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Emelia Fournier

Emelia Fournier (she/they) is a bilingual (French-English) independent community journalist based in Montreal, Canada. She has covered police violence, homelessness, Indigenous issues, nightlife, electoral politics, trans rights, and other stories affecting Montrealers and marginalized communities across Canada. Prior to pursuing her career as a freelancer, she worked for APTN News, where she covered the ten First Nations and Inuit Nation in Quebec. Their work has appeared in The RoverLa Converse and APTN News. Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, Fournier is a member of the Métis Nation.

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Emelia's Latest Articles

STM Management Reaches Truce with Some Workers while Mechanic Strike Looms

Mechanics say cockroaches on buses, coolant pipes bursting on passengers and private contractors who don’t know how to change a tire are just some of the obstacles that have come with outsourcing their jobs.

Here’s How Montreal’s Mayoral Candidates Would Fight Homelessness

The municipal parties are pitching plans to increase shelter spaces, address encampments, and improve public security leading up to the Nov. 2 election.

Voici comment les candidat·es à la mairie de Montréal lutteraient contre l’itinérance

À l’approche de l’élection municipale du 2 novembre, les partis en lice expliquent comment ils augmenteraient la capacité des abris, géreraient les campements et renforceraient la sécurité publique.

Police Ethics Commission Probes Sexual Assault Allegation Against Metro Constable

Witnesses say an Inuit woman was forced into a closet and groped by the constable for resisting a “move-along” order.

Une politique de la STM opprime et chasse les sans-abri, selon des experts

Des personnes vulnérables sont expulsées de leur abri de dernier recours.

Montreal Metro Order Represses and Displaces Homeless, Experts Say

Vulnerable people are being expelled from their 'shelter of last resort.'

This Time in English : The Rover Debate Coverage

We watched the debate so you don't have to! Here's what our team took away from the English leaders' debate.

The Rover’s Magical Mystery (French) Debate Coverage

Canada's four major party leaders bust out the greatest hits: tax cuts, de-regulation, pipelines and kicking out refugee claimants.

The Closure of ‘Iconic’ Nouvel Établissement and the Uncertain Future of Nightlife

The City of Montreal is promising a better future for nightlife venues, but bylaws impacting venues are left up to the boroughs.

Can City Hall Save Montreal’s Nightlife?

Club owners show "guarded optimism" and anxiety as city unveils nightlife policy recommendations