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Dorval soapbox derby thrills again
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The annual soapbox derby had kids barreling down Fenelon Boulevard, much to the delight of onlookers… and the anxiety of parents. Continue reading
Quebec sovereignty groups rally to support Catalans in independence movement
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Quebec sovereigntists held a demonstration in Montreal on Saturday in support of Catalans, who they say are being repressed. Continue reading
Rallying for hurricane-damaged Dominica
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Hurricane Maria trashed Dominica as a category five storm leaving, so far, more than a dozen dead and twenty missing. Continue reading
Jean Fortier challenges Denis Coderre for Montreal mayoralty
Jean Fortier is a former city Executive Committee Chairman, who served under Pierre bourque and will be running with coalition Montreal. Continue reading
Former McGill chancellor Gretta Chambers laid to rest
Gretta Chambers was a trailblazer, becoming McGill University’s first female chancellor, a post she held from 1991 to 1999. Continue reading
AJOI celebrates 10 years, but West Island youth still in need
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The west island needs a homeless shelter. There are so few places to bring homeless youth that AJOI is taking them as far away as Valleyfield. Continue reading
Attack of nurse at Montreal General Hospital highlights security issues
Advocates want to see an extra security person at night in the emergency psychiatric unit and another permanently stationed in the main emergency area. Continue reading
Black man claims ‘racial profiling’ after getting pulled over multiple times by Montreal police
“Driving while black is a problem because as soon as they see me, they stop me, they pull me over,” says Kenrick McRae, who claims he was profiled by police. Continue reading
Construction zone around Willingdon School is ‘bad co-ordination,’ says councillor
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The area in front of Willingdon School, on Terrebonne between Draper and Royal, is a construction zone, and some parents are seeing red. Continue reading
Montreal school board launches nutrition passport program for kindergarten students
On Wednesday, the EMSB launched a nutrition program to get young children into the habit of making proper food choices. Continue reading
Montreal woman injured during storm to undergo surgery
She suffered multiple fractures to her cheekbones and jaw, and on Wednesday she will undergo reconstructive surgery. Continue reading
Three Kahnawake sisters give birth within 44 hours
When Kelli-Ann Frate went to hospital to deliver her second child, she couldn’t have known she was about to be part of something pretty unusual. Continue reading
Swastikas on anchors in Pointe-des-Cascades park create controversy
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Corey Fleischer of Erasing Hate was called to remove a black swastika painted on an anchor in nautical-themed Saint-Pierre Park in Pointe-des-Cascades. Continue reading
Is violence ‘necessary’ to protest racism?
Some activists believe violence can be necessary when it comes to protesting. Continue reading
Funeral held for Daisy Sweeney, teacher to Oliver Jones, Oscar Peterson
Daisy Sweeney was remembered as a teacher and mentor who cared deeply about people. Continue reading
