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New Concordia ‘AI + Creativity’ art program draws backlash
The course’s instructor says it teaches artists to engage with AI critically
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Montreal’s $40 million investment in police cameras raises privacy concerns
Experts and advocates say body cams are a surveillance tool that benefits police, not the public
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NewsHundreds rally in Longueuil against police brutality
Around 300 demonstrators gathered in Longueuil to protest police brutality, call for abolition and denounce the killing of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi by Longueuil police in September 2025.
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NewsThe environmental cost of Montreal data centres
Montreal is emerging as a hub for new AI data centres, but researchers warn the infrastructure powering them could put pressure on Quebec’s electricity and water systems.
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NewsMontreal AI construction hub under scrutiny
The city of Montreal recently announced the development of an artificial intelligence hub downtown to allow researchers to implement AI in construction and urban planning problems. Experts give their takes on how effective AI is at providing solutions to these problems.
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NewsConcordia to extend contract with food provider with ties to ICE
Concordia University will be renewing its contract with U.S.-based food provider Aramark for another year, despite student voting to abolish exclusive contracts with the company in 2024. Student advocates today say they are concerned with Aramark’s ties to ICE and use of prison labour in the U.S.
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NewsThe future of age verification software
Online platforms such as Discord have been facing increasing pressure to implement age verification software, which has been met with significant backlash and has raised questions about how to properly safeguard users’ data.
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NewsThe future of local brainrot is in good hands
It’s not easy being a beloved, Montreal-based meme page—two local talents in this field share the highs and lows of being local micro-celebrities.
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NewsIranian student grievances, academic advisor accountability discussed at CSU elections debate
The Concordia Student Union (CSU)’s 2026 first general elections debate took place on March 10. Conversation circled Iranian student aid and protection, academic advisor accountability and student representation on the university’s Board of Governors.
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NewsMeet the CSU’s Step Up slate
Meet the candidates who are running for the executive positions at the Concordia Student Union in the upcoming elections.
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NewsThousands in Montreal march for global women’s rights
The 25th annual International Women’s Day march drew a wave of advocacy groups to downtown Montreal, who marched in support of women’s rights and anti-colonialism.
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NewsHundreds march against U.S.-Israeli military action in Iran and Lebanon
Over 200 protesters marched the streets of downtown Montreal in support of the Iranian and Lebanese people, condemning violent U.S. and Israeli military violence in the two countries.

