Andy Riga
@andyriga.bsky.social
Montrealer. Journaliste à la Gazette. Reporter covering Quebec news and issues for the Montreal Gazette. English/Français/Italiano
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McGill wants a fresh start. The Montreal university is preparing to overhaul its public image after two turbulent years, seeking outside help for a brand repositioning. One of the world’s top universities, it has been hit by a series of conflicts and challenges.
#academia #universities #quebec
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After two turbulent years, McGill University eyes a rebrand
McGill has faced a tumultuous period marked by clashes with the Legault government, student unrest, enrolment uncertainty and mounting financial challenges.
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July 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
McGill wants a fresh start. The Montreal university is preparing to overhaul its public image after two turbulent years, seeking outside help for a brand repositioning. One of the world’s top universities, it has been hit by a series of conflicts and challenges.
#academia #universities #quebec
#academia #universities #quebec
Canadian experts on extremism and the military say this week’s terror arrests of military-linked Quebec men are a dangerous shift in a movement shaped by U.S. influence and tailored to Canada.
Quebec terror plot: Far-right extremists ‘Canadianize’ U.S. rhetoric from guns to white identity
Experts say Canada’s military has not done enough to understand the anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant extremists in the ranks.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Canadian experts on extremism and the military say this week’s terror arrests of military-linked Quebec men are a dangerous shift in a movement shaped by U.S. influence and tailored to Canada.
Quebec investigates anglo rights activist Andrew Caddell over Facebook comments
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March 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Quebec investigates anglo rights activist Andrew Caddell over Facebook comments
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Beware: a lot of profanity in this story: www.montrealgazette.com/news/provinc...
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120 days of Donald Trump: Tariff tactics and ’51st state’ talk destabilize the politics and economy of Quebec and Canada
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March 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
120 days of Donald Trump: Tariff tactics and ’51st state’ talk destabilize the politics and economy of Quebec and Canada
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In a new book, the father of Quebec City mosque killer Alexandre Bissonnette describes the bullying his son endured at school and says he isn't a terrorist
Before killing six Muslim men, he had immersed himself in far-right content about Muslims, immigrants
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Before killing six Muslim men, he had immersed himself in far-right content about Muslims, immigrants
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March 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
In a new book, the father of Quebec City mosque killer Alexandre Bissonnette describes the bullying his son endured at school and says he isn't a terrorist
Before killing six Muslim men, he had immersed himself in far-right content about Muslims, immigrants
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Before killing six Muslim men, he had immersed himself in far-right content about Muslims, immigrants
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‘Bye-bye, sheriff’: Éric Caire quits as CAQ minister amid SAAQclic fiasco engulfing François Legault government
Budgeted at $638M, the auto-insurance board's online plan will cost a minimum of $1.1B. Glitches plagued it from the start.
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Budgeted at $638M, the auto-insurance board's online plan will cost a minimum of $1.1B. Glitches plagued it from the start.
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February 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
‘Bye-bye, sheriff’: Éric Caire quits as CAQ minister amid SAAQclic fiasco engulfing François Legault government
Budgeted at $638M, the auto-insurance board's online plan will cost a minimum of $1.1B. Glitches plagued it from the start.
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#quebec
Budgeted at $638M, the auto-insurance board's online plan will cost a minimum of $1.1B. Glitches plagued it from the start.
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#quebec
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‘Homelessness is everywhere’ in Montreal, public consultation hears www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
February 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
‘Homelessness is everywhere’ in Montreal, public consultation hears www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
Université de Montréal, McGill and Concordia denounce Quebec’s new cap on international university students
Quebec also removed professors and researchers from the list of those eligible for an expedited immigration process
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Quebec also removed professors and researchers from the list of those eligible for an expedited immigration process
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February 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Université de Montréal, McGill and Concordia denounce Quebec’s new cap on international university students
Quebec also removed professors and researchers from the list of those eligible for an expedited immigration process
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Quebec also removed professors and researchers from the list of those eligible for an expedited immigration process
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February 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Terry Mosher, AKA Aislin. ✊
February 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Terry Mosher, AKA Aislin. ✊
New non-Quebec students at McGill and Concordia universities will not have to pass a French test, higher education department confirms
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February 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
New non-Quebec students at McGill and Concordia universities will not have to pass a French test, higher education department confirms
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Professors, CEGEP teachers condemn Quebec Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry for "political interference" in Palestinian course content at Dawson College
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February 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Professors, CEGEP teachers condemn Quebec Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry for "political interference" in Palestinian course content at Dawson College
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Unhoused people won’t 'just disappear’ from Montreal, public consultation hears www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
February 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Unhoused people won’t 'just disappear’ from Montreal, public consultation hears www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
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‘It can’t go on like this’: Number of unhoused people in the métro is untenable, STM tells hearings www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
February 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
‘It can’t go on like this’: Number of unhoused people in the métro is untenable, STM tells hearings www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
Concordia University’s inflatable sports facility collapses under a deluge of snow
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February 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Concordia University’s inflatable sports facility collapses under a deluge of snow
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On ne fait pas cela à tous les jours, mais nous avons cru nécessaire de répondre à une attaque contre notre travail par un représentant du Parti Québécois.
pivot.quebec/2025/02/13/o...
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Oui, PSPP a véhiculé des informations trompeuses – Pivot
Attaqué par le Parti québécois pour un article critique de son chef, Pivot maintient et détaille ses informations.
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February 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
On ne fait pas cela à tous les jours, mais nous avons cru nécessaire de répondre à une attaque contre notre travail par un représentant du Parti Québécois.
pivot.quebec/2025/02/13/o...
pivot.quebec/2025/02/13/o...
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Quebec’s economy will never be the same, Legault says after meeting White House officials
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February 13, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Quebec’s economy will never be the same, Legault says after meeting White House officials
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McGill University now says Quebec’s new French rule may be an advantage, not a barrier. It could be a “distinctive feature” for students.
Starting this fall, 80% of new non-Quebec undergrads must achieve intermediate oral French by graduation
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Starting this fall, 80% of new non-Quebec undergrads must achieve intermediate oral French by graduation
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February 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
McGill University now says Quebec’s new French rule may be an advantage, not a barrier. It could be a “distinctive feature” for students.
Starting this fall, 80% of new non-Quebec undergrads must achieve intermediate oral French by graduation
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Starting this fall, 80% of new non-Quebec undergrads must achieve intermediate oral French by graduation
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Tonight’s sunset at the toboggan hill
February 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Tonight’s sunset at the toboggan hill
Concordia University must add 1,000 students to slash its giant deficit—but winter registrations are down and early signs aren't good for the fall
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This follows my update yesterday on McGill. It's slashing its budget by $45M, cutting up to 500 jobs
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This follows my update yesterday on McGill. It's slashing its budget by $45M, cutting up to 500 jobs
#academia
February 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Concordia University must add 1,000 students to slash its giant deficit—but winter registrations are down and early signs aren't good for the fall
www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
This follows my update yesterday on McGill. It's slashing its budget by $45M, cutting up to 500 jobs
#academia
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This follows my update yesterday on McGill. It's slashing its budget by $45M, cutting up to 500 jobs
#academia
McGill University to cut budget by $45 million, may eliminate up to 500 jobs
"Some positions will be abolished. It’s unsettling news — we realize that — and it’s not something we take lightly.”
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"Some positions will be abolished. It’s unsettling news — we realize that — and it’s not something we take lightly.”
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February 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
McGill University to cut budget by $45 million, may eliminate up to 500 jobs
"Some positions will be abolished. It’s unsettling news — we realize that — and it’s not something we take lightly.”
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#Montreal #Quebec #academia
"Some positions will be abolished. It’s unsettling news — we realize that — and it’s not something we take lightly.”
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#Montreal #Quebec #academia
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My report on Canada's stubborn internal trade barriers and why eliminating them has proven so difficult: www.montrealgazette.com/business/art...
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February 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
My report on Canada's stubborn internal trade barriers and why eliminating them has proven so difficult: www.montrealgazette.com/business/art...
Concerned about Trump's looming tariffs, Quebec's Christmas tree industry is exploring alternate markets in warmer climates – Mexico, Aruba and Central America.
Trade war fallout - Sherbrooke Record
Quebec businesses brace for impact By William Crooks Local Journalism Initiative Quebec businesses are facing uncertainty as new possible tariffs imposed by the U.S. threaten cross-border trade. With ...
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February 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Concerned about Trump's looming tariffs, Quebec's Christmas tree industry is exploring alternate markets in warmer climates – Mexico, Aruba and Central America.