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Lorraine Carpenter

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Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following the closure of the alt weekly newspaper the Mirror, where she worked as a writer and editor for 12 years. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal and maintaining an independent voice in the Canadian media landscape.
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Just for Laughs returns to Montreal this summer with Kumail Nanjiani, Russell Peters, Tom Segura & more

Just for Laughs returns to Montreal this summer with Kumail Nanjiani, Russell Peters, Tom Segura & more

May 8, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin and Adam Ray will also perform at the festival, which runs from July 16 to 27.

Montreal’s own Le Violon has been named the best new restaurant in Canada

Montreal’s own Le Violon has been named the best new restaurant in Canada

May 7, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The elegant and refined Plateau establishment was also ranked the 11th best restaurant overall.

TODAY: A Montreal vigil will mark Canada’s Red Dress Day

TODAY: A Montreal vigil will mark Canada’s Red Dress Day

May 5, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

“We must transform society and shift the way Canadians think about and approach the issues related to violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.”

Canadian Dental Care Plan to be expanded to all age groups in coming weeks

Canadian Dental Care Plan to be expanded to all age groups in coming weeks

May 2, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The 55 to 64 age group can apply as of today, while eligibility for Canadians aged 18 to 54 will be rolled out by May 29.

Charlotte Le Bon on her Québécoise character on The White Lotus and how Montreal is her muse

Charlotte Le Bon on her Québécoise character on The White Lotus and how Montreal is her muse

May 1, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Le Bon was voted #1 Best Actor/Actress and #2 Hottest Montrealer in this year’s Best of MTL readers poll.

The 2025 Best of MTL issue is here!

The 2025 Best of MTL issue is here!

May 1, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Our May letter from the editor.

Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada have won the 2025 election

Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada have won the 2025 election

April 28, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Decency wins.

CCA exhibition Oscillating Spaces questions the role of architecture in a shifting climate

CCA exhibition Oscillating Spaces questions the role of architecture in a shifting climate

April 23, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The exhibition features documents and art responding to and raising awareness of the complex consequences of glacier recession.

The Conservative Party platform is a joke

The Conservative Party platform is a joke

April 22, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The CPC promises that $90-billion in new spending will be paid for with projected revenue from future policies.

Pierre Poilievre voted against a woman’s right to choose 5 times

Pierre Poilievre voted against a woman’s right to choose 5 times

April 20, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

A Conservative government would be detrimental to abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare funding and education.

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