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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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45 Montreal libraries to distribute 50,000 free protective glasses ahead of April 8 solar eclipse

45 Montreal libraries to distribute 50,000 free protective glasses ahead of April 8 solar eclipse

March 18, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

“Starting today and while supplies last.”

A new public square for summer events is coming to the Village in Montreal

A new public square for summer events is coming to the Village in Montreal

March 15, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

The Place du Village at the corner of Ste-Catherine and Wolfe is part of a series of upcoming developments in the area.

Hans Zimmer will perform music from his movies live in Montreal on Sept. 17

Hans Zimmer will perform music from his movies live in Montreal on Sept. 17

March 14, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

The Oscar-winning composer behind the scores for Dune, The Dark Knight, Inception, Top Gun: Maverick and countless other classic films will play the Bell Centre with an 18-piece band and full orchestra.

Half Moon Run drop complete lineup for l’Appel Montréal music festival happening May 30

Half Moon Run drop complete lineup for l’Appel Montréal music festival happening May 30

March 14, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

Nick Hakim, Ariane Roy, Gabrielle Shonk, Alex Nicol and Sandra Contour will join co-headliners Half Moon Run and Men I Trust at Parc Olympique.

Valérie Plante criticizes Quebec budget for abandoning public transportation

Valérie Plante criticizes Quebec budget for abandoning public transportation

March 13, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

“I will continue to defend investments in public transportation, social and affordable housing, support for vulnerable populations and the adaptation of our territory to climate change. These are crucial issues that affect the entire population of Quebec.”

Striking McGill and Concordia students to lead major protest against tuition hike Wednesday

Striking McGill and Concordia students to lead major protest against tuition hike Wednesday

March 12, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

21,000 students at Montreal’s English universities are opting out of class and taking to the streets against the Quebec government this week.

We Are the Rainbow: Fierté Montreal Pride gears up for its 2024 edition, happening Aug. 1 to 11

We Are the Rainbow: Fierté Montreal Pride gears up for its 2024 edition, happening Aug. 1 to 11

March 7, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

The festival has unveiled the theme of this year’s parade, “a rallying cry inspired by the fight for the recognition and respect of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities’ rights.”

43 social housing units for homeless people and vulnerable youth to be built in Montreal

43 social housing units for homeless people and vulnerable youth to be built in Montreal

March 6, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

Housing projects by the Old Brewery Mission and Logis-Rap are coming soon to Saint-Michel.

Measles outbreak: Montreal public health lists local sites of recent possible transmission

Measles outbreak: Montreal public health lists local sites of recent possible transmission

March 5, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

Quebec currently has the most measles cases in Canada: 10, with 7 in Montreal — and 4 of those infections are the result of community spread.

“We will miss the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal this summer”

“We will miss the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal this summer”

March 5, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante reacted to today’s news that JFL 2024 is cancelled amid a bankruptcy scare and mass layoffs.

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