Montreal community groups honour victims of police killings, call for defunding of police
The coalition wants to see half of the SPVM’s $665-million budget reallocated to community groups that they say are better suited to dealing with social crisis issues. Continue reading
Montreal daycare grapples with COVID-19 outbreak
Enfant des Neiges daycare in NDG has had seven educators and two children test positive for COVID-19 since last Monday. Continue reading
Injunction against EMSB trustee filed by chairman refused in court
Trustee Marlene Jennings will remain in her position until her trusteeship ends on November 6. Continue reading
LaSalle Comprehensive High School students organize walkout over conditions amid COVID-19 pandemic
Students want to see the school address their concerns, until then they say they do not feel safe learning in the classroom. Continue reading
Old Royal Victoria Hospital will be converted into a resource for Montreal’s homeless population
The location, which has acted as an emergency shelter in past winters, was an isolation centre for homeless people who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this year. Continue reading
Quebec parents file legal challenge against province over back-to-school plan
Quebec’s current plan for the school year only provides distance learning to students with medical exemptions. Continue reading
CEGEP students and teachers prepare to go back to school online and in person
After jumping head first into online learning this past spring, instructors were able to adapt their teaching style to find innovative ways to educate students through the screen. Continue reading
Montreal public health urges all Occupy the Hood protesters to get tested for COVID-19
Videos circulating on social media show hundreds of protestors dancing to live DJ’S not respecting public health guidelines. Continue reading
Questions loom over Quebec’s back-to-school bus transportation plan
“There already was a shortage of bus drivers last year and it’s not going to be any better restarting school right now,” said CSN Bus Drivers’ Union president Stephen Gauley. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Camp Weredale overcomes operational challenges to pull off successful day camp
Weredale was only able to operate as a day camp, but for kids who have been stuck for months in isolation a day trip to the camp is a big plus. Continue reading
Montreal teenager speaks out after her attempted kidnapping
“If I wouldn’t have acted quick, and if I wouldn’t have had such a rush and been able to kick him and, you know, stand up for myself, … I don’t know where I would be right now.” Continue reading
Spousal sponsorship applicants protest for the reunification of families in Quebec
They are calling on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to come up with a solution to reunite families that have been separated during the application process. Continue reading
Montreal police seek ‘important witness’ to 2 homicides less than 24 hours apart
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 61-year-old Claude Charbonneau. Continue reading
Doctor starts petition against Quebec’s move to ease restrictions on public gatherings
The petition asks the government to postpone its decision to increase the amount of people allowed to congregate in public places. Continue reading
Montrealers raise awareness of the importance of Black community spaces on Emancipation Day
This year’s anniversary was especially relevant for English speaking Black Montrealers fighting for a place to call their own. Continue reading