Island amphitheatre plan to go ahead

I’ve held off criticizing the Plante administration so far, because I realize they likely didn’t have a realistic idea of the state of the city’s finances before they took charge. I can even respect their tax hike if it means they’ll do maintenance and repair work that’s been neglected, especially as the latter Coderre years focused on bread and circuses for the 375th.

However, I’m unimpressed at Plante’s reason for her go-ahead to the Evenko amphitheatre on St Helen’s Island, as reported by CTV.

Quoting the piece: “Plante […] worried too many trees would be cut to make room for it. But since the trees have already been removed, Plante said she now sees no reason not to proceed with the outdoor concert area.”

Trees can be replanted in green space, Mme Plante. But they can’t be replaced in areas concreted over to give a big free present to Evenko.

I am disappoint.

In addition, this item on Montreal respecting the concerns of St Lambert about noise from shows on the island is so full of waffle that it’s dripping syrup on the floor. “Luc Ferrandez a indiqué que la réponse était toutefois complexe.” Don’t trash your earplugs yet, you South Shore folks.