Analysis: New Mayor, Same Old Challenges
With a strike paralyzing transit, another labour action looming, and Montrealers facing a crisis of homelessness and housing affordability, Soraya Martinez Ferrada has her work cut out for her.
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Municipal Elections: “The City Stops for No One”
Despite a progressive mayor and council, Montreal’s crisis of extreme poverty was the dominant force during Projet Montréal’s time in office. Would electing Ensemble Montréal change anything?
OPINION: The Town of Hampstead is in Crisis… and so is Local Journalism
Secrecy, self-dealing and a culture of entitlement thrive when there aren’t journalists asking hard questions to our elected officials.
Mayoral Candidate’s Social Media Posts “Extremely Disconcerting”
New posts show Thierry Daraize referring to Muslims as “bearded radicals”, spreading disinformation about Gaza and calling a prominent Canadian Muslim advocate “a dangerous woman."
Mohawk Researchers Find Contamination in Kahnawake’s Air, Soil and Water
Armed with borrowed gear and a do-it-yourself attitude, Mohawks are uncovering a cocktail of contaminants near their homes and playgrounds.
Montreal Election: The Year of Magical Thinking
Soraya Martinez Ferrada wants to use AI to help solve the city’s orange cone nightmare. Where have we heard this before?
Opinion: Montreal Cycling Race a Win for Genocide Supporters
Montreal is being used as a prop to clean up Israel's image on the international stage
Another Kanesatake Cannabis Dispensary Burned to the Ground
As Ottawa threatens to take over governance of the Mohawk territory, another cannabis dispensary is burned to the ground.
Ottawa Imposes Hard Deadline for Mohawks to Resolve Political Crisis
Minister threatens third-party management of Kanesatake, setting the stage for a battle in federal court
Un défenseur des droits LGBTQ critiqué pour ses propos sur Gaza
Carlos A. Godoy, le président de Ga’ava, nie la famine à Gaza et affirme que les Palestiniens éprouvent plus de haine pour les Juifs que d’amour pour leurs propres enfants.