Protest against Bill 96 in Montreal draws thousands Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Several thousand people from around the province marched through downtown Montreal on May 14 as …
Collaboration key to addressing climate change, mayors say Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com The annual meeting of the Union des Municipalités du Québec was held May 13-14 at the Centre des Congrès. …
COMMENTARY: Indigenous groups join anglos in denouncing “colonialist” Bill 96 Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Add Indigenous peoples in Quebec to the lengthy list of folks displeased with …
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: For those still hoping Quebec will not adopt Bill 96, time is running out Raquel Fletcher Thousands of people took to the streets this past Saturday in …
City brings back street malls, barbecues with drinks in parks Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com “What a magnificent summer awaits us.” Thus proclaimed Mayor Bruno Marchand last week …
Montcalm businesses pan shared street plan for tramway on René-Lévesque Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Merchants who would be affected by the city’s plan for a so-called shared …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue du Fort Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street traces the route of what was, in the 17th century, a path that led to Fort Saint-Louis, …
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com May 17, 1822 – The Quebec Gazette Notice At the Union Hotel … Dr. Ramsay will, in compliance …
SNOfest scores a hat trick with music, beer and hockey fans Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com On May 12, the co-owner of SNO Microbrasserie Nordik, Daniel Lowing, was hard at work brewing …
City bike rental service àVélo up and running for second season Adapted from a press release by QCT staff After a 10-day delay due to a technical glitch, àVélo, the …