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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
In this episode of The Week Is Rover, @emeliafournier.bsky.social and @titocurtis.bsky.social talk about Montreal’s F1 weekend stripper strike, Ensemble Montréal’s fundraisers, how Bill C-22 could increase surveillance of Canadians, and alleged election fraud at the Parti conservateur du Québec.
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S*x Worker Strike, Ensemble Montréal Fundraisers, Bill C-22, Alleged PCQ Election Fraud
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Diamond Yao 🌈 @graceofyul.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Great article by @emeliafournier.bsky.social for @therovermedia.bsky.social about sex work in Montreal. Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) is calling on strippers & erotic masseuses to go on strike during the F1 weekend on May 22-24. therover.ca/society-is-b...
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'Society Is Built to Keep Us in the Gutter': Sex Workers in Montreal to Strike During F1 Weekend – The Rover
This latest "whoreganization" effort is part of sex workers' fight for labour rights and decriminalization.
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Ligue des droits et libertés - LDL @liguedesdroits.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Dans cette analyse pénétrante de C-22, Marie-Elaine Guay met en lumière les menaces que fait perser ce projet de loi, “l’un des étaux les plus violents instaurés par l’État, [auquel] il faut urgemment s’y opposer.” @therovermedia.bsky.social, 8 mai 2026 🔽 therover.ca/projet-de-lo...
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Projet de loi C-22 : Surveiller et punir – The Rover
La « Loi concernant l’accès légal » abaisse les seuils de protection de la vie privée et normalise un accès élargi aux données personnelles.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Pourquoi le groupe syndical Alliance Ouvrière a-t-il mis en scène une fausse exécution d’un mannequin en papier mâché représentant le ministre du Travail du Québec lors de la manifestation du 1er mai ? C'est ce dont le membre Félix Trudeau a parlé avec @titocurtis.bsky.social dans cet entretien.
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Entretien avec Alliance Ouvrière : Pourquoi amener une guillotine à la manifestation du 1er mai ?
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Students and teachers at a Montreal high school say they were subjected to anti-Palestinian racism last month during a lecture on the Holocaust. By @titocurtis.bsky.social
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Guest Speaker at EMSB School Accused of Anti-Palestinian Bias – The Rover
Sources say Heidi Berger presented a symbol of Palestinian support as being on par with neo-Nazi iconography.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
"We’d love to say that we don’t care about awards, but we’d be lying. The truth is, we desperately hope each year that at least one of our submissions will be nominated, because it gives us proof that we are legitimate, that we do good work." @savannahstewart.bsky.social on why awards matter to us
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Editor’s Note: Haters Be Damned, it’s Awards Season at The Rover – The Rover
With more nominations in our name, Savannah writes about why industry awards matter to an indie outlet like ours.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
"Banning religious symbols may be a priority for this government, but it’s a different story for the working families who actually rely on the system. Some 62 per cent of parents with children in Quebec daycares say it doesn’t matter if their teacher wears a hijab." By @titocurtis.bsky.social
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The “Social Death” of Muslim Women in Quebec – The Rover
Beset by job losses and attacks on their Charter rights, Muslims ponder their future in a province that’s left them feeling isolated and afraid.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The planned $682-million expansion of a General Dynamics ordnance and tactical systems facility in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is drawing mounting criticism from environmental groups, public-health advocates, and arms-control campaigners. By Éanna Mackey
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Quebec Munitions Expansion Raises Questions Over Supply Chains Linked to the IDF – The Rover
The planned expansion of the General Dynamics facility in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield has drawn criticism over public-health risks and concerns that its products may ultimately support operations by the ...
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Jean-Francois Pepin @matou76.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Félicitations à Savannah et Justin du @therovermedia.bsky.social pour leurs nominations!
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Last year, the workplace safety board filed multiple lawsuits against l'Agence de recrutement et de placement des employés IRIS, seeking nearly $100,000 to recover unpaid wages for former employees whose immigration statuses are now precarious. By @natirv.bsky.social
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Migrant Workers Seek Unpaid Wages As Their Immigration Status Becomes Precarious – The Rover
From unpaid wages to expiring permits, former employees of Montreal agency IRIS describe a system that leaves them indebted, unprotected, and afraid to speak up.
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Unrigged @unrigged.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Yesterday's 2nd annual Independent Media Summit bringing together journalism, social economy and philanthropy was a big success! Thanks to @therovermedia.bsky.social @pivot.quebec @policyalternatives.ca + @laconverse.bsky.social and our conference organizing partners @chantieres.bsky.social 💕
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Montreal Member of Parliament Alexandre Boulerice is calling Canada’s decision to bar Rima Hassan from entering the country “a blatant case of political censorship” by the federal government.
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MP Slams ‘Authoritarian’ Decision to Bar Rima Hassan from Canada – The Rover
The federal government prevented Hassan, a member of the European Parliament, from speaking at two Montreal conferences last month.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
In her latest column, Managing Editor @savannahstewart.bsky.social writes about our comment moderation concerns. How do we maintain a healthy environment on our platforms with our limited resources?
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Editor’s Note: When the Comments Section Gets Out of Hand – The Rover
As our Instagram follower count grows, so too does the number of problematic comments. What are we supposed to do about it?
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
"In Gaza, Eid doesn’t arrive suddenly. It is always preceded by a long period of preparation, which begins several days in advance: crowded markets, the scent of Eid sweets in homes, and mothers trying to balance it all: joy, expenses, and time."
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Eid in Gaza: Solidarity in the Face of Deprivation – The Rover
The people of Gaza continue to help one another, sharing what little they have despite their own sorrow.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Royal West Academy has been rebuked by a provincial watchdog for suspending a student who posted “Fuck Israel. Holy shit” on her private Instagram last year. By @titocurtis.bsky.social
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Ombudsman Rules in Favour of Student Suspended for “F*ck Israel” Post – The Rover
The English Montreal School Board was ordered to retrain staff on its anti-bullying policy and students’ rights.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Today, the Supreme Court of Canada began hearing arguments on the constitutionality of Bill 21 in what legal experts are calling the most widely anticipated case of 2026. By @lucas-matt-marsh.bsky.social
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Will Bill 21 ‘Erase’ a Generation of Muslim Teachers from Quebec? – The Rover
The legal battle over Quebec’s religious symbols ban has reached the Supreme Court in a case that will make Canadian history.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The commander of a police station in St-Michel pressured community leaders not to attend a vigil for Abisay Cruz after he was slain by Montreal police last year, according to three sources. By @titocurtis.bsky.social
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Montreal Police Pressured Community Leaders not to Attend Vigil for Abisay Cruz – The Rover
Sources say that while police spoke of listening to community after the killing of Cruz, they took a much harsher line behind the scenes.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
For the third year, the holy month of Ramadan arrives in Gaza, rekindling the painful memory of a life lost forever. Once marked by bustling streets, hearty meals, and moments of joy with loved ones, this celebration now takes place in streets devastated by bombs and plunged into darkness.
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Ramadan in Gaza: The Month of Mercy Amid the Rubble – The Rover
Since the start of the Israeli genocide, Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have struggled to rekindle the spirit of Ramadan.
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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 12/03/2026
"I can't hide anywhere in India, they will always find me." "How can they claim that someone will be safe in India when they acknowledge that the Indian government is killing political opponents right here in Canada?" #Canada #India #Asylum #Deportation #Policing #Torture
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The Refusal of Asylum to Ranjit Singh
An activist for the Sikh independence movement in the state of Punjab, Ranjit Singh fled police persecution to seek refuge in Canada in 2019. Two weeks ago, his asylum application was rejected, his deportation scheduled for March 6.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
“The judge found him credible as a refugee and believes he would not be safe in Punjab, but thinks he could live in New Delhi,” says Henaway. This decision is difficult to understand, given that the two places are only a few hundred kilometres apart. By @loubnachlaikhy.bsky.social
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The Refusal of Asylum to Ranjit Singh – The Rover
An activist for the Sikh independence movement in the state of Punjab, Ranjit Singh fled police persecution to seek refuge in Canada in 2019. Two weeks ago, his asylum application was rejected, his de...
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Sans support légal, parlant mal anglais et pas du tout français, Ranjit Singh se heurte aux rouages de l’immigration canadienne. À la dernière minute, l’expulsion est suspendue. Mais pour un mois seulement… Un texte de @loubnachlaikhy.bsky.social
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Le refus de l’asile à Ranjit Singh – The Rover
Militant pour le mouvement indépendantiste sikh de l’État du Pendjab, au nord de l’Inde, Ranjit Singh fuit les persécutions policières pour trouver refuge au Canada en 2019. Il y a deux semaines, sa d...
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Conor Curtis @conorcurtis.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
"...diplomatic interests at the expense of human rights." When Canadian leaders are praised unconditionally, their every diplomatic move celebrated without critique, the impact is going to be fewer people willing to stand up for human rights when it's 'inconvenient': therover.ca/the-refusal-...
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The Refusal of Asylum to Ranjit Singh – The Rover
An activist for the Sikh independence movement in the state of Punjab, Ranjit Singh fled police persecution to seek refuge in Canada in 2019. Two weeks ago, his asylum application was rejected, his de...
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
It’s been a rough start to 2026 for Montreal’s transit authority (STM). The public transit body is dealing with a multibillion-dollar infrastructure budget shortfall and coming up on two years of negotiations with its maintenance workers. By @emeliafournier.bsky.social
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Faced with a ‘Time Bomb Budget,’ the STM Turns to Real Estate for Revenue – The Rover
Montreal’s transit body wants more money for crumbling infrastructure, continues negotiations with maintenance workers.
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Oriol Salvador @oriolsalvador.com · 08/03/2026
Why are 1,800 immigrant doctors living in Quebec not working in their field? Video from @therovermedia.bsky.social
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Fighting to Care: The Story of Immigrant Doctors in Québec
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🛸Actualité web roxanefutur @roxanenadeau.com · 07/03/2026
Le gouvernement du Canada et Meta sont en discussions pour évaluer un retour eventuel des nouvelles sur Facebook et Meta. Le blocage dure depuis 2023! Réactions de @titocurtis.bsky.social du média @therovermedia.bsky.social .
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Quebec is facing a healthcare crisis. One in 5 Quebecers doesn't have a family doctor, while up to 1,800 immigrant doctors aren't working in their field. Nadia Zouaoui, director of the documentary "Le serment d'Hippocrates," is joined by Dr. Fernanda Juarez to discuss this contradiction.
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Fighting to Care: The Story of Immigrant Doctors in Québec
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
The Quebec ombudsman's 2014-2015 annual report said Revenu Québec has a history of launching large-scale investigations “based entirely on assumptions.” According to the report, in many cases, taxpayers weren’t allowed to present arguments about the accuracy of their tax assessments.
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Guilty Until Proven Innocent: A Man’s 12-year Battle with Revenu Québec – The Rover
Quebec’s tax agency freezes retirement savings, seizes assets and “ruins lives” with investigations based on mere assumptions.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Quebec is facing a healthcare crisis. One in 5 Quebecers doesn't have a family doctor, while up to 1,800 immigrant doctors aren't working in their field. Nadia Zouaoui, director of the documentary "Le serment d'Hippocrates," is joined by Dr. Fernanda Juarez to discuss this contradiction.
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Fighting to Care: The Story of Immigrant Doctors in Québec
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
La mesure du panier de consommation établit le seuil minimal permettant de couvrir les dépenses essentielles. Pourtant, les prestations versées aux personnes à l’assistance sociale demeurent bien en dessous de ce plancher reconnu par l’État lui-même. Un texte de Marie-Élaine Guay
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Parlons de violence étatique – The Rover
En 2026, les prestations d’assistance sociale demeurent largement inférieures au minimum reconnu pour vivre au Québec.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
More than 11,000 Palestinians are currently detained, including women and children, and many of them are being held without trial under administrative detention.
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Is Israel Preparing a Legal Framework to Execute Palestinian Prisoners? – The Rover
Since October 7, 2023, prison conditions for Palestinian detainees have seriously deteriorated.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
SAAQclic : Depuis les années 1990, le sous-financement chronique et l’externalisation des fonctions stratégiques ont rongé l’expertise interne, fragmenté la mémoire organisationnelle et affaibli la capacité d’encadrement.
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SAAQclic : quand l'État ne sait plus « faire » ni « faire faire » – The Rover
SAAQclic dépasse le simple scandale administratif. Il révèle quelque chose de plus profond, soit l'érosion graduelle de la capacité de l'État à agir par lui-même et à encadrer efficacement les actions...
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
For a moment, Shalani Bel thought she’d finally found justice. Nearly two years after a 2024 English Montreal School Board election that saw her political rival refer to her as "Ms. Gaza," the EMSB ethics commissioner found that Julien Feldman smeared her. Then, EMSB council reversed the decision.
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School Board Votes to Support Candidate who Smeared Rival, Acted in ‘Undignified’ Manner – The Rover
Julien Feldman gets off scot-free after falsely associating his rival candidate with antisemitism and referring to her as “Ms. Gaza.”
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Barry Eidlin @eidlin.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
A great piece from @titocurtis.bsky.social at @therovermedia.bsky.social on union busting at McGill: therover.ca/mcgill-spent...
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McGill Spent Over $1 Million Fighting Unionization – The Rover
Union organizers at the university say this is part of a broader trend towards corporatization of the public institution.
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Observatoire québécois du fascisme @observatoirequebecoisdufascisme.org · 30/01/2026
« The government expects fluency, but immigrants are denied the tools to succeed. It’s a setup for exclusion. A refusal masked as a requirement. » Texte percutant aujourd'hui dans le @therovermedia.bsky.social therover.ca/dont-come-he...
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“Don’t Come Here to Live” – The Rover
Race, memory, and conditional belonging in Quebec.
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Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability - RCRCE @cnca-rcrce.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Canadian companies are profiteering from the US' fascist turn, writes @titocurtis.bsky.social @therovermedia.bsky.social. therover.ca/canadians-ca...
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Canadians Cash In While America Burns – The Rover
It’s easy to sit in judgement of the U.S., but Canada has enabled, and even profited from, the rise of American fascism.
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Cheryl Armistead 🇨🇦 @cherylarmistead.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Je pense sans cesse aux femmes incarcérées By Marie-Elaine Guay. Support independent ⚜️ 🇨🇦 journalism at @therovermedia.bsky.social
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Je pense sans cesse aux femmes incarcérées – The Rover
La pauvreté des femmes est criminalisée au lieu d’être reconnue comme une urgence sociale.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
✨ Our greatest hits of 2025 🎵 🐕 The Rover team picked out our best work of the year. Check it out here!
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The Rover’s Best of 2025 – The Rover
The Rover team picks our top work of the year.
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Rick Springhetti @rickspringhetti.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
As this holiday season approaches and you are looking to make a donation to a charity, you may want to consider @therovermedia.bsky.social . They are great journalist who investigate important issues in Québec. therover.ca
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Le Devoir a-t-il enterré l’une de ses propres enquêtes à la demande d’une fondation liée à l’un des hommes les plus riches du Québec? Enquête de Marie-Élaine Guay et @titocurtis.bsky.social
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Le Devoir de transparence – The Rover
Après avoir exposé des témoignages d’intimidation, Le Devoir a déréférencé sa propre enquête sur Jasmin Roy. Quelques mois plus tard, le journal offre une vitrine publicitaire à la fondation Isabelle ...
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Stella, l'amie de Maimie @amiesdestella.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
"Stella’s story of resistance & how its intertwined w/ other social mvemnts. Marginalized groups face many same struggles — stigma, policing, harassment & R fighting 4 the same goals: safety, justice, autonomy" therover.ca/by-and-for-e... @memmtl.bsky.social @therovermedia.bsky.social #sexwork
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By and For: Exhibit Traces History of Sex Worker Resistance – The Rover
Sex worker support organization Stella wants to change the public’s perception of sex work with an exhibit at the Centre des mémoires montréalaises.
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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 16/11/2025
"At least two renowned clinics in Montreal and eight sexual health clinics across Quebec are likely to close because of Bill 2, the provincial government's controversial healthcare reform." "The bill passed against the advice of doctors across the province." #Quebec #Canada #Healthcare #Housing
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Bill 2 Threatening Care for Quebec LGBTQ+, Homeless, and Vulnerable Populations
Because of Bill 2’s changes to the way doctors will be paid, at least 10 health care clinics taking care of LGBTQ+ people, the homeless, and community sexual health are likely to close.
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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 07/11/2025
"The high school senior posted a story on her private Instagram account with the caption 'Fuck Israel. Holy shit.'" "Dawn decided she wouldn't serve the suspension." "We are proud of our daughter." #Quebec #Canada #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Education #Genocide
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Royal West Student Suspended for Posting "F*ck Israel" on Instagram
An honour student at the high school was told that a classmate complained about a story she posted on her private Instagram account.
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Dave Kaufman @davekaufman.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
One week ago tonight, My sister and I went to Game 7 of the World Series. Here's my essay for @therovermedia.bsky.social on a night I won't soon forget: therover.ca/live-from-th... @amykmtl.bsky.social
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
🎸🕺 As municipal elections approach, Montrealers want to know: what will the parties do to protect the heart and soul of the city? ⬇️ By Megan Pietrus
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Municipal Elections: Will Montreal’s Nightlife Finally Get a Seat at the Table? – The Rover
Venue owners and residents call for stronger action to protect the city’s culture after dark.
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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 25/10/2025
Mary's "crying reverberated across the Atwater metro station from behind a locked janitorial closet." "It was like (the constables were) trying to silence her [..], trying to show that they could do whatever they want, even in front of the mediators." #Quebec #Canada #Policing #Housing
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Police Ethics Commission Probes Sexual Assault Allegation Against Metro Constable – The Rover
Witnesses say an Inuit woman was forced into a closet and groped by the constable for resisting a “move-along” order.
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Fred Savard @fredsavard.com · 20/10/2025
Une autre belle candidature à Ensemble Montréal. On a plaidé l'humour malheureux et la bonne foi la première fois mais là, on parle d'un récidiviste des commentaires islamophobes 😳 Beau travail @therovermedia.bsky.social ! therover.ca/mayoral-cand...
Capture d'un texte de The Rover sur Thierry Daraize et son islamophobie
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Pivot @pivot.quebec · 23/10/2025
The original English version of this story is published by @therovermedia.bsky.social
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Can Luc Rabouin and Projet Montréal Fix the Housing Market? – The Rover
After eight years under Projet Montréal, rent across the city has more than doubled. Why should voters believe things will change in a third Projet mandate?
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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 17/10/2025
"We won't cooperate with those institutions." "McGill University's biggest teachers' association is endorsing a boycott of Israeli academic and cultural institutions." "Eight people voted no, and 104 voted yes." #Quebec #Canada #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide
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McGill Faculty Wins Unprecedented Vote to Boycott Israeli Institutions – The Rover
Professors at McGill join students and other universities in Canada to call the university administration to cut ties with Israeli academic and cultural institutions.
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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 16/10/2025
"17,500 hours of genocide." "[P]eace smells of dust and dried blood." "We can rebuild walls, but not children, not mothers." "Perhaps one day I will be able to say: I am living. For now, I can only say: I remember." #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide
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I Am a Survivor of the Genocide in Gaza
And I refuse to forget.
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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Elections: 🗳️ In a series of posts obtained by The Rover, Sud-Ouest borough mayoral candidate Thierry Daraize appears to fixate on Muslims, referring to them as “bearded radicals” and lashing out against efforts by Canadian universities to hire more Muslim professors. ⬇️ By @titocurtis.bsky.social
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Mayoral Candidate's Social Media Posts “Extremely Disconcerting” – The Rover
New posts show Thierry Daraize referring to Muslims as “bearded radicals”, spreading disinformation about Gaza and calling a prominent Canadian Muslim advocate “a dangerous woman."
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