It can be easy to drift toward the known hotspots of Montreal’s art scene; if you are looking for an artist, throw a stone in Little Burgundy, Griffintown, or Little Portugal, and you’ll hit 10 of them. As international students, it’s also way too easy to stay within the McGill[Read More…]
Author: Dylan Hing
Critics must balance linguistic priorities with human impact when discussing Air Canada’s faux pas
On March 22, an Air Canada plane departing from Montreal collided with a Port Authority firetruck at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. The crash, which tragically killed pilots Captain Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther, elicited an outpouring of grief. Shortly after the event, Air Canada CEO Michael[Read More…]
Finding home in Montreal
What defines home? For some, it’s your favourite comfort food, the cozy feeling of your bed at the end of a long day, or being surrounded by the love of your family and friends. And in Montreal, home is rarely limited to one thing. In this vibrant, multicultural city, shaped[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s explained: Addressing medical advances and common misconceptions
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects memory, thinking, and eventually grows severe enough to interfere with daily life. AD is the most common cause of dementia, an umbrella term that encompasses many different symptoms of cognitive decline. While AD is still categorized as an incurable disease,[Read More…]
The pattern behind Hassan’s denial of entry
Rima Hassan, a French-Palestinian Member of European Parliament (MEP), was denied entry into Canada days before she was scheduled to attend conferences in Montreal on the suppression of Palestinian advocacy and the rise of the far right. Canada’s Office of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC) did not provide a specific[Read More…]
“Project Hail Mary” reads the sign of the times
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. “Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!” sums up my experience watching the biggest debut of the year: Project Hail Mary. Adapted from Andy Weir’s 2021 book and directed by the duo who brought us 21 Jump Street and The Lego Movie, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Project Hail[Read More…]
The Tribune’s guide to post-finals fun
“WHOO!” yells a student on Lower Field. The cheery sounds of OAP ring out across campus, marking the end of another dark period of finals. Students crane their tired heads up, still pleasantly surprised by the return of a bright spring sun. But doubts still linger about final grades and[Read More…]
In defence of Cinderella
Now and then, I fall into deep conversation with my friends about Disney princesses: Who’s our favourite or least favourite? Who should we dress up as for Halloween? These characters were integral to my childhood. Though I grew up rewatching Princess Jasmine’s adventures long after Aladdin, going to the theatre[Read More…]
Forgetting sexual assault survivors implicitly forgives their aggressors
In March 2026, former teacher and Bloc Québécois (Bloc) member of Parliament Pascal-Pierre Paillé was arrested and charged with sexual offences involving two minors, the allegations dating back to 2006 and as recently as August 2024. Paillé, who represented the riding of Louis-Hébert for the Bloc from 2008 to 2011,[Read More…]
Farewell to The Tribune: Last words from our graduating editors
Mia Helfrich Creative Director: I can’t remember what pulled me into The Tribune. I showed up to an Arts and Entertainment pitch meeting before classes began in my first year at McGill. My memories of university simply start here. After writing articles for a few months, I became curious about[Read More…]