This is Montreal
CBCDive 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 | 123 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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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 for our election night special.... more
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 better service and transit corpora... more
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 producer Rebecca Ugolini joins Ainsli... more
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 telehealth system? Or raising the minimu... more
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Great way to keep up with the city
Apple Podcasts5JMS32205
United States10 months ago Interesting and well researched
Podcast Addict52 years agoMtl- Impressive!
Love everything about it: subjects, host, sound effects. So cool to (re)discover Montreal.
Apple Podcasts5Paule25
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 Podcasts5jonquilleCanada2 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 Podcasts5dswdrffCanada3 years ago
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This show centers on urban life, policy, and culture in Montreal, often blending investigative reporting with personal narrative. Episodes frequently tackle transportation, housing, climate resilience, identity and community dynamics, and how municipal decisions shape everyday life. A recurring strength is weaving data, on-the-ground reporting, and expert context to illuminate city-scale issues in a way that feels practical for residents and stakeholders. Noteworthy traits include an investigative spine combined with accessible storytelling, a willingness to challenge officials, and a knack for highlighting under-reported local dynamics, from DIY public spaces to housing displacement. Potential listeners who care about how policy translates... more
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2. Eva Ludwig
3. Maël Peltier
4. Helen Alder
5. Victoria Rodney
6. Holly Cabrera
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