Thursday's got soul, light, and some proper evening plans.

Morning. It's 20 degrees and cloudy, which means you'll want a light layer if you're heading out later. UV's running high at 8.0, so sunscreen if you're in and out of shade. Sun's down at 8:25 PM, so you've got almost fifteen hours of daylight to move through—plan your evening around that.

On the commute side, keep in mind the airport's still dealing with construction odour affecting US-bound flights, so if you're heading out that way this morning or have friends arriving, expect some delays or cancellations. Nothing major on the roads themselves to sweat.

Couple things worth knowing: Verdun's artist studios and galleries are facing eviction as a lawyer pushes for commercial conversion—if you've got spots you love out there, might be worth a visit sooner rather than later. Also, SPVM's looking for a 65-year-old wanted for breaching release conditions; if that's someone you recognize or know about, they've got the details. And if you've picked up any Grondines or Lachevrotière cheese recently, check the recall—Staphylococcus aureus showed up in the batch.

Eat-wise, if you're craving heat, La Soupière Malatang just landed on Ste-Catherine West with customizable Sichuan hot pot—exactly what tonight's vibe calls for. If you're leaning something quieter, L'Express on Saint-Denis still does the Parisian bistro thing better than anywhere else in the city without the flight. There's also a new specialty café at Café Saint-Henri on the Notre-Dame Basilica courtyard if you want something slower.

Tonally, tonight's the night. Osheaga opens today—if you're planning to head to Parc Jean-Drapeau, the full three-day run kicks off. Pink Floyd's reimagined *Dark Side of the Moon* is running at Le Dome (5:30 and 7:00 PM showings), and if you want something smaller and looser, there's soul and R&B at Le Balcon X Terrasse starting at 6:00 PM. Weather's cloudy but dry, so the terrasse will work fine—bring that light layer.

Enjoy the light while it lasts. À plus.