Robert Libman: Anglos refuse to be silent about their rights. That doesn’t make them spoiled

Those who suggest anglophones should be grateful for what they have, and just shut up, clearly do not see “les autres” as full-fledged Quebecers. There is no question that Quebec anglophones, primarily in Montreal, have access to a number of envied public community institutions. The existence of these institutions, which serve everyone, should be a … Read more

Toula Drimonis: Is CAQ government defending French, or just pretending to?

You can’t honestly claim to prioritize French while failing to properly fund and incentivize its acquisition. Defending French doesn’t mean vilifying Montrealers who throw in a “hi!”, Toula Drimonis writes — it means providing people with all the tools they need to learn the language.Photo by Pierre Obendrauf /Montreal Gazette The flashy campaign — essentially … Read more

Montreal commits to pedestrian street program for three more years

While Plateau-Mont-Royal Mayor Luc Rabouin extols the project’s success, not all merchants welcome closing the streets to vehicles. More than 33,000 people flocked to Mont-Royal Ave. area between St-Laurent Blvd. and Fullum St., Plateau-Mont-Royal borough mayor Luc Rabouin said.Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette With summer winding down, Montrealers were walking, cycling and using scooters … Read more

The busiest train route in England and Wales revealed where there are more passengers standing than seated

The busiest train route in England and Wales has been revealed (Picture: Getty Images) Picture this: you’re standing on the platform, waiting for your morning train to work. It pulls in, and then you realise that it’s packed to the rafters with other barely awake office workers, all clutching their morning coffees in unison. But … Read more

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