{"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":"Quebec Broadens Fire Ban Amid Wildfire Crisis | Montreal News","slug":"quebec-broadens-fire-ban-amid-wildfire-crisis-montreal-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T19:35:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/quebec-broadens-fire-ban-amid-wildfire-crisis-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/82e5777cf1e6d19b","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/62d2fd7b-a926-460b-8bed-4968c75703c7.mp3","summary":"Quebec’s Domestic Security Minister has expanded a ban on open fires across northern regions due to dangerously dry conditions primed for wildfires. With 182 active fires north of the St. Lawrence and 6 in the south, SOPFEU warns that smoking, campfires, and trash burning are leading causes — already sparking 131 fires this year alone. Over 376,000 hectares have burned since season start, underscoring that fire risk is statewide. Officials urge everyone to comply — collective action is critical to stopping the spread. 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/82e5777cf1e6d19b","meta_description":"Quebec’s Domestic Security Minister has expanded a ban on open fires across northern regions due to dangerously dry conditions primed for wildfires. With…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"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/quebec-broadens-fire-ban-amid-wildfire-crisis-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/quebec-broadens-fire-ban-amid-wildfire-crisis-montreal-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}