{"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":"Strikers, Residents, and Unmet Needs","slug":"strikers-residents-and-unmet-needs","published_at":"2026-06-02T19:26:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/strikers-residents-and-unmet-needs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5b6f650c-0c61-4418-9a99-b029d5d8e526.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5b6f650c-0c61-4418-9a99-b029d5d8e526.mp3","summary":"After eight weeks of strike action, Nova Scotia’s long-term care workers are still demanding better pay as residents and families plead for urgent improvements. Bette Wilcox cries after visits to her husband, fearing for his well-being as services dwindle. Carl Snyder, a resident and council president, supports the strike, saying workers deserve fair wages. The government’s latest offer—12 to 24 percent over four years—would lift lowest-paid staff to $23.57/hour by 2028, still falling short of the provincial living wage. While essential services remain intact, many therapists are working reduced hours. The strike, which began April 13, involves nurses, aides, and housekeepers, leaving families caught between the province’s offer and the union’s demands—calling for a resolution that protects both caregivers and care recipients. 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/40b494c4e88a5a9d","meta_description":"After eight weeks of strike action, Nova Scotia’s long-term care workers are still demanding better pay as residents and families plead for urgent improve…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":93,"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/strikers-residents-and-unmet-needs/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/strikers-residents-and-unmet-needs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}