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"We’d love to say that we don’t care about awards, but we’d be lying. The truth is, we desperately hope each year that at least one of our submissions will be nominated, because it gives us proof that we are legitimate, that we do good work." @savannahstewart.bsky.social on why awards matter to us

Editor’s Note: Haters Be Damned, it’s Awards Season at The Rover – The Rover

With more nominations in our name, Savannah writes about why industry awards matter to an indie outlet like ours.

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"Banning religious symbols may be a priority for this government, but it’s a different story for the working families who actually rely on the system. Some 62 per cent of parents with children in Quebec daycares say it doesn’t matter if their teacher wears a hijab." By @titocurtis.bsky.social

The “Social Death” of Muslim Women in Quebec – The Rover

Beset by job losses and attacks on their Charter rights, Muslims ponder their future in a province that’s left them feeling isolated and afraid.

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Jean-Francois Pepin @matou76.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The planned $682-million expansion of a General Dynamics ordnance and tactical systems facility in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is drawing mounting criticism from environmental groups, public-health advocates, and arms-control campaigners. By Éanna Mackey

Quebec Munitions Expansion Raises Questions Over Supply Chains Linked to the IDF – The Rover

The planned expansion of the General Dynamics facility in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield has drawn criticism over public-health risks and concerns that its products may ultimately support operations by the ...

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Félicitations à Savannah et Justin du @therovermedia.bsky.social pour leurs nominations!

Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ)@cajournalists.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Finalists/Finalistes : Community Broadcast /diffusion communautaire ⭐️Jules Bugiel - CKUT Radio 90.3 FM / Frequency News ⭐️Ryan Cooke - CBC Newfoundland and Labrador ⭐️Guy Quenneville - CBC Ottawa ⭐️Savannah Stewart, Justin Khan - The Rover #CAJawards #prixACJ

Unrigged @unrigged.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Last year, the workplace safety board filed multiple lawsuits against l'Agence de recrutement et de placement des employés IRIS, seeking nearly $100,000 to recover unpaid wages for former employees whose immigration statuses are now precarious. By @natirv.bsky.social

Migrant Workers Seek Unpaid Wages As Their Immigration Status Becomes Precarious – The Rover

From unpaid wages to expiring permits, former employees of Montreal agency IRIS describe a system that leaves them indebted, unprotected, and afraid to speak up.

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Yesterday's 2nd annual Independent Media Summit bringing together journalism, social economy and philanthropy was a big success! Thanks to @therovermedia.bsky.social @pivot.quebec @policyalternatives.ca + @laconverse.bsky.social and our conference organizing partners @chantieres.bsky.social 💕

Montreal Member of Parliament Alexandre Boulerice is calling Canada’s decision to bar Rima Hassan from entering the country “a blatant case of political censorship” by the federal government.

MP Slams ‘Authoritarian’ Decision to Bar Rima Hassan from Canada – The Rover

The federal government prevented Hassan, a member of the European Parliament, from speaking at two Montreal conferences last month.

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In her latest column, Managing Editor @savannahstewart.bsky.social writes about our comment moderation concerns. How do we maintain a healthy environment on our platforms with our limited resources?

Editor’s Note: When the Comments Section Gets Out of Hand – The Rover

As our Instagram follower count grows, so too does the number of problematic comments. What are we supposed to do about it?

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"In Gaza, Eid doesn’t arrive suddenly. It is always preceded by a long period of preparation, which begins several days in advance: crowded markets, the scent of Eid sweets in homes, and mothers trying to balance it all: joy, expenses, and time."

Eid in Gaza: Solidarity in the Face of Deprivation – The Rover

The people of Gaza continue to help one another, sharing what little they have despite their own sorrow.

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Royal West Academy has been rebuked by a provincial watchdog for suspending a student who posted “Fuck Israel. Holy shit” on her private Instagram last year. By @titocurtis.bsky.social

Ombudsman Rules in Favour of Student Suspended for “F*ck Israel” Post – The Rover

The English Montreal School Board was ordered to retrain staff on its anti-bullying policy and students’ rights.

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Today, the Supreme Court of Canada began hearing arguments on the constitutionality of Bill 21 in what legal experts are calling the most widely anticipated case of 2026. By @lucas-matt-marsh.bsky.social

Will Bill 21 ‘Erase’ a Generation of Muslim Teachers from Quebec? – The Rover

The legal battle over Quebec’s religious symbols ban has reached the Supreme Court in a case that will make Canadian history.

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The commander of a police station in St-Michel pressured community leaders not to attend a vigil for Abisay Cruz after he was slain by Montreal police last year, according to three sources. By @titocurtis.bsky.social

Montreal Police Pressured Community Leaders not to Attend Vigil for Abisay Cruz – The Rover

Sources say that while police spoke of listening to community after the killing of Cruz, they took a much harsher line behind the scenes.

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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 5mo ago

For the third year, the holy month of Ramadan arrives in Gaza, rekindling the painful memory of a life lost forever. Once marked by bustling streets, hearty meals, and moments of joy with loved ones, this celebration now takes place in streets devastated by bombs and plunged into darkness.

Ramadan in Gaza: The Month of Mercy Amid the Rubble – The Rover

Since the start of the Israeli genocide, Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have struggled to rekindle the spirit of Ramadan.

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"I can't hide anywhere in India, they will always find me." "How can they claim that someone will be safe in India when they acknowledge that the Indian government is killing political opponents right here in Canada?" #Canada #India #Asylum #Deportation #Policing #Torture

The Refusal of Asylum to Ranjit Singh

An activist for the Sikh independence movement in the state of Punjab, Ranjit Singh fled police persecution to seek refuge in Canada in 2019. Two weeks ago, his asylum application was rejected, his deportation scheduled for March 6.

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“The judge found him credible as a refugee and believes he would not be safe in Punjab, but thinks he could live in New Delhi,” says Henaway. This decision is difficult to understand, given that the two places are only a few hundred kilometres apart. By @loubnachlaikhy.bsky.social

The Refusal of Asylum to Ranjit Singh – The Rover

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Conor Curtis @conorcurtis.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Sans support légal, parlant mal anglais et pas du tout français, Ranjit Singh se heurte aux rouages de l’immigration canadienne. À la dernière minute, l’expulsion est suspendue. Mais pour un mois seulement… Un texte de @loubnachlaikhy.bsky.social

Le refus de l’asile à Ranjit Singh – The Rover

Militant pour le mouvement indépendantiste sikh de l’État du Pendjab, au nord de l’Inde, Ranjit Singh fuit les persécutions policières pour trouver refuge au Canada en 2019. Il y a deux semaines, sa d...

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"...diplomatic interests at the expense of human rights." When Canadian leaders are praised unconditionally, their every diplomatic move celebrated without critique, the impact is going to be fewer people willing to stand up for human rights when it's 'inconvenient': therover.ca/the-refusal-...

The Refusal of Asylum to Ranjit Singh – The Rover

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Oriol Salvador @oriolsalvador.com · 5mo ago

It’s been a rough start to 2026 for Montreal’s transit authority (STM). The public transit body is dealing with a multibillion-dollar infrastructure budget shortfall and coming up on two years of negotiations with its maintenance workers. By @emeliafournier.bsky.social

Faced with a ‘Time Bomb Budget,’ the STM Turns to Real Estate for Revenue – The Rover

Montreal’s transit body wants more money for crumbling infrastructure, continues negotiations with maintenance workers.

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Why are 1,800 immigrant doctors living in Quebec not working in their field? Video from @therovermedia.bsky.social

Fighting to Care: The Story of Immigrant Doctors in Québec

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🛸Actualité web roxanefutur @roxanenadeau.com · 5mo ago

Le gouvernement du Canada et Meta sont en discussions pour évaluer un retour eventuel des nouvelles sur Facebook et Meta. Le blocage dure depuis 2023! Réactions de @titocurtis.bsky.social du média @therovermedia.bsky.social .

Quebec is facing a healthcare crisis. One in 5 Quebecers doesn't have a family doctor, while up to 1,800 immigrant doctors aren't working in their field. Nadia Zouaoui, director of the documentary "Le serment d'Hippocrates," is joined by Dr. Fernanda Juarez to discuss this contradiction.

Fighting to Care: The Story of Immigrant Doctors in Québec

YouTube video by The Rover

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The Quebec ombudsman's 2014-2015 annual report said Revenu Québec has a history of launching large-scale investigations “based entirely on assumptions.” According to the report, in many cases, taxpayers weren’t allowed to present arguments about the accuracy of their tax assessments.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: A Man’s 12-year Battle with Revenu Québec – The Rover

Quebec’s tax agency freezes retirement savings, seizes assets and “ruins lives” with investigations based on mere assumptions.

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Fighting to Care: The Story of Immigrant Doctors in Québec

YouTube video by The Rover

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La mesure du panier de consommation établit le seuil minimal permettant de couvrir les dépenses essentielles. Pourtant, les prestations versées aux personnes à l’assistance sociale demeurent bien en dessous de ce plancher reconnu par l’État lui-même. Un texte de Marie-Élaine Guay

Parlons de violence étatique – The Rover

En 2026, les prestations d’assistance sociale demeurent largement inférieures au minimum reconnu pour vivre au Québec.

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