Aaron Rand News Today

Its no secret that Quebecs French and English-speaking communities dont always agree. But maintaining perspective is key.

Businessman Andrew Lutfy says Montreals plan for the Hippodrome sounds great, but he doesnt think its going to happen. 

Authorities hope the 5-euro fee will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its residents.

Plante discusses plans for the Hippodrome site, the housing crisis, safety on the metro, property taxes, and downtown construction. 

The Cavendish Blvd. extension will play an essential role in the project, she says. Plante promises a major announcement on the issue Friday.

Aaron Rand’s "Hoodie Gate” article points out the pettiness of the extremes of language stances taken by local Quebec politicians and bureaucrats, in the case of the QMJHL playoffs. These

Conservative Party of Quebec leader, Éric Duhaime, says "Quebecers have suffered enough" and doesn&#39t think the political priority should be a third losing referendum.

"It&#39s not just the people who voted yes who lost the referendums in 1980 and 1995. All Quebecers lost. Why should we go there for a third time?"

“I’m talking to a lot of people," the former Montreal mayor said. "Frankly, the enthusiasm is there.”

Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois believes there is strength in being bilingual, but he also insists a sovereign Quebec is the way forward.