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Onward, Christian Radionew

A New York religious radio station tries to save the souls of wayward Montrealers.

Montreal Mirror | Genevieve Marshall | 03-07-2008 | Religion

Montreal's Job Market Can Be Brutal & Bizarre for Unilingual Newcomersnew

Even if we anglos do manage to find a job, chances are the work will be so demeaning and mind-numbing that we'll be forced to either learn French or return to our homes. In either case, French Montreal has nothing to fear from us.

Montreal Mirror | David Ravensbergen | 02-22-2008 | Business & Labor

Tags: business & labor

Life After Turcotnew

The grandiose swoop and curves of Montreal’s most iconic interchange will make way for an entirely new structure, its layers of flyovers and elevated highways replaced by a new structure that hugs the ground, surrounded by berms and embankments.

Montreal Mirror | Christopher DeWolf | 01-31-2008 | Housing & Development

Tags: housing & development

In Canada, Community AIDS Groups Fear Funding Cutsnew

Community groups in Quebec and Ontario are complaining that the federal government is withholding funds promised them by previous Liberal governments, and fear for their financial future.

Montreal Mirror | Patrick Lejtenyi | 12-03-2007 | Science

Tags: Health & Science

Juan Cole Says There Are Chills in Today's Ivory Towernew

Outside pressure groups are making work dangerous for scholars, says the historian and prominent blogger.

Montreal Mirror | Samer Elatrash | 11-16-2007 | Education

Tags: Education

Montreal Psychogeography Society Engages the Citynew

"I'll admit, it's a pretty pretentious name for a walking group," says Jacob Larsen, the group's de facto organizer.

Montreal Mirror | Tracey Lindeman | 10-26-2007 | Housing & Development

Tags: housing & development

Are Chinese Spies at Work in Montreal?new

Potential Beijing 2008 protesters worry about information gathered in Canada.

Montreal Mirror | Samer Elatrash | 10-19-2007 | International

Tags: China, 2008 olympics, international

Tariq Ali Slams Western Media Practicesnew

The author and activist says ownership and gullibility are two recurring problems for the Western press.

Montreal Mirror | Christopher Hazou | 10-01-2007 | Media

Tags: media

Montreal's Car-Free Day Gets Transit Wonks Thinkingnew

Planners talk about the "hegemony of the car," tramways, wider sidewalks and other transportation issues.

Montreal Mirror | Patrick Lejtenyi | 09-21-2007 | Transportation

Tags: transportation

Academic Colloquium on Afghanistan Riles Anti-War Activistsnew

In a province as almost palpably averse to armed conflicts as Quebec, it's no surprise that a major colloquium on Canada and Afghanistan, featuring a pro-interventionist government minister delivering the keynote speech, would attract some controversy.

Montreal Mirror | Patrick Lejtenyi | 09-21-2007 | War

Tags: Canada, War on terror, Afghanistan, war & peace

American Paranoia Creeps North with Canada's No-fly Listnew

The no-fly list introduced this month by the Canadian government is a result of "American pressure" and "is not good" for Canadian security services, says a government intelligence official.

Montreal Mirror | Samer Elatrash | 07-02-2007 | Civil Liberties

Tags: civil liberties

Targeting Transit Faresnew

Money is tight and labor strife has once again hobbled Montreal's transit authority, but a coalition is nevertheless pursuing its demand for reduced rates for people on or below the poverty line.

Montreal Mirror | Jesse Rosenfeld | 05-24-2007 | Transportation

Tags: transportation