Montreal’s Amherst Street name change to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day
The new name will honour someone of Indigenous significance. Continue reading
Montreal’s first public consultations on systemic racism, discrimination underway
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
“This is the pivotal moment,” one community activist said. Continue reading
Plateau Mont-Royal borough mayor Luc Ferrandez quits political life
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Luc Ferrandez says he has realized that he can’t push his ecological agenda far enough. Continue reading
Cathy Wong, 1st woman named Speaker of Montreal’s city council, will sit as independent
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Wong says she is leaving Ensemble Montréal — the party of former mayor Denis Coderre, previously known as Équipe Denis Coderre — in order to stay impartial in her role. Continue reading
Montreal to vote on increasing parking fines as seasonal restrictions come into effect
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
City officials say they hope to raise an additional $11 million in parking fine revenue this year. Continue reading
Montreal mayor Valerie Plante shuffles city’s executive committee
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
“I think it sends a strong message that we take the development of the east very seriously,” Plante said. Continue reading
Anjou Coun. Lynne Shand removed from party following comments about Muslim doctor
Anjou borough Coun. Lynne Shand has been removed from her party following comments she made on social media. Continue reading
Petition demands Anjou councillor resign after Islamophobic comments on social media
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
A petition is demanding the resignation of Anjou borough Coun. Lynne Shand after she made Islamophobic comments on social media. Continue reading
Anjou borough councillor in hot water over Islamophobic comments
The Canadian Muslim Forum is calling on Coun. Lynne Shand to issue a public apology or resign immediately. Continue reading
Quebec, Montreal governments welcome proposal for new baseball stadium
Word that the group pushing for a return of Major League Baseball to Montreal has chosen a site for a new stadium is being met with enthusiasm. Continue reading