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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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NewsMontreal’s $40 million investment in police cameras raises privacy concerns
Policing researchers and community advocates oppose Montreal’s planned police body and security camera implementation, pointing to the technology’s ineffectiveness, high costs and potential privacy concerns.
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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.
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NewsCSU sends all fee levies to ballot, lowers signature requirement for levies
The Concordia Student Union’s recent council meeting saw swift approval of three fee levy increases, with seven new CSU positions and the restructuring of union job descriptions to be voted on by the student body. The signature requirement to create a fee levy was also lowered.
