Jason Magder
@jmagder.bsky.social
News reporter for The Gazette in Montreal — specializing in civic affairs and transportation.
Still no official results at Mount Royal and campaign staff are on edge here at Housefather HQ.
April 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Still no official results at Mount Royal and campaign staff are on edge here at Housefather HQ.
They’re breaking out the food at Housefather HQ in Mount Royal as the polls close and volunteers settle in to watch the results.
April 29, 2025 at 1:46 AM
They’re breaking out the food at Housefather HQ in Mount Royal as the polls close and volunteers settle in to watch the results.
Just spoke to Ben, who is a first-time voter. He voted Conservative because he likes their tough in crime agenda and because he believes they will act against antisemitism.
April 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Just spoke to Ben, who is a first-time voter. He voted Conservative because he likes their tough in crime agenda and because he believes they will act against antisemitism.
Roughly one hour before polls close and it’s quiet at Hampstead School in the Mount Royal riding. Several people I spoke to said they “voted for change”. Others said the US president was their main motivation to go vote.
April 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Roughly one hour before polls close and it’s quiet at Hampstead School in the Mount Royal riding. Several people I spoke to said they “voted for change”. Others said the US president was their main motivation to go vote.
This is a terrible picture I took from today’s announcement by Soraya Martinez Ferrada who hopes to run for mayor of Montreal. For a better pic and a complete report, click on my story. www.montrealgazette.com/news/local-p...
February 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This is a terrible picture I took from today’s announcement by Soraya Martinez Ferrada who hopes to run for mayor of Montreal. For a better pic and a complete report, click on my story. www.montrealgazette.com/news/local-p...
This is a terrible picture I took from today’s announcement by Soraya Martinez Ferrada who hopes to run for mayor of Montreal. For a better pic and a complete report, click on my story. www.montrealgazette.com/news/local-p...
February 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This is a terrible picture I took from today’s announcement by Soraya Martinez Ferrada who hopes to run for mayor of Montreal. For a better pic and a complete report, click on my story. www.montrealgazette.com/news/local-p...
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Housing costs in Montreal are about to get worse after Quebec’s rental board approved the biggest single-year rent hike of the past thirty years. @ToulasTake explored how the “city of renters” got so expensive: thewalrus.ca/can-montreal...
Montreal’s Identity Is At Risk Amid Rapid Gentrification | The Walrus
Evictions, property flips, and the whims of policy makers and landlords are gutting the city
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February 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Housing costs in Montreal are about to get worse after Quebec’s rental board approved the biggest single-year rent hike of the past thirty years. @ToulasTake explored how the “city of renters” got so expensive: thewalrus.ca/can-montreal...
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‘Cheap chairs, cramped spaces’: Warming centres for the unhoused decried as suboptimal https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/local-politics/article710038.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky
‘Cheap chairs, cramped spaces’: Warming centres for the unhoused decried as suboptimal
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January 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
‘Cheap chairs, cramped spaces’: Warming centres for the unhoused decried as suboptimal https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/local-politics/article710038.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky
Walking on water: commuters welcome return of Hudson-Oka Ice Bridge. www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
January 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Walking on water: commuters welcome return of Hudson-Oka Ice Bridge. www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
There may be another player entering the race to replace Plante, and this time, not from her own party.
Mairie de Montréal | Vincent Marissal songe à fonder son propre parti
L’élu de Québec solidaire Vincent Marissal n’a pas encore décidé s’il se lançait dans la course à la mairie de Montréal. Mais il sait toutefois qu’il ne le fera pas avec Projet Montréal, alors que la ...
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January 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
There may be another player entering the race to replace Plante, and this time, not from her own party.
Lane closures on Van Horne Ave. expected to last nearly five months
Read more at: www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
Read more at: www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
January 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Lane closures on Van Horne Ave. expected to last nearly five months
Read more at: www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
Read more at: www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
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These extraordinary photos of the LA fires have been shared widely on social media, often without crediting the photographer.
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
January 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
These extraordinary photos of the LA fires have been shared widely on social media, often without crediting the photographer.
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
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Wisdom from his many years.
January 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Wisdom from his many years.
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Have been on Bluesky quite a bit the last two days (for info & resources) & it’s not social media that’s broken. I think it’s us that’s broken now. I’ll post about places ppl can donate because LA is in bad shape & my replies are full of “ummmm sounds like somebody’s never heard of Pompeii.”
January 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Have been on Bluesky quite a bit the last two days (for info & resources) & it’s not social media that’s broken. I think it’s us that’s broken now. I’ll post about places ppl can donate because LA is in bad shape & my replies are full of “ummmm sounds like somebody’s never heard of Pompeii.”
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Freeland’s resignation should have surprised no one who know her—that is, according to the picture presented by some people who know her best in the new biography.
New biography warns against underestimating Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia is an origin story. Author Catherine Tsalikis presents Freeland’s past to assist readers with understanding her present and speculating on her future.
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January 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Freeland’s resignation should have surprised no one who know her—that is, according to the picture presented by some people who know her best in the new biography.
New year, new payment rules: There are some pretty significant changes to pensions, income taxes and capital gains taxes. Here's a breakdown on what to expect in 2025. www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
January 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
New year, new payment rules: There are some pretty significant changes to pensions, income taxes and capital gains taxes. Here's a breakdown on what to expect in 2025. www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
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Opinion: Quebec needs immigrants. Let’s stop scapegoating them www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/arti...
December 12, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Opinion: Quebec needs immigrants. Let’s stop scapegoating them www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/arti...
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Belle histoire de @gabrielbeland.bsky.social sur un homme de 84 ans qui doit cesser la course
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Ancien marathonien | La dernière course de Paul Lajoie
Chaque coureur s’en doute : un jour, peut-être, viendra la dernière course. À 84 ans, le marsouin marathonien Paul Lajoie le sait trop bien.
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December 16, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Belle histoire de @gabrielbeland.bsky.social sur un homme de 84 ans qui doit cesser la course
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Retour au travail forcé des facteurs | Conflit à Postes Canada: «C'est un bourbier sans nom» -Marc Ranger
Retour au travail forcé des facteurs | Conflit à Postes Canada: «C'est un bourbier sans nom» -Marc Ranger
Écoutez l'ex directeur du Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique SCFP , Marc Ranger, réagir à la décision du ministre du Travail Steven MacKinnon.
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December 16, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Retour au travail forcé des facteurs | Conflit à Postes Canada: «C'est un bourbier sans nom» -Marc Ranger
Gracia Kasoki Katahwa to vie for Projet Montréal leadership
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December 15, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Gracia Kasoki Katahwa to vie for Projet Montréal leadership
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P.K. Subban’s back to renew his love affair with Montreal https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/article580635.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky
P.K. Subban’s back to renew his love affair with Montreal
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December 13, 2024 at 9:24 PM
P.K. Subban’s back to renew his love affair with Montreal https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/article580635.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky
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Improvements needed to plan for Place Versailles redevelopment, OCPM says https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/article579724.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky
Improvements needed to plan for Place Versailles redevelopment, OCPM says
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December 13, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Improvements needed to plan for Place Versailles redevelopment, OCPM says https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/article579724.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky
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At Poilievre’s Montreal rally, disenchanted Liberals join Conservative loyalists https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/article579735.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky
At Poilievre’s Montreal rally, disenchanted Liberals join Conservative loyalists
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December 13, 2024 at 9:47 PM
At Poilievre’s Montreal rally, disenchanted Liberals join Conservative loyalists https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/article579735.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky