Quebec Opens Up Vaccinations to the General Adult Population Over the Next Two Weeks
All adult Quebecers who want the COVID-19 vaccine will be able to sign up for their first shot in the next two weeks. Starting tomorrow, those aged 50-59 can sign up, with a new age group added to the list every two or three days. Quebec Minister of Health and Social Services Christian Dubé made […]
Curfew to Start at 9:30pm in Montreal and Laval as of Monday, May 3rd
Quebec’s curfew will once again run from 9:30pm to 5am as of next Monday, May 3rd in Montreal and Laval. The government had pushed it back to 8pm on April 8th out of fear that COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations would spike here as they did in other regions. The infection rate instead went down. […]
A New Conference, The Rolling Stones and the Future of Art: An interview with David Marskell
Montreal museums are finally opened, though at limited capacity, and who’s to say for how long. Still, I’m glad to be back at the MBAM, watching the sunlight filter in, gazing at Leo’s mural, hand over his heart, warm smile in his eyes as he stares back. Not all the pavillions are open, and I’m […]
Bigotry Masquerading as Calls for Unity: Quebec Superior Court’s Ruling on Bill 21 and the Frivolous Appeal to Come
On April 20, 2021 the Superior Court of Quebec issued a ruling on Bill 21, Quebec’s Secularism law which many Canadians were awaiting with baited breath. It was a victory for some, and a tragedy for others. In its decision, it upholds the Quebec Secularism law with the exception of English schools in Quebec, and […]
FTB Fridays 04/23/2021: The 2021 Oscars with Special Guests Stephanie Laughlin and Jerry Gabriel
Host Jason C. McLean is joined by Stephanie Laughlin and Jerry Gabriel of the Professors of Pop Podcast to talk about this year’s Academy Awards: predictions for the major categories, what the event might be like and controversies or lack thereof. Follow Professors of Pop on Instagram @41productionsfilms Follow Jason C. McLean on Twitter @jasoncmclean […]
Osheaga and Île Soniq Postponed until 2022
Osheaga and Île Soniq, two huge music festivals run by Evenko that have become summer staples, won’t happen in 2021 as planned. Instead, the 15th anniversary of Osheaga will take place July 29th-31st, 2022 and Île Soniq will happen August 5th and 6th, both at Parc Jean-Drapeau. This is “due to an ever-evolving COVID-19 situation […]
Guilty: Derek Chauvin Convicted of Murdering George Floyd
Derek Chauvin is now properly referred to as convicted murderer. A jury found the former Minneapolis police officer guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and twenty nine seconds on May 20th, 2020. Chauvin now awaits sentencing and could be sent to prison […]
People 45 and Older Can Get the AstraZeneca Vaccine in Quebec
Quebec has made the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine available to the general public, age 45 and up, as of tomorrow morning. Previously, it was only available to those 55-79 years old or who met certain conditions such as suffering from chronic illness or being a front-line healthcare worker. Quebec Premier François Legault made the announcement in […]
FTB Fridays 04/16/2021: The NDP’s Palestine Resolution with Special Guest Sam Hersh
Activist Sam Hersh joins Jason C. McLean to talk about the NDP’s Palestine Resolution, which he and a group of Palestinian and Jewish activists helped pass with 80% support at last weekend’s convention and the ensuing reaction from NDP leadership and others. Follow Sam Hersh on Twitter @SamHersh01 Follow Jason C. McLean on Twitter @jasoncmclean […]
François Legault is Out of Touch
Could it really be that simple? Is Quebec Premier François Legault just out of touch? For months, it’s seemed like Legault was just prioritizing the interests of his political base when deciding on what and who to restrict to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. But what if it isn’t just a craven political calculation? What if […]
Montreal Arts & Music This Week: Van Grimde Corps Secrets, Sean Kosa & The POP Movie
This week, we may not have the nice temperatures we enjoyed last weekend, but we do have a virtual transdisciplinary exhibition, a live virtual concert and a movie about the making of the 2009 POP Montreal music festival. Let’s get started: Van Grimde Corps Secrets’ Virtual Exhibition Embodiment 2 Dance company Van Grimde Corps Secrets […]
With Drastically Different Tactics and Outcomes, Anti-Curfew Protests Continue in Montreal
Two nights, two very different protests. Since Quebec Premier François Legault’s 8pm curfew took effect in Montreal (also in Laval) on Sunday, our city has seen two nights of protest with only two things in common: opposition to the Provincial Government’s “preventative measure” of moving the curfew start time from 9:30pm back to 8pm and […]