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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 1, 2013
Jonathan Goldstein, the host of WireTap, was supposed to host Daybreak this morning. But he's not. He explains why. Also, universities are still grappling with funding cuts imposed by the provincial government. I speak to Anthony Masi, Provost at McGill, and Michael Goldbloom, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Bishop's University. Jeanette Kelly has a conversation with singer and songwriter Martha Wainwright and Andie Bennett speaks to the coach of the Montreal Impact.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 1, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 28, 2013
Shawn Apel heads to the streets of downtown Montreal where he met francophones who say they have a hard time getting served in French. Montreal actress and mom Christina Rodriguez talks about her struggles parenting her autistic son. She turned her experience into a one-woman show that recently won an award. Andie Bennett has a Habs update.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 28, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 27, 2013
CBC's Living English series continues with two Montreal anglophones sharing their thoughts on whether they should be served in English in Quebec. And controversy at the Montreal Highlights Festival. Part of the festival includes guest chefs coming to cook in Montreal restaurants. This time Argentinian chef Francis Mallmann left Montreal in tears last Friday after a confrontation with a festival organizer. Also, Ange-Aimee Woods speaks to Inuk singer and songwriter Elisapie and Andie Bennett about the Habs trading Erik Cole for Michael Ryder.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 27, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 26, 2013
Could the exasperation over Pastagate actually change the way l'Office Quebecois de la langue francaise goes about its inspections?
Daybreak's Mike Finnerty speaks to Lise Ravary, the former editor of Chatelaine and Elle Quebec. Our Living English season continues with two Anglo teens trading schools for a day. They'll tell us how they think French and English schools compare. Andie Bennett tells us about a Montreal hockey team excluded from the Quebec Winter Games. And Jeanette Kelly takes us to a unique art installation.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 26, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 25, 2013
Pastagate heats up again as chef and co-owner of Maison Publique restaurant speaks out against visits from Quebec's language watchdog inspectors. CBC's Chief Quebec Political Analyst Bernard Saint-Laurent on politics surrounding the Education Summit. And Jeanette Kelly takes us to the Oscars.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 25, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 22, 2013
Shawn Apel guest hosts. Our Living English series continues with a panel of post-linguistic young Quebecers who are fed up with the language debate. Jeanette Kelly chats with local Oscar contenders ahead of the big ceremony this Sunday. And Doug Gelevan rehashes the disappointing Habs loss to the Islanders.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 22, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 21, 2013
Parents who lost thousands of dollars when a hockey boarding school near Montreal closed say they now have a new reason to be furious. Daybreak's Shawn Apel brings us the story of an Australian family who borrowed money to send their son there. We've heard from Anglo Montrealers who say they feel excluded in Quebec largely because of language. A bilingual Montrealer is trying to bridge that divide. She teaches French to Anglophones in Mile-End. Doug Gelevan goes bobsledding and tells us about a rising star on the swim team at McGill. Jeanette Kelly takes a French cooking lesson.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 21, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 20, 2013
Investigators with the province's anti-corruption squad have searched City Hall, several borough offices, as well as the offices of the mayor's former party. Louise Harel is leader of opposition party Vision Montreal. The latest results from our exclusive EKOS poll says nearly six out of every ten Anglo Quebecers feels welcome here. But more than a quarter say they don't feel at home in their own province. Sean Henry spent some time finding out about that sense of belonging. Doug Gelevan talks to former Habs player Mathieu Darche who has decided to hang up his skates.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 20, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 19, 2013
Our Living English series continues with reaction from Quebec MNA's to the first results of the new CBC Montreal poll of Quebec Anglophones. Time is running out to find a solution for this year's celebration of Purim. The Jewish advocacy group B'nai Brith Canada is getting involved and asking all parties to work out an acceptable compromise. Daybreak arts reporter Jeanette Kelly in conversation with singer Garou. He has a new album out today. And Doug Gelevan looks ahead to the World Baseball Classic in Japan.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 19, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 181, 2013
Bernard joins Mike Finnerty this morning to talk about the new EKOS poll commissioned by the CBC which looks at Quebec anglophones and their sense of place in Quebec. Mike and Shawn Apel also head out to Montreal's West Island to ask people how they feel about the Parti Quebecois. The Jewish holiday Purim is this weekend. In the past it has raised tensions in Outremont and some members of the Hasidic Jewish community are worried that could happen again. Jeanette Kelly tells us about a website that's collecting stories from Montreal's English community and Doug Gelevan talked to players on Montreal's pro basketball team, the Jazz, after yet another loss.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 181, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 15, 2013
We continue our week-long coverage of the daycare system with Gina Gasparini of the CPE association, who answered concerns parents have about getting access to a CPE daycare. Jeanette Kelly's exclusive interview with Canadian designer Rad Hourani. And Doug Gelevan introduces us to new Alouettes coach, Dan Hawkins.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 15, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 14, 2013
Parents complain it's a struggle to find their way through the Quebec daycare system. We hear from two whose children attend private non-subsidized daycare and the CAQ critic for family. Environment Canada says half of the winter smog in Montreal comes from fireplaces and wood stoves. The town of Kirkland is trying to do something about it. Shawn Apel heads to a small green space some call a park. Others don't see it that way. We hear from the McGill Provost who is outraged by the PQ handling of university finances. Jeanette Kelly speaks to Quebec actor Roy Dupuis. And Doug Gelevan attends French lessons for Alouette football players and almost goes ice canoeing.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 14, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 13, 2013
Gretta Chambers has had a front row seat in Quebec politics, public affairs and higher education. She's a Companion of the Order of Canada. She hosted a weekly show on CBC Radio called The Province in Print. She was also Chancellor of McGill University. She weighs in on the higher education debate. And Doug Gelevan crossed paths with UFC champion Georges St-Pierre and asked him about wrestling being dropped from the Olympics.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 13, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 12, 2013
When the Pope resigned yesterday, we got a text message that said: As one of the victims from College Notre-Dame, I can only say "Good riddance, child rape enabler!". Jean Guérin wrote that. He was our guest this morning. We also speak to Christian Lépine, Archbishop of Montreal. Laval Police are warning people to be careful. Someone could be out to steal your snow blower. Shawn Apel has been to Laval to look into this. Jeanette Kelly finds out how a Montreal doctor became a Hollywood producer. And Doug Gelevan talks to wrestler Martine Dugrenier about her sport being dropped from the Olympics.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 12, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 11, 2013
Pope Benedict has announced he is resigning at the end of the month. We get Montreal reaction to that news. Some Montrealers may be surprised to learn they are responsible for repairs to the sewage pipe that leads from their home to the main pipe even though it's not on their property. A Rosemont resident could be on the hook for thousands of dollars.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 11, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 8, 2013
Chinese New Year celebrations in Montreal, a group of young performers live. Jeanette Kelly delves into Montreal's fashion industry. Doug Gelevan takes us to Hockey Day in Laval.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 8, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 7, 2013
More on the Park Extension woman who tried for months to get the police and a local councillor to help her. She finally met with police yesterday. Also live in the studio, Ian Lafreniere who speaks for Montreal Police. Jeanette Kelly speaks to fashion designer Ralph Leroy about his show at fashion week and sharing the spotlight with a famous guest. Doug Gelevan on the Habs loss against the Boston Bruins.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 7, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 6, 2013
Representatives from Equiterre and Enbridge go over the potential risks of changes proposed to the pipeline that brings Alberta Oil Sands oil to Montreal and beyond. A Daybreak listener who lived a nightmare in her Park Extension home for months tried to no avail to get police and her local councillor to help. Just this weekend she learned the extent of the horrors police say were going on next door. She tells us her story. And Doug Gelevan speaks to slope style skier Kaya Turski. She is a favorite to win gold at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 6, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 5, 2013
The contraceptive pill sold under the brand name Yaz or Yasmin is raising some safety concerns. We talk to two women who experienced problems with it. And Stephanie Harvey is a world champion gamer who's day job is designing video games for Ubisoft. She was the feature guest today on Daybreak.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 5, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 4, 2013
The days of the Canadian penny are counted. Many charities raise a lot of money from pennies and that could mean diminished profits for them. Jeanette Kelly talks to a Montrealer with a fascination with Martin Luther King. And merchants on Saint-Laurent Boulevard say some of the borough's policies are hurting their bottom line.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 4, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 01, 2013
Quebec Health Minister slams McGill University Health Centre for treating Kuwaiti woman paid them $200 000 for services, Hamstead resident questions huge US-Canada price gap for dishwasher part and Jeanette brings us to the Centaur theatre for Innocence Lost.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 01, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 31, 2013
When schools drill elementary students to prepare for a possible armed intruder, are they doing more harm than good by instilling fear? Mike Finnerty speaks to a school principal and a psychologist. Plus: a Montreal man hit by a taxi struggles with the SAAQ for further compensation; Raji Sohal on Peru: Kingdoms of the Sun and Moon at the Museum of Fine Arts; and Doug Gelevan on the return of PK Subban.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 31, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 30, 2013
The new Blackberry 10 comes out today. Many say this is Research in Motion's last chance to prove it can still be relevant. Two dedicated Blackberry users give their take on the new phone. Doug Gelevan gets reaction from Montreal Canadiens players to P.K. Subban's return.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 30, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 29, 2013
City crews are cleaning up after yesterday's water main break in downtown Montreal. Shawn Apel was there this morning and we get the latest from the city. We talk to a woman who came out of the closet a few years ago about a new study which says people who are out have lower stress levels. Jeanette Kelly speaks to filmmaker Denys Arcand and Doug Gelevan speaks to younger Impact players.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 29, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 28, 2013
Parents whose kids had to leave their Villeray elementary school more than a year ago because of mold got some good news this weekend. Bernard St-Laurent is in with his weekly column on Quebec politics. Jeanette Kelly talks about wine and art and Doug Gelevan tells us about last night's surprising Habs game.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 28, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 25, 2013
Stakes high in Lola versus Eric decision, should the Calder sculpture be moved from Île Sainte-Hélène, and Mike, Andie, Jeanette and Monique say something nice about Shawn.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 25, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 24, 2013
Theresa Spence is expected to end her hunger strike later this morning. The Attawapiskat chief had been striking to get the government to pay attention to the needs of Canada's First Nations people. Raymond Bachand is the last in our series of interviews with the leadership candidates for the Liberal Party of Quebec. Andie Bennett tells us about George St-Pierre's next UFC fight. And Jeanette Kelly talks about a CBC innitiative called the Human Library.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 24, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 23, 2013
The Quebec government has plans to improve the way you can find the results of restaurant inspections. But not everyone is enthusiastic about this new project. Shawn Apel brings us that story. And is Montreal paying a heavy price for Air Canada's failure to offer more international links from Trudeau Airport? We speak to Jean-Francois Lisée, Quebec's minister responsible for Montreal and James Cherry, the president and CEO of Aéroports de Montréal about that. Also, Andie Bennett brings in highlights from the Montreal Canadiens' first win of the season.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 23, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 22, 2013
A lot has happened in the life of Hamed Al-Khabaz during the past twenty-four hours. He's the Dawson computer science student who was expelled from school. He gives us an update. McGill says it's the victim of a string of abusive Access to Information requests following the student protests last year. The university is asking authorities for the right to refuse all requests from fourteen specific people. Also, Andie Bennett takes us to the first day of the Montreal Impact's training camp.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 22, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 21, 2013
Hamed Al-Khabaz is a Dawson computer science student who, while trying to create a new app for students, ended up exposing vulnerabilities in Dawson's student portal database. He was able to access information about student grades, contact details and personal data. Despite informing Dawson and cooperating with them, the school decided to expel him. Hamed Al-Khabaz was in the Daybreak studio this morning. Andie Bennett also takes us back to Saturday night's disappointing season opening Habs game.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 21, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 18, 2013
Fallout from Lance Armstrong's doping confession in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Concordia University President Alan Shepard. Jean-François Lisée courts anglos. Send-off for traffic's Jennifer Allen.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 18, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 17, 2013
La Grande Bibliothèque and the homeless. Quebec Liberal leadership candidate Pierre Moreau. Head of the MUHC. Raji Sohal on a Montreal sweatshirt. Andie Bennett on diver Émilie Heymans retirement.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 17, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 16, 2013
Jean-Pierre Monette and his wife have been traveling regularly to Mali to build wells. This time they had to call off their trip due to the war. We spoke to him this morning. The much-anticipated new season of the Radio-Canada police series 19-2 is about the begin. Controversy has erupted over the season premier which focuses on a school shooting. We speak to the producer, Podz, and the star of the series, Réal Bossé. Andie Bennett talks about P.K Subban's contract negotiations with the Habs.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 16, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 15, 2012
UNESCO special envoy to Haiti and Canada's former Governor General, Michaëlle Jean talks about the rebuilding process in Haiti and Canada's First Nations crisis. Andie Bennett also speaks to Montreal snowboarder Sebastien Toutant who's in Davos, Switzerland preparing for a competition.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 15, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 14, 2013
The public pool in Cote-des-Neiges offers an hour every Sunday where women can swim without men present and that's generated some controversy. Mayor Michael Applebaum has announced a new anti-corruption squad to investigate every contract and service funded by City Hall. Jodie Foster's acceptance speech at last night's Golden Globes got a lot of people talking. And Andie Bennett tells us about the Habs decision concerning player Scott Gomez.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 14, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 11, 2013
The morning of the meeting between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and First Nations chiefs. Quebec Liberal leadership debates start this weekend, candidate Philippe Couillard joins us live. And All in a Weekend host Sonali Karnick drops by.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 11, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 10, 2013
We hear from a man who's been out onto the ice to try to help a pod of orca whales trapped in a small area of open water, off the coast of Inukjuak on Hudson's Bay. Since the first of January, Quebec along with California became the first jurisdictions in North America to enforce compulsory cap and trade regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We talk about the consequences for business owners in this province. And Montreal's Plateau area is trying to solve the problem of congestion on bike paths. They are considering turning a couple of streets into something called Velorues or Cycling Streets. Also, arts reporter Raji Sohal visits an urban igloo.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 10, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 9, 2013
New research by McGill University's Urban Planning faculty confirms that the face of Victoria Village in Westmount is changing.
The area is traditionally known for its eclectic mix of small local businesses. Recent development, rising commercial rents and big property purchases have changed that and some people are worried about it. Quebec tenor Marc Hervieux is on what he's calling a strike of the vocal cords. He's upset with the Opera de Montréal new advertising campaign featuring models instead of the opera singers. And with the NHL lockout over, Montreal Canadiens player Erik Cole tells us how he sees the upcoming season.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 9, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 8, 2013
Taking stock of the big Montreal snow removal operation. Haiti's Tourism Minister. Andie Bennett back on sports. Raji Sohal on the new season of the PBS drama Downton Abbey.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 8, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 7, 2013
Mike Finnerty is back in the host's seat. NHL lockout over, reaction from fans and business owners. Idle No More update. Arts columnist Raji Sohal reviews the movie 56 Up.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 7, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 4, 2013
Sonali Karnick guest hosts. Our poet laureate with a new poem for 2013. Controversy surrounding a new Saint Lambert arena. Member's of Montreal's Indian community react to the brutal gang rape of a New Delhi student which has sparked protests worldwide. Plus Arts columnist Tanya Birkbeck previews the Wildside Theatre Fest.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 4, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 3, 2013
Sonali Karnick guest hosts. CBC's Tim Wharnsby on Canada's loss at the World Junior Championships. Rise in French immigrants in Quebec. And Arts columnist Tanya Birkbeck visits the snow village.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 3, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 2, 2013
Sonali Karnick guest hosts. Rise of nomophobia, the fear of being out of mobile contact. Freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury. And food bank shortages post-holiday season.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 2, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 31, 2012
Sonali Karnick hosts a special New Year's Eve edition of the podcast. New Year's resolution advice. Ideas for ways to spend you New Year's Eve. And Daybreak sports columnist Doug Gelevan's year in review.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 31, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 28, 2012
The morning after the biggest snowfall on record. Shawn Apel guest hosts. Brendan Kelly rounds out his top 10 list of best albums.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 28, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 27, 2012
Shawn Apel guest hosts. The team debates snowpocalypse as the latest storm hits Montreal. Brendan Kelly continues his list of best albums of 2012. And the Nutcracker ballet tradition continues.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 27, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 24, 2012
Shawn Apel guest hosts a special Christmas eve edition of the podcast with arts columnist Brendan Kelly and traffic's Jennifer Allen. Santa's helper at Batshaw Family Services. The 100th day of the NHL lockout. And much holiday cheer.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 24, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 21, 2012
A noisy meat packing plant in the Plateau and a mailman who was fired for he says "being too nice". Arts reporter Jeanette Kelly explores Nicholas Hoare's bookstore one last time and Doug Gelevan takes us to the slopes for the last part of his sports safety series.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 21, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 20, 2012
The Quebec government wants to know more about who is getting hurt playing minor league hockey. It wants every contusion, every fracture, and every concussion to be reported at the end of each game. We hear from Keith Mills. He's a hockey coach at Riverdale High School. He also referees minor league hockey. Doug Gelevan talks about sports gear that helps prevent head injuries. And arts reporter Jeanette Kelly speaks to composer Josh Rager about his musical arrangements for How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 20, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 19, 2012
Quebec's health minister has imposed a budget monitor for the McGill University Health Center. A damning provincial report says the health center faces a deficit of 61 million dollars, which could reach 115 million by next year. It points out hundreds of thousands of hours of overtime and unapproved real estate deals. We hear from a management expert and a patient's rights advocate. Brendan Kelly is in with a review of Quentin Tarentino's new film, Django Unchained, and Doug Gelevan bring us an update on the National Basketball League of Canada's expansion team in Montreal. The Montreal Jazz hasn't managed to get a single win in eleven games.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 19, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 18, 2012
Arts reporter Jeanette Kelly tells us about a short film project initiated by the Quebec government to help girls develop positive body image. And Doug Gelevan takes us to a factory that makes cut resistant socks that protect hockey players from blade injuries on their legs.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 18, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 17, 2012
Today, families in Newtown, Connecticut are burying the first of the victims of Friday's shootings. In Montreal, a survivor of the Dawson College shooting is speaking out. Meghan Hennegan was shot six years ago at Dawson College. She spoke to Daybreak's Shawn Apel this morning. On the Plateau Mont-Royal, Lucien Lapointe is known as Monsieur Sapin. He's been selling his trees in Carré Saint-Louis for the past 35 years. But he's been evicted from the square because of renovations and the borough says they are concerned he will damage the new grass. Also, Doug Gelevan talks about a NFL record that could soon be broken and Jeanette Kelly explores whether English artists have to be involved in French culture to fully explore their creativity in Montreal.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 17, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 14, 2012
Kanesatake Mohawk Ellen Gabriel on Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence's hunger strike. Jeanette Kelly gets a peek into the international art world. And Doug Gelevan on Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo's new contract.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 14, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 13, 2012
Restaurant owners are reporting an unusual trend. While shoplifting from supermarkets is nothing new, the owners say people are knocking on the back door of their establishments trying to re-sell food that looks like it came straight from the supermarket. Shawn Apel brings us that story. Cardiologist Guy Turcotte has been granted a conditional release by the commission evaluating his risk to public safety. Turcotte was found to be not criminally responsible for killing his two young children in 2009. Mike speaks to Turcotte's ex-wife, Isabelle Gaston. And, is Quebec the most corrupt province in Canada? Months of revelations at the Charbonneau commission has done little to change that reputation. But reporter Dan Halton has a story about kickbacks and corruption that takes place far outside Quebec's borders.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 13, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 12, 2012
Filip Peliwo is the new International Tennis Federation Junior World Champion for 2012. The 18 year-old trains in Montreal and he was in the Daybreak studio this morning. The city of Montreal says it want to build a neighborhood of the future on the site of the former Hippodrome race track. It's to be constructed using the latest in environmentally conscious design and architecture. We hear from participants in the forum on the future of the site. And we speak to a Montreal man who studied with musician and composer Ravi Shankar for more than a decade. The sitar player is known for having popularized Indian music around the world. He died yesterday in California. And Doug Gelevan tells us about a new computer program that could change how hockey players are trained.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 12, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 11, 2012
The minority Parti Quebecois' proposed changes to bill 101 still have to pass before the National Assembly. The bill's future is in the hands of the Liberals and the Coalition Avenir Québec. We speak to representatives from both parties. Montreal comedian Sugar Sammy was Daybreak's feature guest this morning. He spoke to host Mike Finnerty about performing in four languages, traditional family values and how long it takes to do his hair. Darwin is the monkey who made international headlines after being found walking around a Toronto IKEA parking lot on the weekend. Darwin is originally from Montreal but he was transferred to a primate sanctuary yesterday. We get an update on his condition.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 11, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 10, 2012
With a Parti Québecois government in place there's been a lot more focus on language lately. There's also a bill before the National Assembly to beef up Bill 101. The Quebec Professional Journalists Federation recently had a session which looked at how the English and French language media cover news differently. We talk to two journalists who were there. The CBC's chief Quebec political analyst Bernard St-Laurent joins Mike his weekly column on Quebec politics. Jeanette Kelly was at the CBC Sing-In on the weekend and Doug Gelevan tells us about a tragic weekend for the Dallas Cowboys.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 10, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 7, 2012
Shawn Apel goes to Town of Mount Royal to see how people there felt about the town possibly losing its bilingual status. And the Daybreak team sings the Dreidel Song.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 7, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 6, 2012
Changes to Bill 101 have been tabled in the National Assembly. Bill 14 adds new restrictions on the use of English in the workplace and it will affect education at all levels. Mike Finnerty spoke to
Jean-Francois Lisée. He is the minister responsible for Montreal, the Francophonie and International Relations and the MNA for Rosemont. We also get reaction from small business owners, a CEGEP student and the director of Dawson College. And Montreal constitutional lawyer Julius Grey talks about concerns surrounding the changes to the Quebec charter.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 6, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 5, 2012
Daybreak was on location at Dawson College today. It's was a special program on how to leave out violence in schools as we approach the deadline for all schools to submit their anti-bullying plans to their boards. We were also raising money for LOVE, the leave out violence in schools program. We meet the founder of the LOVE program, Twinkle Rudberg. The first LOVE workshop took place at Dawson nearly twenty years ago. Shawn Apel also introduces us to a couple of people who went through the program. And Caroline Ouellette joined us. She is a forward with the Montreal stars and a three time Olympic gold medalist. Despite all her success in hockey, Caroline has experienced bullying firsthand. She has some advice for women facing sexist bullying in sports.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 5, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 4, 2012
Montrealers are in debt like never before. On average, not including mortgages, Canadian consumers owe more than twenty-six thousand dollars each. Mike speaks to Tahnya Kristina. She got herself out of major debt and blogs about it. We also hear from a debt councillor. The hurdles facing Iranian skilled workers and professionals who want to immigrate to Québec are getting higher. Canadian consular facilities in Teheran have been shut down and all claims now have to go through the embassy in Ankara, Turkey. We hear from immigration consultant Maria Cottone. Mike also speaks to eighteen year old Wimbledon champion Eugenie Bouchard. She brought home the girls' singles and doubles titles last year and now she's turning pro. Doug Gelevan also talks about the high price of getting a concussion in the NFL.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 4, 2012
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 3, 2012
Quebec's new minister of municipal affairs has been busy recently. Three Quebec mayors have resigned in the past month. Sylvain Gaudreault is also the minister of transport and he spoke to Mike Finnerty this morning. Twenty years ago Neil Papworth sent a text message that read simply "Merry Christmas". It was the first text message ever sent. Neil Papworth is from Reading in England but he lives in Montreal now. And Doug Gelevan talks about David Beckham wrapping up his soccer career on this side of the pond.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 3, 2012
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