Strike or no strike, the STM may be in for a bumpy ride
STM maintenance workers have ended their strike, but some experts say Montreal’s transit system still has a difficult road ahead. We’ll hear more about the financial situation transit is facing, and why some say we need to rethink how we are paying for it.
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What’s next for Montreal’s new mayor?
Montreal’s mayor elect Soraya Martinez Ferrada is promising change on everything from housing and homelessness to transportation and construction. CBC journalists Sudha Krishnan and Ben Shingler break down what the new mayor is hoping to accomplish and some of the challenges her administration might face.
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Not alive in ‘95 but dreaming of a referendum
30 years ago the No side won a narrow victory in the 1995 Quebec referendum. While polls suggest most Quebecers don't want to go through another referendum, some young Quebec sovereignists are hoping they’ll get their chance to vote for independence. Reporter Aatefeh Padidar speaks with some young people in the sovereignty movement about how they’re trying to reframe the debate for a new generation.
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Growing pains, trains & automobiles: Why improving the Montreal commute is complicated
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 say we need to do a better job of offering everyone alternative ways to get around. We’ll look at what some municipal politicians are proposing, and what it will take for Montreal to make a mobility shift where no commuter is left behind.*Correction: A previous version of this episode referred to active commuting "by bike or by car" increasing 26 per cent. It's been corrected to "by bike or by foot" and 25 per cent.
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Could Montreal’s rent prices kill the arts scene?
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 asks: "How are artists affording to live in Montreal anymore?” We’ll also hear how parties in the municipal election are proposing to support local artists.
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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