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 | 108 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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Sixteen police officers from Station 39 in Montréal-Nord are facing an internal investigation following allegations of racist, violent and hateful acts against Black and Arab people. Community organizations and some Quebec politicians are calling for... more
This is Montreal introduces…This is Quebec! In this first episode of our sister show, host Alison Brunette looks at the end of the legislative session in Quebec City. As the National Assembly shut down for the summer, the CAQ government had a few key... more
From a DIY skatepark to an old rail lot turned urban forest, Montrealers have reclaimed public spaces to create something new in their neighbourhoods. But what happens when a city and its citizens don’t agree on what a public space should be? CBC’s B... more
The city of Montreal is asking more than 1.2 million Montrealers to reduce their water consumption this summer, because of water main work. Experts say it’s an opportunity to take stock of just how much drinking water is wasted in Montreal, either th... more
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Great way to keep up with the city
Apple Podcasts5JMS32205
United States7 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 Podcasts5dswdrffCanada2 years ago
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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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This is Montreal launched 2 years ago and published 108 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on This is Montreal include:
1. Catherine Furlong
2. Susan Gaskin
3. Sean Manning
4. Elizabeth Rod
5. Ben Ben-Simon
6. Fran Walansky
7. Nick Revington
8. Adore Goldman
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