
Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
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This Canadian left the country because of the high cost of living
STEVE THUROTT, Originally from Ottawa, left in 2020 and now lives in Cambodia

Mennie: For the federal Liberals bilingualism is a matter of doublespeak.
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Montreal comedian works to make comedy more inclusive for those with hearing loss
ABBY STONEHOUSE, Montreal Comedian

Is the mustache the hottest accessory for a man?
JOSH FREED, Montreal Gazette Columnist

What’s the new workday ‘dead zone’ and how can you avoid it?
ANNIE BOILARD, President of Reseau D’Annie RH

Bill Zacharkiw looks back at his 16-year career as wine columnist with the Montreal Gazette
BILL ZACHARKIW, Long-time Montreal Gazette Wine Writer

Mennie: Legault’s weekend reading list went horribly, horribly wrong.
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

This Montrealer is one step closer to his dream of becoming an NFL quarterback
EVANS CHUBA, Aspiring NFL Quarterback from Montreal

A new app aims to streamline the customs process for travelers entering the U.S.
JOHN GRADEK, Lecturer in McGill University's Global Aviation Leadership Program

Should you consider getting a COVID booster shot this fall?
DR CHRISTOPHER LABOS, Cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology who can be heard at 8:10 on Sunday mornings on CJAD 800 on Weekends with Ken

Why you should consider donating blood over the summer holiday
JOSÉE LARIVÉE, Spokesperson at Hema-Quebec

An update on fatal gondola crash in Mont Tremblant
CAROLINE VAN VLAARDINGEN, CTV News Montreal Reporter

Mennie: We survived the storm, but are we ready for the flood of excuses?
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Making an insurance claim after major weather events like the tornados, rainfall… What is covered?
PIERRE BABINSKY, Spokesperson and director of Public Affairs at the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)

‘We fought for everybody’: An agreement has been reached in principle at Montreal's Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery
PATRICK CHARTRAND, President of the union representing cemetery workers &MICHAEL MUSACCHIO, Grieving family member, One of the leaders of the demonstrations at the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges cemetery

John de Lancie aka “Q” is at Montreal Comic Con
JOHN DE LANCIE, from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Picard & Breaking Bad

How is the city of Montreal dealing with the storm damage and clean-up efforts?
PHILIPPE SABOURIN, Spokesperson for the City of Montreal

When can customers in Montreal expect to have their power restored?
CAROLINE DES ROSIERS, Hydro Quebec spokesperson

City of Montreal provides update on municipal infrastructure following heavy rain
PHILIPPE SABOURIN, Spokesperson for the City of Montreal

CJAD 800 listener warns Montreal motorists to avoid Decarie Expressway due to water backup
CJAD 800 listener Anna called in to Montreal Now to warn Montreal motorists to avoid the Decarie Expressway because of a water backup caused by the storm.

Environment Canada confirms tornado in Mirabel, provides update for Montreal
JEAN PHILIPPE BÉGIN, Metrologist at Environment Canada. Updated July 13, 2023 at 4:50pm.

Forest fires trigger widespread power outage across Quebec
CAROLINE DES ROSIERS, Hydro Quebec Spokesperson. Updated: July 13, 2023 at 3:15pm.

What is the likelihood of a tornado touching down in Montreal?
JEAN-PHILIPPE BEGIN, Meteorologist at Environment Canada. Updated: July 13, 2023 at 2:20pm.

'The Weather Whisperer' provides an update on ongoing Montreal tornado warning
MARK SIROIS, Meteorologist, “The Weather Whisperer”. Updated: July 13, 2023 at 2:10pm.

Montreal police chief intends to hire 450 new recruits, offers monetary incentive
FADY DAGHER, Montreal’s police chief

Mennie: Montreal cops are really desperate for recruits
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

How close are Google and Meta to reaching a negotiated deal?
PABLO RODRIGUEZ, Canadian Heritage Minister

‘This has happened countless times’: A Black man was stopped by police because it was an 'unusual time to be driving'
CYRUS SENIOR, West Island man pulled over by police ALAIN BABINEAU, Director of Racial Profiling and Public Safety at The Red Coalition

Mennie: Legault stuffs a little more straw into his health care reform scarecrow
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Do you need a COVID booster this fall?
DR CHRISTOPHER LABOS, Cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology who can be heard at 8:10 on Sunday mornings on CJAD 800 on Weekends with Ken

Heurtel: The Quebec Liberal Party needs to reaffirm their values
DAVID HEURTEL, Former Quebec liberal cabinet minister, Council at Fasken and political analyst

Montreal SPCA placed over 80 animals during their recent adoption blitz
ANTHONY JOHNSON, SPCA Montreal executive director

Quebec labour minister calls for independent arbitrator to settle Montreal cemetery labour dispute
JEAN BOULET, Quebec Labour Minister

Mennie: Don’t hold your breath for a public inquiry on foreign interference
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Heurtel: Should we really be up in arms over the Montreal police chief's compensation?
DAVID HEURTEL, Former Quebec liberal cabinet minister, Council at Fasken and political analyst

Montreal family sees father's death certificate rejected for being in English
DR. ANONYMOUS, Doctor involved in the case

Delays continue to be an issue with airlines. What will summer travel look like?
JOHN GRADEK, Lecturer in McGill University's Global Aviation Leadership Program

S2 Ep 23Changing lyrics to Canada’s national anthem, bringing skilled workers to Canada, one of the greatest shows ever, & a groundbreaking new blood test for pregnant women
JULLY BLACK, Canadian R&B Singer, Juno-award winner SEAN FRASER, Federal Immigration Minister VANCE JOY, Australian singer-songwriter DR CHRISTOPHER LABOS, Cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology who can be heard at 8:10 on Sunday mornings on CJAD 800 on Weekends with Ken

Mennie: What if they built a REM and nobody came?
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Is the new 'Bonjour Montreal' sign in the Old Port really a tourism driver?
MARTINE ST-VICTOR, Communications Strategist & General Manager at Edelman

What can the rise in gluten intolerance be attributed to?
DR MITCH SHULMAN, CJAD 800 Health Expert

Mennie: Ten years after Lac-Megantic the risks still remain.
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Report sheds light on lack of transparency in sale of former Montreal Children's Hospital site
LINDA GYULAI, Montreal Gazette Columnist

Mennie: Did Google and Meta just bully themselves into a minefield?
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Most people did not grasp just how much social media would impact traditional media
SUE MONTGOMERY, former journalist and former mayor of CDN-NDG

Are you eligible for a grocery rebate from the Canada Revenue Agency?
DR. SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS, Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab, and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University

Immigration minister wants to bring in skilled workers from U.S. to help with labour shortage
SEAN FRASER, Federal Immigration Minister

With a skyrocketing price tag and new recommendations, is Montreal's REM de l'est feasible?
DANIEL CHARTIER - Vice-President of Collectif en environnement Mercier-Est (CEM-E) &LUDWIG DESJARDINS - Acting General Director of the Authorite regionale de transport metropolitain (ARTM)

Should the Canadian national anthem be changed to include Indigenous communities?
JULLY BLACK, Canadian R&B Singer, Juno-award winner

Mennie: Apparently public transit is not considered an essential service
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette