Montreal coalition reiterates demand for moratorium on police street checks
Councillors at city hall are expected to vote on a motion requesting a stop to the practice of police street checks. Continue reading
Marvin Rotrand
Montreal Police street checks: “stopped because of their ethnic origin, not because they’ve done anything”
Rotrand requested the Ministers of Justice and Public Security of Quebec to propose legislation that would permanently ban police street checks in the province. Continue reading
Residents worried about bus detour on residential street in Côte-des-Neiges
People who live in the area say their residential street can’t accommodate a bus that comes every three minutes during rush hour. Continue reading
Montreal city councillor calling for national park to be built in West Island
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Montreal City Councillor Marvin Rotrand is calling for a national park to be built instead of Mayor Plante’s urban park proposal. Continue reading
600 buses taken off Quebec roads for ‘safety reasons’
About 600 city buses across Quebec have been taken off the roads for what officials are calling “safety reasons.” 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 councillor calls on STM to release performance records
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Councillor Marvin Rotrand is calling on STM to be more transparent with performance indicators. Continue reading
Marvin Rotrand ousted from STM board again
Marvin Rotrand is once again being replaced on the board of the Société de transport de Montréal. Continue reading
CDN-NDG borough opts not to go smoke-free
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
NDG city Coun. Peter McQueen says the dangers of smoking in an apartment are much higher than at a park. Continue reading
Activists in Côte-des-Neiges push borough to commit to more social housing in Blue Bonnets project
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Social housing activists gathered in Côte-des-Neiges Monday evening and made their way to borough council to deliver a petition with nearly 2,000 signatures. Continue reading