
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 104 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Young Montrealers are more likely than previous generations to still be living with their parents. A big reason why, according to researchers, is just how much it costs to move out. We’ll hear from Montrealers about the ups and downs of living at hom... more
During one of the busiest times of the year for Montreal strip clubs, some strippers are boycotting work, in order to protest working conditions and to demand greater labour protections against things like arbitrary firings and violence in the workpl... more
On one block in Verdun, tenants were displaced from four adjacent rental buildings, following two fires in the span of a few months in 2024. Since then, two of the buildings have been converted to undivided condos. Some tenants from another building ... more
Beyond wins and losses, beyond the thrill of playoff runs, there’s a deeper thread woven through the bleu blanc rouge that ties together a city, its history and its people. Brendan Kelly, author of Habs Nation, explores what makes the Canadiens so ce... more
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Great way to keep up with the city
Interesting and well researched
Love everything about it: subjects, host, sound effects. So cool to (re)discover Montreal.
I am loving this series on our fair city. Many of the questions asked have also been things I’ve always wondered about, and some I never considered but are still interesting! Particularly, I liked the episodes on transit and recycling. I can’t wait for the tap to pay transit fare to happen for the STM (ARTM? I don’t even know what that is! I guess that’s what makes it complicated!) but from the recent episode, it sounds like we are a long ways off from that setup still. Thanks Ainslie and team f... more
Love this. Part investigation, part soundscape, part love letter to one of the iconic Montreal delights that unifies us all. So much went into
This! So good. Can’t wait to hear the next one!
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The series consistently covers Montreal's people, policies, and city life through investigative reporting, cultural storytelling, and data-driven context. Episodes frequently explore urban policy, housing, infrastructure, local politics, and notable regional histories, often featuring journalists, researchers, policymakers, and activists. A standout aspect is the blend of rigorous reporting with human-centered perspectives, giving listeners clear takeaways on how decisions in Montreal affect daily life while also offering deeper cultural insights into the city's identity and evolution.
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