The McGill Senate convened on March 18 for its third meeting of the Winter 2026 semester. The meeting began with a memorial for the late Professor David Harpp in the Department of Chemistry. McGill’s President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini shared his Feb. 25 speech for the Montreal Chamber of Commerce[Read More…]
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Spotlighting Canadian women in science
Women have long driven scientific discoveries in Canada, yet their contributions often remain unrecognized and overlooked. Spotlighting the work of these innovators is crucial, as it ensures they are remembered without misattribution. The Tribune has compiled a list of women whose groundbreaking achievements continue to inspire future generations. Elizabeth Elsie[Read More…]
Open mic nights at Turbo Haüs: A safe space for artistic self-expression
Tuesday nights at Turbo Haüs are synonymous with music and connection, and March 17 was no different. Located minutes away from the Plateau, the cocktail bar is committed to actively supporting the Montreal music scene. Open Haüs Nights give performers the opportunity to show off their skills and connect with[Read More…]
Quebec must take online misogyny seriously
Despite efforts to advocate for women’s rights, including Quebec’s investments in combating domestic violence, there is a sense of ‘rolling back’—from bills meant to cut federal funding for causes such as the Women’s Program to public figures experiencing harassment online. Quebec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal and author India Desjardins have[Read More…]
Protect trans students, not transphobic educators.
A high school educator is suing the Quebec government, claiming a provincial policy that allows students over the age of 14 to change their name and pronouns without parental consent violates her Canadian Charter rights. The policy, introduced by the Quebec Education Ministry in 2021, requires educators to use students’[Read More…]
March Madness 2026 features a freshman phenom, a defending dynasty, and 64 reasons to believe
At this year’s March Madness basketball bonanza, 68 men’s teams and 68 women’s teams will tip off their pursuit of a national championship. The men’s tournament features the Duke University Blue Devils as the clear frontrunner, anchored by arguably the most dominant freshman college basketball has seen in years. The[Read More…]
An anatomy of the rise and fall of Lil Timmy Tim
In a tragic case of male ego coming to the fore, Timothée Chalamet, who went from playing European sad boys to a despicable American table tennis player in search of glory, lost this year’s biggest acting award to Sinners’ Michael B. Jordan. In a February 2026 conversation with former colleagueMatthew[Read More…]
McGill drops legal battle over out-of-province tuition hikes
As of Feb. 27, both McGill and Concordia University have dropped their legal battles against the Quebec government’s out-of-province tuition hikes. The decision was made in light of a January 2026 decision by the Quebec government that maintained tuition hikes for new out-of-province students studying at English universities by 33[Read More…]
A ‘walkable’ city where food is increasingly out of reach
A recent Concordia University study revealed that 20 per cent of Montrealers cannot reach a quality grocery store within a 10-minute walk, a number that rises to nearly half the population when the diversity of food options is considered. These gaps are most pronounced in neighbourhoods such as Montréal-Nord, parts[Read More…]
Squeaky cheese is Quebec’s new playground for cultural preservation (and I’m not mad about it)
The producer group representing Quebec’s dairy industry intends to request a protected Geographical Indication (GI) for Quebecois cheese curds. Products with a GI can only be produced in one given region, which certifies their authentic origin. Similar designations protect the quality of Bordeaux, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Tequila. The request to[Read More…]