6 h. ago Montreal civil rights groups urge new mayor to honour Black community leaders

“If we forget these names  we forget much of Montreal’s history,” says David Foster of the St. Lucia Foundation of Canada.

Politics

3 d. ago STM strike: Still time for a deal to be reached, Martinez Ferrada says

"My goal today, and we have until midnight, is to get an agreement," Montreal mayor says ahead of weekend walkout by bus drivers and métro operators.

Culture

4 d. ago Soraya Martinez Ferrada calls for unity as she's sworn in as Montreal's new mayor

The Ensemble Montréal leader promises to govern for all Montrealers and tackle the homeless crisis head-on.

Culture

4 d. ago Soraya Martinez Ferrada to be sworn in Thursday as mayor of Montreal

Montreal's new mayor will formally assume the city's top role today during a swearing-in ceremony.

Culture

5 d. ago Projet Montréal names city councillor Ericka Alneus as interim leader

First elected in 2021, Alneus will now head the official opposition at city hall.

Politics

7 d. ago Projet Montréal to request judicial recounts in four tight election races

The party is challenging the result of the Lachine borough mayoral race, among others.

Politics

7 d. ago Projet Montréal, Ensemble Montréal to request judicial recounts in tight election races

Projet Montréal is challenging the result of the Lachine borough mayoral race, while Ensemble is challenging Verdun's.

Politics

1 week ago Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante sends message against cynicism as she meets successor

After meeting with mayor-elect Soraya Martinez Ferrada, the outgoing mayor spoke with media for a final time before she steps away from the role she has held since 2017.

Other

1 week ago Quebec mayoral candidate wins race by 1 vote, incumbent seeking recount

A mayoral candidate for a city outside Montreal has unseated the incumbent by just a single vote, updated official vote counts show.

Other

2 w. ago Montreal's voter turnout was only 37% this municipal election. What's behind the decline?

This was the third lowest participation rate of the 15 Montreal municipal elections held since 1970.

Politics

2 w. ago Gilbert Thibodeau edges Craig Sauvé for third place in Montreal's mayoral race

Action Montréal leader took advantage of heading the only right-wing party in the campaign to move past Transition Montréal's Sauvé.

Other

2 w. ago A child refugee, a cabinet minister, a Montreal mayor: Who is Soraya Martinez Ferrada?

She may not be well known to most Montrealers, but she is a political veteran who won her first election in 2005 as a city councillor for the St-Michel district and more recently served two terms with the Trudeau government in Ottawa.

Politics

2 w. ago Luc Rabouin quits as Projet Montréal leader after losing mayoral race to Soraya Martinez Ferrada

His departure from municipal politics comes after facing "a very strong wind of change" that defeated him.

Politics

2 w. ago New mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada leads Ensemble Montréal out of the wilderness

From the beginning of Sunday night, as early results began to arrive from advance polls, Martinez Ferrada took the lead and remained ahead as the count continued.

Culture

2 w. ago Former federal minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada elected mayor of Montreal

With half of polling stations reporting results by 10 p.m. Sunday, television networks in Quebec projected Martinez Ferrada had defeated Projet Montréal Leader Luc Rabouin.

Politics

2 w. ago Montreal voters cite homelessness, desire for change as reasons for their choice

Voters in Old Montreal and Villeray—St-Michel—Parc-Extension speak to The Gazette to give a glimpse into their thinking process.

Other

2 w. ago Montreal election 2025: Voters decide who will be mayor today

Key races, polls, turnout, voting tips, and suburban battles in municipal election.

Politics

2 w. ago Montreal election 2025: Polls closed, city poised for new mayor

Early results show Ensemble Montréal's Soraya Martinez Ferrada ahead of Luc Rabouin of Projet Montréal.

Politics

2 w. ago Freed: Charisma? Main contenders for Montreal mayor are as boring as porridge

Neither Soraya Martinez Ferrada nor Luc Rabouin has the exciting force field most previous mayors had.

Other

2 w. ago As mayoral campaign nears its end, Luc Rabouin says Montreal 'can’t afford to go backwards'

Projet Montréal is the best progressive choice to tackle the homeless and housing crises, he says.

Other