Tag Archives: Montréal

Changing the Game

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

We need to change the question of Québec independence. From the ground up, in fact. For nearly forty years Montréal has been on a veritable decline – in terms of economic security, long-term investment, population growth and relative political power … Continue reading →

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Nonuments

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Taylor C. Noakes

If I may be so bold as to coin a term, nonuments. Broadly defined, a former monument that, for whatever reason, no longer serves any real purpose. An ex-landmark, no longer on anyone’s horizon. A kind of de-facto folly. Broader … Continue reading →

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The Exciting World of Montréal Urban Planning & Municipal Politics

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Taylor C. Noakes

Fantastic graphic design from the City of Montréal No, I wasn’t being sarcastic… Kate McDonnell’s always informative Montreal City Weblog brought these little bits of information to my attention – hats off to you Kate, you do damn good work … Continue reading →

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Heat Waves and Watering Bans and Environmental Degradation (oh my!)

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Taylor C. Noakes

The Beaver – not just a euphemism any more! Yes, it’s sweltering out. I know. We know. We all know. It happens. It will dominate the local s’news until it’s replaced by exciting Smartphone coverage of the raucous thunderstorms apparently … Continue reading →

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Sugar Sammy has the Pulse of the City

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Taylor C. Noakes

Saw Sugar Sammy’s Le Show Franglais at l’Olympia on Friday night. Wow. Simply excellent. I know I’m late to the party, but the tickets were purchased over a month ago by my mom – a birthday gift, and a testament … 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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