Opinions: Montrealers have a case of upset pockets
The big buzz of the summer seems to have sizzled out prematurely. When news of the 66-year ban…
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Osheaga 2013 raised the bar sky high
Montreal, summer, and music: three words that sound perfect together. Of the numerous music festivals that took place…
Student protest cut short
A commemorative demonstration against the tuition indexation fell flat early Friday night when Montreal Police quickly shut it…
Montreal through the eyes of a tourist
As a Montrealer I thought I was likely to have seen all that there is to see…
Weekly Mixtape: Handling the cold
Normally, the weather is a topic of conversation reserved for old ladies and cashiers. These days, however, it…
Where do we go from here?
Several thousand protesters weaved through downtown Montreal in support of free education Thursday despite the Parti Québécois’ reversal of the tuition fee increase implemented by the former provincial government led by the Charest Liberals.
To prick or not to prick, that is the question
Employees must wash hands. Workers must wear protective gear. Health-care workers... well, if you don’t feel like getting your flu shot, don’t sweat it.
Gérald Tremblay steps down
Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay announced his resignation from office due to ongoing allegations of corruption on Monday evening.
A night for the homeless
In solidarity with the downtrodden, dozens participated in activities, provided food and stayed out until dawn at a downtown Montreal campout aimed at addressing the ramifications of poverty and undeveloped social programs, Friday night.
Mayor Tremblay needs to take a hint
Mr. Tremblay, Montrealers have had enough. In the past few weeks, a chorus of people have put their voices together, screaming out corruption in City Hall and in the good old construction business.
Anti-police brutality march remains calm despite tension
The anti-police brutality protest, notorious for its violent turnout, was mostly peaceful and recorded no arrests Saturday night.
Jack White; a diva no more
"Jesus Christ, is this an NPR convention?" asked White before cutting his set short last Saturday in New York City, three days before he appeared at Montreal’s L’Olympia. Despite technical problems and the negative press detailing White’s ‘diva-tude’ behaviour, he didn’t fail to impress the Montreal crowd.