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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 24, 2013
STM chair Michel Labrecque says the Montreal metro system needs improvement, a South African dance troupe that will leave you laughing and the Impact's Alessando Nesta is expected to return to the line up as the team takes on Philadelphia.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 24, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 23, 2013
How Montrealers are coping with the boil water advisory, a play featuring dogs at the Festival TransAmerique, golfer Sergio Garcia's apology to Tiger Woods and Quebec political analyst Bernard St-Laurent with results from a new poll.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 23, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 22, 2013
Striking daycares protest the PQ's budget cuts, Montrealers who go to great lengths to fend off taggers, honoring former Expos legend Gary Carter and the story of how doctors put Montreal Impact defender Jeb Brovsky's nose back together.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 22, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 21 2013
Bernie talks politics, Jeanette meets a one man band and Doug takes us golfing.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 21 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: May 20, 2013
A global search to find the best candidates for the first human mission to colonize Mars, Quebec Native Women want a mandatory high school class to teach native history and culture and Jeanette Kelly takes us to the opera.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: May 20, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 17, 2013
PQ Minister responsible for Montreal Jean Francois Lisée on Bill 14 open letter to anglophones published today. English Montreal School Board's concerns with Spotted Facebook pages popping up. And Jeannett Kelly reviews new Cavalia show, Odysseo.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 17, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 16, 2013
A PQ minister says religious accommodations can create divisions, Bernard St-Laurent with his political column, a former drug on his addiction to a new drug police are cracking down on and DJ Champion talks about music and his road to recovery.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 16, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 15, 2013
An update to the story of a young Montreal couple who's newborn baby was taken away because of what turned out to be a false-positive drug result. The current and former health ministers on the review of Quebec's IVF program.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 15, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 14, 2013
Breast cancer survivors react to Angelina Jolie's announcement she had a preventive mastectomy. Verdun finally has its first bar in more than a century. We get neighborhood reaction. And playoff dreams of Maple Leafs fans are dashed by the Boston Bruins.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 14, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 13, 2013
Sue Smith guest hosts. Astronaut Chris Hadfield returns to Earth today, fellow Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques drops by. Socalled on his latest album, The Season. And CBC's Alison Northcott reports on adult education centres facing closure.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 13, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 10, 2013
Some Montrealers are renting out their apartments to tourists, but not legally. Radio-Canada's Enquête host Alain Gravel stops by to talk about the arrest of former Laval mayor. Andie has your Habs post-mortem, and Jeanette speaks with Jay Baruchel.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 10, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 9, 2013
Laval opposition speaks out about the arrest of former mayor Gilles Vaillancourt. City councillors on the uncertain future of the Union Montreal party. And a father and son about to live a once in a lifetime experience at tonight's Habs game.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 9, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 8, 2013
Montreal's food truck plan is being criticized by some for being elitist, local reaction to the ongoing crisis in Syria and how Canada should intervene and Andie Bennett on another crushing defeat of the Montreal Canadiens by the Ottawa Senators.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 8, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 7, 2013
Quebec has unveiled its long awaited royalty policy for the mining industry, Bernard St-Laurent with the latest on Quebec politics, Jeanette Kelly has sad stories from Youtube and Andie Bennett in Ottawa with the Habs.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 7, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 6, 2013
Montreal's business community is keeping a close eye on the race for mayor, Quebec Solidaire's Amir Khadir talks about his party's recent increase in the polls, Andie Bennett is with the Habs in Ottawa, and Jeanette Kelly on a new exhibition.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 6, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 3, 2013
Andie Bennett on the first playoff game of this series between the Habs and the Sens. Traffic reporter Monique Lacombe with what's being done to fix the commuter train delays. The Order of Engineers on Montreal blacklisting some firms.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 3, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 2, 2013
Vanier College had psychology students from McGill give sexual assault awareness workshops. Now McGill has cut the course that allowed this program to exist. Jeanette Kelly speaks to writer Michel Tremblay and we preview tonight's big Habs Sens game.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 2, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 1, 2013
Investigative journalist Julian Sher says the Hells Angels are making a comeback, Radio-Canada's Isabelle Richer tells us about another fascinating day of testimony at the Charbonneau Commission and the Montreal Impact take on Toronto tonight.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: May 1, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 30, 2013
A Dawson basketball coach says it's about time an NBA player comes out, Bernard St-Laurent on the latest in Quebec politics, political columnist Yves Boisvert on his love of running and Jeanette Kelly profiles the Montreal West Operatic Society.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 30, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 29, 2013
Sue Smith kicks off her 2-week stint as Daybreak host. Andie Bennett reacts to Don Cherry's controversial comments about female reporters in men's locker rooms. Portage teen drug rehab centre success story. Local reaction to Bangladesh factory collapse.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 29, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 26, 2013
Stephane Dion on Conservative attack ads against Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and former Liberal minister Jean Cournoyer reacts to Gerald Tremblay's testimony at the Charbonneau Commission. Also, Habs turn things around and addressing body image issues
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 26, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 25, 2013
Mile End rallies to help the owner of a burnt down flower shop, Jeanette Kelly speaks to Phyllis Lambert, a leading figure in Montreal's architectural heritage, will tramways make a come back and CBC political analyst Bernard St-Laurent.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 25, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 24, 2013
The House will vote today on a controversial bill that gives police more powers, a new poll sees both both federal and provincial Liberals surging, and Andie Bennett with an inspirational story from the Defi Sportif.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 24, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 23, 2013
The future of the Portage teen drug rehab centre in Beaconsfield is in danger, a class-action lawsuit launched on behalf of Montrealers targeting engineering firms and senior Quebec political analyst Bernard St-Laurent.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 23, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 22, 2013
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission comes to Montreal. A new bed bug fighting bed manufactured by family-owned Dorval company. Jeanette Kelly on Paul Anka's TLMEP appearance. And Andie Bennett on the Habs disappointing loss.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 22, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 19, 2013
We go live to Boston where the manhunt for Boston bombing suspect is underway. CBC's Joanne Vrakas on school boards cracking down on unpaid bils for after school care. Jeanette Kelly's conversation with actress Geneviève Bujold. Sonali Karnick drops by.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 19, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 18, 2013
The English speaking black community in Montreal is trying to build bridges with the French speaking black community. Former Expos player Bill Lee on a movie based on his life. A play about the relationship between a Chinese father and his British son.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 18, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 17, 2013
Mourners packed London's St. Paul's Cathedral today for Margaret Thatcher's funeral but expected protests never took place. Montrealers have divided opinions on the former Prime Minister. Also, a gathering of crows in NDG is drawing attention.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 17, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 16, 2013
We speak to Montrealers about the Boston bombings. The CEO of the Olympic Park says why he thinks the Stadium roof should be repaired again. Jeanette kelly learns to play an erhu, a Chinese instrument. Habs players on who's to blame for last night's loss.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 16, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 15, 2013
Former Liberal leader Stephane Dion on Justin Trudeau's first-ballot victory in the Liberal Party of Canada's leadership contest. Also, two Montreal area NDP MPs on that party's policy shift. And Vanier College is holding its annual Big Band Benefit.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 15, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 12, 2013
Montrealers are celebrating as the Habs clinch a playoff spot. Hear from two happy downtown merchants. An Oprah mega-fan joins us in studio after seeing the daytime-TV queen live at the Bell Centre. Plus, two stores are vandalized in Mile End.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 12, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 11, 2013
Mayor Michael Applebaum responds to a Radio-Canada report that says he didn't declare an investment property ten years ago or get a permit to renovate it, a ballet based on the music of Elton John and an update on Montreal tennis star Eugenie Bouchard.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 11, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 10, 2013
Former RBC employee Joanna Gnacinska says she and her colleagues were laid off last year and replaced by foreign temporary workers. Food trucks roll out in Montreal this summer. A city pilot project will allow street food in several downtown locations.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 10, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 9, 2013
The SAQ has a new sales program and employees are not happy about it. The Montreal theatre community reacts to the passing of Montreal artist Greg Kramer. And the mother who's child who attends the Gatineau daycare where a shooting took place on Friday.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 9, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 8, 2013
Montreal city councillors vote unanimously to award a contract to supply the city with asphalt, the Montreal Impact's new rookie sensation Blake Smith, and Jeanette Kelly with two of Canada's best violinists who have a show in Montreal tonight.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 8, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 5, 2013
The death of a cyclist in Griffintown this week raises safety concerns. Saint-Laurent merchants use empty windows to showcase local artists. Jeanette Kelly's conversation with Gregory Charles. Plus Daybreak's Shawn Apel and sports with Jay Turnbull.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 5, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 4, 2013
A young man who wants to revive the board game. A curfew at Northern Module, a place where Inuit people stay when they come to Montreal for health care. And a fundraiser to celebrate the life of Lea Japel Gray.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 4, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 3, 2013
A Montreal woman files complaint after U.S. border crossing nightmare. She says she was accused of being an adulterer and an escort by border guards. We also hear from the STM about yesterday's metro system shutdown.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 3, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 2, 2013
A Montreal woman says her family has lost faith in Quebec's medical system. We also speak to a Montreal actor who has decided to accept all invitations he gets on Facebook.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: April 2, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: April 1, 2013
Shawn Apel guest hosts a special Easter Monday Daybreak. Mid-way point of the Bill 14 hearings at the National Assembly. Habs bloggers on the upcoming trade deadline. Arts columnist Raji Sohal on classical music ensemble Trio Fibonacci.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: April 1, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 28, 2013
McGill University Health Centre doctors worried about future of MUHC, new 'library' helps app developers fight bugs and Alexandre Taillefer of the Musée d'art contemporain drops by studio.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 28, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 27, 2013
The Charbonneau Commission is taking its toll on Quebec engineers, concerns about Hydro Quebec's smart meters spreads to Lachine and Jean Pascal prepares to fight Lucian Bute.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 27, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: March 26, 2013
Descendants of original donors to Royal Victoria Hospital warn MUHC not to turn site into condos, president of Montreal's public transit system the STM answers your questions and Margie Gillis is still dancing.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: March 26, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 25, 2013
Anarchopanda and student group ASSÉ accuse Montreal police of stifling legitimate protests, Mayor Applebaum asks Montrealers for their help in solving the pothole dilemma and Bernard St-Laurent's Monday political column.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 25, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 22, 2013
Rehashing last night's Living English public event. Federal budget causes tensions between Quebec and Ottawa. Plus Raji Sohal, Jay Turnbull, and Shawn Apel.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 22, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 21, 2013
City officials must decide if they will award a new multi-million dollar contract for asphalt to companies who are suspected of corrupt practices and Liberal candidate Joyce Murray says electoral reforms are urgent. She's in town for the final debate.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 21, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 20, 2013
What does it take to get a job while on welfare? Shawn Apel went to welfare recipients to find out. The minister responsible for Montreal says he shares Montrealers' disgust with scandals at city hall. And getting your snow tires removed despite the snow.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 20, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 19, 2013
A popular nightclub has been given an ultimatum to get rid of its dance floor. Second opposition leader Richard Bergeron on Montreal's city manager being forced to step down and parents file complaint after their newborn is taken away by mistake.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 19, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 18, 2013
The impact of the announced budget cuts to Quebec's non-profit daycare network. Bernard St-Laurent on the Quebec Liberal's new leader, Philippe Couillard. Andie Bennett with a weekend sports roundup and Jeanette Kelly with last night's Jutra Awards.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 18, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 15, 2013
The annual anti-police brutality protest is today. Activist Jaggi Singh is taking part. Also, Shawn Apel tells us why it could take longer to sell your house now. And Andie Bennett with a preview of the Montreal Impact home opening game on Saturday.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 15, 2013
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Montreal South Americans welcome new pope
Daybreak's Shawn Apel went to Notre-Dame-de-Gaudalupe church. It's one of several latino churches in Montreal. He asked Montrealers of South American origin how they feel about having a pope from Argentina.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 13, 2013
A Concordia student says he'll be contesting a ticket he got in the metro yesterday. Scott Macleod was given a 219 dollar fine for apparently holding the metro doors open. Counterfeit stamps are in circulation in Montreal. Experts say they could cost Cana
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 13, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 12, 2013
A plan for a youth facility to house at risk youth in Beaconsfield has some people in the community worried. We hear why. We also talk to a student and teacher from Loyola High School in NDG. They are on a school trip to Rome witnessing history. Jeanette
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 12, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 11, 2013
The first-hand account from a teacher on grade fixing in Quebec schools, which is rampant according to teacher's union. Andie Bennett chats with Montreal Carabins coach on their first CIS women's hockey title. Jeanette Kelly takes us to the Rhythmes de fe
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 11, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 8, 2013
Shawn Apel guest hosts. The team talks concert pet peeves. The fight to save Canada Post offices. Raji Sohal chats with Jessica Pare about the upcoming season of Mad Men. And Andie Bennett profiles the Montreal man running barefoot to Argentina.
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 8, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 7, 2013
A heart-wrenching conversation with a mom struggling for sufficient services for her 22 year old autistic son. Social Services Minister Veronique Hivon reacts. Quebec's oldest mosque struggles to meet demands of growing Muslim community. Raji Sohal on the
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 7, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 6, 2013
The petitions with the most signatures currently before the National Assembly comes from a group of West Island parents. It sets out five reasons for rejecting Bill 14. Simo Kruyt is one of the parents behind the petition. Time is running out for the McGi
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 6, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 5, 2013
At the Vatican, cardinals have gathered and are due to set a date for the conclave which will select a new pope. Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet is a front-runner. We find out more about the private person behind the public image. We also speak to a trapper
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 5, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 4, 2013
Mike Finnerty speaks to Vincent Larouche, the La Presse reporter who spoke to Dr. Arthur Porter in the Bahamas. Porter is the former head of the MUHC now facing fraud charges. The PQ government has been quietly planning to cut welfare benefits. Labour Min
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 4, 2013
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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,
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 experi
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
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
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
Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: February 25, 2013
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