News
-
News
Bidding Begins on Concordia’s Beverage Contract
As the bidding process on Concordia’s food services contract drew to a close, the university began accepting proposals for a new beverage contract.
-
News
Weekly Saturday Protests Carry On Peacefully
Following the aftermath of Friday night’s mayhem, a peaceful, less eventful demonstration on Saturday morning gave a chance to protesters to recover their spirit and continue their battle against austerity.
-
News
No Student-Led Bid on Concordia’s Food Contract Forthcoming
For months, students involved in the Concordia Food Coalition have been working to bring together various organic, locavore and vegetarian restaurants and cafés to bid on Concordia’s food services contract. However, a key player recently decided to pull out of the initiative, meaning there won’t be a CFC-led bid after all.
-
News
UdeM Students Split from FEUQ
Student associations at Université de Montréal voted unanimously to leave the provincial university student organization Fédération étudiante universitaire du Québec (FEUQ).
-
News
Leader of PEGIDA Quebec Not Attending Protest After Facebook Threats
The leader of a Quebec-based Islamophobic group told a reporter he will not be attending the group’s planned protest against the “Islamization” of the west after receiving threats on Facebook, according to counter-protest organizer Jaggi Singh.
-
News
Chaos Reigns During Anti-Austerity Demo
An anti-austerity demonstration of thousands turned into chaotic scenes after police used flash grenades, pepper spray and other scare tactics for dispersal Friday night.
-
News
The Hive Café Joins April 2 Strike
The workers of the Hive Café have voted to strike against austerity on April 2, entailing the total closure of the downtown location and limited opening hours at the Loyola location.
-
News
Community Action Wins, Councillor Votes May Be Recounted
Largely unopposed and with a few incumbent candidates, the “Community Action” team was elected to all Concordia Student Union executive positions after a ballot count last night.
-
News
More Classes Cancelled for April 2 Strike
The five student associations that have held a strike vote against austerity since March 23 have had their classes cancelled on April 2, according to a statement by Concordia’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Benoit-Antoine Bacon.
-
News
Navigating a Culture of Good and Bad Food
Tens of thousands of fanatical health foodies made their way to the Palais des Congrès this weekend ready to taste hundreds of natural food samples at the Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert.