Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features.

User AvatarBuild your avatar
Please select your date of birth for special perks on your birthday. Your username will be your unique profile link and will be publicly used in comments.
MTL Blog Pro

This is a Pro feature.

Time to level up your local game with MTL Blog Pro.

Pro

$5/month

$40/year

  • Everything in the Free plan
  • Ad-free reading and browsing
  • Unlimited access to all content including AI summaries
  • Directly support our local and national reporting and become a Patron
  • Cancel anytime.

valérie

Two People Were Found Dead In Contrecoeur, Marking Quebec's 12th Femicide Of The Year

The Sûrété du Québec (SQ) confirmed that a murder-suicide took place in Contrecoeur after two bodies were discovered on June 9 — marking the 12th femicide in Quebec in 2021.

The bodies were found around 11 a.m. on Wednesday in a single-family home, SQ spokesperson Valérie Beauchamp told MTL Blog. They were reportedly identified as Lisette Corbeil, 56, and David Joly, 49, but police could not confirm the relationship between them.

Keep readingShow less

Joe Biden Is Officially US President & Here's How Quebec Politicians Are Reacting

It's U.S. President Joe Biden's first day in office. Naturally, Quebec politicians had some thoughts on the inauguration of the new administration — and they took to social media to express them. 

This day is especially meaningful for the province because Vice President Kamala Harris was a former Montrealer, who spent her formative years in the city, before becoming the first female vice president of the United States.

Keep readingShow less

Mayor Plante Did Not Hold Back In A Video Urging Quebec To Cap Delivery App Fees

In a video published to Twitter on January 15, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante urged the Quebec government to place a cap on high commission fees charged to restaurants using third-party delivery apps.

Plante cited Quebec's current COVID-19 lockdown rules, which force restaurant owners to operate solely through delivery during curfew hours in order to keep their businesses open.

Keep readingShow less

If You See 14 Light Beams On Mount Royal On Sunday, Remember The Victims Of Polytechnique

On Sunday, you'll be able to see 14 beams of light shining atop Mount Royal. If they catch your eye, stop to remember the 14 victims who lost their lives during the 1989 "Montreal Massacre."

Mayor Valérie Plante recently announced that the City of Montreal would continue to illuminate the Mount Royal Summit every year in memory of the 1989 shooting at École Polytechnique, one of Canada’s leading engineering schools.

Keep readingShow less

Montreal Unveiled Its Plans For A New Public Square That Will Honour Women

The stunning concept art for a monument in the upcoming "Place des Montréalaises" near Montreal City Hall was finally revealed to the public today via Mayor Valérie Plante's social media channels. 

In an Instagram post, the mayor said that the new public square will honour "several women [...] for their vision, their convictions and the symbol they represent."

Keep readingShow less

Mayor Plante Condemned Violence Against Women In A Powerful Statement (VIDEO)

November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The occasion, organized by the United Nations, aims to raise awareness of the "pervasive problem" of gender-based violence. Citing "alarming" statistics, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante added her voice to the cause, condemning all forms of violence against women and girls.

In a video posted to Twitter, the mayor stood firm in her support for women's rights and called on all Montrealers to recognize the crisis.

Keep readingShow less

Here's How Montreal Plans To Improve Its Relations With Indigenous Communities

On Wednesday, the City of Montreal unveiled its "Strategy of Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples 2020-2025."

Joined by Indigenous leaders, Mayor Valérie Plante was enthusiastic about the new policy and said that "Canadian cities must play a leading role in reconciliation with Indigenous peoples since half of the Indigenous people live in urban areas in Canada [...] Montreal intends to lead the way and show itself to be an ally of Indigenous people." 

Keep readingShow less

Montreal Retail Stores Can Stay Open Later This Holiday Season, Says Plante

In a press conference on October 22, Mayor Valérie Plante announced that Montreal retail stores, including small businesses, would be able to extend their hours for the holiday season.

Starting on November 14, the city's retailers will be able to remain open until 10 p.m. on weekdays.

Keep readingShow less