
Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
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Outcry over The Pride Parade cancellation shows that it is a mainstream event
The Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about The Pride Parade being cancelled at the last second, and much much more.

How is it possible for a pharmacist to deny someone medication?
Giselle Dallaire is a co-ordinator for the Women’s Round Table In Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, and Pearl Eliadis is a Human rights lawyer. Both ladies spoke with Aaron and Natasha regarding a local pharmacist refusing to sell a woman an emergency oral contraception, known as the morning-after pill, because it went against his religious beliefs.

More and more Quebecers are identifying as speaking more than one language
Jack Jedwab is the President of the Association for Canadian Studies, and he joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about the growing number of Quebecers who now refuse to be put in one box reporting on what language they speak.

What is Quiet Quitting, conspiracy theories, condoms and sexual assault and who can get Paxlovid in Canada?
What is Quiet Quitting ? JILL COTTON, career trends expert at Glassdoor Supreme Court rules that not wearing a condom could lead to sexual assault ISABEL GRANT, Professor at the University of British Columbia's Allard School of Law Why are there so many conspiracy theories out there ? DONOVAN SCHAEFER, Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Who can get the COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid in Canada, right now ? Dr. Brian Conway, Medical Director at the University of British Columbia's Department of Pharmacology

Bill 96 Legal challenge - GoFundMe page looking to raise $300K
ADAM STERNTHAL, A CO-PLAINTIFF IN THE BILL 96 CHALLENGE joins Aaron Rand

Gun violence - is Quebec about to have another Carcajou moment?
JAMES MENNIE, of the Montreal Gazette joins Aaron Rand

Should your ultimate goal be to own property?
CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER, President of RE/MAX Canada speak with Aaron Rand

$41.8 million is coming to Quebec to prevent gun violence
Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety of Canada joins Aaron Rand and Natasha Hall

Mennie: Is Montreal still a safe city?
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Could the Canadian automotive industry vanish without financial help from the government?
PETER FRISE, Professor of mechanical, automotive and materials engineering at the University of Windsor joins Aaron Rand and Natasha Hall

Mennie: Is it time for the opposition parties in Quebec to start talking to each other?
The Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron and Natasha to talk all things Quebec politics.

Dave Van Horne remembers the legendary Vin Scully
Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Van Horne joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about the late, great Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully.

A new poll shows CAQ hold an insurmountable lead heading into election
Christian Bourque, the Executive Vice President at Leger Marketing, joined Aaron and Natasha to look at the latest polls heading into the next provincial election.

The SPVM confirms a 'probable link' between two murders Tuesday evening in Montreal
SPVM Chief Inspector Marie-Claude Dandenault joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about the murders committed Tuesday evening in Saint-Laurent and in the neighboring borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville.

What is quiet quitting?
Jill Cotton is a career trends expert at Glassdoor and she joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about a new phenomenon : not answering messages or calls after work hours, and not going above and beyond in your job.

Montreal woman takes her broom and rake to clean up at cemetary because workers aren't
Montreal families are complaining about conditions at the NDG cemetary. Mary Iacampo joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about what she is doing about it.

Mennie: Inflation is the the primary concern in Quebec
The Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about the latest political news.

Charest: The idea of starting a new political party is a non-starter
Conservative Party leadership candidate and former Premier of Quebec Jean Charest joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about his campaign and discusses whether or not Canada needs a new political party.

Can the federal Liberals survive two more years of Justin Trudeau?
The Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about the latest political news in Canada.

Minimum payments on your credit cards are increasing starting today in Quebec
Ernie Furt, a senior tax partner at Fuller Landau, joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about the increase in the minimum payments on your credit card...starting today in Quebec.

Roxboro Mayor Jim Beis responds to the accusations that police intervened with kids selling lemonade for charity
Roxboro Mayor Jim Beis spoke to Aaron and Natasha about the situation regarding Ayana Massa, a woman with MS, who claims that police officers intervened when her children were selling lemonade on her property.

Neglectful hospital care robbed Edmonton cancer patient of dignified death
Bridget Stirling says her father was neglected amd given insufficient medication for his pain in an Edmonton hospital.....while his family was not even informed he was near death. Bridget spoke to Aaron and Natasha about her ordeal.

S1 Ep 12Hockey Canada’s toxic culture, meet the host of the Just For Laughs awards, what happens when you are faced with a dying loved one in hospital, & exercise can’t outrun a bad diet
Can Hockey Canada fix the toxic culture it’s fostered? KRISTI ALLAIN, Associate professor in sociology studies at St. Thomas’ University Meet this year's host for the Just For Laughs Awards JAY PHAROAH, American Comedian What happens when you are faced with a dying loved one in hospital? JEAN BOTTARI, Orderly and Activist Exercise can’t outrun a bad diet JILL BARKER, Fitness columnist for post media

This Beaconsfield resident's house was destroyed by lightning. Now what?
Vassos Vasiliou, Beaconsfield resident

As Quebec ERs buckle, Dr. Boileau meets the press.
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Montreal-born showrunner for the series Son of a Critch Tim McAuliffe joins us
TIM MCAULIFFE, Canadian comedy writer, television producer, acts sometimes, too and he’s FROM MONTREAL

What’s this thing Legault has about “values”?
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Can Hockey Canada fix the toxic culture it’s fostered?
KRISTI ALLAIN, Associate professor in sociology studies at St. Thomas’ University

Mennie: Does the pope's apology change anything?
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Meet this year's host for the Just For Laughs Awards!
JAY PHAROAH, AMERICAN COMEDIAN

Gazette op-ed from a nurse on watching his father die in hospital
JEAN BOTTARI, Orderly and Activist

Harper endorsement escalates CPC culture war.
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Tunesday with Virgin Radio’s Kelly Alexander
KELLY ALEXANDER, Virgin Radio The Chainsmokers Lizzo Jessie Ware WATN: Pat Benatar

Bill 96 sparks fears about access to health care in English
PAUL BRUNET, (patient rights advocate)

Exercise can’t outrun a bad diet
JILL BARKER, Fitness columnist for post media.

Old age security to rise 10 per cent for Canadians 75 and older
Anthony Quinn from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about the changes to the old age pension system.

Mennie: Does Canada have room for a new federal party?
The Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron and Natasha to talk about the latest political news.

What's the difference between saying 'dying from Covid' or 'dying with Covid' ?
Dr. Christopher Labos joined Aaron and Natasha to provide a Covid-19 update.

Atsuko Okatsuka brought the laughter to the CJAD Studio
Atsuko Okatsuka is performing at the JFL Festival and she joined Aaron and Natasha to preview her show.

Nakuset reacts to the Pope's speech
Nakuset is the Executive Director of the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal, and she joined Aaron and Natasha to give her reaction to Pope Francis's speech.

The Montreal Now Podcast (July 22 2022)
Here are the guests on this week's Montreal Now Podcast! Up to nine weeks of vacation, unlimited telecommuting: is this the new way to attract employees? GUEST: AJAY PANGARKAR, Workforce Performance Strategist and award-winning author, (Partner) CentralKnowledge.com Women who want to have kids later in life still feel stigmatized. Why? GUEST: FRANCESCA SCALA, Professor of political science at Concordia University and co-author of this study Who’s to blame for crazy food prices? GUEST: SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS, the Food Professor at Dalhousie University. Why is the RCMP refusing to name the spyware they use to monitor Canadians? GUEST: JACQUES SAUVÉ, Cybersecurity expert at Trilogiam, a consulting firm The Legendary Dave Fisher has passed away. GUEST: ANDREW CARTER, Host of the Andrew Carter Morning Show on CJAD 800.

Everything you need to know about the January 6th Hearings
Guillaume Lavoie from the Raoul-Dandurand Chair of Diplomatic and Strategic Studies joined David Heurtel to provide updates on the January 6th Hearings.

'Majority' governments have been won with less than 30% of the eligible vote. Why?
The Gazette's James Mennie joined David Heurtel to talk all things politics.

Rhys Nicholson brings the laughter with David Heurtel!
Comedian Rhys Nicholson joined David Heurtel to preview his show at the Just For Laughs Festival 'Rhys Nicholson : Rhys! Rhys! Rhys!'

Illegal sublettings affecting thousands of homeowners in Quebec
Kevin Busque, Operations Manager at CORPIQ, joined David Heurtel to talk about the issues facing homeowners.

Gallo : The Als needed a win, they got a win
TSN690's Mitch Gallo joined David Heurtel to talk about the week in sports.

Charest gets all mysterious over his political future.
JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

She was in the Netflix show Nanette, and now she’s coming to Just For Laughs!
HANNAH GADSBY, Australian comedian, writer, actress

CHUM opposing a bicycle lane on Viger street.
ROBERT BEAUDRY, responsible for urban planning on the executive committee of the City of Montreal

Remembering the Legendary Dave Fisher
ANDREW CARTER, Host of the Andrew Carter Morning Show on CJAD 800