Josh Freed

1 month ago | montrealgazette.com | Josh Freed

It’s only eight months till Montreal’s election, but the biggest city issue of our times is being hidden from sight before we get a chance to vote on it. Closing the mountain road. City hall has begun awarding more than $90 million in construction contracts to close off the eastern side of Mount Royal to cars and buses — before the November election. Under the city’s plan, all that would remain of the car route, Camillien-Houde Way, is a cycling lane and pedestrian hiking path.

2 months ago | montrealgazette.com | Josh Freed

“One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.” — Euripides, 500 B.C.I was flying home through Vancouver when I stopped at the boarding gate to call my close Vancouver friend Danny, who hadn’t been well recently. To my shock I learned he had died hours earlier. So I skipped my connecting flight home minutes before it left and stayed for the coming funeral, while my baggage moved on, including all my clothing other than my jeans and T-shirt.

Dec 7, 2024 | montrealgazette.com | Steve Faguy |Josh Freed

Advertisement 1Assuming you weren't joking about that, Mr. Trump. Author of the article:  •  Special to Montreal Gazette  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentDear Almost-President Trump:Article contentArticle contentDuring last week’s Mar-a-Lago meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau, you joked about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state. But we Canadians all shivered — and not just from the cold.

Nov 30, 2024 | montrealgazette.com | Josh Freed

Increasingly, city hall seems reluctant to hear opinions that don’t mirror its own. Author of the article:  •  Special to Montreal Gazette  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThere have been growing complaints about Montreal’s consultation process lately, and they have a common theme. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.

Nov 23, 2024 | montrealgazette.com | Josh Freed

Advertisement 1You worry his attacks on immigrants, health care and environmental laws could spill over Canada’s border too. Author of the article:  •  Special to Montreal Gazette  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentWhich of the following expresses your feelings about the U.S. election: a) elated; b) defeated; c) depleted; d) nauseated? If you answered (d), try an antacid pill. It worked for me.