Tag Archives: Québec Noire

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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The White Horse of Fort Senneville

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Is it me or are we lacking in ghost stories in this city? Every year Halloween comes around and I get asked if I know any decent local ghost stories. Each year I come up short. It’s a problem for … Continue reading →

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The strange case of Denis Lortie

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Admittedly not an event which occurred in Montréal, but given our history of shoot-ups at various local institutions, something we should nonetheless pay attention to. Mr. Lortie walked into the National Assembly on May 8th 1984 and filled it with … Continue reading →

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