Denis Coderre
Valérie Plante Becomes Montreal’s First Female Mayor in History
Plante pulled off one of the greatest political upsets in modern Canadian history.
Montreal Temporarily Suspends Pit Bull Ban
The city's SPCA is arguing the current law is confusing and raises questions about how the city defines "pit bulls."
The Leader of France’s Far Right Party Had a Disastrous Trip to Quebec
It was not a good visit for Marine Le Pen.
Montreal Scrambles to Get Name of Filmmaker and Alleged Pedophile Off City Property
Claude Jutra was renowned in the Quebec film industry for his career and legacy, but damning new allegations have the province rethinking his acclaim.
This Montreal Trial Is Revisiting the Bad Old Days of City Corruption
Some critics say little has changed under a new administration.
An Anti-Radicalization Center in Montreal Isn't Officially Open Yet — But It's Already Busy
The creation of Info-Radical, or the center for the prevention of radicalization leading to violence, was announced by Montreal mayor Denis Coderre last March following several much-publicized cases of radicalized Quebec youth.
Montreal Backs Off Dumping Massive Amounts of Sewage in St. Lawrence River — For Now
The massive flow of sewage was pitched as a necessary move this week by the city, and quickly provoked a backlash from political opponents. But one expert says there probably isn't another option.
Riding on a Bus From Montreal to Cooperstown to See Pedro
A group of almost 100 Expos fans went to Cooperstown to cheer Pedro and to make an appeal to have an MLB team in Montreal again.
The Movement to Legalize Skateboarding Is Gaining Speed on the Crusty Streets of Montreal
While it still occupies a confusing place of semi-legality in much of the city, the legalization of skateboarding in Peace Park is a huge win.