Monthly Archives: March 2013

Un Projet Pour Pierrefonds – Building a Bridge to Ile-Bigras

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

I remember a little while back the PQ announced they would not go ahead with a planned ‘urban boulevard’ along the western edge of residential development in the West Island, part of a planned route that would link highway 40 … Continue reading →

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Corridart; Charney’s Oeuvre Going Up & Coming Down

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

Found this video on the CCA’s YouTube Channel, a film n’ funk track I feel is somewhat representative of experimental documentary film from mid-1970s Canada. It shows the construction and demolition of Melvin Charney’s primary installation for Corridart, the cultural … Continue reading →

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Review: C’est Moi, C’est Chocolat!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

Passed by Theatre Sainte Catherine to catch the opening night of Andrew Searles‘ headline show C’est moi! C’est Chocolat! after a long and trying week at work; I was in need of some comic relief and Andrew certainly did not … Continue reading →

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Raine Maida’s Cold Winds of Montréal

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

I’m not 100% sold on it, but heard it the other day and thought, what the hell, let’s post it. I discovered it was featured in what I can only describe as an overly dramatic Hockey Night in Canada intro … Continue reading →

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Annual Fistfight with Police Ends in Multiple Arrests

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

Once again Montréal was the scene of it’s much beloved annual fistfight between students/activists and the city’s police, leading to a record-breaking 250 tickets being handed out, an as yet undetermined number arrests and several officers taken to hospital for … Continue reading →

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An Incomprehensible Display of Political Incompetence: Amir Khadir Must Resign

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

Earlier today perennial last-place contestant Québec Solidaire issued a statement pertaining to the death of the convicted terrorist, felon and murderer Paul Rose. Further still, MNA Amir Khadir insinuated that he will table a motion before the National Assembly that … Continue reading →

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