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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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Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September

Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September

July 30, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Following a move by France to do the same, and a conditional acknowledgment announced by the U.K. this week, Canada will also recognize Palestinian statehood.

Observations from Montreal

Observations from Montreal

July 30, 2025 Cult MTL

“The Sore Loser Party of Canada.”

Canada surpasses 4,000 cases of measles in 2025 as vaccination rates decline

Canada surpasses 4,000 cases of measles in 2025 as vaccination rates decline

July 30, 2025 Cult MTL

The disease was considered to have been eliminated in Canada in 1998.

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry went on a date at Montreal restaurant Le Violon last night

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry went on a date at Montreal restaurant Le Violon last night

July 29, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

TMZ posted a video of the pair dining out at the Plateau restaurant ahead of Perry’s concerts in Ottawa and Montreal this week.

The CAQ vs. women: Gender equality is under attack in Quebec

The CAQ vs. women: Gender equality is under attack in Quebec

July 28, 2025 Toula Drimonis

Femonationalism has been a cornerstone of the Legault government’s right-wing agenda.

Mark Carney leads Pierre Poilievre in net favourability by 70 points

Mark Carney leads Pierre Poilievre in net favourability by 70 points

July 28, 2025 Matthew Renfrew

The Liberals enjoy a 13-point lead in the polls as Pierre Poilievre’s approval rating falls to an all-time low.

Air Quality Warning: Montreal is the most polluted city in the world today

Air Quality Warning: Montreal is the most polluted city in the world today

July 26, 2025 Cult MTL

“Limit time outdoors. Reschedule or cancel outdoor sports, activities and events.”

France will officially recognize Palestine as a state — Canada should do the same

France will officially recognize Palestine as a state — Canada should do the same

July 25, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

It’s high time Canada listened to the majority of Canadians who agree that our government should recognize a Palestinian state.

Today is the last day to tell the City of Montreal how you feel about $10K fines for noise complaints

Today is the last day to tell the City of Montreal how you feel about $10K fines for noise complaints

July 25, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

An online public consultation form allows Montrealers to weigh in on a new noise bylaw that would increase first-offence fines for music venues and bars by 566%.

The rent is too damn high, and the worst people imaginable are ruining Montreal

The rent is too damn high, and the worst people imaginable are ruining Montreal

July 24, 2025 Taylor C. Noakes

“We need strict new policies against predatory speculators and severe penalties on property owners who abandon buildings.”

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