Monday morning: voting day, solid shows tonight, layer up.
Quebec votes today. Roads are clear. Three live acts worth catching after work. Sunset's early.
Alright, it's voting day in Quebec—get out if you haven't already and make your voice count. Five parties are poised to win seats for the first time in half a century, so there's real movement happening. The CPQ's pitching an $11,166 tax cut over five years if you want to know what's on the table.
Weather's mild but don't let the 13°C fool you—mostly cloudy and we're down to about 11 and a half hours of daylight now. Sunset's at 6:27 PM, so plan accordingly if you're heading anywhere after work. UV's sitting at 3.0, which is moderate, so you're fine without SPF if you're just moving between the métro and your desk.
Commute looks clean this morning. Nothing major blocking you up on the usual routes, so get in without drama.
One thing worth knowing: restaurants across Canada raised prices in 2026, and half are planning more hikes next year. If you've been meaning to hit a new spot, might be worth doing it sooner rather than later. If you're thinking dinner tonight, Il Teatro just opened in the Quartier des Spectacles with proper Roman food and Italian wine—worth a look if you want something that feels a little removed from the usual Monday grind.
Lyle Odelein, the old Canadiens defenceman, passed away at 58 over the weekend. If you grew up watching the team in the '90s, he was a solid presence on the blue line. Worth remembering.
As for tonight, you've got three solid options if you want to get out. Laura Ramoso's doing her Calm Down Tour at L'Olympia at 7:30—if comedy's your thing, that's your move. Elder Island's playing electronic sets at the Fairmount Theatre at 7:00 if you want something more atmospheric. There's also live rock on if that's calling you. Take your pick depending on your mood, but get moving soon if you want to catch anything—sunset's early and venues fill up fast on Mondays when the weather's decent.
Stay warm out there, and thanks for voting.
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