Montreal to remove advertising columns after 30 years

Montreal is set to remove advertising columns that have been part of the city's landscape for 30 years. The decision comes as part of efforts to revitalize urban spaces and reduce visual clutter. The current contract with the company managing the columns is ending, and the city has opted not to renew it. Authorities plan to replace the columns with spaces that better serve public needs, focusing on enhancing aesthetic appeal and improving city ambiance. Some residents welcome the change, while others express nostalgia for the familiar structures.