
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 | 74 | Founded | 2 years ago | 
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Despite growing numbers of cyclists and rebounding transit ridership, most people in the greater Montreal area still commute by car. But the choices available to you depend a lot on where you live and where you’re going. Transportation researchers sa... more
Montreal has long enjoyed a reputation as an affordable rent haven that has supported the artists that live, work, and make the city vibrant. But with rents skyrocketing and with most artists earning a lot less than the Montreal average, one listener... more
Candidates in Montreal’s mayoral race are making some ambitious promises to solve homelessness, including more social and transitional housing and new policies on encampments. But cities across Canada have struggled in recent years to respond to the ... more
MR. JEAN MARC RICHARD HAS WON A CASH PRIZE OF $833,337! In 1999, a letter with this claim from Time Magazine lands in a Montreal man’s mailbox. But according to the fine print, he's not actually a winner. Jean Marc Richard, feeling determined to get ... more
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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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A wealth of engaging stories and insights illustrate the vibrancy and complexity of life in Montreal in this series. Topics frequently encompass urban development, social issues, community events, and local personalities, making it an informative resource for residents and those interested in the city's dynamics. A unique approach combines investigative discussions with first-hand accounts from residents and experts, creating a rich tapestry that highlights both the joys and challenges of Montreal living, often encouraging community involvement and input.
Each episode aims to dissect contemporary issues, such as housing crises, public transportation challenges, and local cultural events, reflecting on how these topics influence the everyd... more
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