{"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":"Snowbirds Grounded Until 2030 | Montreal News","slug":"snowbirds-grounded-until-2030-montreal-news","published_at":"2026-07-12T21:16:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/snowbirds-grounded-until-2030-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/8903a3bc35e6f95d","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a4584e4f-1409-43ec-a7a2-c096580ff227.mp3","summary":"The Snowbirds are grounded—temporarily—after 55 years of dazzling Canadian skies with their iconic Tutor jets. The federal government has announced a hiatus until the early 2030s, when new CT-157 Siskin II aircraft will take to the air. Fans are heartbroken, but a grassroots campaign called “Keep Them Flying” is pushing for simplified shows or continued appearances during the transition. Senator Denise Batters, wearing a tribute shirt for her late husband who flew with the team, embodies the public’s deep emotional connection to the Snowbirds. As the era of the Tutors ends, the call to keep the team aloft grows louder—proving the Snowbirds aren’t just an aerobatic display, but a national heartbeat. 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/8903a3bc35e6f95d","meta_description":"The Snowbirds are grounded—temporarily—after 55 years of dazzling Canadian skies with their iconic Tutor jets. The federal government has announced a hiat…","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/snowbirds-grounded-until-2030-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/snowbirds-grounded-until-2030-montreal-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}