Radio Live - Podcasts - Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - 85K Canadians in Middle East Amid Tensions

85K Canadians in Middle East Amid Tensions

Author: The Daily News Now! March 2, 2026 Duration: 1:30

Podcast episode

Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

News Daily

Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! is your quick daily briefing on what matters in Montreal and across Greater Montréal. Hosted by The Daily News Now!, this podcast delivers clear, reliable updates in about two minutes, making it easy to stay informed on a busy schedule. Each episode covers breaking local news, Quebec government decisions, crime and public safety, weather, traffic and transit, housing and real estate, business, jobs, the local economy, culture, and community stories. Expect concise reporting, no filler, and a sharp focus on what directly affects life in and around Montreal. Tune in on your commute, coffee break, or anytime you want a fast news hit - just press play and listen episodes from this podcast to stay up to date every day.

Over 85,000 Canadians in the Middle East, with the largest groups in Lebanon and UAE. Officials advise avoiding travel to Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia due to tensions. Air Canada suspends flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv. Queens University students stranded in Doha due to airspace shutdowns.

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/6f45d1e57b768aba

More episodes

Quebec Women Fight Back Against Online Misogyny

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:24

Quebec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal and other women call out online misogyny and sexist attacks, sharing examples of hateful messages and urging people to take it seriously. They advocate for more education to s…

Episode page

AI's Gender Gap: Women's Perspectives Matter

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:21

Women in AI highlight the fields gender disparity, warning it could lead to biased tools. In Quebec, women hold less than 20% of AI jobs. This underrepresentation results in data sets created by and for men, causing real…

Episode page

Synagogues Shot At in Toronto, Community Leaders Call for Security

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:22

Jewish community leaders in Toronto are alarmed as two synagogues were shot at over the weekend, marking the third such incident in less than a week. No one was hurt, but the rapid succession has heightened fears. Leader…

Episode page

Caribou Females Recycle Antlers for Nutrients

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:41

Caribou females gnaw on shed antlers for essential minerals, contrary to the previous belief that they used them for defense. A study from the University of Cincinnati reveals this behavior, which helps females after giv…

Episode page

Sudbury Five Bounce Back, Fight for Top Spot

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:38

The Sudbury Five secured a road win against the Montreal Toundra, improving their record to 14-5 in the Basketball Super League. Despite a tough loss on Friday, they bounced back with a solid 109-98 victory on Saturday.…

Episode page

Canadiens' Slafkovsky Scores Twice in Comeback Win

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:45

Montreal Canadiens secure thrilling victory over Los Angeles Kings, with Juraj Slafkovsky scoring twice and setting up Nick Suzukis game-winning goal. The win marks Montreals league-leading twentieth comeback victory thi…

Episode page

Carney's By-Elections: Liberals' Slim Majority Hopes

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:20

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces three federal by-elections on April 13, 2026, in Terrebonne, Scarborough Southwest, and University-Rosedale. The Terrebonne race is particularly contentious following a Supreme Court…

Episode page

Montrealers Celebrate Women's Day: Moms & Coco Chanel

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:24

Montrealers celebrated International Womens Day by honoring women who inspire them, from fashion icon Coco Chanel to everyday moms. These women embody strength, dedication, and love, shaping lives and challenging societa…

Episode page

Quebec Retail Hours Extended: Shoppers & Businesses Benefit

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:26

Quebecs retail hours are shifting: a one-year pilot project extends store hours to 9 p.m. on weekends, aiming to balance worker time off and boost local spending. Mall managers report increased visits without employee bu…

Episode page

Rocky Mountains Towns Build Fireguards Against Wildfires

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:49

Canmore and Hinton in Canadas Rocky Mountains are constructing fireguards to safeguard against wildfires, following Jaspers devastating 2024 blaze. Canmores multi-phase project includes a southern slope fireguard, a ridg…

Episode page

Goblins Take Over Montreal Theatre for Macbeth

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:27

Goblins Kragva, Wug, and Moog have taken over Montreals Centaur Theatre, staging an unconventional Macbeth. Their chaotic, improvised performance runs until March 22nd, open to all creatures. Support the show:Get a disco…

Episode page

Montreal Rally for Iran: Voices for Freedom

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:24

Montreals Iranian community rallies for solidarity, calling for political change and end to current regime, as they keep focus on those affected by the ongoing conflict. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipil…

Episode page

Gunfire Targets Synagogues in Toronto

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:30

Two synagogues in the Greater Toronto Area were targeted in overnight gunfire, with no injuries reported. Police are investigating, with extra resources including the gun and gang task force and hate crime unit. Mayors a…

Episode page

Quebec Party Candidates Push Gender Equality

07.03.2026 Duration: 1:42

In the race for Quebecs Coalition Avenir Québec party leadership, Bernard Drainville and Christine Fréchette emphasize gender equality. Drainville promises gender parity in candidates and supports for young women, while…

Episode page

School Bus Crash in Quebec: One Child Dead, 19 Injured

07.03.2026 Duration: 0:46

School Bus Crash in Quebec: One Child Dead, 19 Injured

Episode page