Phil Carpenter

Photojournalist

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• Quebec police forces team up to share concerns over fraud

  On Wednesday Quebec law enforcement chiefs released statistics showing that there were 37,000 reported cases of fraud in the province.

  Crime

  8 hours
• Food insecurity a growing problem in Montreal’s West Island

  The increase in the number of clients is why the mission is moving at the beginning of June to 72D Brunswick Boulevard in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, to a space twice the current size.

  Canada

  Apr 15
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• Montreal Caribbean community excited for carnival parade after last year’s cancelation

  There's was a collective sigh of relief among members of Montreal's Caribbean communities as news broke that the city has approved plans to throw a Caribbean carnival this summer.

  Canada

  Apr 14
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• Montreal commemorates 30 years since Rwandan genocide

  As commemorations for the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda continue, many survivors in Montreal are reliving some of the trauma they experienced.

  Canada

  Apr 13
• Quebec woman tells story of rock hitting her windshield while driving on highway

  Hillary Cohen says she is still shaken by what happened on April 4, as she drove with her husband along Highway 40 east in Montreal's St-Laurent borough.

  Canada

  Apr 10
• Major ‘mixed community’ housing, economic project planned for Wellington Basin

  A development plan is finally in the works for the former federal port lands on the south side of the Peel Basin, bordered by Mill and Bridge streets along the Lachine Canal.

  Canada

  Apr 9
• Montreal marks six months since Israel-Hamas war

  Hundreds in Montreal turned out for separate events Sunday to mark six months since the Oct. 7th attacks triggered the war between Israel and Hamas.

  Canada

  Apr 7
• ‘Very upsetting’: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue’s lone grocery store set to close

  Construction on the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge is being partially blamed for the closure of the only grocery store in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue.

  Canada

  Apr 7
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• Mother points finger at Canadian government for daughter’s death

  Alkhdour believes if the Canadian government had acted more quickly, her child would've been able to leave Gaza earlier and avoided the conditions that she feels led to her death.

  Canada

  Apr 2
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• Little Brothers of Montreal hosts Easter brunch to help seniors combat loneliness

  Little Brothers of Montreal, a community organization that provides services for seniors, hosted an Easter brunch for their clients as a way to help the elders beat isolation.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• Hundreds of families flock to Montreal’s Ecomuseum Zoo for annual Easter tradition

  Hundreds of families are flocking to the Ecomuseum this weekend, for an annual Easter tradition to celebrate spring and take part in games and several activities.

  Canada

  Mar 30
• Haitian Montrealers call for special program for those immigrating from home country

  Given the situation in Haiti now, advocates believe the Canadian government should grant the asylum seekers in Canada permanent residency status on humanitarian grounds.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• More Montreal merchants claim bus lane to blame for struggling businesses

  Merchants argue that the congestion problem the bus lane was meant to solve, exists on the east side of Queen Mary, not the west side.

  Traffic

  Mar 26
• Taking flight: Concordia students find value in competing in aeronautics design contest

  The competition helps industry find solutions and allows students to not just network, but also start thinking about some of the numerous problems they'll face as engineers.

  Canada

  Mar 25
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• Justin Trudeau and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis walk in Montreal independence parade

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau led the parade along with the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

  Canada

  Mar 24
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• ‘Don’t give rabbits as gifts for Easter,’ animal rights advocates urge

  With Easter just around the corner, animal rights advocates are once again warning the public to think carefully before giving rabbits as pets.

  Canada

  Mar 23
• Can the secret to boosting athletic performance be as simple as munching on cranberries?

  A recently published study by researchers from Concordia University in Montreal suggests that cranberries can provide a significant boost in performance for athletes.

  Health

  Mar 19
• Montreal ban on single-use plastics marks 1 year. But is it making a difference?

  The bylaw came into effect March 2023 and covers the 19 boroughs. It prohibits the use of most single use plastic containers in restaurants and grocery stores.

  Environment

  Mar 18
• ‘It’s a shame’: Access to Hudson’s Sandy Beach blocked

  Concrete barriers and no trespassing signs were installed this week. A servitude for public use for the beach has existed since 2007, but now the barriers have closed off access.

  Environment

  Mar 18
• Haitian Montrealers raise concerns, dim outlooks over violence in Haiti

  Haitian community leaders in Montreal are expressing dismay at current efforts to quell the outbreak of violence by armed gangs in the Caribbean country.

  Canada

  Mar 12
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• 2nd lawsuit filed in connection with alleged Chinese ‘police stations’ probe

  Xixi Li, executive director of the Centre Sino-Québec de la Rive-Sud and also a Brossard city councillor, says she intends to restore her reputation.

  Canada

  Mar 8
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• Spring cleaning: Montreal unprepared as early snowmelt uncovers garbage

  While many Montrealers are thankful for the unseasonably mild weather and lack of snow, they're also decrying one unpleasant consequence: garbage.

  Environment

  Mar 6
• Montreal’s first ever political Black women’s caucus helps break barriers

  Though they insisted that they are thrilled about serving in public office, the women noted that being a Black woman in politics can be really tough.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• Some seniors with disabilities facing pension penalties in Quebec

  Québec solidaire has tabled a bill to get rid of penalties on the Quebec pension for seniors forced to retire because of disability, the second filed by an opposition party.

  Canada

  Feb 20
• Housing advocates call for Quebec to speed up construction

  Tenants' rights advocates argue that people waiting for low-rent housing, have little chance of getting a space, so the provincial government needs to accelerate construction.

  Canada

  Feb 19