Tag: REM
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My Cultural Awakening: Losing My Religion and My Escape from a Doomsday Cult
Introduction: A Quiet Turning Point In 1991, I lived among 200 people in a Japanese commune where a doomsday prophecy dictated every choice. The Children of God preached that the world would end in 1993, and with that belief came a strict code: where I slept, what I wore, who I spoke with, and how…
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My Cultural Awakening: How Losing My Religion by REM Helped Me Escape a Doomsday Cult
Introduction: A life trapped by a looming prophecy In 1991, I found myself living in a commune in Japan with about 200 other people. We were members of a group that preached the world would end in 1993. The Children of God, a movement infamous for control and apocalyptic rhetoric, made every decision for us—from…
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Is the Griffintown REM Station Still on Track? What Montreal Commutes Can Expect
Current context: Montreal’s REM network expansion Montreal’s ambitious REM light-rail project has transformed regional planning and daily commuting since its early phases. The recent opening of the Deux-Montagnes branch marked a milestone, delivering faster travel across Laval, the West Island, and surrounding areas. Yet, amid celebrations for the launch, questions persist about other planned PROTOTYPE…
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Is the Griffintown REM Station Still On Track? A Look at Montreal’s Transit Future
Overview: Griffintown’s REM station in the larger transit plan Montreal’s ambitious REM (Réseau express métropolitain) project aims to reshape the region’s mobility, with multiple branches weaving through the metropolitan area. Among the planned stops, a Griffintown REM station has long been discussed as a key component to connect downtown Montreal with the west and south…
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Is a Griffintown REM Station Still On Track for Montreal?
Overview: What a Griffintown REM Station Means for Montreal Montreal’s ambitious REM (Réseau express métropolitain) project promised faster, more reliable transit across the metro area. Among its most talked-about potential additions was a station in Griffintown, the, fast-changing neighborhood along the Lachine Canal. The question on many commuters’ minds is whether the Griffintown stop remains…
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REM Service Launch: Deux-Montagnes Branch Opens to Downtown Montreal
A New Era for Metro Extends to Deux-Montagnes The long‑awaited REM (Réseau Express Métropolitain) service to Deux-Montagnes officially begins this morning, marking a major milestone for public transit in the greater Montreal region. After years of planning, construction, and incremental testing, residents will finally experience direct, efficient access to downtown Montreal via a modern light‑rail…
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REM Deux-Montagnes launches service to downtown Montreal
Overview: A New Chapter for Montreal’s Transit Network The long-awaited REM service for the Deux-Montagnes branch officially launches this morning, connecting the northern suburb to downtown Montreal. After seven years of construction and preparation, residents and commuters will finally have a rapid, modern option to reach the city center with fewer delays and a more…
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REM Service Launches Today for Deux‑Montagnes Branch, Connecting Suburbs to Downtown Montreal
A Milestone in Montreal’s Public Transit The much-anticipated REM line connecting Deux-Montagnes to downtown Montreal began service this morning, marking a major milestone for public transit in the region. After years of planning, delays, and construction, residents can now experience a faster, more reliable alternative to driving, with a service designed to reduce congested roads…