Category Archives: Montréal Noire

L’Affaire Jennifer Pawluk and the Nuances of Social Media

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

A local activist and student, the aforementioned Ms. Pawluk, was arrested after posting a photograph of the above image to Instagram. She was questioned and released on a promise to appear in court (ergo, not formally charged). She is accused … 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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City on Fire

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Taylor C. Noakes

City on Fire from E Kital on Vimeo. Amazing video. Just great stuff. That was one hell of a fire. Glad no one was injured. Something to keep in mind w/r/t the antique element of our cityscape – the older … Continue reading →

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A Great Week for Local Swine

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Taylor C. Noakes

Sweet Christ, I can’t believe this shit is still happening in 2012. I have respect for police and law enforcement who respect the law and don’t abuse people. I will address them by the title they deserve, office, constable, what … Continue reading →

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Quality Local Content: Abdul Butt Visits the ‘NHL Français’ Demo

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Taylor C. Noakes

Local satirist and vlogger Abdul Butt went down to cover the Movement Québec français demonstration last Saturday night in front of the Bell Centre. As one might expect, he uncovers that the group is composed of old people fighting a … Continue reading →

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Shit,

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Taylor C. Noakes

Snow clearance in Montréal – what’s missing? My New Year is off to a phenomenal start. Above is yet another great recent viral video coming out of my favourite goddam city. It features a municipal worker diligently clearing snow from … Continue reading →

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