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The Montréal of Jackie Robinson | Tourisme Montréal Baseball and Black civil rights icon Jackie Robinson made history when he signed with the Montréal Royals, breaking white professional baseball’s colour barrier when he played the 1946 season with the...

⚾ On this Jackie Robinson Day, my look back at Jackie’s historic 1946 season with the fabled #Montreal Royals in the city that Jackie & Rachel Robinson loved ✊🏾

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Via @Montreal

#JackieRobinson #JackieRobinsonDay

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Titanic Walking Tour in Montréal | Tourisme Montréal The story of the RMS Titanic is interwoven with the history of Montréal. On its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, the world’s largest and most famous passenger ship struck an ...

The #RMSTitanic sank the night of April 14-15, 1912, killing more than 1,500 passengers and crew, including many Montrealers. The story of the Titanic is interwoven with the history of #Montreal

My full story ⤵️

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My candid INTV with Concordia University grad Maciek Szczerbowski whose NFB film The Girl Who Cried Pearls won Best Animated Short at 2026 Oscars 🎬

Full story ⤵️

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⭐ What’s on in Montreal – Some choice arts and entertainment events for April ⭐

Richard “Bugs” Burnett highlights this month's best in film, theatre, comedy, art and music ⤵️

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Immersive exhibitions in Montréal in Spring 2026 | Tourisme Montréal Montréal is a hotbed of interactive and immersive exhibitions, virtual reality and digital arts. Blockbuster immersive exhibitions and experiential journeys are captivating audiences at various Montré...

Montreal is a hotbed of interactive & immersive exhibitions, virtual reality & digital arts

My Spring 2026 roundup ⤵️

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Montréal cultural calendar | Tourisme Montréal Blockbuster museum exhibitions, live music concerts, theatre and comedy are among the many live entertainment choices in Montréal this Spring 2026.

☀️ Blockbuster museum exhibitions, music concerts, dance, cinema, literature, theatre & comedy among live entertainment choices in Montreal this Spring 2026 ☀️

My full roundup ⤵️

www.mtl.org/en/experienc...

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Exhibitions at Montréal museums in Spring 2026: must see art, culture and history | Tourisme Montréal Montréal museums and galleries are alive with blockbuster exhibitions showcasing photography, Indigenous and contemporary art, antiquities and architecture this Spring 2026.

Montreal museum blockbuster exhibitions showcase photography, Indigenous and contemporary art, antiquities and architecture this Spring 2026 🌱

My full roundup ⤵️

www.mtl.org/en/experienc...

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English theatre shines in Montréal | Tourisme Montréal Theatre goers will enjoy blockbuster dramas, rip-roaring comedies and smash hit musicals produced by some of Canada and Montréal’s most exciting professional and independent English-language theatre c...

🌱 My round-up of our Montreal’s most exciting English-language theatre productions this Spring 2026 🌱

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My candid FUGUES mag Q&A with gay-film historian Thomas Waugh who says, “I’m a preacher’s kid who grew up to be a porn teacher” + Tom's new memoir "Writing in the Flesh" pulls no punches!

English INTV: archive.ph/cwob0

En français: archive.ph/ik9ob

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Prejudice to pride: The forgotten murder of Joe Rose The Joe Rose story could have remained under the radar had it not been for the work of journalist David Shannon

My March 2014 @mtlgazette.bsky.social cover story to mark the then-25th anniversary of Joe’s murder:

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🌹 Today I remember 23-yr-old queer activist Joe Rose, stabbed to death by 4 teenage thugs aboard No. 358 bus outside Frontenac Métro station on Mar 19, 1989, just because Joe had pink hair. The brutal killing was a pivotal moment in the #LGBTQ history of Montreal ✊🏽🏳️‍🌈

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Concordia graduate Chase Worrell nabs second Grammy | Alumni & friends - Concordia University Chase Worrell, BA 22, never dreamed as a kid on Montreal’s South Shore that he would grow up to win a Grammy.

My candid Q&A with 2 X Grammy-winning RnB songwriter-producer-hitmaker & Concordia University grad Chase Worrell 🎹

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The LGBTQ+ community's conflicted relationship with the Habs and hockey montrealgazette.com/sports/hocke...

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My candid Time Out Q&A with Montreal rock royalty Melissa Auf der Maur about her new memoir, upcoming solo AGO photography exhibition, her enduring friendship with rock icon Courtney Love, her folks & her beloved Montreal 🎸

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Melissa Auf der Maur: Former Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins bassist shares her favorite Montreal spots From Montreal’s best neighbourhood to her photos from the 90s, the acclaimed Canadian musician takes us behind the scenes

My candid Time Out Q&A with Montreal rock royalty Melissa Auf der Maur about her new memoir, upcoming solo AGO photography exhibition, her enduring friendship with rock icon Courtney Love, her folks & her beloved Montreal 🎸

www.timeout.com/montreal/new...

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★ My candid CURTAINS Up Q&A with genderfluid actor Nico Ochoa who pushes boundaries in landmark smash hit Shakespearean jukebox musical & Juliet which runs at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier March 17- 22 ★

Full Story ⤵️

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Concordia alumni behind the hockey romance Heated Rivalry | News - Concordia University Alumni helped shape the series at nearly every level — from editing and casting to acting and sound — making its November 2025 world premiere at Concordia a full-circle moment for the team behind Cana...

🏒 They shoot! They score! @Concordia.ca alumni behind the hockey romance Heated Rivalry. From casting and production to on-screen roles and editing, I track down some grads who helped shape the global hit 🎬

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⭐ Richard "Bugs" Burnett highlights What’s on in Montreal – Some choice arts and entertainment events for March 2026 ⭐

Full column in The Montrealer ⤵️

themontrealeronline.com/2026/03/what...

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MIKA et l'amour immortel Icône pop, MIKA a explosé sur la scène mondiale avec son premier simple, « Grace Kelly », numéro un au Royaume-Uni en 2007. Son album Life in Cartoon Motion a accumulé des chiffres vertigineux : 2,8 m...

Icône pop, MIKA a explosé sur la scène mondiale avec son premier simple, « Grace Kelly », numéro un au Royaume-Uni en 2007. L’album Hyperlove qui vient de paraître, marque à la fois une réinvention et un retour aux sources.
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Le Fugues de mars 2026 vient de paraître ! Retrouvez cette édition en version imprimée dans vos lieux préférés ainsi qu’en version numérique gratuite sur notre site web et autres plateformes !

Version numérique :
www.fugues.com/magazines/

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My candid Q&A w/ pop icon MIKA ahead of his May 4 concert at Place Bell 🎙️🎹

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Mon entrevue avec icône pop MIKA qui sera la tête d'affiche Place Bell le 4 mai 🎙️🎹

www.fugues.com/2026/02/26/m...

Via @fuguesmagazine.bsky.social

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⭐ Richard "Bugs" Burnett highlights What’s on in Montreal – Some choice arts and entertainment events for February ⭐

Full column in The Montrealer ⤵️

themontrealeronline.com/2026/02/what...

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50th anniversary of the Montréal Olympic Games | Tourisme Montréal The world descended upon Montréal for the 1976 Summer Olympic Games, the biggest global event Montréal had hosted since Expo 67, which was the most successful World’s Fair of the 20th century. The 197...

The 50th anniversary of the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal is more than a trip down memory lane. It’s a masterclass in how an event can define a city’s DNA forever🥇

My look back + 50th anniversary events ⤵️

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Montreal's 35th Black History Month features a full slate of theatre, film screenings, concerts & other cultural events. This year’s theme is “Let’s raise our voices together” (Élevons nos voix ensemble) ✊🏾

My full roundup ⤵️

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The Art of Dayna McLeod Legendary Montreal artist Dayna McLeod has delighted audiences worldwide for more than a quarter-century with her interdisciplinary art and trademark humour. Her writing, performances and videos explo...

My candid FUGUES mag Q&A with revered & beloved legendary Montreal artist Dayna McLeod about her extraordinary life & work ⤵️

www.fugues.com/2026/01/28/t...

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Black History Month 2026 in Montreal: 7 must-see events & cultural highlights Comedy, dance, live music and musical performances are among the many events happening throughout February

My Montreal Black History Month 2026 choice picks ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

www.timeout.com/montreal/new...

Via TimeOut Montreal

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Montréal cultural calendar | Tourisme Montréal Blockbuster museum exhibitions, live music concerts, theatre and comedy are among the many live entertainment choices in Montréal this Winter 2025.

❄️ Blockbuster museum exhibitions, live music concerts, dance, cinema, literature, theatre & comedy among many live entertainment choices in Montreal this Winter 2026 ❄️

My full roundup ⤵️

www.mtl.org/en/experienc...

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English theatre shines in Montréal | Tourisme Montréal Theatre goers will enjoy blockbuster dramas, rip-roaring comedies and smash hit musicals produced by some of Canada and Montréal’s most exciting professional and independent English-language theatre c...

❄️ Blockbuster dramas, rip-roaring comedies & smash hit musicals produced by Canada's most exciting English-language theatre companies this Winter 2026 ! ❄️

My full roundup ⤵️

www.mtl.org/en/experienc...

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The world’s biggest collection of Montréal Expos memorabilia | Tourisme Montréal Montréal Expos diehard baseball fan Perry Giannias started collecting Expos memorabilia when the fabled Major League Baseball team played its final season in Montréal in 2004.

⚾ Nos Amours! World’s biggest collection of Montreal Expos memorabilia ⚾

Perry Giannias gives tour of his spectacular collection + previews his 2026 All-Star ExposFest benefit Montreal Children's Hospital

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Exhibitions at Montréal museums | Tourisme Montréal Blockbuster exhibitions about fashion from Africa, photographer Richard Avedon, famed Cree artist Kent Monkman, and iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, are among the many must-see retrospectives and exp...

Fashion from Africa, photographer Richard Avedon, famed Cree artist Kent Monkman & iconic detective Sherlock Holmes among many blockbuster exhibitions at Montreal museums this winter

My Winter 2026 roundup ⤵️

www.mtl.org/en/experienc...

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