Monthly Archives: November 2011

On the Death of Creation and Hope

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Why is it so attractive to believe (if not proselytize) the notion that change cannot happen, and that any proposal or advocacy on behalf of change, subtle or radical, is delusional or naive? We don’t need to make this conversation … Continue reading →

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This sums up why I’m never going to be a politician…

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Thanks Whitest Kids U Know for explaining why becoming a politician is now at the bottom of my bucket list.

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Is it time to create West Island transit authority?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

So I just saw this post from the West Island Gazette concerning the problems commuters can expect what with the commencement of major renovations to the Turcot Interchange next year. Apparently, the MTQ will allow an eastbound lane on highway … Continue reading →

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New on Vinyl: Talking Heads – Speaking in Tongues

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

The phrases that most easily come to mind when I think about this album are ‘burning down the house’ for obvious reasons and the refrain of ‘stop making sense’ from the track “Girlfriend is Better” off of side A. This … Continue reading →

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The White Horse of Fort Senneville

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Is it me or are we lacking in ghost stories in this city? Every year Halloween comes around and I get asked if I know any decent local ghost stories. Each year I come up short. It’s a problem for … Continue reading →

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