Letter from the Editor April 2026
Dear Reader, I find myself longing for the days of no snow, when Montréal streets are buzzing and the terrasses are open. The streets are crowded with rosy-cheeked lovers, half-empty wine glasses, and live music spilling out from an open window somewhere. Summers are when Montréal really thrives, and I am sure this long and harsh…
How Iran Finds Itself at the Epicenter of Global Politics
Black rain caused by Israeli strikes on oil storage facilities in Iran.Via Sasan/Getty Images By Atika Ume Fazal News Editor Conflicts in the Middle East have been a constant throughout most of the post-9/11 world. Whether it be Iraq under Bush, Libya under Reagan, Syria under Obama, or Yemen under Biden, the US’s interest in…
Club Pays and the Role of Third Spaces in the Survival of Culture
Via Club Pays (OUI Québec) on Google Maps Joséphine Savard Arts & Culture Correspondent On March 13th of 2026, Club Pays opened in the St-Hubert Plaza. Proclaimed the first separatist café in Québec, its branding is evident. Drinkers of classic Americanos will find themselves ordering a renamed Québecano. And, if you want to accompany your…
The Plant 