Could it really be that simple? Is Quebec Premier François Legault just out of touch? For months, it’s seemed like Legault was just prioritizing the […]
Category: Opinion
With Drastically Different Tactics and Outcomes, Anti-Curfew Protests Continue in Montreal
Two nights, two very different protests. Since Quebec Premier François Legault’s 8pm curfew took effect in Montreal (also in Laval) on Sunday, our city has […]
FTB Fridays 04/092021: Quebec’s Latest Pandemic Measures with Special Guest Samantha Gold
Host Jason C. McLean and Special Guest Samantha Gold discuss Quebec moving back the curfew to 8pm for Montreal and Laval as a “preventative measure” […]
FTB Fridays 04/02/2021: Denis Coderre is Running for Mayor of Montreal Once Again
Former Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre is running for his old job. Jason C. McLean is not a fan and hopes Montrealers don’t forget why people […]
Hypocrisy, Health and Quebec’s Flavored Vape Ban
When I walk into my local major chain grocery store, one of the first fridges I see is filled with bright, fun cans, chock full […]
FTB Fridays 03/26/2021: News Roundup – Vapes, Vaccines, Shiller Lavy & More
Jason C. McLean and Special Guest Dawn McSweeney go through some of the big Quebec and Montreal news stories: Quebec and Canada’s ban on flavoured […]
An Old Problem Made Public: A Response to the Increase in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes from Your Friendly Neighbourhood Filipino Canadian
On Tuesday March 17, 2021 a white gunman walked into three massage parlors in Atlanta, Georgia and killed eight people, most of them Asian women. […]
FTB Fridays 03/19/2021: Building Solidarity with Special Guests Niki Ashton and Niall Ricardo
This Saturday, Niki Ashton will be taking part in a Zoom Conference with former British Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn called Building Solidarity. The progressive NDP […]
March 13, 2020: The Day I Realized That This Whole Coronavirus Thing Might Actually Affect Me
Lately, people have been sharing COVID-related one year anniversaries. Some are sad or downright tragic, others are thought-provoking and some are kinda silly in retrospect. […]
FTB Fridays 03/05/2021: Gala Dynastie with Special Guest Preach
Jason C. McLean speaks with comedian Preach, the host of this year’s Gala Dynastie, a celebration of Black excellence from across Quebec. They talk about […]