{"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":"Ekati Mine Closes Amid Diamond Industry Decline | Montreal News","slug":"ekati-mine-closes-amid-diamond-industry-decline-montreal-news","published_at":"2026-07-15T12:56:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/ekati-mine-closes-amid-diamond-industry-decline-montreal-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/0f1bbdcf4d6dd1a4","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f088c301-512b-448b-a337-9088432cd952.mp3","summary":"The Ekati diamond mine is shutting down for good, with PwC stepping in as receiver after Burgundy Diamond Mines filed for creditor protection. No buyer could be found to keep operations alive, marking another blow to Canada’s diamond industry already reeling from lab-grown diamonds and U.S. tariffs. With Diavik and Gahcho Kué also closing, the Northwest Territories is pivoting toward critical minerals — smaller, faster-approved mines — to rebuild its economy, even as communities and workers face tough transitions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/0f1bbdcf4d6dd1a4","meta_description":"The Ekati diamond mine is shutting down for good, with PwC stepping in as receiver after Burgundy Diamond Mines filed for creditor protection. No buyer co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":89,"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/ekati-mine-closes-amid-diamond-industry-decline-montreal-news/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/ekati-mine-closes-amid-diamond-industry-decline-montreal-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}