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Articles by Pierre Chauvin
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From the Archives:
Revisiting the Hunter S. Thompson Interview
The 1985 Hunter S. Thompson exclusive interview has achieved legendary status at The Link. We found the writer, 28 years later, appraising wine in the Netherlands. Watch the video to learn the story…
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From The Archives: Anti-Police Brutality
The annual Anti-Police Brutality march has been an institution for the past 17 years. Here’s a look back at notable events from past demonstrations
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Montreal Police Spends $6,500 on Promoting New Uniforms
The Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal spent more than $6,500 to promote the new black uniforms, according to documents The Link obtained under the Access to Information Act.
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Maple Spring 2.0?
Indexation Seems Less Likely to Trigger Province-Wide Unrest, But Questions Remain
It’s that time of year again, and the question is looming. Is Quebec about to witness Round Two of what is now referred to as “the strike” or the Maple Spring—a series of student protests that made headlines worldwide, and quite literally rocked the province?
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VIDEO: The First Queer Issue
The Link ‘s first Queer Issue in 1982 ignited a storm of controversy, and has become a yearly tradition ever since. We interviewed Karen Herland, who wrote for the issue, about the atmosphere at the time and what she thinks about the situation today.
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CSN Demonstrates Against MUHC Cuts
Around 200 Confédération des syndicats nationaux workers demonstrated at Norman Bethune Square against the cuts to the McGill University Health Centre around noon on Wednesday.
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Locking Roddick Gates
McGill’s ATI-Dodging a Reason to Review Freedom of Information Laws
McGill University’s decision to ask for special powers regarding Access to Information requests filed by some McGill students and reporters from The McGill Daily and The Link has been covered extensively. But a more general discussion about the usefulness of ATI requests has been missing.
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From the Archives:
Bouchard’s Youth Summit on Education
The Education Summit promised by the Parti Québécois is only weeks away, so we’re looking back over a decade to see how it’s been done before.
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Service Industry Speaks Out Against Tax Hikes
Montreal Restaurateurs Rally Against New Marois Budget
The Quebec government’s decision to increase taxes on alcohol for bars and restaurants isn’t sitting well with the local tourism industry.
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Nah’msayin?
Light-Speed Bus
There is one thing I don’t understand about the Societé du transport de Montréal’s buses: Why do drivers feel the need to slow down by slamming the brakes like it’s the apocalypse?
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Who’s Really Spoiled?
Hike-Supporters: Be a Part of the Solution
Spoiled brats. For months, those two words were at the forefront of the anti-strike rhetoric.
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Striking Back
Foundation 1625 Looks to Support Student Lawsuits
On Aug. 30, Kim Laganière and Mihai Adrian Draghici launched a class action lawsuit against 25 CEGEPs and universities asking for compensation for the strike’s impact on their studies.
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A Decade After
A Look Back at the 2002 Netanyahu Riot
On Sept. 9, 2002, for the first time in 30 years, riot police were deployed around the Sir George Williams campus of Concordia University to contain a protest.
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From Printemps Érable to Printemps Espagne
Two-Week Strike Held at Spanish Universities
On May 22, while students and opponents of Bill 78 flooded the streets of Montreal, a similar protest was taking place in Spain.
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Night Demo Ends with Mass Arrests
Over 500 Fined in 30th Nightly Protest
The Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal employed a different tactic to bring an end the 30th consecutive night of…
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“The Government Changed the Rules”
Controversial Bill 78 Passed by National Assembly
After almost 20 hours of non-stop debate and loud opposition by civil liberties associations, student associations, the Quebec Bar Association and opposition MNAs, Bill 78 was passed by the Quebec National Assembly with 68 in favour, and 48 opposed.
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Week 14: Still In The Streets
New Education Minister, More Protests
After 14 long weeks, the Quebec student strike continues to rattle the province.
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Cost of an Occupation
McGill Admin Reveals #6party Racked Up $141K Tab
It’s been almost two months since the James Building occupation at McGill University ended, but the party isn’t over just yet. An Access to Information request submitted by The Link revealed that the #6party occupation came with a #6figure…
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Hard Line From Admin
A Ban at McGill, Alleged Assault at ConU
Concordia Security is under fire after one of their personnel allegedly hit a student on Monday morning.
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Political Science Students Vote to Strike
A strike motion asking students not to go to class was passed during the PSSA General Assembly this afternoon.