{"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":"Renfrew County Libraries Under Fire","slug":"renfrew-county-libraries-under-fire","published_at":"2026-06-14T16:36:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/renfrew-county-libraries-under-fire","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/31c5288d-9a00-448c-8494-243c82b114a5.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/31c5288d-9a00-448c-8494-243c82b114a5.mp3","summary":"Renfrew County’s high schools are facing a seismic shift as the school board slashes librarian positions by half—down from seven to three and a half—citing declining enrollment and budget constraints. But students aren’t backing down: one Grade Twelve student launched a petition that surged past 2,000 signatures, arguing librarians are vital mentors, club leaders, and safe spaces that foster critical life skills. Experts echo the concern, warning that cutting library roles undermines literacy and student well-being at a time when support is most needed. This battle over books, budgets, and student futures is just beginning. 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/77e548206237ebfa","meta_description":"Renfrew County’s high schools are facing a seismic shift as the school board slashes librarian positions by half—down from seven to three and a half—citin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":84,"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/renfrew-county-libraries-under-fire/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/renfrew-county-libraries-under-fire.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}