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Why are some Montrealers embracing Thriftmas?
Some Montrealers are looking for the perfect gift for someone on their list, but it won't be brand new with the tags still on. It will be from the thrift shop. Whether it's economic or environmental concerns or just the thrill of the hunt, we'll hear what's driving interest in thrifting and why one expert cautions that thrifting alone won't solve overconsumption.
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What do Montrealers with dietary restrictions do when they can't afford groceries?
This week on This is Montreal, we hear about the obstacles Montreal food banks face in meeting specific dietary needs and why many advocates are calling for more financial support from governments.
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How is the PWHL changing the game for Montreal women and girls on the ice?
With the second season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League underway, many Montreal-area women and girls are lacing up their skates and hitting the ice themselves.
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What would a 25% U.S. tariff mean for Quebec?
This week on This is Montreal, we look at the news that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican imports, and how Quebec's business sector is bracing itself for what's to come.
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Why are more Montrealers biking in winter?
While winter cyclists are still only a fraction of the total bike-riding population, they represent a growing group of commuters. We hear what’s driving people to keep pedalling year-round and why one borough has even decided to help 100 people give winter cycling a try.
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Do Montrealers have a garbage problem?
Ripped open bags, bad smells, even roving rodents. From Milton-Parc to Mercier, residents share their frustrations and their solutions for better garbage pickup.
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What surprises can you find in Montreal's labyrinth of alleyways?
In this episode of This is Montreal, Ainslie MacLellan follows an urban explorer who has walked almost all of Montreal's ruelles to learn more about how they shaped the development of the city and meets Montrealers who are banding together with their neighbours to transform their alleys and their communities.
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What happened to Montrealers who were accused of witchcraft?
This week on This is Montreal, Ainslie MacLellan visits the Pointe-à-Callière Montreal Archeology and History Complex in Old Montreal to learn about witch stories from the city's past, and what they can tell us about attitudes and beliefs in Montreal society over time.
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Why is Valérie Plante not running again as mayor?
This week on This is Montreal, CBC reporter Matt Lapierre joins Ainslie MacLellan to break down Plante's surprise announcement, and political scientists Dónal Gill and Katherine Sullivan look at how it fits into a wider trend of political burnout, including among women.
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Why do some parts of Montreal flood so often when it rains?
This is Montreal host Ainslie MacLellan visits one street in the Saint-Laurent borough where homes have flooded multiple times in recent years by sewer back up during heavy rain.