Growing up in Montreal's West Island, Katya Stella Assoé says it took time before she found her voice and became comfortable expressing her true self. Now, she's using her online skills and other talents to help others do the same.
Premier François Legault's comments on a recent Quebec Superior Court ruling regarding random road police stops were hurtful and polarizing, according to several Black community organizations.
The West Island Black Community Association and B'nai Brith's League for Human Rights say the consultations should be more inclusive. The city of Montreal says it sent out invitations, but when few responded, it called on francophone groups.
Discontent with François Legault's Coalition Avenir Québec, as well as the Liberals, has English speakers exploring their voting options or the possibility of staying home altogether.