A proposal to name Griffintown’s REM station after Bernard Landry is drawing outrage from Montreal’s Irish community. Montreal’s mayor made the suggestion, saying it was an appropriate honour for the former premier. But as Amanda Jelowicki reports, the city’s Irish community disagrees, saying it discredits the importance of Griffintown to them.
- Montreal’s Irish community upset with city’s plan to name REM station after late premier
- Irish eyes aren’t smiling: Proposal to name REM station for Landry sparks outcry