Montreal will not be exempt from Bill 21: Premier Legault
Premier François Legault repeated Monday that he’s trying to reach a consensus on religious symbols, a day after Montreal city council came out against Bill 21. Continue reading
Lionel Perez
Montreal mayor, opposition leader team up to denounce Quebec’s secularism bill
Bill 21 would prohibit public servants in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols on the job. Continue reading
Newly formed coalition calls for action after violent altercation at Montreal Metro station
The STM board chairman said the incident was handled in a manner that was respecting protocol. A group of city councillors and local community groups disagrees. Continue reading
Montreal says it’s ready to clear snow from major winter storm
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The city says its team of 3,300 workers includes blue collars and private contractors. Continue reading
Icy Montreal sidewalks still a problem after recent winter storm, residents say
Residents across the island are complaining about the state of city sidewalks. They say they are dangerous and that the city is taking too long to clean them. Continue reading
‘Act like adults’ Valérie Plante fires back after opposition claims budget has ‘a lot of makeup’
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The official opposition at city council says it is “very concerned” about the state of the Montreal’s finances. Continue reading
Montreal to follow provincial guidelines when it comes to smoking pot in public spaces
Marijuana will be banned in places where tobacco smoking is already prohibited, such as inside public buildings and on public transportation, but the city has stopped short of banning consumption in parks or on sidewalks. Continue reading
City to hold consultations on Jeanne-Mance softball field — after demolition
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The field was demolished at the end of May, despite the efforts of a group of softball players who have been using the field for pick-up games for years. Continue reading
Cyclists and cemeteries ignored in Mount Royal pilot project, opposition says
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Will the Mount Royal pilot project limit access to mourners? Continue reading
Lionel Perez reacts to the use of yellow badges to protest Jewish buses in Outremont
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Montreal’s Official Opposition leader and city councillor for Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Lionel Perez says he’s “disappointed and saddened” with the decision of a group of Montrealers to wear a yellow felt square to protest the use of school buses by Hasidic Jews. Continue reading