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Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation.
The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie.
Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!
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HEURTEL: This is private land and you can’t occupy it
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May 17, 2024 |
MENNIE: A lull this summer in Quebec politics? Don’t bet on it.
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May 17, 2024 |
Abolishing the floor on gas prices “is a test” Quebec’s energy minister hopes will lower costs
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May 17, 2024 |
The president of Shopify writes a children’s book to inspire an entrepreneurial mindset
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May 17, 2024 |
'Family medicine is under siege': Doctor accuses Quebec government of treating patients like numbers
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May 16, 2024 |
Did the Canadian government make a mistake by allowing too many people into the country?
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May 16, 2024 |
MULCAIR: He's just not the type of guy to be told to do something he doesn't believe in
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May 16, 2024 |
MENNIE: Has the CAQ been copying off the PQ’s homework…again?
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May 16, 2024 |
'This is a cancellation': Saint-Laurent mayor accuses Plante administration of pulling the plug on Cavendish extension
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May 16, 2024 |
McGill’s request for an injunction to dismantle the pro-Palestinian encampment was rejected. What happens next?
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May 15, 2024 |
JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE: We have a deal, & that’s what is important
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May 15, 2024 |
MENNIE: About that McGill Injunction…
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May 15, 2024 |
LEGAL LOUNGE: Some Canadian banks are asking their customers to sign NDAs during disputes
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May 15, 2024 |
A new ruling finds the City of Ottawa negligent in allowing Uber to operate. Will Quebec taxi companies reap the benefits as well?
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May 15, 2024 |
Everything you need to know about the Montreal spots that topped 'Canada's 100 Best Restaurants' list
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May 15, 2024 |
MULCAIR: He must have found something really good to smoke
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May 14, 2024 |
MENNIE: Is the 'sunshine list' just populist smoke and mirrors?
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May 14, 2024 |
The Right Chemistry with Dr. Joe: A new cosmetic product that claims to mimic the action of the sun
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May 14, 2024 |
Quebec bill aims to free up doctors from unnecessary paperwork. Will it work?
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May 14, 2024 |
Employees at Amazon's Laval warehouse are the first in Canada to form a union
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May 14, 2024 |
JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE: It takes hundreds of people to manage that
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May 13, 2024 |
MENNIE: How will the McGill encampment end?
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May 13, 2024 |
New docuseries exposes events that led up to Ashley Madison data breach
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May 13, 2024 |
'Lower productivity, lower morale': Building the case for Canadian government employees working from home
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May 13, 2024 |
HEURTEL: You have to stand up and say ‘Enough’
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May 10, 2024 |
MENNIE: It seems Calgary has a much shorter way with encampments than Montreal.
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May 10, 2024 |
BUSINESS BRIEF: Bank of Canada warns nation's renters showing signs of financial strain
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May 10, 2024 |
New survey suggests Air Canada ranks at bottom of list for customer satisfaction
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May 10, 2024 |
Marking the 50th anniversary of Andy Kim’s hit song 'Rock Me Gently'
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May 10, 2024 |
MULCAIR: This is a very good move from Francois Legault
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May 09, 2024 |
MENNIE: It’s official - the race to lead Canada is between Mr. Bad and Mr. Worse.
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May 09, 2024 |
Bombarded with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse in Canada
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May 09, 2024 |
'He's just plain wrong': EMSB calls out language minister on level of French being taught in English schools
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May 09, 2024 |
Quebec bar association will be offering free housing consultations ahead of July 1
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May 08, 2024 |
MENNIE: Legault says the quiet part out loud when it comes to “Quebec history “
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May 08, 2024 |
LEGAL LOUNGE: When does an employee cross the line?
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May 08, 2024 |
New book commemorates occasions that rocked the Montreal Expos franchise
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May 08, 2024 |
Quebec government releases video boasting about its health care initiatives. Is it true, false or misleading?
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May 07, 2024 |
MULCAIR: I think they are on the right track
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May 07, 2024 |
MENNIE: Are they lowering the lifeboats over at Legault’s office?
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May 07, 2024 |
Longtime weather specialist Lori Graham will be leaving CTV Montreal
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May 07, 2024 |
The Right Chemistry with Dr. Joe: Why you should NOT pee in a pool
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May 07, 2024 |
MENNIE: Quebec Liberal leadership race gets a little more surreal
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May 06, 2024 |
Future of Canada Post in jeopardy after $748 million loss in 2023
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May 06, 2024 |
Montreal's opposition calls out city following closure of winter warming centre in CDN-NDG
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May 06, 2024 |
MENNIE: The premier of Quebec is behaving like a small town political boss (and folks are starting to notice)
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May 03, 2024 |
Liberal MP won't run again partially due to threats and misogyny
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May 02, 2024 |
MULCAIR: I think Francois Legault is entirely right
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May 02, 2024 |
MENNIE: It was only a matter of time before Legault piped up about McGill and the rule of law.
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May 02, 2024 |
The U.S. has documented its first HIV cases following a cosmetic procedure
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May 02, 2024 |
Will Montreal's Hippodrome redevelopment project ever see the light of day?
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May 01, 2024 |
JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE: You cannot insult a member of Parliament especially a leader
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May 01, 2024 |
MENNIE: Pup tents do not have an impressive track record as agents of social change.
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May 01, 2024 |
THE LEGAL CORNER: Why are Quebec’s bailiffs busier than ever?
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May 01, 2024 |
Both sides of McGill encampment protest react after judge dismisses injunction request
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May 01, 2024 |
Everything you need to know about Canada's dental care plan
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May 01, 2024 |
MULCAIR: This was the most shameful display I have ever seen in my career
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Apr 30, 2024 |
MENNIE: Poilievre and the notwithstanding clause (we warned you, folks)
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Apr 30, 2024 |
The Right Chemistry with Dr. Joe: Are almonds the best nut?
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Apr 30, 2024 |
New study reveals most expensive cities in Quebec. Here's how Montreal fares
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Apr 30, 2024 |
Lisee: 'To reverse the decline of French, you have to push every lever'
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Apr 29, 2024 |
Mennie: The CAQ finally reveals itself as a one trick pony
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Apr 29, 2024 |
The CAQ construes statistics to make it appear as if French is in “free fall”
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Apr 29, 2024 |
Live from McGill University: The latest on the pro-Palestinian encampment
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Apr 29, 2024 |
Dan Robertson remembers the late great Bob Cole
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Apr 26, 2024 |
Expect more unforeseen expenses for the Big O
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Apr 26, 2024 |
A new documentary about the Expos! Nos Amours: La Saga des Expos de Montreal
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Apr 26, 2024 |
Has the CAQ’s one-man show become its biggest liability?
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Apr 26, 2024 |
Parc Safari is going car-free!
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Apr 26, 2024 |
The 9th floor of the Eaton center makes a comeback!
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Apr 26, 2024 |
The war between Quebec’s mayors and the CAQ over public transit
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Apr 25, 2024 |
Plante vs Guilbault on public transit (a.k.a when limo users fight)
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Apr 25, 2024 |
First AI pageant to judge winner on beauty and social media clout
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Apr 25, 2024 |
The REM lines are - once again - being delayed
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Apr 25, 2024 |
Provincial Liberals :The capital gains tax will lead to decreased productivity
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Apr 25, 2024 |
JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE: I have trust issues with them..
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Apr 24, 2024 |
MENNIE: Legault’s CAQ learns that Quebec has no appetite for referendums (or PQ hysteria)
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Apr 24, 2024 |
iPhone algorithm blocks potentially upsetting content from phones. Here's why it's worrisome
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Apr 24, 2024 |
Quebec students are missing school at an alarming rate. Who’s to blame?
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Apr 24, 2024 |
'I hope people realize how unique and beautiful the city is': Columnist pens love letter to Montreal
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Apr 24, 2024 |
MULCAIR: What is wrong with saying ‘Bonjour,Hi’?
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Apr 23, 2024 |
MENNIE: With a 10 percent absenteeism rate, Quebec mulls ways to “penalize” students caught speaking English in school.
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Apr 23, 2024 |
JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE: That’s a very worrisome trend
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Apr 22, 2024 |
Will your spring renovations affect your home insurance coverage?
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Apr 22, 2024 |
HEURTEL: Where is this money going to come from?
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Apr 19, 2024 |
MENNIE: Come come now, you didn’t REALLY think they were going to extend Cavendish, did you?
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Apr 19, 2024 |
BUSINESS BRIEF: Capital gains tax changes could lead to 'brain drain,' harm productivity
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Apr 19, 2024 |
Montreal has unveiled plans for the former Hippodrome site. Does it include a Cavendish extension?
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Apr 19, 2024 |
MULCAIR: He has his ups and downs BUT Drainville has his heart in the right place
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Apr 18, 2024 |
MENNIE: The Bill 96 flip flop seems part of a larger message.
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Apr 18, 2024 |
Quebec judge suspends parts of Bill 96 affecting English schools
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Apr 18, 2024 |
TECH CORNER: Should you ‘accept all cookies’ when browsing a website?
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Apr 18, 2024 |
'Construction doesn't get you votes': Montreal mayor Valerie Plante defends infrastructure projects
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Apr 18, 2024 |
What is the 'grandparent scam' and how can you avoid becoming a victim?
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Apr 18, 2024 |
JEAN FRANCOIS LISEE: He cannot be negative all of the time
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Apr 17, 2024 |
MENNIE: This guy just put himself on a very interesting political shelf
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Apr 17, 2024 |
THE LEGAL CORNER: New poll shows almost half of all workers would quit if asked to work in the office more
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Apr 17, 2024 |
PQ leader accuses Canada of 'disrespecting the competencies of provinces'
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Apr 17, 2024 |
MULCAIR: Trudeau just handed the next election to Poilievre on a silver platte
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Apr 16, 2024 |
MENNIE: It sure SOUNDS like a pre-election budget
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Apr 16, 2024 |