Reddit pulse / page 11
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
A visitor had their car stolen from a hotel parking lot with two car seats, strollers, and luggage inside — now asking locals where thieves typically dump vehicles before shipping them out. Recurring problem for tourists trying to get to Quebec City.
Someone opened their door to find three baby raccoons playing on the step — they took a video after the little guys got over their initial fright. The city's got plenty of them, but a face-to-face encounter still hits different.
Someone's asking why downtown Montreal doesn't have more rooftop pools. Point stands — the city's always in party mode in summer, but rooftop pools? Basically nowhere. Maybe winter just kills the dream.
An oral historian on Reddit is looking for people over 60 who built modern Quebec to share their stories for a new podcast. They want your life story, your testimony — all ordinary people welcome.
Someone on Reddit's asking where to order a chocolate cake for a birthday party in Montreal. Turns out everyone has opinions — bakers, catering companies, the whole deal.
A parent's posting looking for friends for their 20-year-old daughter with autism and ADHD who graduated high school with great marks but hasn't had friends since starting secondary. High-functioning autism folks looking to build friendships — if interested, check the Reddit thread.
Someone broke into a space next to Au Pied de Cochon on Duluth in the Plateau and stole an unprotected computer. Martin Picard's offering to negotiate if you have the data — he wants it back.
Lots of smoke in the air and fire trucks racing by the southwest Sunday morning. Some concerned on Reddit it could be major — no official word yet on what sparked it.
Water pressure's down in Côte-des-Neiges again. Residents are wondering if this is it — total network capacity exceeded. Boil-water advisories have hit the area before.
Looking for a balayage under $450 in Montreal for mid-back length hair? Locals are asking for recommendations after getting quoted $600+. Sounds like Laval and Longueuil might have better rates.
A cat stuck high in a tree for three days got rescued by Montreal neighbors and Redditors after official rescue services couldn't help. The community came through.
Need a bilingual French/English magician for a 40-person wedding near Parc La Fontaine around 8 p.m.? Montreal Redditors are asking what the going rate is for close-up magic or a short show.
The newly renovated splash pad and playground at Parc Lalancette keeps drawing crowds, but parents are reporting concerning incidents involving people in crisis around the children's area.
Someone shared an old photo of Mile End from 1985 showing two parents with strollers pausing for conversation on the street — a snapshot of neighborhood life from four decades back.
The Feu Sacré 50th anniversary Olympic show hit major technical snags Saturday night — sound and video kept cutting out, the band restarted twice, and people started leaving early.
Someone caught a film at Cineplex Forum last night and there was zero AC in the theatre. Left drenched. Google reviews show others have complained about this — how does Cineplex justify no cooling?
The Amerigo Vespucci, a 1931 Italian naval training ship, is docked at the Old Port this weekend and sails back Monday. Built in 1931, she's known as one of the world's most beautiful ships — the closer you look, the more you see why.
Family of Toronto visitors returns to Montreal every August looking for stuff beyond the tourist circuit—they've been hitting up Laurier Park pool, Eva B, cool murals, free outdoor activities. Reddit thread's full of locals naming places that actually appeal to people who live in cities.
Someone's asking where to score the best canned sardines in the city for an apéro with friends—looking for actual quality conserves, not just any tin. Thread's full of local recommendations for the real stuff.
Someone's dealing with the same pit bull attacking their dog multiple times at Verdun's dog park, and police aren't stepping in. The dog's called Jax, about 100 pounds, brown and white. Poster called the SPVM before but they said they need the owner's address—then when they finally spotted the owner, cops never showed up even hours later.
