{"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 Skilled Trades Revival","slug":"canada-s-skilled-trades-revival","published_at":"2026-05-30T16:27:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/canada-s-skilled-trades-revival","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2f022802-89c1-41f7-9ab6-be8371ddc714.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2f022802-89c1-41f7-9ab6-be8371ddc714.mp3","summary":"Canada’s skilled trades are booming—with young people signing up for apprenticeships and government pouring in $6 billion to support them. Think of it as the “Olympics of the trades,” where welding, electrical work, and more are showcased at national competitions proving these careers are vital. But turning interest into long-term careers? That’s the real challenge. Stigma, outdated perceptions, and financial hurdles like pay cuts during training still block the path. The new investment aims to fix that: employers get cash, apprentices get grants, and Red Seal certification comes with a bonus. Success hinges on collaboration—provinces, schools, and employers must align to build a modern, accountable system that turns curiosity into career without lowering standards. 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/a60c799a44c18177","meta_description":"Canada’s skilled trades are booming—with young people signing up for apprenticeships and government pouring in $6 billion to support them. Think of it as…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":106,"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-skilled-trades-revival/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-skilled-trades-revival.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}