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Montreal Gazette
5 days ago
- Climate
- Montreal Gazette
Watch: Montrealers post their worst flooding videos on social media
Montrealers were soaked to the bone on Sunday after the city received 70 to 100 millimetres of rain, according to preliminary data compiled by Environment Canada. Many took to social media platforms to share their wettest and worst flooding videos, from roadways turning into lakes to buses getting rained upon. Here's what Montrealers had to say about Sunday's rainfall, which knocked out power to nearly 100,000 households across Quebec. If you have video you'd like to share with The Gazette, send a link to us at online@ More than 1 million people on TikTok watched this video of a flooded driveway in Ville St-Laurent. The roads were treacherous, according to multiple videos caught by motorists. @latinosenquebec Unas graves inundaciones afectaron la red vial de Montreal el domingo después de que violentas tormentas eléctricas atravesaran la región, arrojando grandes cantidades de lluvia durante la tarde. En las últimas horas, se reportaron entre 60 mm y 70 mm de lluvia en los suburbios del norte de Montreal. Por lo tanto, la ciudad podría recibir una cantidad similar de precipitaciones. ♬ Epic News - DM Production View this post on Instagram A post shared by #FNoMTL (@fucknomtl) This video was captured in the Chabanel district on St-Laurent Blvd. One user posted a video of water getting into a moving STM bus. Underpasses were no-gos during the height of the storm. Drains were overflowing, and Montrealers caught these moments all over the city, including a few toilets. @arsiwarsimtl I was trying to say, 'Drain water' not 'rain water'. It's obviously rain water. But it was also water from the DRAINS ️ #montreal #canada #thunderstorm ♬ original sound - Arsalan
Montreal Gazette
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Montreal Gazette
Letters: Lowering the volume makes sense, and not just to appease the neighbours
Neighbours of loud establishments are justifiably unhappy about the noise emanating from these venues. But what about the customers and employees inside? Prolonged exposure to excess noise levels is a well-known cause of hearing damage. Reducing sound to a safe level would benefit them, too. And there's no reason why they wouldn't enjoy the environment just as much. Tim Skene, Montreal Lift language barriers, too Quebec has introduced Bill 112, designed to ease some interprovincial trade barriers. However, I don't find it terribly encouraging to know that a tradesperson from another province can come to Quebec and start working immediately — yet much-needed family physicians from other provinces generally have to pass a French-language proficiency test before being permitted to start the practice of saving lives. This seems like another case of misplaced logic on the part of the CAQ. Let's encourage everyone to come to work in Quebec by eliminating language barriers. Allen Rubin, Westmount $61-billion dome helps us how? Re: ' Golden Dome? No, thanks; we don't want it ' (Opinion, June 10) So here's the deal on Donald Trump's Golden Dome as I see it: First scenario: North America gets attacked by nuclear weapons from whomever. The Americans, to save their cities, try to destroy the missiles over Canada before they reach the U.S. border. Result: All the fallout falls on Canadian cities. Second scenario: We have the Golden Dome covering the U.S. and Canada. The missiles start flying and, once again, the Americans try to destroy them over Canada before they obliterate some U.S. cities. Result: All the fallout lands on us again, with no assurance that any U.S. anti-missiles are targeting hostile missiles heading for Canadian cities. Third scenario: We invest $61 billion into our own defence and learn to take care of ourselves. Jerry Trudeau, N.D.G. What qualifies as rebellion in the U.S. In dispatching the National Guard to Los Angeles to quell federal immigration policy protests, President Donald Trump relied upon a legal provision allowing him to do so when there is a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the U.S. government. I assume then that the infamous Jan. 6 rioting at the Capitol in Washington did not qualify. Ian Copnick, Côte-St-Luc Submitting a letter to the editor Letters should be sent by email to letters@ We prioritize letters that respond to, or are inspired by, articles published by The Gazette. If you are responding to a specific article, let us know which one. Letters should be sent uniquely to us. The shorter they are — ideally, fewer than 200 words — the greater the chance of publication. Timing, clarity, factual accuracy and tone are all important, as is whether the writer has something new to add to the conversation. We reserve the right to edit and condense all letters. Care is taken to preserve the core of the writer's argument. Our policy is not to publish anonymous letters, those with pseudonyms or 'open letters' addressed to third parties. Letters are published with the author's full name and city or neighbourhood/borough of residence. Include a phone number and address to help verify identity; these will not be published. We will not indicate to you whether your letter will be published. If it has not been published within 10 days or so, it is not likely to be.
Montreal Gazette
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Montreal Gazette
Letters: No, Canada, I won't apologize for Trump's trade war
I'm an American. I've seen fellow countrymen grovelling for forgiveness from our Canadian neighbours for the election of Donald Trump. I think they're pathetic, and I'm embarrassed for them. Liberals in the U.S. and Canada love to make fun of Americans for choosing Trump, but I never hear any of them scoffing at the liberal governance that has led to Trump being voted in not once, but twice. If it's true that Trump is a laughable choice for president, then how bad did the conditions have to be for voters to choose him in the first (and second) place? I apologize for his demeanour toward Canada, but not for wanting fair trade deals. I support him for having the political courage to take on such a fraught issue not only with Canada, but with many other countries. I'm hoping Canada and the U.S. can work out an agreement that is fair for all and leads to peaceful relations once again. That said, I believe if Canada's government proves to be out of touch with Canadians, you too will end up with your own populist leader soon. Bill Cook, Pennsylvania Possible hitch for visit by Trump Re: ' Why doesn't Trump come here instead? ' (Letters, May 2) As long as Prime Minister Mark Carney doesn't suffer any undue scrutiny and interrogation crossing the border for his White House meeting with Donald Trump, I believe it would be best that he be the one making the trip south. After all, as I understand it, as a rule, we don't allow convicted felons into Canada. Judie Amyot, Pointe-Claire No unease from this American After reading the letter of trepidation from an American couple about visiting Montreal, permit this American to chime in. We will be coming back to Montreal this summer. We know we will be treated as we always have been no matter what U.S. government is in power — with warmth and, so important in these difficult times, welcoming conversation. You even put up with my rusty French. Throughout history Montreal, Quebec and Canada have come to our aid and, until now, we have come to yours. To miss a stay in one of the great cities of the world with incredible history, culture and cuisine is to deprive oneself of a great experience. On behalf of the good citizens of Montreal, come and be welcomed. Joseph Mathews, Sarasota, Fla. Support from south of border welcome With all the nastiness being thrown at us by Donald Trump, it is most heartening to see the many letters to the editor from Americans expressing kindness and affection for Canada and Canadians — and in many cases, apologizing for what their president has been saying and doing these past few months. I truly appreciate this! Louise Halperin, Westmount Submitting a letter to the editor Letters should be sent by email to letters@ We prioritize letters that respond to, or are inspired by, articles published by The Gazette. If you are responding to a specific article, let us know which one. Letters should be sent uniquely to us. The shorter they are — ideally, fewer than 200 words — the greater the chance of publication. Timing, clarity, factual accuracy and tone are all important, as is whether the writer has something new to add to the conversation. We reserve the right to edit and condense all letters. Care is taken to preserve the core of the writer's argument. Our policy is not to publish anonymous letters, those with pseudonyms or 'open letters' addressed to third parties. Letters are published with the author's full name and city or neighbourhood/borough of residence. Include a phone number and address to help verify identity; these will not be published. We will not indicate to you whether your letter will be published. If it has not been published within 10 days or so, it is not likely to be.
