Sterling Downey

• Calls for Montreal to step up its skate game off the ice

  The opposition at Montreal City Hall says the city is not doing enough to keep up with demand. They're calling for more skateparks and reduced fees at those that charge.

  Politics

  Jul 19, 2023
  
• Hundreds of firefighters from across Canada compete in FireFit competition

  Despite temperatures in the mid 30s, hundreds of firefighters competed in the annual FireFit challenge at Angrignon Park in Lasalle.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2023
  
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• St Patrick’s Society Luncheon celebrates Irish culture, raises funds

  City councillor Sterling Downey, known for his trademark long beard offered to chop off an inch for every thousand dollars raised.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2023
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• No immediate plans to remove graffiti covering Montreal’s Turcot Interchange

  The city says it would like to work with Transports Québec to come up with a permanent solution to tackle graffiti on the Turcot Interchange

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2022
• Verdun residents divided over future waterfront dog park

  The waterfront location of a future dog park in Verdun has some nearby residents calling on the borough relocate the long-awaited project.

  Politics

  Mar 3, 2020
• Singer Andy Kim signs Montreal’s golden book

  The man behind Rock Me Gently and Sugar Sugar -- performed by the Archie's in the late 1960s -- shaped Canada's musical landscape and entertained fans around the world in a career that spans 50 years.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2019
• ‘It’s so beautiful’: Dans la rue founder honoured with public square in downtown Montreal

  Father Emmett Johns, affectionately known as Pops, is being honoured posthumously with a public square in downtown Montreal.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2019
• Dawson College steps up for climate change

  Dawson College is showed solidarity for the movement by finding ways to lessen its carbon emissions and impact on the planet.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2019
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• Dozens of Montrealers left without homes after July 1 moving day frenzy

  Moving day in Montreal this year has been particularly tough for some, unable to find housing that fits their budget -- or one that accepts their pets.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2019
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• Verdun beach officially opens this weekend

  After several years in the making, the Verdun beach is set to open to the public on Saturday, June 22nd.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2019