This past January, an energy shortage resulted in a days-long disruption of power supply from Quebec to New England, when unusually cold weather resulted in a massive increase in energy demand. The disruption occurred shortly after the opening of a new po... See more
As of November 1, STM (Société de transport de Montréal) workers have gone on strike, as negotiations between the STM and unionized workers continue. Two separate unions are striking this month. TheSyndicat du transport de Montréal-CSN, which represents S... See more
“Queer.” Throughout history, the word has had many uses. It first entered the English language in the 16th century, used to describe things that were “peculiar” or “eccentric.” In the 19th century, it became a derogatory term for men attracted to the same... See more
Montreal, 1990. What had started as a peaceful blockade in the community of Kanesatake, erected by the Kanien’kehà:ka (Mohawk) Nation to block the expansion of a golf course onto their land, became a bloody confrontation with the arrival of the Quebec Pol... See more
As we watch the United States – our closest neighbour and gargantuan cultural influence – descend into fascism, science has come under unprecedented fire from its federal government. From slashing federal science funding to allowing a political appointee ... See more
