On November 5th Montreal elected its first woman mayor, Valerie Plante. I was volunteering that day and spent a couple of hours in the De l’Eglise Metro handing out voting reminders. Later on another volunteer and I were knocking on doors after 7pm (polls closed at 8). We were motivated
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The Canadian Progressive: Montreal’s first female mayor represents new chapter in city’s rich history
Valérie Plante, recently elected the first woman mayor of Montreal, represents a fairly radical but highly creative force in Quebec politics, argues Harold R. Chorney, a Professor of Political Economy at Concordia University. The post Montreal’s first female mayor represents new chapter in city’s rich history appeared first on The
Continue readingAlberta Politics: So long, Denis; Hello Valérie … Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
PHOTOS: Just-defeated Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre (Photo: City of Montreal.) Below: Montreal Mayor-elect Valérie Plante, who defeated Mr. Coderre in the city’s civic election Sunday, and Saskatchewan Senator Denise Batters, both photos from their Twitter accounts. I’ve got some advice for those right-wingers from Western Canada cheering the political demise
Continue readingWalking Turcot Yards: Richard Bergeron of Projet Montreal in Verdun on Sunday
How To Put Montreal Back On Track with Richard Bergeron Sunday, March 24, 3pm Centre culturel et bibliothèque de Verdun 5955, avenue Bannantyne Verdun (QC) H4H 1H5 Canada ***English below L’association Projet Montréal à Verdun a le plaisir de vous inviter à une conférence du chef de Projet Montréal,
Continue readingWalking Turcot Yards: À St-Henri, le 26 août – Screening Thursday Night
Great opportunity to see this film and pick up some information about Projet Montreal. From the NFB page– Glide along the boulevards of St-Henri with the charming perpetual motion machines that are this district’s diverse denizens, from the taciturn milkman to resourceful Doris the gleaner to a group of fashion-forward
Continue readingWalking Turcot Yards: Art And Pasta In Verdun November 10
It’s a fundraiser for Projet Montreal. We need to get the corrupt parties out of our city and this is a great chance to contribute to the campaign, get to know what’s going on, eat some fine food, maybe purchase a beautiful work of art by a local artist, or
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