I’m terrified to open my computer. Whenever I do, my anxiety rises. I become edgy, frustrated, and sad. All hope for a bright future dissipates as I scroll my news feed for the umpteenth time. The root cause of this despair? America…
Month: August 2012
Montreal legend Patrick Watson performs impromptu set in Plateau
For my money, Montreal is the best city to live in this side of Paris. Especially in the summer. But for all the mass festivals, street theatre and vibrant energy of the city, sometimes we need a reminder of that very specific ‘je ne sais quoi’ which makes Montreal so unique.
How $7 million in SPVM overtime could have bought a greener Montreal
With university back in session, the cops are back on the beat, arresting protesters and racking up overtime. Radio Canada found the SPVM logged $5.6 million in overtime from February 1 to June 27, y’know, keeping track of protesters. As of July 13, it had reached $7.3 million.
Quebec Election 2012: Fascists, Separatists and French Supremacists, Oh My!
Quebec politics of the last forty years hasn’t been about left or right, instead it’s been about whether you would check the yes or no box during a referendum on Quebec independence. Voting along these lines for decades has led us to a 2012 Election where you have fascists, separatists and French supremacists vying for the Quebec crown.
Quebec Harmony or Separation?
I walk into a painting class organized by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts as part of their Activities after forking over nearly $300 at the front desk. I greet all other art enthusiasts with a warm smile and exchange pleasantries. After a while the teacher, a dishevelled lady sporting a shabby attire walks in and welcomes everyone in French, and I, being in this great city long enough to know a few words, say a hearty “bonjour”, taking delight in managing to sound authentic…
Montreal’s Proposed “dangerous dogs” by-law is unreasonable
Quebec already has incredibly lax animal protection laws, and is known as the “puppy mill capital of North America”, but these days, Montreal dog owners and animal lovers have even more reason to be horrified: a proposed by-law could mean that your dog is seized and killed for merely scratching another animal…
Montreal biosphere at risk, condos everywhere, and other news
There have been a lot of stories lately about climate change and other dire warnings of a global nature, so this week I thought I’d […]
CLASSE rally amps up Montreal students for Quebec Elections
Video report from the CLASSE rally that included performances by Quebec artists speaking out against tuition increase last week. The evening featured speeches on issues from democracy to feminism within the student movement and was highlighted by the final speech by Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois on behalf of CLASSE after his resignation…
The Passion of the Pussy Riot
Pussy Riot knew full well what the consequences of their Cathedral protest might be given Putin’s reputation, but they did it anyway. This band of activists has a passion for the wellbeing of their country, a deep desire to make it better. What they did took guts, something sorely missing in western democracies.
Britain’s threats against Assange are a violation of international law
Assange may be a hero or villain (I lean towards the former) to millions of people and internet users all over the world for establishing Wikileaks and exposing the hypocricy of governments’ (especially the U.S.’s) foreign policies, but, and it must be said, his decision to seek asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, was not his finest moment.