Large, socially distanced crowd forms line to support S.W. Welch bookstore and other small businesses in Montreal’s Mile End
The protest arose in opposition to what is perceived as predatory rent evictions by powerful realtors and landlords.
Grassroots collective Mile End Ensemble aims to preserve the unique Montreal neighbourhood and chalks up its first victory
The community group is united in opposition to skyrocketing rents forcing out small-business owners and renters who created the artistic neighbourhood that has become a tourist attraction.