This year the Blues Fest is a road show
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This year the Blues Fest is a road show

Covid-19 aside, Errol Johnson is excited about this year’s staging of the West Island Blues Festival. “We’re taking the show on the road and providing a treat to music...

CCFA’s Virtual Junior CARIFIESTA Showcase on Aug. 21
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CCFA’s Virtual Junior CARIFIESTA Showcase on Aug. 21

On August 21, young Montrealers and their families get to enjoy another taste of the summertime bliss of carnival at the Virtual Junior CARIFIESTA Showcase. The event hosted by...

Inaugural concert on Saturday August 28
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Inaugural concert on Saturday August 28

Committed to helping classical musicians from cultural communities across Canada find a place on performance stages, Montrealers Brandyn Lewis and Allison Migeon founded the Ensemble Obiora. Their mission, he...

About Rock n’ Roll’s Last Stand and Hip Hop
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About Rock n’ Roll’s Last Stand and Hip Hop

Thirty years ago, rock music was shaken to its core and with that upheaval came a new era and different attitude in American music and demeanor. This change sparked...

Mary Jeannie Simon: Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General
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Mary Jeannie Simon: Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General

When on July 26, Mary Jeannie Simon was installed as Governor General of Canada, she became the first Indigenous person to hold the position and brought to it a...

FIRST NATIONS LIVES MATTER…NOW!
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FIRST NATIONS LIVES MATTER…NOW!

In 1961 when I decided to go abroad to study, Canada was the overwhelming choice over Britain and the United States. Britain was associated with colonialism while racism against Black...

Let STOPMTL.ca KNOW IF You HAVE BEEN STOPPED by the police
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Let STOPMTL.ca KNOW IF You HAVE BEEN STOPPED by the police

The lack of relevant data has long been seen as an obstacle in the call for accountability when police are accused of abusing of their power. Now a group...

The task of fixing  federal workplace discrimination
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The task of fixing federal workplace discrimination

Professor Adelle Blackett has been tasked with heading a designated group of Canadians who will revisit Canada’s Employment Equity Act and come up with recommendations on updating and modernizing...

2021 NBA Finals: No Need For An Asterisk
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2021 NBA Finals: No Need For An Asterisk

The 2021 NBA Finals are featuring two unlikely teams, the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. As of this writing, the Suns have taken a 2-1 lead heading into...

ENGLAND’S LOSS IN THE EURO LEADS TO UGLY SOCCER  RACISM
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ENGLAND’S LOSS IN THE EURO LEADS TO UGLY SOCCER RACISM

If you remember, when Ben Johnson won the Olympic Gold Medal for Canada it was horah, horah for Ben and the country. Nothing was said about his original homeland,...