As much as professional sports tries to distance itself from the political world, politics always finds sports. Recently FBI director Kash Patel and president Donald Trump embroiled themselves in scandal for their ugly gold medal celebrations with the US mens national hockey team. Some of which had to return to their local Canadian teams and …
So far in 2026 U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement, also known as ICE, have killed at least 9 people according to reporting by Al-Jazeera. Two of those were the high-profile killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both Minneapolis residents. Today on Local 514, host Kalden Dhatsenpa, interviews Michael Lipset, who is originally from the …
On this episode of Local 514 host Kalden Dhatsenpa speaks to CSU campaigns coordinator Julianna Smith about a 5-day curriculum called Anti-Capitalist week. Julianna describes some of the workshops as well as how the campaign evolved from prior Anti-Consumerism campaigns. Tune in to listen to the full conversation.
On Friday, February 13, hundreds of people marched to denounce the ties between GardaWorld and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as Quebec public contracts with the company. Organizers say the Quebec government has awarded roughly $300 million in public funds to GardaWorld, while the company has earned about $111 million from ICE-related …
Thousands gathered in Montréal on February 6 to protest the cancellation of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). They marched in solidarity with demonstrations across Quebec. Protesters directly addressed Immigration Minister Jean‑François Roberge, urging the government to reverse the decision and protect foreign students and workers who had been counting on the PEQ’s fast‑track path …
Nearly 50 people protested in Montreal on January 30, at complexe Desjardins. The demonstration happened during Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand’s visit to the city, which organizers and protesters said highlighted trade and economic partnerships, while Canadian weapons components continue reaching Israel. Protesters denounced her complicity and shared concerns about the lack of compliance with …
On January 22, members of the Palestinian and Jewish Union organization (PAJU) held an awareness action at St-Michel metro in Montreal. During the gathering, members distributed educational pamphlets and spoke with commuters about Palestine. Local 514 spoke with Fred Jones, a longtime PAJU member, to understand the group’s motivations and its approach to public education. …
AI is everywhere, but can it really fix the city of Montreal? From speeding up city permits to maximizing urban planning, municipal leaders in Montreal are venturing heavily into artificial intelligence to solve local issues. However, tech critic Paris Marx points out that, “AI is often sold as a solution, but it doesn’t address the …
On December 1, students at Concordia University held a walkout and rally in the Hall Building atrium following the university’s decision to bar CSU Campaigns Coordinator Julianna Smith from campus. The protest drew several dozen participants and centered on concerns about Concordia’s approach to student protest, political activity and campus safety policies. Smith, who has …
Quebec has passed Bill 9, legislation restricting public prayer, raising concerns about the rights of religious minorities. Stephen Brown, CEO of the National Canadian Council of Muslims, told Local 514 that the law is less about strengthening secularism and more about using identity politics to mobilize voters ahead of the 2026 provincial elections. Brown said …
