The Prevalence of Street Gangs in Montreal

Since the series of Italian café fire bombings in Montreal, public concerns have been raised about the looming threat of street gangs in the city. “We’ve had street gang activity in Canada for decades. This is not a new phenomenon. I think largely we’ve chosen to...

The continuing water crisis for the First Nations of Canada

Access to safe, clean drinking water is still a major issue for the First Nations people of Canada. In an EKOS public opinion research report released by Health Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, it states there is a “dramatic difference in confidence...

Howard Zinn speaks about 'A People's History in the making'

The recent presidential election in the United States saw millions of African-Americans show up to the polls, some for the first time in history, to cast their ballot for President-elect Barack Obama. But according to noted historian and author Howard Zinn, the election of a...

Montreal North

Local groups are calling for action after the tense situation in Montreal North erupted when 18-year-old Fredy Villanueva was shot and killed by Montreal Police. A coalition of over 20 organizations in the area has formed to address racial relations and many other problems...