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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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Predatory landlords in Montreal: Beloved Villeray grocery store under threat

Predatory landlords in Montreal: Beloved Villeray grocery store under threat

December 28, 2022 Lorraine Carpenter

After 42 years, the Tsikinis shop is being turfed out in favour of a rival business co-owned by its new landlords, repeating a process that previously shuttered Fruiterie St-Denis.

LISTEN: “So Much Fun This Christmas”/ “So Fucked Up This Christmas” by Montreal’s the Nolas

LISTEN: “So Much Fun This Christmas”/ “So Fucked Up This Christmas” by Montreal’s the Nolas

December 23, 2022 Lorraine Carpenter

The local band is releasing a pair of “party rock anthems” for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Quebec City wants The White Lotus season 3 to be filmed at the Château Frontenac

Quebec City wants The White Lotus season 3 to be filmed at the Château Frontenac

December 21, 2022 Lorraine Carpenter

“Dear Mike White, You know, this has always been a bit of a dream for us. And we’ve been thinking about it for a while: to be one of the next destinations for your acclaimed series, The White Lotus.”

The Habs will celebrate P.K. Subban at the Bell Centre on Jan. 12

The Habs will celebrate P.K. Subban at the Bell Centre on Jan. 12

December 21, 2022 Lorraine Carpenter

“Can’t wait! Thank you to the Canadiens and Geoff Molson for a night to celebrate so many great memories during my time in La belle province! Montréal… Let’s party! Merci beaucoup!”

Canada has finally imposed a ban on harmful single-use plastics

Canada has finally imposed a ban on harmful single-use plastics

December 20, 2022 Lorraine Carpenter

The manufacturing and importation of plastic straws, grocery bags, cutlery, stir sticks and hard-to-recycle food delivery containers are now prohibited.

François Legault and Justin Trudeau met for coffee today at Olimpico in Old Montreal

François Legault and Justin Trudeau met for coffee today at Olimpico in Old Montreal

December 20, 2022 Lorraine Carpenter

The leaders discussed health transfers, immigration, “the decline of the French language,” cost of living increases and more.

Saint-Henri’s Little Pink House has been decorated for Christmas

Saint-Henri’s Little Pink House has been decorated for Christmas

December 20, 2022 Lorraine Carpenter

The secret decoration of the enigmatic Little Pink House has become a Christmas tradition in the city.

“We had the Paris Agreement for climate, and now have the Kunming-Montreal Agreement for biodiversity”

“We had the Paris Agreement for climate, and now have the Kunming-Montreal Agreement for biodiversity”

December 19, 2022 Lorraine Carpenter

Mayor Valérie Plante lauded the historic deal made in Montreal last night, saying, “We won at COP!”

WATCH: Historic deal for conservation of 30% of Earth by 2030 reached at COP15 in Montreal

WATCH: Historic deal for conservation of 30% of Earth by 2030 reached at COP15 in Montreal

December 19, 2022 Lorraine Carpenter

The “30 x 30” agreement was adopted quickly to a round of enthusiastic applause at Palais des Congrès just after 3 a.m. this morning.

Montreal artist MissMe is launching her first sculpture on Dec. 20

Montreal artist MissMe is launching her first sculpture on Dec. 20

December 19, 2022 Lorraine Carpenter

The 11.5-inch “Vandal” will be available via Silent Stage Gallery tomorrow as of 1 p.m.

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