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31
Mar
2021
CFL, XFL face plenty of hurdles if they want to join forces and form a partnership
The CFL and XFL are continuing their talks on a potential partnership and ways to grow the game. However, Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson, a co-owner of the American-based XFL, gave the impression the two sides are much further along with a recent tweet. “We’ll figure out a smart season…
03
Mar
2021
Legal challenge to Quebec common law rules seeks equal rights for unmarried spouses – Montreal
A well-known Quebec lawyer says she’s mounting a legal challenge to provincial laws that don’t grant common-law spouses the same rights as married couples in the event of a breakup. Anne-France Goldwater said today Quebec family law treats unmarried women as having less value than their married counterparts because they aren’t…
26
Feb
2021
Long-running Mile End bookstore says it will be forced to close after landlord demands rent hike
A growing number of Montrealers are expressing outrage about the fate of a small independent book store in the Mile End. S.W. Welch Books has been operating for nearly 40 years. But because its landlord is imposing a huge rent increase, the owner says the store will likely be…
09
Dec
2020
New pedestrian walkway along Gouin Blvd. aims to revitalize Sainte-Geneviève village – Montreal
A new pedestrian installation along Gouin Boulevard Ouest aims to revitalize the old Sainte-Geneviève village. Over the past week, work crews have been preparing and installing the new pedestrian rest area. Concrete jetty barriers and log chairs line the thoroughfare for a 275-metre stretch. It’s the latest project to…
02
Sep
2020
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante calls for provincial, federal help to rebuild from COVID-19 – Montreal
Valérie Plante is approaching the start of her fourth year in office as mayor of Montreal in circumstances dramatically different from when she marked the start to her third. The COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic crisis that has come with it, has completely upended life as we knew it…
12
Aug
2020
Plaza Saint-Hubert merchants feel supported while dealing with construction, coronavirus woes – Montreal
It’s a challenge being a merchant in the Plaza Saint-Hubert and not just due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Little Italy shopping destination on St-Hubert Street is part of a $50-million construction project put in place by the city back in 2018. “It is a blessing in disguise,” said Véronique…
08
Aug
2020
Coronavirus: Shop local campaigns aim to inject millions of dollars into Quebec economy – Montreal
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many local and independent businesses are struggling to survive. To help, campaigns are emerging across the province, urging Quebecers to buy local in an effort to increase business. Read more: Coronavirus: Dorval launches campaign aiming to boost local business In Canada, 63 per cent of businesses…
04
Jun
2020
Road construction booming in downtown Montreal
Everywhere you turn, construction is in full force, whether it be by the Bell Centre, Peel Street or Ste-Catherine Street. As Global’s Tim Sargeant explains, if you’ve been working from home for the last few months, you’re in for a surprise when you do finally come downtown.