Tag Archives: Montréal Politics

City describes its own urban redevelopment project as ‘ambitious’

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Taylor C. Noakes

We may have come full-circle. The City of Montreal recently released what it is describing as an ‘ambitious’ plan to redevelop the urban core of the city – what we ambiguously, perhaps ambitiously, call Downtown (though it for the most … Continue reading →

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Brain Drain

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Taylor C. Noakes

Today was just one of those days I suppose. Perhaps you’ve had them too. A day were you read the paper and see the headlines and wonder just what it is you’re doing living in Montreal. Today wasn’t even particularly … Continue reading →

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A Montreal Drive-By

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

So here’s the scene. I’m standing with a friend while she waits for her lift on Greene Avenue in Westmount a few days back. We’re across from the entrance to Westmount Square, about half way between Saint Catherine’s and de … Continue reading →

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Oddball Ideas for the New Mayor

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

Denis Coderre was sworn in as the 44th mayor of Montréal last Thursday, along with the city’s estimated 50,000 councillors (I kid, there are 102 councillors, and I’m not altogether certain we’re over-represented, but I digress). Coderre said everything one … Continue reading →

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Well that was disappointing…

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

Now that I’ve had a bit of time to digest the results, here are some thoughts on the 2013 Montreal municipal election. Ideas didn’t matter. The election was entirely personality-driven and, once again to our detriment, over-focused on the person … Continue reading →

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Your City, Your Candidates – Cindy Filiatrault

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

You know the deal – series on Forget the Box. Stay tuned for Sud-Ouest borough mayor candidate Jason Prince and my one-on-one with Richard Bergeron. I’ll try and get a half decent summary going at some point soon. In the … Continue reading →

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