News Brief

VIA Rail to build Dorval multimodal hub connecting trains and airport shuttle

The railway launches a co-development phase to bring VIA, Exo, and Trudeau airport services together at one West Island location.

7:31
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Tennis Canada's 15,000-seat stadium plan for Parc Jarry sparks neighborhood concerns

Tennis Canada wants to build a massive indoor stadium with 15,000 seats at Parc Jarry to keep its international tournament and handle extreme heat — but locals are worried the...

6:31
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Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight over Montreal

Don't miss the Perseid meteor shower tonight into Wednesday morning — peak viewing between midnight and dawn with a new moon means basically no moonlight washing out the sky....

12:07
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Safety concerns in Chinatown as homelessness and drug use rise

People in Montreal's Chinatown are flagging rising concerns about safety tied to homelessness and drug use in the neighbourhood. Posts are pointing to visible changes on the street.