Montreal unlikely to rename metro station after Oscar Peterson, despite petition
(WorldNews Entertainment)

MONTREAL — Another push is underway to rename a southwestern Montreal metro station in honour of Canadian jazz great Oscar Peterson, but city officials say they aren’t ready to go that route. Nearly 12 years after a grassroots attempt to see Lionel-Groulx station renamed fell short, Naveed Hussain — a resident of the Montreal borough where the bustling metro hub is located — launched an online petition last week that’s gaining steam. Born and raised in Montreal’s Little Burgundy district, Peterson became one of Canada’s most notable musical talents. But Hussain noted the acclaimed jazz pianist and eight-time Grammy Award winner only has a few things...