Montreal Mayor Denies Ties to PLQ-Linked Businessman
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada firmly denies any connection to a businessman implicated in Quebec Liberal Party scandals. Get the latest details on the political controversy.
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New Montreal bureau for east, transit promises
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a new administrative bureau for eastern Montreal, pledging enhanced public transit services for residents. Learn about the city's latest initiative.
Martinez Ferrada Distances Herself from Rodriguez Controversy
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada clarifies her attendance at a party hosted by a businessman linked to the Pablo Rodriguez fundraising scandal. She insists the event was not a fundraiser. Read the latest.
Buck Rogers Star Gil Gerard Dies at 82, Shares Final Words
Gil Gerard, star of 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,' has died at 82. His wife shared his final, inspiring message of love and living life to the fullest. Read his cosmic farewell.
Gil Gerard, 'Buck Rogers' Star, Dies at 82
Gil Gerard, the actor who brought space hero Buck Rogers to life in the late 1970s TV series, has passed away at age 82. We look back at his iconic role and legacy.
Montreal mayor's first month dominated by homelessness crisis
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada reflects on her first month, detailing her daily confrontation with the city's homelessness crisis and her plans for action. Read her vision for a more efficient and compassionate Montreal.
EPL CEO Pilar Martinez to step down in 2026
Pilar Martinez, CEO of Edmonton Public Library, will leave her role in summer 2026. Learn about her tenure and the upcoming leadership transition.
Montrealers praised for rapid aid to unhoused in cold snap
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada commends Montrealers for donating sleeping bags and gloves after her urgent call for help as temperatures plunge below -20°C with wind chill.
Montreal Mayor's Mandate Letters Outline Key Priorities
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has issued mandate letters to her executive committee, detailing plans to tackle Montreal's housing crisis, traffic, homelessness, and even food truck promotion. Discover the administration's roadmap.
Montreal enacts cold weather measures for unhoused
Montreal opens a 135-space emergency shelter and activates a crisis unit as temperatures plunge to -22°C with wind chill. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urges tolerance and donations.
Montreal adding 500 warming shelter spaces for winter
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a major expansion of Montreal's warming shelter network, adding 500 new spaces before Christmas to protect vulnerable residents from the cold.
New Art Exhibit Opens at Werklund Centre's Window Gallery
Local Calgary artist Matias Martinez debuts new exhibition at Werklund Centre's Window Gallery. Discover the latest contemporary art display in downtown Calgary.
Montreal drops reconciliation role from city committee
Montreal's new mayor faces criticism after removing Indigenous reconciliation from executive committee roles. Indigenous leaders call the decision 'disheartening'.
Montreal implements hiring freeze for city managers
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces indefinite hiring freeze for white-collar workers and managers to address city finances while preserving frontline services.
Legault, Montreal Mayor Meet on Immigration, Housing
Quebec Premier François Legault and Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada held their first official meeting, addressing immigration's impact on housing and French language. Read about their collaborative approach.
Legault meets new Montreal mayor for first official talks
Quebec Premier François Legault and newly elected Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada hold their first official meeting to discuss city priorities and provincial collaboration.
Montreal's New Cross-Party Executive Committee Announced
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces Montreal's new 14-member executive committee, featuring opposition members and prioritizing homelessness. Discover the city's collaborative new approach.
Montreal Mayor Reveals New Executive Committee Team
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces Montreal's executive committee lineup following November 2025 swearing-in ceremony. Key appointments and priorities revealed.
Montreal groups ask minister to honour Black community
Community organizations in Montreal are calling on Heritage Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to formally recognize the contributions of Black Montrealers through official commemorations and heritage initiatives.
Gazette Christmas Fund Returns to Aid Montrealers
The Gazette Christmas Fund launches its annual campaign to help Montrealers facing housing insecurity and financial hardship. Last year, over $844,000 was raised, providing direct aid to thousands.
Montreal mayor seeks STM deal before strike deadline
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is pushing for a last-minute agreement to avert a weekend transit strike. Get the latest on the negotiations and potential impacts.
Cyclists seek clarity from Montreal mayor on bike paths
Cycling advocates urge Montreal mayor-elect Soraya Martinez Ferrada to clarify her position on the city's bike network amid concerns about project completion. Rally planned for Sunday.
Pub Beer & Big Buck Hunter Launch $10K Giveaway
10 Barrel's Pub Beer partners with Big Buck Hunter for Cheap Fun Hunting SZN. Limited edition cans, dive bar prizes, and a $10,000 arcade giveaway. Enter now!
Soraya Martinez Ferrada sworn in as Montreal mayor
Soraya Martinez Ferrada officially becomes Montreal's new mayor in swearing-in ceremony following 2025 municipal election. Historic moment for the city.
Montreal's Historic Female Leadership Transition
Soraya Martinez Ferrada becomes Montreal's second female mayor and first immigrant woman elected to the position, marking a historic transfer of power between women at City Hall.
Montreal's First Latina Mayor Takes Office
Soraya Martinez Ferrada sworn in as Montreal's first Latina mayor, reflecting the city's diverse, multilingual identity shaped by immigration. Read her inspiring story.
Montreal Mayor Faces STM Strike in First Week
New Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada confronts major STM strike and winter challenges during her first week in office. Read her insights on homelessness and city priorities.
Early winter snow pressures Montreal homeless shelters
Montreal's first major snowstorm forces homeless shelters into overdrive as mayor-elect pledges action. Learn how the city is responding to the crisis.
Montreal mayor-elect calls on STM unions to pause strike
Montreal mayor-elect Soraya Martinez Ferrada urges STM unions to suspend strike measures, calling the impact on citizens unbearable as negotiations continue.
Montreal Mayor-Elect Asks Transit Unions to Pause Strike
Montreal's newly elected mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada calls for public transport unions to suspend strike action during critical period. Read the latest developments.
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