Monthly Archives: January 2014

Montreal Cops, the Homeless Problem & Paradoxical Undressing

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

Today’s news is that the Montreal police (SPVM) will discipline an unnamed constable for threatening to lock a homeless man (seen on a remarkably frigid day last week in nothing but shorts and a t-shirt outside the Jean-Talon Métro station) … Continue reading →

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Montreal Book Reviews: The Watch That Ends The Night

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

Christ, what a book. I can’t write a review of this book that would do it any justice, so read Nick Mount’s 50th anniversary review for The Walrus instead. It’s long been rumoured that the book’s protagonist, Dr. Jerome Martell, … Continue reading →

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What to do with Le Faubourg?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

Once upon a time Le Faubourg Ste-Catherine was quite the place to be. I remember when I first started coming downtown as a teenager (around the turn of the century) Le Faubourg seemed quintessentially Montreal – a large and often … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Montreal Transit Map

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

Perhaps I’ve got a smidge too much time on my hands… In any event, here’s my very own Montreal transit fantasy map. This is the mass transit system I’d like to see for my city, ideally within the next twenty … Continue reading →

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Plus que ça change…

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

A loyal reader posted this photograph in response to a question about where one can find archival street scenes of Montreal. The McCord Museum has the famed Notman collection, which provides an incredibly fascinating glimpse into the lives of Montrealers, … Continue reading →

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