7 Quotes THINGS THEY SAID IN MONTREAL THIS WEEK

Saturday

APRIL 21

“I think I’ll let my fans know (via Facebook or Twitter) I’m playing Montreal so they can see the show.”

– Halie Loren, at the Upstairs Jazz Bar that is streaming most of its concerts live.

Sunday

APRIL 22

“I’ve been to a lot of festivals, and I’m really impressed with the way Blue Met treats its writers.”

– Ray Robertson, novelist, who attended the Blue Metropolis literary event.

Monday

APRIL 23

“Permanent residency status was used for touristic ends, to facilitate travel for his family.”

–Catherine Raymond, referring to Belhassen Trabelsi of Tunisia, who did not show up at an immigration hearing on his status.

Tuesday

APRIL 24

“Education is under attack; stand up, fight back.”

– A group of students, at a meeting to introduce Alan Shepard of Ryerson University as candidate for the next president of Concordia University.

Wednesday

APRIL 25

“Early indications are that there is no environmental damage.”

– Ken Hrysak, on a derailed CP Rail train that spilled about 6, 000 litres of diesel fuel into the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Thursday

APRIL 26

“If there’s a tragic event ... who will say mea culpa?”

– Mayor Gérald Tremblay, while urging the government and students to end the impasse over tuition fees.

Friday

APRIL 27

“It’s not just about participating. We have to believe we can win.” – Senator and former Alouettes president Larry Smith, addressing the aspiring Paralympians at the Défi Sportif.