Rent Increases Set to Worsen the Housing Crisis
Experts warn that homelessness continues to grow as Quebec’s housing tribunal proposes a new way to calculate rental increases.
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As Media Habits Change, Montreal’s Christmas Fund Takes a Hit
The Montreal Gazette’s Christmas Fund has supported struggling families across the city since 1967. But as newspaper readership declines and consumer habits shift, shrinking donations mean this year’s cheques may have to be cut.
The Province at War with Unions
François Legault and his government have launched the most anti-democratic, anti-union laws in modern Quebec history. He might not have been as ready to fight this battle as he claimed.
Quebec’s New Healthcare Reform Scrambles to Fix a Broken System
Physicians and patients agree that Quebec’s new Bill 2 will drain human care from the province’s healthcare system.
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.
Pourquoi le Québec vend-il des terrains publics en pleine crise du logement?
Après la vente de l’Institut des Sourdes-Muettes à un promoteur pour que ce bâtiment historique soit préservé, des organismes communautaires se demandent pourquoi la province a laissé cette situation se reproduire.
Why is Quebec Selling Public Land During a Housing Crisis?
After the Institut des Sourdes-Muettes was sold to a developer to save its heritage, community organizers are wondering how the province let this happen again.
Bill 2 Threatening Care for Quebec LGBTQ+, Homeless, and Vulnerable Populations
Because of Bill 2’s changes to the way doctors will be paid, at least 10 health care clinics taking care of LGBTQ+ people, the homeless, and community sexual health are likely to close in the New Year.
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.
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?
As Media Habits Change, Montreal’s Christmas Fund Takes a Hit
The Montreal Gazette’s Christmas Fund has supported struggling families across the city since 1967. But as newspaper readership declines and consumer habits shift, shrinking donations mean this year’s cheques may have to be cut.
The Province at War with Unions
François Legault and his government have launched the most anti-democratic, anti-union laws in modern Quebec history. He might not have been as ready to fight this battle as he claimed.
Quebec’s New Healthcare Reform Scrambles to Fix a Broken System
Physicians and patients agree that Quebec’s new Bill 2 will drain human care from the province’s healthcare system.
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.
Pourquoi le Québec vend-il des terrains publics en pleine crise du logement?
Après la vente de l’Institut des Sourdes-Muettes à un promoteur pour que ce bâtiment historique soit préservé, des organismes communautaires se demandent pourquoi la province a laissé cette situation se reproduire.
Why is Quebec Selling Public Land During a Housing Crisis?
After the Institut des Sourdes-Muettes was sold to a developer to save its heritage, community organizers are wondering how the province let this happen again.
Bill 2 Threatening Care for Quebec LGBTQ+, Homeless, and Vulnerable Populations
Because of Bill 2’s changes to the way doctors will be paid, at least 10 health care clinics taking care of LGBTQ+ people, the homeless, and community sexual health are likely to close in the New Year.
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.
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?