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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 15d

Dozens of Montreal’s community organizations have operated out of buildings owned by the CSSDM since the 2020 education reform. These spaces could be reclaimed at any time, leaving organizations vulnerable to eviction. That's what happened to the 15 groups at William-Hingston.

⬇️ By Breanna Sherman

A Community Centre Evicted, Grassroots Groups Dispersed – The Rover

The 15 community organizations that operated in Centre William-Hingston in Parc-Ex were forced out when the CSSDM took back the building. While some services relocated, others closed for good.

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Unrigged @unrigged.bsky.social · 16d

New at @therovermedia.bsky.social: Soraya Martinez Ferrada wants to use AI to help solve the city’s orange cone nightmare.

@titocurtis.bsky.social asks - where have we heard this before?

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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 21d

"History teaches us that atrocities are often only recognized after the fact. (...) What is happening today in Gaza follows the same tragic scenario, except that this time, the world is witnessing every moment of the siege and destruction."

⬇️ By Sarah Emad al-Zaq, writer and translator in Gaza

Gaza: Rubble Invades the City and Its Memory – The Rover

Can memories survive destruction and guarantee a future for Gaza City?

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Dave Kaufman @davekaufman.bsky.social · 23d

Montreal's Martha Wainwright was on Fallon last night and chose one hell of a song to play: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c-e...

Martha Wainwright: Save the Country | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

YouTube video by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · 23d

🏠🌳 Montreal has a long history of using environmental projects to attract capital into the city. Parc-Extension residents say that puts them in a bind: greenify and risk gentrification, or keep dealing with increasingly hot summer temperatures.

⬇️ By Neha Chollangi

The Problem with Fixing Heat Waves in Parc-Ex – The Rover

Planting more trees will cool down the heat island in Parc-Extension, but it might also change the neighbourhood’s social fabric.

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Unrigged @unrigged.bsky.social · 27d

Writing at THE ROVER @titocurtis.bsky.social explains how today's Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal is a win for Genocide supporters as the city's cycling race is used as a prop to clean up Israel’s image on the international stage.

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Opinion: Montreal Cycling Race a Win for Genocide Supporters – The Rover

Montreal is being used as a prop to clean up Israel's image on the international stage

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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 28d

"Sylvan Adams owns one of the teams competing in Sunday's Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal."

"[H]e's buddy-buddy with Netanyahu." "[T]hese riders will [..] be sporting Israel's colours."

"[O]ur city is just going to go along with that?"
#Quebec #Canada #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Policing #Genocide

Opinion: Montreal Cycling Race a Win for Genocide Supporters – The Rover

Montreal is being used as a prop to clean up Israel's image on the international stage

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Christopher Curtis @titocurtis.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thanks so much, man. Love you!

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Andrew Berkshire @berkshire.bsky.social · Sep 8

I remember when @titocurtis.bsky.social started The Rover, I thought “that’s brave as hell to leave the Gazette as a rising star, start a self-sustained solo journalism venture!” Easy choice to support. Now, it’s a full on outlet in multiple languages even working with a journalist in Gaza. 👏 👏

Andrew Berkshire @berkshire.bsky.social · Sep 8

Extremely pleased to once again support @therovermedia.bsky.social

Indie media is the future! Support journalism!

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Dave Kaufman @davekaufman.bsky.social · Aug 31

What a thrill to have an article of mine on @thetragicallyhip.bsky.social be referenced in this glowing @pitchfork.com review of Fully Completely! pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...

The Tragically Hip: Fully Completely

Read Alex Robert Ross’ review of the album.

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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚇 Experts say the STM "move-along order” in metro stations marginalizes the city’s most vulnerable citizens by pushing them back onto the streets.

"We’re not ending homelessness, but we are ending homeless people." -David Chapman, director of Resilience Montreal

⬇️ By @emeliafournier.bsky.social

Montreal Metro Order Represses and Displaces Homeless, Experts Say – The Rover

Vulnerable people are being expelled from their 'shelter of last resort.'

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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · Aug 24

And if you haven't yet, check out the full documentary now!

Palestine on Campus: the Student Movement in Montreal Schools

YouTube video by The Rover

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The Rover @therovermedia.bsky.social · Aug 24

Today at The Rover: @savannahstewart.bsky.social on the making of our first documentary, Palestine on Campus

⬇️ Read the behind-the-scenes look here

Editor’s Note: Breaking into Longform Video – The Rover

The making of our first documentary, Palestine on Campus.

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Christopher Curtis @titocurtis.bsky.social · Aug 23

This is the ultimate rich asshole story

Steve Rukavina @steverukavina.bsky.social · Aug 22

www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

These trees were cut, now a Quebec businessman has a view. Residents say it’s no coincidence

Residents in Knowlton, Que., say about 90 trees were cut on municipal land in front of the home of Bombardier’s chairman of the board. They say it was done to give him a better view of the lake. Now q...

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Jonathan le Prof @jonathanleprof.com · Aug 21

Une de mes publications s'est retrouvée dans le journal @ledevoir.com.

J'explique les raisons de la penurie de profs dans les écoles.

www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...

Petit cours de pénurie de profs 101

Aucun gouvernement n’a planifié un monde où une génération complète allait quitter le métier en masse.

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Observatoire québécois du fascisme @observatoirequebecoisdufascisme.org · Aug 19

Voir aussi notre dossier à son sujet : observatoirequebecoisdufascisme.org/dossiers/alexandre-cormier-denis/

Gros merci à @montrealantifa.bsky.social, @sharper.bsky.social, @titocurtis.bsky.social dont le travail a largement contribué à l’élaboration de cette page (qui est loin d’être complète) 3/🧵

Alexandre Cormier-Denis - L'observatoire québécois du fascisme

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Dave Kaufman @davekaufman.bsky.social · Aug 19

Chris @titocurtis.bsky.social filmed this reel using the text from my Gaza / Montreal @therovermedia.bsky.social essay. Check it out.

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Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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Dave Kaufman @davekaufman.bsky.social · Aug 18

Grateful to everyone who has read my piece as well as to the amazing @therovermedia.bsky.social team (@savannahstewart.bsky.social & @titocurtis.bsky.social) for the opportunity to get my thoughts out to the world.

Dave Kaufman @davekaufman.bsky.social · Aug 16

My latest for @therovermedia.bsky.social. It's on Gaza, and Canada, and somehow the Expos come up twice. It's long. Find a comfy chair.

Summertime Blues: therover.ca/summertime-b...

Summertime Blues: Thoughts on Gaza, Canada, and an Unfathomable Hunger – The Rover

It’s blatantly obvious what side the Canadian establishment has been on, no matter how much public opinion begs, pleads, implores them to differ. There’s really no debate.

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Christopher Curtis @titocurtis.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thanks Jack!
Mitch has some soul searching to do

Christopher Curtis @titocurtis.bsky.social · Aug 17

Will try harder next time boss

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Jack Todd @jacktodd.bsky.social · Aug 17

My highest recommendation.
You need to read this. And Mitch Garber my erstwhile friend, you need to read this more than anyone.

Dave Kaufman @davekaufman.bsky.social · Aug 17

It's a quiet Sunday morning in Montreal. Grab a coffee, settle in, and please take the time to read my long form piece in @therovermedia.bsky.social.

therover.ca/summertime-b...

Summertime Blues: Thoughts on Gaza, Canada, and an Unfathomable Hunger – The Rover

It’s blatantly obvious what side the Canadian establishment has been on, no matter how much public opinion begs, pleads, implores them to differ. There’s really no debate.

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Dave Kaufman @davekaufman.bsky.social · Aug 16

My latest for @therovermedia.bsky.social. It's on Gaza, and Canada, and somehow the Expos come up twice. It's long. Find a comfy chair.

Summertime Blues: therover.ca/summertime-b...

Summertime Blues: Thoughts on Gaza, Canada, and an Unfathomable Hunger – The Rover

It’s blatantly obvious what side the Canadian establishment has been on, no matter how much public opinion begs, pleads, implores them to differ. There’s really no debate.

therover.ca