Matt D’Amours
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News
Marc Garneau Directly Addresses Citizens on Climate Change
The event drew sometimes sharp criticism of the Trudeau government’s approach to the environment, while some audience members took the time to express their gratitude for the consultation.
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Concordia Establishes Response Team for Victims of Sexual Violence
The new sexual violence policy establishes a group known as the Sexual Assault Response Team which will quickly convene in the event of sexual violence on campus.
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Special Issue
Don’t Waste Your Back to School Money On Dumb Gadgets
Here’s a quick guide to a few useful gadgets that will actually help you out this school year, while leaving enough dough in your wallet for that next round of adult beverages.
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Quebec Superior Court Strikes a Blow Against P-6
In her ruling, Justice Chantal Masse modified article 2.1 of the bylaw, which requires that an itinerary be provided to police by organizers of a demonstration.
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Pink Bloc Activist Disrupts Vigil for Victims of Orlando Massacre
The man’s outburst was met with audible gasps and groans from the assembled crowd of roughly 3,000 people, who began calling for renewed calm in response.
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Montreal Activists #FightFor15
The event was part of a two-day string of protests in North America under the #FightFor15 movement, which was started by American fast-food workers seeking a living wage in 2012.
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Montreal March Held in Response to Killing in Lac-Simon
Riot police charged at a group of roughly 150 protesters in downtown Montreal on Monday evening, launching tear gas and sending the assembled crowd of demonstrators running.
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Anti-Austerity Demo Unhindered By Police
The gathering of roughly 150 demonstrators marched for about two hours in the absence of any riot police trying to block their path.
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Montreal City Employees Take Apart Homeless Camp
Montreal “blue collar workers” dismantled a makeshift camp outside of the Champ-de-Mars metro station on Feb. 4, displacing five homeless people and disposing of many of their belongings, including blankets and sleeping bags.
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Snowballs, Riot Police, and One Arrest as Protesters Confront PEGIDA Quebec
Around 150 people gathered outside of Jarry metro station on Saturday afternoon to stage a counter-protest against PEGIDA Québec, the right-wing political group calling for more restrictive government immigration policies, especially in regards to Muslims.
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S.O.S. at City Hall
Frank spent 14 years living in the street, and he knows just about everyone still experiencing that hardship.
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Teachers Promise Future Demonstrations, Still Seeking Agreement With Quebec
The FAE has yet to sign an agreement with Quebec’s Liberal government over salary increases and classroom resources, and Saturday’s protest was a call for “a massive reinvestment in public schools,” according to an FAE press release.
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Year in Review: Anti-Austerity Protests in Montreal
Looking back at the most significant protest moments of 2015
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Concordia Professor “Attacked” by Montreal Cops
While falling short of describing the incident as “police brutality,” the professor said what happened represented a breach in trust with civil authority.
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Violence Erupts During Protest Against Austerity
A militant crowd of approximately 500 protesters marched in opposition to austerity Monday night, provoking a swift and aggressive response from the dozens of riot police officers.
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Montreal Marches for Palestine
About 200 people gathered at Norman Bethune Square on Sunday afternoon to show their support for the Palestinian people.
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Fringe Arts
REVIEW: King Crimson, Handle With Care
Think Noam Chomsky with a Les Paul having a jazz fusion nightmare.
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Opinions
My Way and the Highway (Code)
The Superior Court of Québec just struck down using article 500.1 to break up protests, on the basis of its unconstitutionality.
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News
Concordia Students Join ASSÉ Demo During Province-wide Strike
Montreal police confirmed that one person was arrested during the march for breaking a municipal bylaw, but could not confirm the nature of the offense by press time.
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SPVM Simulates Terrorist Attack in Downtown Montreal
Police on-site tell us there are two terrorists on this bus—and they’re carrying a biological weapon.