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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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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.

Montreal shiba and akita event to unite over 200 adorable dogs on May 10

Montreal shiba and akita event to unite over 200 adorable dogs on May 10

April 17, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The 6th edition of this dog lovers’ event, part of Japan Week 2025, is the largest of its kind in Canada.

Tonight’s federal leaders’ debate time changed due to crucial Montreal Canadiens game

Tonight’s federal leaders’ debate time changed due to crucial Montreal Canadiens game

April 16, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The timing of the French-language leaders’ debate has been moved up from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. so as not to lose Quebec viewers to a very important Habs game.

Montreal Jazz Fest drops 2025 lineup with headliners Nas, Thundercat and Ayra Starr

Montreal Jazz Fest drops 2025 lineup with headliners Nas, Thundercat and Ayra Starr

April 16, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The 45th edition of the Jazz Fest will run from June 26 to July 5.

Montreal Botanical Garden to be restored and revamped following major investment

Montreal Botanical Garden to be restored and revamped following major investment

April 7, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The $430-million plan for the 94-year-old institution will preserve its heritage infrastructure as well as add spaces dedicated to the conservation of plant biodiversity and family activities.

Nikki Glaser: “America is cooked”

Nikki Glaser: “America is cooked”

April 3, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

We spoke with stand-up queen Nikki Glaser about the painful art of the roast, embarrassing Montreal memories and why she may want to stay in Canada when her “Alive and Unwell” tour arrives in May.

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