{"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":"System Breakdown in New Brunswick's Child Protection","slug":"system-breakdown-in-new-brunswick-s-child-protection","published_at":"2026-05-30T04:05:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/system-breakdown-in-new-brunswick-s-child-protection","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cc2b8be7-436c-40c1-b236-3c0b1a570446.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cc2b8be7-436c-40c1-b236-3c0b1a570446.mp3","summary":"New Brunswick’s child protection system is under fire after a harrowing report exposed fatal failures — including lost files, missed referrals, and systemic neglect — that led to the overdose death of a teen in care. Despite repeated warnings and his mother’s addiction struggles, the system failed to act. Now, lawmakers have unanimously agreed to hold urgent hearings, the minister has pledged full implementation of the report’s recommendations, and opposition leaders are demanding transparency and accountability. With social workers stretched thin and bureaucratic delays costing lives, the focus is on urgent reform to prevent future tragedies and ensure vulnerable youth receive the compassion and support they desperately need. 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/6ff9b1812e46e8ab","meta_description":"New Brunswick’s child protection system is under fire after a harrowing report exposed fatal failures — including lost files, missed referrals, and system…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":118,"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/system-breakdown-in-new-brunswick-s-child-protection/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/system-breakdown-in-new-brunswick-s-child-protection.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}