Write a letter, save a life! Amnistie Internationale Canada Francophone hosts Write-a-thon
Annual event brings together many to support human rights victims around the world.
Community Organizations
Photojournal: Amnestie International Marathon d’Écriture
Hundreds come out to send cards of support to Amnesty International’s chosen prisoners each December. Pictures here.
The Shop Around the Corner: Your Local Coop & Other Quebec Curios
In our next glance at shops in and around Montreal, we take a look at the composition and legal background behind cooperatives (“coops”).
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice at the Nutcracker Market
Lily Huynh takes us on a tour of the seasonal market that raises funds for children.
Holiday Shopping at Montreal Christmas Markets and Seasonal Fairs
They have been ongoing for several weeks already, but they’ll keep on happening every weekend. Here’s a list of choice places to get your gifts.
Public Consultation on a Greener Montreal Begins
Montreal’s office of public consultation begins an on-line discussion about reducing fossil fuel use in the city. What do you think?
Ingress First Saturdays: Gameify Your Montreal Journey
Join the worldwide community playing mobile game Ingress with Montreal’s players every first Saturday of the month.
Raising Awareness about Homeless with Art: Le Temps d’une Soupe
Multi-day art-installation/activism combines the efforts of two organizations with the goal of increased awareness about homelessness.
Part I SéminArts: Contemporary Art Collectors in the Making
You too can become part of the contemporary art world as a collector. Find out how with SéminArts, an amazing program to give you confidence and knowledge.
Montreal’s Cheap n’ Free Eats
When you need to eat but you don’t have much to spend, Montreal’s student and community cafes have you covered.
March and Vigil: Missing and Murdered Women
A large group of concerned individuals turned out to march in memory of the missing and murdered aboriginal women.
UPop: Learning for Its Own Sake
Learn about a new topic and get in on the discussion by attending UPop.
Quebec 102: Montreal Animal Rescue Organizations
Quebec has 73 registered non-profits that focus on animal rescue and welfare. A few of them are in Montreal and its surrounds.
Photojournal: Matsuri Japan Festival in Summer Kimono
Annual festival showcases Japanese culture with colourful events and delicious food.
Photojournal: Diner en Blanc
A series of photos of the annual picnic where diners dress and dine in all white.
Photojournal: Finger Lickin’ Sticky Fundraiser with Ribfest
Only one gets to be the best in this annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.
Community Day : A Day of Pride
Before the parade, members of organizations who support GLBTQ rights come out en masse for Community Day.
Quebec 102: Cost of Renting an Apartment in Montreal
Quebec 102 looks at the cost of renting an apartment in Montreal.
Love and Funky Stuff : Disco Shit
Love and Funky stuff tries out the Silent Disco Squad and this is what happened on the Happy House track.
Cercle Carré : Artists Need Green Roofs Too
Artist Co-op in Griffintown opens up its new green roof to the public.