Chris Hanna
Tallahassee Democrat
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Past articles by Chris:
Why we have LGBTQ Pride and not 'Straight Pride'
There is a level of social and systemic privilege not afforded to many members of the LGBTQ community in North America. → Read More
Why we have LGBTQ Pride and not 'Straight Pride'
There is a level of social and systemic privilege not afforded to many members of the LGBTQ community in North America. → Read More
Montreal this morning: Muggy with a chance of thunder
Environment Canada is calling for a high of 25C today but it'll feel like 29C once you factor in the humidity. The day kicks off with a mix of sun and clouds. Rain will usher in the afternoon, and will likely continue with a risk of thunderstorms later in the day. → Read More
Jazz fest historic walking tour: 5 things about Montreal's jazz roots
Walking tour explores city's influential musical past. → Read More
Montreal this morning: Sun as CFL season kicks off
The Alouettes take on the Ottawa Redblacks at Molson Stadium at 7:30 p.m. → Read More
Montreal this morning: Happy St-Jean!
It's June 24, which means most of you are off today for St-Jean. Yay! (Side note: If you've ever wondered why we celebrate the holiday, you'll find your answer here.) Not so yay: There's a 40-per-cent chance of showers that'll linger around into the evening. → Read More
Letter: Mayors aren't best suited to planning transportation systems
The reform will shift political supervision in part to the local level, into the hands of mayors. The problem with that is mayors have a poor track record of decision-making on urban and transportation planning in the region. → Read More
Letter: Quebec's regions can use immigrants
Daphné Leclair writes: "Carrefour-jeunesse emploi in Maskinongé, for example, works with immigrants to help them find a home, a job, a school for children, and more." → Read More
Letter: Finding pants that fit is a challenge for people with Milroy disease
Mary Hunter writes: "Kudos to gifted designers such as Jean-Claude Poitras and Stella McCartney. I have Milroy disease, which means that I have no lymph glands in my body and very large feet. When trying on slacks, I can barely get them over my feet." → Read More
Letter: Better planning could have saved city some money on bike paths
Edwin Yee writes: "I was completely astounded that the city had installed a path without consulting residents and without formal announcements. This path has significant impacts on our neighbourhood. Furthermore, it was installed just before winter." → Read More
Letter: Canadian government is committed to investing in infrastructure
Denis Lebel writes: "Our government's unprecedented investments in infrastructure are making a real difference in the lives of Canadians." → Read More
Letter: Cyclists ignored the rules of the road
Josette Waldie writes: "I was lucky that I looked to that side in time and avoided a collision with them." → Read More
Letter: Queen Victoria statue has seen better days
Manuel Fernandes writes: "The Royal Victoria Hospital has served the community well for over a century and is an integral part in the tapestry for today's and tomorrow's MUHC." → Read More
Letter: Airbnb and my personal property
Ming Gim Wong writes: "I should be free to do what I want with my personal property, whether I choose to live in it or rent it." → Read More
Letter: If bicycles had licence plates
Re: "Cyclists should pay for road upkeep" (Letters to the Editor, April 30) and "Create and enforce cycling laws" (Letters to the Editor, April 28) It has been argued in several letters to the edit... → Read More
Letter: Media access to public hospitals: A fine balance
As posted on our website, the MUHC recognizes its responsibility to the news media to provide information of public interest. We also welcome requests from news media and strive to answer all calls promptly and accurately. → Read More
Letter: The Manny Pacquiao fight and the power of sports
Kristina Joelle Lalic writes: "I’ve always believed that sports unite people. Maybe if Pacquiao fought everyday, people would stop fighting." → Read More
Letters: Uber, taxis and Montreal's 'smart city' status
Rick Bercuvitz writes: "The public should compel the city to revisit its position and to permit Uber to operate, albeit subject to reasonable restrictions." → Read More
Letter: MUHC parking complaints say a lot about our priorities
Robert Marcogliese writes: "I have never heard Montrealers complaining that parking at the Bell Centre, for a Canadiens game, is $28." → Read More
Letter: Shakespeare has seen better days
Ilona Eliakim writes: "The students learned that the greatest playwright and poet in the English language wrote about love, death, happiness, sadness, evil, revenge, war and jealousy. They learned that his themes are as timely today as during his own time." → Read More