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...
How did Hitler’s car end up in Ottawa via Montreal?
This is Montreal off this week, so we're bringing you an episode of the podcast This is Ottawa. At the Canadian War Museum, you can find an imposing black armoured car that once belonged to none other than Adolf Hitler. Host Robyn Bresnahan looks at how the car ended up in Ottawa after a stop in Montreal, and how the museum balances public interest with critics who say it “glamourizes Nazism.”
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Why are some Montrealers embracing Thriftmas?
Some Montrealers are looking for the perfect gift for someone on their list, but it won't be brand new with the tags still on. It will be from the thrift shop. Whether it's economic or environmental concerns or just the thrill of the hunt, we'll hear what's driving interest in thrifting and why one expert cautions that thrifting alone won't solve overconsumption.
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What do Montrealers with dietary restrictions do when they can’t afford groceries?
As the cost of food has risen, more Montrealers have been relying on food banks. But for some people with dietary restrictions, it can be a challenge to find food that they can eat that won’t make them sick. We’ll hear about the obstacles Montreal food banks face in meeting specific dietary needs and why many advocates are calling for more financial support from governments.
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How is the PWHL changing the game for Montreal women and girls on the ice?
With the second season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League underway, many Montreal-area women and girls are lacing up their skates and hitting the ice themselves. We’ll hear what La Victoire means for future generations of hockey players, and to the generations who have seen the evolution of women’s hockey in the city.
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What would a 25% U.S. tariff mean for Quebec?
Quebec sends about three quarters of its international exports to the United States — twice as much as the province imports from south of the border. With the news that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican imports, we’ll hear how Quebec’s business sector is bracing itself for what’s to come.
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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