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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Muse d'art contemporain drops by studio.
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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.
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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.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: March 25, 2013
Anarchopanda and student group ASS 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Canada Post up to ten million dollars a year. Hearings continue today looking into Bill 14. One of the main measures would see businesses with 26 to 49 employees subject to francisation requirements. We hear from people who will be heard at the...
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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 Kelly speaks to violinist Irvine Arditti, a champion of new music. He's at the Schulich School of Music at McGill for a master class and concert Thursday evening. And Andie Bennett previews the start of soccer in Montreal with the Impact.
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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 femmes event at the Rialto Theater. And CBC's chief political analyst Bernard Saint Laurent.
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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.
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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 death of Canadian icon Stompin' Tom. And Andie Bennett takes us to roller derby practice.
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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 McGill University Health Centre to fill a 50 million dollar shortfall revealed a few months ago. The board is supposed to submit a plan by the end of next week. MUHC staff and patients want to know how cuts will affect them.
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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 who has been catching coyotes in Pointe-Saint-Charles. The trappers say the coyotes were attracted to the area in part because people leave food out for them. And Andie Bennett talks about the heated Habs Bruins rivalry.
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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 Minister Agns Maltais says the reforms are meant to stimulate the work force. Cathy Inouye, a community organizer at Project Genesis, says they are a bad idea. Andie Bennett tells about the Habs win against the Bruins this weekend.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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 Gurin wrote that. He was our guest this morning. We also speak to Christian Lpine, 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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 le Sainte-Hlne, and Mike, Andie, Jeanette and Monique say something nice about Shawn.
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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.
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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 Lise, Quebec's minister responsible for Montreal and James Cherry, the president and CEO of Aroports de Montral about that. Also, Andie Bennett brings in...
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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.
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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...
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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-Franois Lise courts anglos. Send-off for traffic's Jennifer Allen.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 17, 2013
La Grande Bibliothque and the homeless. Quebec Liberal leadership candidate Pierre Moreau. Head of the MUHC. Raji Sohal on a Montreal sweatshirt. Andie Bennett on diver milie Heymans retirement.
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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, Ral Boss. Andie Bennett talks about P.K Subban's contract negotiations with the Habs.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: January 15, 2012
UNESCO special envoy to Haiti and Canada's former Governor General, Michalle 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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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 Montral new advertising campaign featuring models...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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 Carr Saint-Louis for the past 35 years. But he's been evicted from the square because of renovations and the...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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 Qubec. 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...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: December 10, 2012
With a Parti Qubecois 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...
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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.
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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 Lise. 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...
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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...
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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 Qubec are getting higher. Canadian consular facilities in Teheran have been shut down and all claims now have to go through the embassy in...
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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...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 30, 2012
Quebec's blood agency says blood supply is safe after defects found with some bags used to store donated blood and a new bill proposes civilian review when a person is seriously injured, dies or is shot during an interaction with police. Mike Finnerty, Andie Bennett and Sonali Karnick discuss Christine Sinclair's snub for FIFA player of the year.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 29, 2012
A Quebec star is speaking out about some dangerous habits that gave him the fright of his life. Comedian and actor Michel Barrette's son was hit by a car while jaywalking on Sherbrooke street. He was also wearing headphones and texting at the same time. Shawn Apel brings us that story. Jeanette Kelly takes us on a tour of a private club in Old Montreal that's been in the news a lot recently. She also speaks to fans at the Leonard Cohen concert. Andie Bennett brings us the story of a man who...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 28, 2012
A Montreal man and his partner signed up to take a RuPaul themed cruise. The cruise was to feature performances from supermodel RuPaul's reality show. They were set to sail Sunday but this week the couple received a letter from the cruise ship company that made them reconsider. And is the mandatory French language exam professionals from outside Quebec must pass to practice in the province fair? We hear from two professionals who took it and say it isn't. We also speak to a representative of...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 27, 2012
We take a closer look at plans to bring crude oil from Alberta to Quebec through an existing pipeline that connects Montreal to Sarnia in Ontario. The future of Montreal's cultural industries is an important part of the city's economy. There was a rare gathering of politicians, artists and people from the business community to draw a blueprint for what they call a cultural metropolis. Jeanette Kelly was there. And we hear from a Montrealer who has been given a new lease on life. Jay Sokoloff...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 26, 2012
A new national poll asks Canadians what they are most proud of and the results may surprise you. We speak to Jack Jedwab. He's the executive director of the Association for Canadian Studies which commissioned the poll. Bernard St-Laurent is the CBC's chief Quebec political analyst and he joins Mike Finnerty for his weekly column on Quebec politics. And Andie Bennett talks about the Argos win over the Stampeders in yesterday's Grey Cup final.
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Mayor Applebaum unveils grand coalition
Daybreak host Mike Finnerty speaks with newly appointed member for Economic Development and Urban planning, Alain Tass, and former executive committee member, Alan de Sousa.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 23, 2012
What does former executive committee member Alan de Sousa think of Mayor Applebaum's new cabinet? Jeanette Kelly meets Karine Vanasse and more utility poles obstruct traffic on Quebec's roads.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 22, 2012
Laval city council votes tomorrow to select the new mayor of the city. Mike Finnerty speaks to the two candidates. In their new budget the provincial government announced a retroactive tax hike on alcohol for restaurants. We hear from a downtown restaurant owner. The Nicholas Hoare bookstore in Westmount is closing. It's been a landmark on Green Avenue for almost forty years. Nicholas Hoare tells us why he chose to close the shop. And a delegation of Maori people from New Zealand are on...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 21, 2012
Quebec's Finance Minister has handed down his first budget. Nicolas Marceau is in the difficult position of trying to restore order to the province's finances while being in a minority government situation. Mike Finnerty speaks to him and gets reaction to the budget from unions, students, convenience store owners and the hospital association. Also, Andie Bennett speaks to a business advisor to several NHL players about the lockout.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 20, 2012
Montreal officially has a new mayor. Mike Finnerty speaks with Michael Applebaum about the challenges he faces in his new job. John Stokes has only been in Montreal six years but he finds himself at the center of the technology start-up revolution as an investor and organizer. He talks about his latest project. Andie Bennett tells us about Anthony Calvillo's future with the Montreal Alouettes. And Jeanette Kelly speaks to a filmmaker who's in Kahnawake filming a movie about a native Canadian...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 19, 2012
Montreal city councillors weigh in on Michael Applebaum's election as interim mayor of Montreal. Mike Finnerty speaks to Marvin Rotrand, Veronique Fournier and Peter McQueen before the swearing in ceremony. Shawn Apel takes us to the eastern tip of the island of Montreal where there is an animal rendering plant right next to a new housing development. Andie Bennett tells about George St-Pierre's comeback fight and we speak to someone from his marketing team about turning St-Pierre into a...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 16, 2012
The owners of Montreal's Frites Alors! restaurant chain are busy preparing for the opening of their newest location. But it's not in the Mile End or in NDG. It's in Lyon, France. Also, Andie Bennett tells us about UFC fighter George St-Pierre's comeback bout on the weekend. And Jeanette Kelly speaks to a Canadian actor from the Twilight movie series.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 15, 2012
Who will be Montreal's interim mayor? Shawn Apel speaks with Union Montreal's contender Richard Deschamps, and Ange-Aimee Woods explains why Montrealers might have noticed big green squares painted on some of the city's intersections.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 14, 2012
A special edition of Daybreak about corruption live from Place Ville Marie in downtown Montreal. We hear from long time Montrealer Peter Blaikie who's also the co-founder of the law firm Heenan-Blaikie. The Minister responsible for Montreal, Jean-Francois Lise, talks about the province deciding to appoint an auditor to oversee the city of Laval. We also have a panel discussion on corruption and host Mike Finnerty also talks to municipal politicians about dealing with corruption at the city...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 13, 2012
How much money did the City of Montreal lose due to the way it awarded public contracts? Jean Fortier was chairman of the Montreal executive committee under mayor Pierre Bourque. He's been looking a the numbers for us and calculated how much the city has overpaid. Montreal's interim mayor will be chosen Friday. Former executive committee president Michael Applebaum says he's been talking to all parties about how he thinks the city should be run. And Jeanette Kelly has a special treat for us....
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 12, 2012
Canadien's prospect Blake Geoffrion suffered a skull fracture during a game at the Bell Center on Friday night. His father spoke to Andie Bennett this morning. We also hear from Vision Montreal's Cindy Leclerc. She just won a by-election in Riviere-des-Prairies. The new Archbishop of Canterbury is Justin Welby. He will lead the Church of England and therefore Anglicans in Montreal and across Canada. Barry Clarke is the Anglican Bishop of Montreal and he tells us what he thinks of the...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 9, 2012
Hacking Corruption in Montreal with Quebec Ouvert's Jonathan Brun. Mike Finnerty asks Radio-Canada's Christian Latreille will Laval Mayor Gilles Vaillancourt step aside this afternoon? Jeanette Kelly talks stinky fruit and Andie Bennett brings us behind the scenes of a synchronized swimming competition.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 8, 2012
City of Montreal employees say people have been giving them a hard time since allegations of corruption emerged at the Charbonneau Commission. Marc Ranger speaks for the city's blue collar union. And all these allegations of corruption with the city of Montreal we talk about the role ordinary citizens have in creating change. The city is also set to choose a new mayor next week. There are reports that suggest some Union Montreal members feel executive Committee chairman Michael Applebaum's...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 7, 2012
There is mounting pressure from the provincial government for Laval mayor Gilles Vaillancourt to resign. Daybreak's Shawn Apel went to a coffee shop in Laval and asked people what they think their mayor should do. We also hear from Marc Demers. He speaks for Laval's opposition party, Mouvement Lavallois. And Christine Renaud's new internet start-up has a lot in common with a dating site. Only in this case her website hooks people up to learn from each other.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 6, 2012
After more than a decade in office, Grald Tremblay has stepped down as mayor of Montreal. This follows damning allegations at the Charbonneau Commission. Alan De Sousa is the borough mayor for Ville St-Laurent and a member of the executive committee. We also hear from Richard Bergeron. He's the leader of the opposition party, Projet Montreal. Also, a seismologist talks about the earthquake that was felt in the Montreal area overnight. Jeanette Kelly meets a young ambassador for the Opra de...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 5, 2012
Quebec's new health minister says he plans to provide a family doctor for Quebecers who most need one. Dr. Rjean Hbert says he wants to focus on creating more group practices. Montrealer Nicolas Peissel was able to do what other explorers have attempted but not succeeded in doing. He and his crew mates sailed across the northernmost route of the Northwestern Passages. And Rhiannon Gainor is a Montrealer with dual Canadian and American citizenship. She also shares the same faith as the...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 2, 2012
Montreal Mayor Grald Tremblay has decided to take a long weekend. There is mounting pressure for him to resign. Michel Nadeau, executive director of the Institute for Governance, and Westmount mayor Peter Trent tell us what they think of the events at city hall. The Bassenden family home is finally being demolished today. The family has been living in a trailer next to their burnt down home since a devastating fire in March 2011. Ange-Aimee Woods visited the family. Doug Gelevan talks about...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 1, 2012
Montreal Impact's Jesse Marsch as first time as head coach and first year living in Montreal, Quebec's new finance minister looks at the possibility for a Fall budget, and Jeanette Kelley introduces us to young actress Lucinda Davis.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 31, 2012
A former organizer for the mayor's party has told the Charbonneau commission that Tremblay's Union Montreal party kept two sets of books. An official one where everything was within spending limits. And another one that kept track of illegal donations and the real spending. Columnist Yves Boisvert from La Presse and former Liberal Minister Jean Cournoyer give us their reaction. Also, Doug Gelevan tells us about the McGill football team's unlikely journey to the playoffs.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 30, 2012
The Parti Quebecois is proposing to expand the language charter to small businesses. They are considering applying Bill 101 to companies with 11 to 49 employees. Daybreak's Shawn Apel speaks to Nicholas Hoare. He employs 18 people in Qubec between his store in Westmount and his warehouse. Also, Jeanette Kelly has a conversation with singer-songwriter Michel Rivard and Doug Gelevan walks to Brazil, virtually.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 29, 2012
Cassandra Miller is running a French language school from her Mile End apartment. She calls it a school for artists and revolutionaries. For her, these lessons are politically motivated.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 26, 2012
Should Mayor Grald Tremblay stay on or should he step aside? Mike Finnerty speaks to a former member of the mayor's party and an opposition member. Urbain Onanga is an assylum seeker from Congo Brazzaville. When he broke his nose he was told he had to pay up front for medical treatment. Shawn Apel tells about the confusion regarding healthcare coverage for asylum seekers. Jeanette Kelly brings us a video game created by students in Kahnawake.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 25, 2012
Laval mayor Gilles Vaillancourt has decided to step aside. Mike Finnerty speaks with Radio-Canada reporter Christian Latreille and Laval opposition candidate Robert Bordeleau. Parents who have kids struggling with gender identity can find it hard to get support. You'll meet a mother of one such child and the only pediatrician in Qubec who's an expert on the subject. Jeanette Kelly tells us about Angle Dubeau's new CD of gaming music and Doug Gelevan about an Alouettes controversy.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 24, 2012
Revelations at the Charbonneau Commission about corruption in Montreal and Laval has many people calling for the resignation of both mayors. We hear from MNA Jacques Duchesneau. A church group that has been housing refugees for more than twenty years in Montreal is scrambling to maintain the beds it still has. Project Refuge may have to close more than half of its twenty beds by next month. We speak to the director Paula Kline. And Doug Gelevan takes us to the rink to meet short track speed...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 23, 2012
Biologists are trying decide what to with the beluga found in the Old Port. Mike Finnerty speaks to a marine biologist who is tracking the whale. Montreal real estate magnate Stephen Lopold wants a new Champlain Bridge that will rival the Eiffel Tower and the Sydney Opera House as a tourist attraction. And Shawn Apel was at the city council meeting that followed explosive testimony at the Charbonneau Commission.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 22, 2012
The International Cycling Union has stripped Lance Armstrong of the seven Tour de France titles that made him a legend. Mike Finnerty speaks to Steve Rover, a former Canadian professional cyclist. CBC TV's Peter Akman tells us that Montreal paramedics are unhappy with ambulances recently acquired by Urgences-Sant. They say the vehicles are too stiff. Patients and technicians are being jostled which puts everyone's health at risk. Also, Jeanette Kelly takes us to the premiere of Life of Pi.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: October 19, 2012
Former city of Montreal engineer admits to taking $600 000 in kickbacks over the last ten years. 'Lily of the Mohawks' Kateri Tekakwitha becomes a saint. And Doug Gelevan's attempt at teaching Mike Finnerty aerobics.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: October 18, 2012
An internal investigation clears former McGill University scientist of wrongdoing in asbestos research. Two overnight firebombings in the Mile End. NHL players react to a new offer. And Jeanette Kelley brings us to Vanier College for an evening of Big Band music.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 17, 2012
The men arrested by Montreal police officer Stfanie Trudeau in early October won't be facing charges. Their violent arrest was videotaped. Mike Finnerty spoke to them after the video became public. He got their reaction this morning to the suspended charges. Doug Gelevan tells us about Canada's humiliating defeat by Honduras in a World Cup qualifying match. He also talks about the new deal which could bring an end to the NHL lockout.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 15, 2012
Education Minister Marie Malavoy says she's worried young Qubec francophones start learning English too early in school. We speak to a parent who disagrees. We also hear from Grard Deltell of the Coalition Avenir Qubec party. Bernard St-Laurent, our senior Qubec political analyst, is in studio with his weekly column on Qubec politics and Doug Gelevan on the Alouette's weekend win.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 16, 2012
Some of the biggest global retail chains in Qubec are taking the provincial government to court. They are disputing the interpretation of Bill 101 by the Office Qubcois de la Langue Francaise. Nathalie St-Pierre speaks for the Quebec division of the Retail Council of Canada who represent Walmart, Best Buy, Old Navy, Gap, Guess and Costco. Hubert Lacroix has been reappointed president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada. He speaks to Mike Finnerty about his plans for the future of the corporation....
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 12, 2012
We're finding out more about complaints against Montreal police officer Stefanie Trudeau. She was already widely known for online videos of her pepper spraying student protesters earlier this year. More video of her emerged this week showing a particularly aggressive police intervention in early October. Mike Finnerty speaks to four people who've had run-ins with officer Trudeau. Also on the podcast, Jeanette Kelly speaks to a filmmaker who's made a movie about being bored and Doug Gelevan...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 11, 2012
Mike Finnerty speaks to Outremont MNA and former finance minister Raymond Bachand about his bid to seek the leadership of the Qubec Liberal Party. And our unusually dry summer is causing serious foundation problems for some Montreal area home owners. Pascal Robitaille is one of them. Since he bought his home this summer, it has sunk several inches.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 10, 2012
Executive Committee member Marvin Rotrand is accusing the Montreal Police Brotherhood of teaming up with the opposition at city hall. After allegations of municipal corruption surfaced at the Charbonneau Commission, Francoeur says he lost faith in Gerald Tremblay's administration. Newly elected MNA Leo Bureau-Blouin comments on some of the latest from the Charbonneau Commission. He also talks about what he thinks needs to change about the way information about constituents is handed over...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 9, 2012
Chateauguay MNA and former Qubec transportation minister Pierre Moreau was in the Daybreak studio to talk about his bid to be leader of the Qubec Liberal Party. Jonathan Goldstein is the writer, producer and host of Wiretap on CBC Radio One. He came by the studio to talk to Shawn Apel about his new book called I'll Seize The Day Tomorrow and Jeanette Kelly brings us her conversation with Martha Wainwright.
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Daybreak from CBC Montreal: October 8th, 2012
A special Thanksgiving edition of the podcast. Shawn Apel guest hosts. A story of a Park n Lot. Doug Gelevan on the Washington Nationals road to the playoffs. And the team shares their favourite Thanksgiving traditions.
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Daybreak from CBC Montreal: October 5th, 2012
On today's podcast: Isabelle Gaston's exclusive in studio interview with Mike.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 4, 2012
Vito Rizzuto will be out of prison soon. The reputed Montreal crime boss's release coincides with the Charbonneau Commission into corruption and collusion. His name has already come up at the the commission. Mike speaks with Julian Sher, an investigative reporter with the Toronto Star and the author of several books on organized crime. Andie Bennett catches up with some Habs players as they prepare for a charity hockey game and Jeanette Kelly shares a very personal experience in a new book.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 3, 2012
Justin Trudeau made it official last night in his riding of Papineau. He will run for the leadership of the federal Liberal party. Daybreak's Shawn Apel was there. The Charbonneau Commission continues to focus on the extent of alleged corruption and collusion at Montreal City Hall. Jean Fortier has an insider's perspective. He was president of Montreal's Executive Committee under Mayor Pierre Bourque. And Brendan Kelly describes Gangnam Style...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 2, 2012
The latest testimony from construction company owner Lino Zambito at the Charbonneau Commission showed there is corruption at every level in the city's public works department. Mike Finnerty speaks to Enquete's Alain Gravel and Vision Montreal's Chantal Rouleau. Bike theft is a major problem in the city. Daybreak's Sophie Tremblay had her bike stolen recently and decided to look for it. And Andie Bennett visits kids with the Montreal Alouettes.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: October 1, 2012
On today's podcast, Mike Finnerty speaks with Jean-Franois Lise, Minister of International Relations, Minister responsible for Montreal, and charged with establishing a dialogue with the Anglophone community. Bernard St-Laurent, senior Qubec political analyst, is also in studio with his take on Qubec politics. And Andie Bennett speaks with the new chef de mission for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Chantal Petitclerc.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 28, 2012
The owner of a Quebec construction firm told the Charbonneau Commission that companies would decide among themselves who would bid the lowest on municipal construction contracts. The mayor of Montreal is asking the PQ government to intervene. Shawn Apel speaks to Labour Minister Agnes Maltais about this. He also talks to a Longueuil man who claimed he was a victim of racial profiling by police who has won his case in municipal court. And Andie Bennett profiles Georges St-Pierre.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 26, 2012
A benefit concert in honour of Denis Blanchette is planned for Monday at the Metropolis. Blanchette is the man who was shot dead on election night at the Parti Quebecois victory party. We speak Dave Courage. He's the other man who was shot that night. He's now recovering from extensive injuries. We also hear from Qubec's new health minister, Dr. Rjean Hbert, Andie Bennett spoke to pitcher Eric Gagn about his life as a major league baseball pitcher and last week's census showed more families...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 25, 2012
More women are choosing to have children later in life. Louise de Bellefeuille waited much longer than most. She's almost 56 years old and has a 4 month old son. With the fall session of Parliament starting, Mike Finnerty speaks to the leader of the Official Opposition, Thomas Mulcair. Jeanette Kelly tells us how the new sound configuration at the Olympic Stadium worked out at a recent show and, also at the Big O, Andie Bennett speaks to some big name race car drivers who will be competing...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 24, 2012
A Quebec cardiologist is still missing following an avalanche in Nepal. Dominique Ouimet was climbing Mount Manaslu to raise money for his hospital. We speak to someone from the hospital's foundation and also a climber who scaled the same mountain last year. Senior Quebec political analyst Bernard St-Laurent joins Mike Finnerty for his weekly column. There is also some controversy over how the city of Montreal observes the Jewish High Holidays. We hear from the people at the center of the...
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 21, 2012
A phone scam is targeting new Canadians. They are being threatened with arrest and deportation by people posing as immigration lawyers. We hear the story of a Montreal software developer who was targeted. Canada's returning service men and women are increasingly aware of the demons they come home with but finding help isn't easy. A veteran tells his story. Also, Jeanette Kelly met with musician Chilly Gonzales and Jay Turnbull brings us an unbelievable story from the world of speed skating.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 20, 2012
CBC's senior political analyst in Quebec, Bernard St-Laurent, gives us his take on the new Parti Quebecois cabinet. Mike Finnerty also speaks to Alan de Sousa, vice-chair of the City of Montreal's executive committee, and Geoff Kelley, MNA for Jacques-Cartier and president of the Liberal Party caucus, about the new cabinet. Finally, Andie Bennett and Doug Gelevan take us kite boarding.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 19, 2012
Power in Quebec officially changes hands today. Pauline Marois will be sworn in as the first woman premier of Quebec. Mike Finnerty speaks with journalist and filmmaker Francine Pelletier as well as former Premier Bernard Landry. Andie Bennett tells us about a woman who overcame cancer and will be taking part in the Montreal Marathon this weekend.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 18, 2012
Lucas Chartier is a highly trained emergency room doctor who decided to do what many doctors here do. He left the province. He tells us why. Mike Finnerty also speaks with Montreal Canadiens player P.K. Subban. Subban is making his comedy debut on tonight's season premiere of This Hour has 22 minutes on CBC Television. Jeanette Kelly also has a podcast exclusive with singer-songwriter Coral Egan.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 17, 2012
Laurence Anyways, the third feature film by Montreal director Xavier Dolan, took top Canadian Film honors yesterday at the Toronto International Film Festival. Dolan was in studio this morning. Former Habs player Georges Laraque speaks to us about the NHL lockout. We also take another look at cheating in universities. Finally, Jeanette Kelly has a podcast exclusive with French music legend Michel Legrand.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 14, 2012
A Montreal-based website says it offers the services of ex-professors to write term papers for students. We spoke to a woman who got payed to do exactly that. Jeanette Kelly brings us a story about opera and Andie Bennett tells us about an important game for the Montreal Impact.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 13, 2012
We're going to get two perspectives on language issues in Montreal. Not from politicians or columnists but from two Montrealers with very different experiences. Also, Andie Bennett has a podcast exclusive. You can hear her entire interview with freestyle skier Jennifer Heil. And Jeanette Kelly attends a very special back to school event.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 12, 2012
Frosh week just wrapped up at McGill and Concordia universities. Traditionally first-year students roam the downtown area to get to know the city and each other while having fun. But some people think things got out of hand this year. We hear from a merchant and students involved in frosh. Also on the podcast, Habs player P.K. Subban's unusual pre-season training and Brendan Kelly talks about Bob Dylan's new album.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 11, 2012
Quebec Superior Court has ruled that data from the long-gun registry must be transferred to Quebec. Daybreak speaks to Louise de Sousa who's daughter Anastasia was killed in the 2006 Dawson shootings. We also speak to a Conservative MP. Also, comedian Rachid Badouri was in the studio, Jeanette Kelly tells us about a much anticipated new Quebec film and Andie Bennett was at the airport to greet athletes returning from the Paralympic Games.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 10, 2012
The funeral service for Denis Blanchette, the sound technician who was shot and killed while Pauline Marois was giving her victory speech, is today. We hear from people involved in the service. Also, Jeanette Kelly tells us about a new edition of Chatelaine Magazine dedicated to Pauline Marois and Andie Bennett was at the Grand Prix Cyclist over the weekend.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 7, 2012
Shawn Apel brings us the story of three year old Judith who was left behind at the park during a daycare outing. Doug Gelevan talks to Montreal Canadien P.K Subban and Jeanette Kelly visit the World Press Photo exhibition.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 6, 2012
Long-time Liberal adviser John Parisella on Premier Jean Charest resignation. The SQ is cracking down on social media threats after the tragic events during Pauline Marois' victory speech. Also, Doug Gelevan previews the NFL's season and Jeanette Kelly talks fashion with diver Alexandre Despatie.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 5, 2012
Following the Quebec provincial election and after someone opened fire during premier-elect Pauline Marois' victory speech, CBC national reporter David Gutnick gives us an update. Daybreak's Shawn Apel was in N.D.G getting reaction. We also hear from the federal government's Quebec lieutenant Christian Paradis, former Bloc leader Gilles Duceppe and re-elected Liberal MNA Pierre Paradis.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 4, 2012
Voting woes on election day. Conjugal violence victim speaks out. Jeanette Kelly previews Fashion Week. And Doug Gelevan with the latest on tennis star Milos Raonic.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: September 3, 2012
Our senior political columnist Bernard Saint-Laurent on the eve of the election and the last campaign push. A Muslim-Montrealer's mission to help those suffering from bi-polar. And Raji Sohal reviews Rookie Yearbook.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 31, 2012
Our final Quebec Votes election vox pop, this time Shawn and Mike head to the riding of Laurier-Dorion just north of the Jean Talon market. Allophone Montrealers take to Facebook to express their frustrations with the PQ. Raji Sohal on the Montreal Bike fest. Doug Gelevan on the Impact's big weekend game. And All in a Weekend's Sonali Karnick drops by.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 30, 2012
Live from the Jean Talon market. Hear from CAQ leader Francois Legault. Quebec Solidaire co-leader and candidate for Gouin, Francoise David. Our fifth and final Quebec Votes candidates panel on Education and Law & Order. Plus Jeannette Kelly, Doug Gelevan, and weatherman Frank Cavallaro.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 29, 2012
CAQ candidate Dr. Gaetan Barrette on reports of Francois Legault's proposal that doctors educated in Quebec who leave should have to pay back the cost of their studies. Plus new reserved lanes on Saint-John's boulevard in DDO and Doug Gelevan's uni football series.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 28, 2012
Laval Mayor Gilles Vaillancourt live. Shawn Apel and Mike head to Rosemere for another edition of election vox pop. Plus Raji Sohal on cinematographer Ron Fricke's latest project and Doug Gelevan on the Alouettes.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 27, 2012
The future of school boards in Quebec, hear the debate from both sides. Jeanette Kelly is back on arts and takes us to the first edition of Maker Faire Montreal. Plus Jay Turnbull and David Blair.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 24, 2012
Our third election vox pop, Mike and Shawn Apel head to Ahuntsic to gauge potential voters views on the debates and election campaign. Raji Sohal on the launch of the Montreal Film Festival. And Jay Turnbull on Alouettes' quarterback Anthony Calvillo's 40th birthday celebration on the field.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 23, 2012
Quebec Premier Jean Charest live in the Daybreak studio. Raji Sohal on the booming success of the Star Wars exhibition. And Jay Turnbull on sports discusses efforts to unionize junior hockey players.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 22, 2012
Our None of the Above series continues with prominent Anglophone Montrealers weighing in on low voter turnout phenomenon. Doug Gelevan on the launch of the University football season. And much talk over Prince Harry's exploits in Vegas.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 21, 2012
We kick off our None of the Above series where we explore why Montrealers, particularly Anglos, are not voting in record numbers. Raji Sohal on food matriarchs. And Doug Gelevan goes lawn bowling.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 20, 2012
The morning after the Quebec leaders debate, hear highlights, analysis, and who we think came out on top. Our political analyst Bernard St-Laurent breakdowns the debate. And Quebec Solidaire co-leader Amir Khadir live in the Daybreak studio.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 17, 2012
For our second election vox pop, Shawn Apel and Mike head to the riding of Laval-des-Rapides to gauge potential voters. Doug Gelevan previews NASCAR weekend. And Raji Sohal takes us to a cello rehearsal.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 16, 2012
Parti Qubcois leader Pauline Marois in her first interview in English during this election campaign. Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay. Raji Sohal previews a Montreal picnic for over 4000 people. And Doug Gelevan on the Moroccan beach soccer team refused visas.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 15, 2012
Kathleen Weil, Liberal MNA for NDG and Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities. Head of research at the Insectarium on the butterfly surge. Doug Gelevan on the Alouettes. And Brendan Kelly.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 13, 2012
Meet Parti Vert leader Claude Sabourin. First day of classes for CEGEP students where classes had been suspended since February. Plus Raji Sohal on arts and Jay Turnbull on sports.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: August 14, 2012
Option Nationale leader Jean-Martin Aussant live. Olympic bronze medalists Jennifer Abel and Emilie Heymans are our Tuesday feature guests. Raji Sohal told us about a harpsichordist and a saxophonist. And Doug Gelevan is back on sports.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: August 10, 2012
Mike talks to the new president of Concordia, Alan Shepard. Also: Montreal billlion Stephen Jarislowsky on the election.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: August 8, 2012
Mike Finnerty talks to Alexandre Despatie the end of his Olympic career. Also: Pool death in LaSalle. And Archeology in Montreal.
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Daybreak Montreal from CBC radio: August 7, 2012
Mike ad studio director Dimitri Katadotis go to Chateauguay to talk to people about the election in Daybreak's first Voter Vox Pop. Also: Remembering the Blue Bird Cafe and Wheel Bar tragedy.
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