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Steve Faguy
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Blogger, media analyst, copy editor at the Montreal Gazette. https://blog.fagstein.com
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#CRTC approves ethnic radio station CHIN Toronto's move from 1540 AM to 900 AM (recently vacated by Hamilton's CHML), and a new transmitter site near the DVP and Lawrence Ave., but with significantly reduced power and coverage compared to its old Toronto Island site www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/...
January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Cleaning up the fridge door, so had to scrape off some stuck magnets. This one outlived what it was promoting. #RIPBTMontreal
A wrinkled fridge magnet with the blue and yellow BT logo, Weekdays at 6am Citytv.
January 11, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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"It has been 0 days since a Quebec political party expelled a member from its caucus."
January 9, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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#CRTC revokes, at licensee's request, the broadcast licence of community station CKHR-FM Hay River, NT, which has been off air since 2022 after a fire at the building with its transmitting tower and the death of the society's president in 2023.
I am writing to request, as of today's date, that the CRTC license of CKHR-FM be revoked. The station has not been on air since around February of 2022. This was just prior to the president of the society passing away. Since that time the society also lost its status with the Northwest Territories Corporate Registries. At the time of going off air, I Dian Papineau-Magill, was the secretary/treasurer of the society. There is no plan for CKHR-FM to return to the air. I would like to thank everyone at the CRTC who have helped us work through this issue. Happy Holidays, to all! Dian Papineau-Magill
January 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Here's @jacktodd.bsky.social on his 40 years at the Gazette montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke... — And here's a Gazette full-page ad from 1989 about his column
A full-page black and white newspaper advertisement shows a full-length photo of Jack Todd and reads "Intense, big-hearted, cool, sensitive, infuriating, opinionated, cynical, corny, hot-headed, sentimental — Jack Todd can be called a lot of things. Boring isn't one of them."
January 8, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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A +1 at the end of the 7-day forecast, a proud part of our Canadian heritage
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Forecast for Montreal: Monday -15, Tuesday -10, Wednesday -1, Thursday 1
January 3, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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This year I went on vacation to a magical place where forever begins.
Me looking at a monument that says Mile 'O' and partially obscured "Victoria". I think that's a city somewhere.
December 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Order of Canada recipients announced today by field of work (based on my imperfect categorizations)
Order of Canada recipients by field of work (Biological sciences are included under medicine and health) Medicine and health 23.8% Academia and sciences 15.0% Law 11.3% Government 3.8% Arts and culture 13.8% Journalism and media 7.5% Sports 5.0% Business and finance 17.5% Other 2.5%
December 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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New Order of Canada appointees include Andre de Grasse, Terri Clark, Ellie Black, Ziya Tong and this legend
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Nardwuar the Human Serviette, C.M. West Vancouver, British Columbia Nardwuar the Human Serviette is a music journalism and popular culture innovator. As an independent music, and campus and community radio advocate, he has helped shape our identity, while also earning a devoted global following through his distinctive interview style, tireless research, and support for rising stars and celebrated names.
December 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Here's the situation now. Besides the hotel parking garage and the private Park'N Fly lots, there's the new multi-level P4 lot, and the small outdoor P9 lot (most of that block is under construction), which will use P6 for valet overflow. That's it. Those are your options for parking until Jan. 15.
December 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Quand on fait une recherche dans les archives photo et par hasard on tombe sur une photo de @mcgilles.bsky.social en 2000. (Pris par Éric St-Pierre, La Presse)
December 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Conservative MP Michael Ma (Markham–Unionville, Ont.) crosses the floor to join Liberals.

That gives Liberals 171 of 343 seats, one seat (or Elizabeth May) short of a majority.
#cdnpoli
Today, the Liberal Party issued the following statement from Michael Ma, Member of Parliament for Markham–Unionville: "After listening carefully to the people of Markham–Unionville in recent weeks and reflecting with my family on the direction of our country, I have informed the Speaker and the Leader of the Opposition that I will be joining Prime Minister Mark Carney in the government caucus. "This is a time for unity and decisive action for Canada’s future. "I came to Canada at twelve years old as the youngest of seven, quickly learning the importance of hard work and resilience. Those values — building up others, delivering results, and choosing a path that creates opportunity — have guided me throughout my career in business and now as a Member of Parliament. "In that spirit, I have concluded that Prime Minister Mark Carney is offering the steady, practical approach we need to deliver on the priorities I hear every day while door knocking in Markham–Unionville. That includes making life more affordable, growing a strong Canadian economy, strengthening community safety, and creating real opportunities for young people and families who are working hard to build their Canadian dream. "I entered public service to help people — to focus on solutions, not division. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Carney to make sure that Markham–Unionville, and all of Canada, can move forward with confidence and build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future."
December 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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The new MetNotes feature from Environment Canada. It's like a weather warning but not as serious.
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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This would raise red flags, except it's a 1964 law, half of which is already repealed, that provides for things like a fine of up to $8 for disrupting church, or up to $2 for going to or from church "faster than a slow and moderate trot" www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/document/...
"FREEDOM OF WORSHIP ACT 25. The Freedom of Worship Act (chapter L-2) is repealed."
November 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Oh and here's a provision of the bill that would, based on my reading, ban any government building, municipal building or school in Quebec from putting up Christmas or Easter decorations.
“Sections 1 to 3 prohibit an institution or body referred to in section 3 from constructing an immovable, or from installing movable property to adorn an immovable, that may reasonably be considered as promoting a religious conviction or belief or referring to a religious affiliation, unless that construction or installation is carried out within the scope of a project for the conservation or restoration of the immovable or movable property. That prohibition does not apply to an immovable that constitutes a private residence.”;
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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It's quite something that a bill that explicitly includes these words doesn't raise red flags.
"The bill prohibits religious practice in a place under the authority of an institution or body that is subject to the requirement to comply with the principles on which State laicity is based, subject to certain exceptions." The words "The bill prohibits religious practice" are highlighted.
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Apparently we're now in the era of Steve Paikin/Danielle Smith fake AI photos for scam ads
November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Vincent Marissal quitte QS et siégera comme indépendant : lp.ca/2vKQAS
November 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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And there goes the power in the West Island.
November 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Emergency wireless test alert successful in Quebec. Heard it on radio and a crawl on TV as well.
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Just got the Ontario emergency alert test. On my Bell TV app on my computer. Even though I'm in Montreal.
November 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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"It has been 0 days since a Quebec political party expelled a member from its caucus over an internal conflict."
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Passed by the Édouard-Montpetit REM station today.
Time it takes the five express elevators to travel the 20 storeys down to the mezzanine level (door close to door open): 17 seconds
Total time to walk from the REM platform to the blue line métro station platform: 5 minutes.
Schematic of the Édouard-Montpetit métro and REM station. The REM station platform is 72 metres underground.
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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A bit of an oopsie on the RDS #GreyCup broadcast. (TSN's had it correct.)
A graphic on screen says "TORONTO ARGONAUTS TOUCHDOWN" during an Alouettes-Roughriders game.
November 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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You know, there's so much animosity in the sports world these days, so I just want to send a heartfelt message of good sportsmanship to my Saskatchewan friends ahead of the big game on Sunday. #BEL13VE
Remember the "The 13th Man is your worst nightmare" guy? Sorry. Anyway, "Good luck to the Roughriders in the 113th ... err, 112th Grey Cup!"
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM