The City

A digital magazine produced by Journalism students at Concordia University, with a focus on untold Montreal stories.

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(4/4) Note: Estimated driving costs calculations are based on: 50/50 city vs highway mileage, 5-year ownership or lease, 20 000 km annual mileage, and a fuel price of 1.544$/L.

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(2/4) The starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for a Hyundai Ioniq 5 is $ 54,999. For a similar price, Crespo could have bought a brand new gas-powered @Ford Edge or Hyundai Palisade.

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(3/4) What choice would you have made? See what may have guided Esteban and others to take part in the #ElectricVehicle transition: https://t.co/hTECTD2jeV

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(1/4) Esteban Crespo’s @Hyundai Ioniq 5 was priced for about $ 60,000 (customization & home charging station included), but he benefited from $17,000 in rebates.

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Experts recommend spending no more than 10% to 15% of your net income on transportation. This table⬇️shows how much you could spend on #ElectricVehicles in QC. Can you afford one?🚗

https://t.co/hTECTD2jeV

@APA_LEMONAID @DBretonEMC_MEC @EnvironnementQc

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As #sustainablefashion grows in popularity, plus-size customers have been pushed aside. Mala Boutique provides fashionable and sustainably-made outfits in larger sizes. But is there room for everyone in this enviro-conscious movement?
https://t.co/IdHZdJVcQT
@DorothyMombrun

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More than half of the residential areas in Montreal are considered food deserts. In addition, more than half the territory in eight different boroughs is considered a food desert: https://t.co/Iyt0WUf1ux

#FoodSecurity #SustainabilityMatters

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As rent prices continue to skyrocket, it's becoming increasingly difficult for people to find affordable places to live. In some cases, renters are being priced out of their own communities: https://t.co/ekug049a1m

#HousingCrisis #HousingForAll

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Where did all the #queer and #lesbian clubs and bars in Montreal go? We explore what some feel are the shortcomings of the Village and the challenges businesses face in establishing safe spaces for the #LGBTQIA2S+ community.

https://t.co/uSzEy4jVRJ

By Stella Mazurek

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While Montreal has a reputation as a creative hub, its fashion industry hasn’t built an international presence the way other aspects of Montreal culture have. Learn about the city's fashion industry’s past, present, and future: https://t.co/IdHZdJVcQT

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Do you care whether your produce is pretty? Redistributing “ugly” produce can help mitigate food waste: https://t.co/OMoHQTc6D8

By @TaliaKliot & Ivan de Jacquelin

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Your next summer picnic is missing some fresh baguettes! Learn about what goes into running a small bakery in #Montreal: https://t.co/cKkXkVKIug

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Midnights by #TaylorSwift occupied the number one spot on the top 100 for the better part of 2022. It also included a vinyl release, sparking the interest of many #GenZ : https://t.co/OFGAB6EQTm

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Montreal is home to a unique and vibrant drag community. Learn how the “drag bans” in several US states are affecting Montreal drag queens: https://t.co/GimVY6Ulck

#prideMTL #PrideMonth #Pride2023

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While there are some options parents can look at to make youth sports more affordable, it seems like the choices are slim: https://t.co/BCHvSwLOIV

By Daniel Scheer & @evanmilner_
#Hockey #sports

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Did you know that among the top five most transparent brands are Target (AU), H&M, Vans, Gucci and Puma? Learn more: https://t.co/c5Q7jQBdnd
#greenwashing #fashion #sustainablefashion

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Did you know that hockey registrations in Canada are declining? We uncover some potential reasons: https://t.co/KQt8kPAFe1

#hockey #canada #hockeycanada #quebec @valbayeur1 @mbaruffa27

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Recent court decisions have changed how #police can react to #protesters. Has this changed the dynamics in demonstrations? https://t.co/qP5qM3eisQ
#protest

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🌿🌡️Concerned residents in Pointe-Claire are calling for more green spaces to combat urban heat islands. The area is currently 64% hotter and has 61% less vegetation than other Montreal neighbourhoods: https://t.co/pIPK0pi55v
#environment #HeatWave @GuindiGabriel

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4/4 However, public perception of #furries is mixed. Learn more: https://t.co/I8oHQLKtYh
By @MatteoMCL01 & @joellejalbert
#furryfandom

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1/4 The #furry community is a thriving subculture, attracting people who are drawn to the fascinating and imaginative world of anthropomorphic animals.

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3/4 “This helps validate people's sense of identity and provides a place where they can feel seen, understood, and appreciated, especially those who might otherwise feel ostracized or like they don't fit anywhere,” says Dr. Plante.