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This is Montreal

This is Montreal

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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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  • Pablo Rodriguez resigns as Quebec Liberal leader, capping off a wild season in provincial politics

    Pablo Rodriguez resigns as Quebec Liberal leader, capping off a wild season in provincial politics
    Dec 18 2025

    After weeks of turmoil, Quebec Liberal Party leader Pablo Rodriguez told his caucus he was resigning. It’s the latest twist in a tumultuous session at the National Assembly. So where does this leave the Liberals? Did other parties end the year (mostly) unscathed? Which issues made the biggest impact? CBC National Assembly reporter Cathy Senay dives into a big year in Quebec politics.
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    21 mins
  • Is ‘rat running’ by drivers putting Montreal pedestrians at risk?

    Is ‘rat running’ by drivers putting Montreal pedestrians at risk?
    Dec 11 2025

    If you're stuck in traffic as a driver, you might start looking for another route. Maybe you already know a short cut down a side street, or maybe your GPS even suggests one. Most drivers wouldn’t think twice about cutting through a residential area to avoid traffic. But among transportation researchers, this is sometimes known as rat running. And a recent coroner’s report into the death of a 7-year-old girl is recommending that Quebec do more to discourage drivers from doing it.
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    20 mins
  • How can Montrealers be kinder to each other?

    How can Montrealers be kinder to each other?
    Dec 4 2025

    Make the Season Kind is CBC’s yearly campaign focused on food insecurity. It’s also a celebration of community spirit, generosity, and kindness. But what does it mean to be truly kind? CBC’s Rebecca Ugolini explores this question with dedicated volunteers, a writer, and a psychologist to find out how we can be kinder to others and to ourselves.
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    21 mins
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