Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

Charles Cote, Criminal Defence Lawyer joins David to discuss the passing of Nicous D’Andre Spring, a 21-year-old Montreal man and aspiring musician who died following an intervention by a correctional officer in the Bordeaux detention facility on Christmas Eve.

President and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission - James Hughes - joins guest host David Heurtel and guest Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission to discuss how an increasing number of asylum seekers - many of whom come from Roxham Road - are winding up homeless, and how to solve that problem. 

James Mennie of the Montreal Gazette joins guest host David Heurtel to talk about who should lead the Liberal Party next, and takes a look back through the year in politics that was 2022.

Diane Chênevert - the founder and Executive Director of Foundation Philou - joins guest hosts David Heurtel to tell her story of being a mother to a son with severe disabilities, and how it inspired her to create an organization here in Montreal that helps other families in the same situation, who need help caring for their loved ones facing serious challenges.   

President and CEO of Montreal's Welcome Hall Mission - Sam Watts - joins guest host David Heurtel in studio to debunk some of the misconceptions around the appropriate methods through which to help out the homeless, and runs through some of the do's and dont's when trying to be philanthropic. 

Welcome Hall Mission president and CEO Sam Watts joins guest host David Heurtel to talk about what initiatives it has in store for the coming year to help Montrealers in need. 

Julie Quenneville - the president and CEO of the MUHC Foundation - joins guest host David Heurtel to discuss the biggest fundraising opportunities for Montrealers to contribute to in the coming year. 

SN Hawaii - a group of about 50 people traveling to Hawaii from Montreal for a two-week certification program to become ocean lifeguards. They’ve been waiting at the airport since December 23rd. Jonathan Trottier-St. Pierre is part of the group, he joined guest host David Heurtel to talk about the experience. 

James Mennie of the Montreal Gazette joins Montreal Now guest host David Heurtel to discuss Quebec's health minister. 

André Ouimet - the Vice-President of the Federation of Pre-Hospital Employees of Quebec (FPHQ) - joins guest host David Heurtel to talk about just how dire the situation is for 9-1-1 dispatchers across Quebec. 

Doctoral candidate and researcher in Concordia’s Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University Scott Dejong joins guest host David Heurtel to talk about a new educational board he created called "Lizards & Lies,"  which demonstrates how misinformation circulates on the internet. 

James Mennie from the Montreal Gazette joins Montreal Now guest host David Heurtel to talk about what 2023 has in store for Quebec politics.

Carolyn Stern is an emotional Intelligence and leadership development expert, professional speaker, author and university professor. She joins guest host David Heurtel to talk about how to deal with the common experience of family members over-stepping boundaries around the holidays. 

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined David Heurtel to talk about the travel  difficulties during the latest storm.

KEMBA MITCHELL, Community, Youth and Social Justice Advocate joined David Heurtel to talk about Kwanzaa!

Sam Watts, CEOI of The Welcome Hall Mission, joined David Heurtel to talk about his organization opened its doors to dozens of people in need during the holidays.

CATHERINE LAROCHE, Founder of Égaux sans Ego FRANCO TERRAZZANO, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation DR. FRED SAAD, Head of Urology Department at the CHUM ROBERT MERCURE, General Manager of Destinations Québec Cité

DAVID HEURTEL

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Aaron and Natasha recent spoke with dietician and author Sally K. Norton who suggested an oxalate heavy diet could be toxic. What is oxalate? Is it something to be concerned about? Can an oxalate-free diet cure most diseases? Director of McGill University's Office for Science and Society and CJAD 800 host Dr. Joe Schwarcz provides a scientific perspective.

A recent survey suggests more than half of Canadians would be for bringing back a mask mandate. CJAD 800 listeners weighed in with Aaron and Natasha.

DAVID HEURTEL

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

ROBERT MERCURE, General Manager of Destination Québec Cité

DR. FRED SAAD, Head of Urology Department at the CHUM