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This is Montreal

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Montreal
Golden Square Mile
Christopher Columbus
Colonialism
Mcgill University
Squatting In Montreal
Housing Crisis
Public Transit
Orange Cones
Indigenous Peoples
Fingerboarding
Construction
Avenue Christophe-Colomb
Colonization
Canada
Urban Planning
Lucy Grossman
Heritage Montreal
Dino Boumbourou
Rod Mcleod

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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Quebec Premier and Coalition Avenir Quebec leader François Legault has announced he is stepping down, just nine months before the next provincial election. We’ll talk about the issues that shaped his terms as premier and what his resignation means fo... more

One Montrealer finds himself asking: What’s the deal with Westmount? How did this suburban enclave grow to become its own city, surrounded by a bigger city? The answer takes us through early French and British colonial history to the 2000s campaign t... more

Gurbaj Singh Multani is just playing basketball when the ceremonial dagger that symbolizes his Sikh faith falls onto the playground of his Montreal school. The next thing the 11-year-old knows, his principal is giving him an ultimatum: hand over his ... more

After weeks of turmoil, Quebec Liberal Party leader Pablo Rodriguez told his caucus he was resigning. It’s the latest twist in a tumultuous session at the National Assembly. So where does this leave the Liberals? Did other parties end the year (mostl... more

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Bruce Martin
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George Mackay
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Andy Walter
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Anne Russell
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Basam Khoury
Clinical psychologist at McGill University
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Nadia Sourial
Assistant professor at the School of Public Health and the Department of Health Management, Evaluation and Policy Research at Université de Montréal
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Host

Ainslie MacLellan
Host and creator, guiding listeners through the stories and issues of Montreal.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Great show

    Great way to keep up with the city

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMS32205
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting and well researched

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mtl
    a year ago
  • Impressive!

    Love everything about it: subjects, host, sound effects. So cool to (re)discover Montreal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paule25
    Canada2 years ago
  • Local and informative

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonquille
    Canada2 years ago
  • Yassssss

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dswdrff
    Canada2 years ago

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Audiences express enjoyment in the personal anecdotes shared by guests, highlighting their relevance to the Montreal community.
The podcast is noted for its rich audio quality and soundscapes that enhance the storytelling experience.
Listeners appreciate the local insights and depth of investigative storytelling, praising the engaging mix of history and current events.

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Montreal: How many cities are on this island anyway?
Q: How do you introduce yourself when you want to tell people where do you live?
Many residents vary their introduction based on who they are speaking to, sometimes identifying as Montrealers while also taking pride in being Westmounters.
Montreal: How many cities are on this island anyway?
Q: What is the deal with Westmount?
Westmount is a special metropolitan enclave within Montreal that has its own identity and history, with residents feeling both attachment to their city and connections to Montreal.
Pablo Rodriguez resigns as Quebec Liberal leader, capping off a wild season in provincial politics
Q: What has this been like for him? How has he been dealing with that pressure?
The pressure is enormous, and it's very hard for him personally and politically, with former Liberal MNAs and ministers calling for his resignation as the election approaches.
What’s at stake in Montreal’s municipal election?
Q: What are the big issues that have come up so far?
Big issues include housing, public transit, municipal cleanliness, and safety, with candidates making various announcements addressing these concerns.
What’s at stake in Montreal’s municipal election?
Q: So who do we know is running to be mayor in this election in Montreal?
There are five candidates running for mayor, including Luc Rabouin and Soraya Martinez-Ferrada, each representing different parties with distinct platforms.

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Exploring the vibrant and complex narratives that shape Montreal, the content showcases a variety of local stories and issues, from historical explorations to contemporary challenges. Episodes blend community insights, interviews with local leaders, and discussions on significant municipal topics such as public transit, housing, and cultural identity. Each episode aims to tackle pressing concerns while also celebrating the city's unique character, making it an informative resource for those wanting to understand both the past and future of Montreal.

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2. Tiffé Patadar
3. Bruce Martin
4. George Mackay
5. Andy Walter
6. Anne Russell
7. Basam Khoury
8. Nadia Sourial

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