This is Montreal

Weekly exploration of Montreal's urban issues and local stories AI summary

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Dive into the Montreal stories you’re curious about and the issues you want to understand. From Laval to Longueuil and across the island, host Ainslie MacLellan explores the complexities of our colourful, vibrant and sometimes frustrating, but always interesting city. Every Thursday.

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Beyond encampments: Why more transitional housing is coming to Montreal

2026-11-12 · 23 min

This winter, the city of Montreal is setting up new temporary trailer housing near the site of the Notre-Dame encampment. The goal is to help people make the transition from living in tents, to permanent housing.…
After 7 SPVM officers are fired, Montrealers call for more change

2026-11-05 · 29 min

When Montreal’s police chief Fady Dagher announced the firing of seven officers this week for racist, discriminatory and dehumanizing conduct, he emphasized that their actions did not reflect those of “99 per cent” of…
Why so many Montrealers want to save the Pink House

2026-10-29 · 28 min

It appeared one day in 2019, perched precariously atop a tower, overlooking the decaying silos of the Canada Malting plant along the Lachine canal: A bright pink house, with green shutters. It was the work of a…
Is Montreal’s winter de-icing plan…worth its salt?

2026-10-22 · 22 min

Montreal’s mayor says she’s ‘bringing the salt’ back to Montreal roads, this winter. She’ll be increasing the amount that hits our sidewalks and streets, in a bid to make roads safer for pedestrians and drivers. But…
Spring Forward, Fall Back–or just stop the time change in Quebec?

2026-10-15 · 14 min

In a few weeks, we’ll be changing our clocks, and leaving Daylight Saving Time behind. But more provinces in Canada are making the decision to abandon the time change. With Manitoba, Alberta, and the Northwest…
Quebec cast its vote at the ballot box. So, what comes next?

2026-10-08 · 22 min

Quebec’s incoming Premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, has big plans for the province: from possible changes to healthcare to talks of an eventual referendum. What’s in store for Quebecers as the next crop of politicians…
Hot races and ridings to watch — days before Quebecers vote

2026-09-30 · 24 min

What could the map of Quebec look like, after voters go to the polls this October 5th? With tight races in many ridings, the political landscape could change dramatically. That’s what CBC's Sudha Krishnan’s is watching…
Is public transit getting shortchanged in this Quebec election?

2026-09-24 · 19 min

Public transit hasn’t exactly been front and centre during the campaign, despite many municipalities and transit advocates calling for major investments. Montreal’s metro needs fixing, off-island municipalities need…
The 'Anglo' Vote: What place does it have, this Quebec election?

2026-09-17 · 23 min

With no English-language debate and a legal controversy over English information on voter cards, some English-speaking Quebecers are calling for more attention to their concerns in this election. This is Montreal…
Quebec campaign promises you may have missed — with CBC’s Platform Tracker

2026-09-10 · 20 min

Which party wants to cut temporary immigration by half? Which party would privatize management of some hospitals? Who wants to extend Quebec’s language laws to adult education? What about creating a provincial…

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Oldest episode in feed: 01/2024 · over 2 years
Typical length: 21 min
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