{"podcast":{"title":"Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","podcast_index_feed_id":7589889,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-riverside-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-riverside-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":536,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montreal News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montreal with fast, focused updates on local news, politics, business, culture, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Montreal. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, city trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montreal News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T14:19:54.887982+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889"},"episode":{"title":"Canada’s Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens","slug":"canada-s-housing-affordability-crisis-deepens","published_at":"2026-05-30T20:03:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/canada-s-housing-affordability-crisis-deepens","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0eafc0cd-086b-46e6-828f-d3aa832a30b2.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0eafc0cd-086b-46e6-828f-d3aa832a30b2.mp3","summary":"Housing affordability across Canada just took another hit, with 12 out of 13 major markets seeing price dips—but borrowing costs are rising, making it harder to buy. Mortgage rates climbed to 4.47%, and the stress test hit 6.47%, squeezing buyers even where prices softened. Experts blame a decades-long mismatch between wages and housing costs, accelerated by the pandemic, with supply limits and zoning rules locking in the problem. Real estate agents report growing frustration, especially among younger buyers who face soaring prices and rely on family support or extra jobs to get in. Even downsizers are shocked by maintenance costs. Fixing this won’t be quick—some say it could take decades. Government programs help a bit, but they don’t solve the core issue: affording the down payment and ongoing costs. The pressure remains, driven by rising rates that shrink borrowing power, even as prices soften nationally. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/00114f66130a3a18","meta_description":"Housing affordability across Canada just took another hit, with 12 out of 13 major markets seeing price dips—but borrowing costs are rising, making it har…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":102,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/episodes/canada-s-housing-affordability-crisis-deepens/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/canada-s-housing-affordability-crisis-deepens.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}