Brent Cowan

• Calls grow to change streets named after Christopher Columbus on island of Montreal

  Columbus Avenue, a small avenue measuring less than 140 metres long that is located off Hymus Boulevard, is raising some controversy in the West Island city.

  Politics

  Feb 1, 2023
  
• Newly-elected Pointe-Claire city councillor resigns amid ‘aggressive’ atmosphere

  A newly-elected Pointe-Claire city councillor has resigned from her position, citing a hostile environment.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
  
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• Densification battle heating up in Pointe-Claire, temporary development freeze still in place

  A battle over densification is brewing in Pointe-Claire. With a temporary development freeze bylaw still in place, some are accusing the administration of dragging its feet.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2022
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• Pointe-Claire divisions run deep inside city hall

  Tim Thomas used a veto to override a resolution to create an oversight committee to control messages from city hall, pitting the Pointe-Claire mayor against some counciillors.

  Canada

  May 16, 2022
• Pointe-Claire mayor in war of words with councillors over housing development

  In the latest chapter in the story of a new housing development at Fairview Pointe Claire, mayor Tim Thomas has created controversy with a new online video.

  Politics

  Apr 4, 2022