Daybreak Montreal

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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 2, 2013

Quebec Council on the Status of Women appointee Julie Latour says Quebec's Charter of Values is important for women, the story behind the Habs' disappointing season opener and neighbors living with what they call unbearable train noise.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 2, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 1, 2013

Alouettes fans nearly prevent a doctor from getting to an emergency, tramways are becoming a hot issue in the municipal election campaign, a young woman upset a city bus driver wouldn't let her on late at night and looking ahead to the Habs season opener.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 1, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 23, 2013

On this week's podcast: SNC-Lavalin turning new page with anti-corruption policies, we speak to comedian Eman El-Husseini about the charter of Quebec Values, Doug Gelevan talks about the Als win, and Jeanette Kelly looks at a new kids book.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 23, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 27, 2013

Jeanette Kelly introduces us to a band from Beirut playing at the Metropolis this weekend, two laid off Old Dutch factory workers talk about their uncertain future now that the plant is closing and looking forward the Habs season opener next Tuesday.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 27, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 26, 2013

Jeanette Kelly talks to DJ Kid Koala, Quebec political expert Bernard St-Laurent explains the Andre Boisclair controversy, a wine expert says SAQ discounts are not a good deal for consumers and Daybreak proposes a Charter of Montreal Values.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 26, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 25, 2013

A Laval father who enrolled his nine year old son in martial arts to stop bullying, Louise Archambault's film 'Gabrielle' is Canada's Oscar selection for best foreign film and Doug Gelevan on bringing baseball back to Montreal and honoring the 1994 Expos.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 25, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 24, 2013

Doug takes a look into the growing popularity of Mixed Martial Arts, especially among young people, Montreal's Bixi program is seeking a loan to fix it's cash flow problems, and the English remake of the very popular Radio-Canada television series 19-2.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 24, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 23, 2013

Daybreak speaks to the mayor of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Guy Pilon, and a concerned resident about a housing developer that's planning to drain a quarry expand a residental project, Doug Gelevant talks cuts to the Hab's roster, and Jeanette Kelly talks to photog

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 23, 2013
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Housing developer and Vaudreuil-Dorion clash over future of quarry

Vaudreuil-Dorion's city council is stepping in to stop a housing developer from draining a quarry on his property to build more houses. We spoke with Guy Pilon, the mayor of Vaudreuil-Dorion, and Gerry Sly, a resident that lives next to the quarry.

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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 20, 2013

Mike and Shawn get surprising answers when asking Montrealers about the upcoming municipal election, a record number of people expected at the Montreal Marathon this weekend and a collaboration between the Opera de Montreal and the South Asian community

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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 19, 2013

The congregation at a Lasalle Anglican church is upset by recent graffiti, an update from a Dawson student who was kicked out of school for exposing security flaw in the school's computer system, 60 second cinema and a dragon boat race for cancer.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 19, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 18, 2013

Shawn, Monique and Doug compete in the latest edition of the Daybreak Pod Roulette.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 18, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 17, 2013

A Montreal Muslim group says racist incidents are on the rise due to Quebec's charter of values. Also, why Montreal teens seem to be turning away from cars in droves. Jeanette speaks to a rising star on the Quebec theatre scene and Habs pre-season play.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 17, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 16, 2013

Daybreak spoke with Glenn Wanamaker about a Muslim family in Quebec City that says they've been a target for intolerance, Jeanette Kelly tells us about an autistic boy who loves to tell stories, and Jay Turnbull has more on the cycling Grand Prix.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 16, 2013
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Quebec City Muslim family speaks out against intolerance

Badia Senouci and her family feel they've been targeted for being muslim since the introduction of the PQ's charter of Quebec values. Twice in one day they were confronted while out running errands in Quebec City. Senouci alleges that they were verbally a

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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 13, 2013

A mom tells us about her 7-year-old son getting lost after being dropped off at the wrong spot by his school bus on Monday. We also put some controversial remarks made by Quebec Minister Bernard Drainville about Islam to two prominent Muslim Montrealers.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 13, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 12, 2013

Bernard St-Laurent joins the pod with his column on Quebec politics, we hear the good and bad news about Montreal's new property evaluations, Doug Gelevan takes us to Habs training camp and a preview of a big event in Pointe St-Charles this weekend.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 12, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 11, 2013

Daybreak speaks to philosopher Charles Taylor about the charter of Quebec values, Doug Gelevan visited the Hab's training camp, and Brendan Kelly makes a lot of Arcade Fire fans angry.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 11, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 10, 2013

Two Syrian Montrealers on the future of their home country, the wrap up of Habs rookie camp, results of a new poll suggests support is growing for the Charter of Quebec Values and the Montreal debut of the controversial Palme d'Or winning film at Cannes.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 10, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 9, 2013

The Archbishop of Montreal speaks out against the proposed Quebec Charter of Values. Wrestler Martine Dugrenier live from France as wrestling returns to the Olympics. And Jeanette Kelly takes us to SBC Gallery.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 9, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 6, 2013

McGill's new principal Suzanne Fortier, a mom is speaking out about conditions at a school for kids with disabilities, freestyle skier Kaya Turski hoping to medal at the Olympics and Montrealers are invited tell their stories for everyone to see and hear.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 6, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 5, 2013

SAQ profits drop as focus shifts to more expensive wines, Bernard St-Laurent's Quebec political column, Jeanette Kelly meets up with Celine Dion's longtime stylist at Montreal Fashion Week and Canada's short track speed skating Olympians.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 5, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 4, 2013

The PQ says it intends to raise money for Metropolis shooting victim Dave Courage, looking forward to the start of the hockey season, and a new salon where Muslim women can get beauty services without worrying about taking off their hijab in front of men.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 4, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 2, 2013

Special Labour Day edition of the Daybreak podcast. Shawn Apel guest hosts. Saguenay mayor denounces vandalism incident at mosque. Girl mauled by lion returns to normal life. Arts reporter Raji Sohal previews TIFF and Montreal Fashion Week.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 2, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 30, 2013

Vandalism caused PCB oil spill in Pointe-Claire last March according to clean-up company, reaction to Bill 14 being scrapped, reflecting on the life of Irish poet and playwright Seamus Heaney, and the challenges of being a female strength coach.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 30, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 28, 2013

Quebec's Deputy Environment Minister says PCB contaminated oil in Pointe-Claire doesn't pose a danger to who live in the area. Neighbours don't agree. A big Muslim conference planned in Montreal is attracting attention because of controversial speakers.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 28, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 27, 2013

Opposition parties take a stand on the PQ's leaked Charter of Quebec Values. Miley Cyrus'performance at MTV's VMA awards still has people talking. We speak to two teens about it. Also, a chance encounter with a famous film director and Impact news.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 27, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 26, 2013

Mike Finnerty is back. Mysterious fire in the Plateau leaves man with severe burns. Latest Leger marketing poll shows most Quebecers support values charter. New letterhead exhibition at Dawson College. The team debates Miley Cyrus' VMA performance.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 26, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 23, 2013

Some Montrealers are turning to electronic cigarettes in an effort to stop smoking, Duke Ellington's children are playing their father's music in concert tonight in Montreal, and Andie Bennett learns the finer points of disc golfing.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 23, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 22, 2013

Quebec hotel sues over comment on Trip Advisor, a new way Public Markets are informing customers about where their food comes from, a local player trains with the National Women's hockey team in Calgary, a feature on Montreal food in Saveur Magazine.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 22, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 21, 2013

The Parti Quebecois is set to introduce its Charter of Quebec Values this fall. News report say the PQ wants to restrict religious symbols in public institutions like daycares, hospitals and schools. We hear from people who would be affected by this ban.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 21, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 20, 2013

Students who opposed the student strike last year have been inspired by a recent court decision, the Montreal Alouettes facing some challenges as they prepare to play the B.C. Lions, and a look at a unique art event in N.D.G.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 20, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 19, 2013

Shawn Apel guest hosts. Daughter of Alzheimer's patient on long wait time for treatment. Former Australian health minister visits Quebec to promote anti-smoking. Raji Sohal attends Otakuthon. Andie Bennett wraps up the International Paralympics.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 19, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 16, 2013

An extensive debate on bananas, the correct pronunciation of ZZ Top and whether men should pay on a first date.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 16, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 15, 2013

Smoking could soon be banned on outdoor restaurant terrasses, retailers in Quebec could be prevented from offering discounts on best-sellers, a new dad whose baby was born on the way to the hospital this morning and an exhibition of child brides.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 15, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 14, 2013

Concordia University's Centre for Gender Advocacy says the Quebec government's requirements for changing your gender are discriminatory. Andie Bennett speaks to paralympic swimmer Valerie Grand'Maison and Brendan Kelly is on with arts and culture.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 14, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 13, 2013

A Cockatiel is euthanized before it's owners can intervene, a convention this week in Montreal featuring all things Japanese and paralympic swimmer Victoria Arlen has been deemed ineligible to compete in the Paralymipc World Championships in Montreal.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 13, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 12, 2013

Mike Finnerty hosts. Liberal leader Philippe Couillard. Lufa Farms expanding. And Raonic's loss to Nadal at the Rogers Cup finals.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 12, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 9, 2013

More on Montreal amusement park La Ronde and its problem with tickets bought with fraudulent credit cards. We hear from online classified site Kijiji on their role in the scam. Raji Sohal reviews the film Elysium. Doug Gelevan with latest on Rogers Cup.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 9, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 8, 2013

Montrealers fall victim to La Ronde ticket scam. Quebec Minister vows to fight for victims of Lac-Mégantic train disaster following news that MMA Rail Company is filing for bankruptcy. And the Montreal Impact score a win in CONCACAF Champion League.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 8, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 7, 2013

Missing girl returns home after running away from a Batshaw facility in Dorval. Doug Gelevan brings us the highlights from the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 7, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 6, 2013

Gauging the success of Montreal's urban beach. Access to resto-terrasse denied for boy in wheelchair who has cerebral palsy. Raji Sohal on an artist who cleans. And Doug Gelevan takes us to Sherbrooke for the Canada Summer Games.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 6, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 5, 2013

Mike Finnerty is back. A group of cyclists are appealing for action on dooring. A Montreal woman fights for right to be topless on a beach.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 5, 2013
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A pipeline runs through it

A new pipeline through Montreal appears to be moving forward. We hear from a farm owner who will have the pipeline run along his farm, an environmentalist, and a TransCanada spokesperson.

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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 2, 2013

Shawn Apel guest hosts. The team discusses the politics of tipping for a take-out order. We hear from a waitress and restaurant owner. And Raji Sohal looks ahead to the Osheaga Music Festival.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 2, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 1, 2013

Shawn Apel guest host. Cellphone etiquette 101. Concordia frosh organizers clash with group advocating sexual assault awareness. And Doug Gelevan on the surprise firing of Alouettes coach Dan Hawkins.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 1, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 31, 2013

Shawn Apel guest hosts. As we head towards a Fall municipal election, new borough parties pop up across the island. A Beaconsfield gardener with a novel idea. Doug Gelevan introduces new Habs enforcer George Parros. And Raji Sohal takes us to the opera.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 31, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 30, 2013

Shawn Apel guest hosts. Footbag championships hit Montreal. Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau's comment stir up marijuana legalization debate. And the team talks inventive games.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 30, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 29, 2013

Shawn Apel guest hosts. Olympians raise concerns over new anti-gay laws in Russia ahead of the Sochi Olympics. Raji Sohal on an unconventional rock doc premiering at Fantasia Film Fest. And Doug Gelevan with the latest on the Impact.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 29, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 26, 2013

Steve Rukavina guest hosts. Following the success of the Louis Cyr bio-pic, crowds flock to the Louis Cyr museum in rural Quebec town. Raji Sohal on the sold-out upcoming Osheaga fest. And the team share their first concert stories.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 26, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 25, 2013

Steve Rukavina guest hosts. The cronut craze comes to Montreal, Daybreak's Brennan Neill brings us the story. Cycling advocates push for the controversial Idaho Stop law to come to Montreal. And the team on their radio debuts.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 25, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 24, 2013

Steve Rukavina guest hosts. La Ronde amusement park bars woman from using medical marijuana. Concerns over excessive violence in Lacrosse, sports reporter Doug Gelevan brings us the story. And the Daybreak team on their musical pursuits.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 24, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 23, 2013

Steve Rukavina guest hosts. Lightning strikes Montreal building. Highest rate of suicides in Quebec prisons, a follow to our story about Christopher Clarke who committed suicide while at Bordeaux prison. And Beyoncé's concert mishap.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 23, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 22, 2013

Steve Rukavina guest hosts. CBC investigative unit with tragic story of a man who committed suicide while at Bordeaux prison, and his family's search for answers. Plus growing concern for international students seeking visas to study in Montreal.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 22, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 19, 2013

Doug Gelevan met up with a group of guys taking part in a Flugtag competition. And Silvet Ali introduces us to a remarkable woman who opens up her kitchen to people during Ramadan. She makes food for hundreds, including food kitchens.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 19, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 18, 2013

Diplomats on strike are causing serious immigration delays. It's prevented one man from seeing his dying father, and Steve interviews Canada's new transport minister, Lisa Raitt about Lac Megantic and rail safety.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 18, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 17, 2013

A glimpse into the devastation in Lac Megantic, Beaconsfield has come up with a novel way to help residents deal with the noise from highway 20 and a group of Montrealers jumped into the St-Lawrence this morning to promote better access to city waterways.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 17, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 16, 2013

A former locomotive engineer who quit MMA because he feared an accident. Also, the lawyer representing the engineer of the derailed Lac-Megantic train. And the owner of a coffee truck is upset her truck doesn't fit Montreal's selection criteria.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 16, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 15, 2013

Steve Rukavina guest hosts. Montreal visual effects industry struggling and the launch of our new Do-Crew event.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 15, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 12, 2013

Loreen Pindera is in Lac-Megantic. She's been speaking to people there about how the tragic events have touched their lives. NBA star Joel Anthony was in the studio this morning and we meet a Montrealer gearing up for the World Dragon Boat Championships.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 12, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 11, 2013

Cyclist Chris Lloyd says police went too far when they gave him a $651 ticket, urban chickens are becoming popular but many are being abandoned, politicians in Maine weigh in on the Lac-Megantic accident and riding big waves with surfers in Australia.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 11, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 10, 2013

The federal government says safety regulations are not to blame for the train accident in Lac-Megantic. Also, the world's best paralympic swimmers will be meeting in Montreal this summer for the Swimming World Championships.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 10, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 9, 2013

As more information emerges about the tragic events in Lac-Megantic, Montrealers who live near train tracks want more information about dangerous train cargo. Also, an exceptional baseball program in NDG and a filmmaker who makes silent movies.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 9, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 8, 2013

Shawn Apel guest hosts. The aftermath of the Lac-Mégantic explosion, reaction from residents. A railway safety expert on how the train explosion could have happened. Plus Andie Bennett on the latest Impact game.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 8, 2013
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 5, 2013

A West Island teen describes being attacked by lions in South Africa earlier this week, Shaw Apel on the demise of the video store, the Montreal International Steelpan Festival is on this weekend and the Alouette's heartbreaking loss to the Bombers.

Download Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: July 5, 2013
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