Reddit pulse / page 12
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Reddit's buzzing with questions about Quebec's election priorities. Lots of alarming AI stories out there — but no protection for residents yet, and none of the party platforms are talking about it either.
48,000 people checked out budget recipe posts this week. Creator says folks are reporting back that they actually saved money on groceries, and is adding IGA, Metro and Provigo to the platform plus more vegetarian options.
Planning to catch AC/DC at Jean-Drapeau this weekend? Yellow Line from Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke gets you there, but Reddit's asking about round-trip tickets, tap pay, and whether you can use US dollars. STM hasn't chimed in with Saturday capacity info.
Culture debate happened today at a Montreal event with CAQ, Liberals, PQ, and QS. PCQ didn't show. CAQ and Liberals were vague (no platforms out yet), but PQ came with specific culture investment promises.
Tesla owner thought someone hacked his car with a device and stole sunglasses. Downloaded clearer footage and figured out the car just wasn't locked — and that mysterious device? Portable fan.
Someone in Montreal's asking Reddit about living by the Pierrefonds-Roxboro waterfront — want to know about flood history there. Thread's getting responses but no one's got solid answers yet.
Someone rented a Montreal wedding venue for next month, paid deposit and full price upfront. A family member sent pictures of rats in the hall; new Google reviews confirm they're in the room and kitchen. Contract has zero-refund clause, but the situation sounds catastrophic. Person asking if they can fight for their money back anyway.
Kirkland REM station has a paid lot restricted to residents only. Enormous empty parking around the Cineplex nearby is marked "reserved for commercial use" with threats of penalties — essentially sitting empty while commuters can't use it. People who live close by but aren't technically Kirkland residents are frustrated.
Axis & Allies: 1942 3rd edition this Sunday, September 13 at 1 p.m. at the Plancher de danse du Parc André-Lavallée. Organizer's leaving an hour and a half after start time if no one shows, so confirm interest first.
Tired of crowds at the orchard? Weekdays and early mornings are your move. Verger Expérimental in St-Bruno is a research centre with more apple varieties than kids. Verger François Legault lives up to its motto: "le calme est aussi savoureux que nos Honeycrisp." Les Domaines Roka, run by a Romanian owner focused on organic farming, is another solid pick if you want the experience without the lineups.
Someone recently moved to Longueuil and is hunting for an indoor golf simulator league over the cold months. They're planning to join an outdoor league next summer but want to stay active and meet people through winter. Looking for centres on the South Shore or easily accessible nearby that have individual player or free-agent spots open.
Someone ordered a $16.05 sandwich, handed over $21.10 expecting a $5 bill back. Cashier grabbed the loonie, tossed it in the tip jar, and handed back $4. When called out, the cashier complied — but it's happened to other people too. The frustration: asking for exact change doesn't mean you're tipping.
People are fainting on the A4 line when it gets packed — especially during the crowded commute from off-island. Heat, stuffiness, and air quality on packed trains during peak hours have people wondering if the ventilation is keeping up. Could be nothing, could be a real issue, but nobody from REM has answered the question yet.
Stuff's moldy, soft, and honestly disappointing right now across the board: strawberries, raspberries, melons, tomatoes, even the farmers markets (Atwater, Jean Talon, Marché de l'Ouest). People are paying $5 for a 200g cup of raspberries with 25% mold at the bottom. Everyone's asking what's going on.
A Reddit poster with a learning disability is looking for someone to help them learn Québécois the way a friend learned German—through everyday conversation and translating videos together. They're willing to pay for the right fit and think repetition is key to making Montreal feel like home.
Three men on the Lionel-Groux métro platform stepped in when a man in his 40s started harassing a woman. They positioned themselves between him and other riders, blocking his access the whole commute. Community looking out.
Someone in the Plateau's got a skunk living in their basement and honestly they're cool with it — just worried about rabies. Asking if the city's vaccine bait is available to residents or if they gotta let her stay and hope for the best.
someone visiting from Alberta got urgent news from their doctor and needs a blood test tomorrow in Quebec. they're staying in Vendôme, travelling with in-laws and toddlers, and just posted on r/montreal asking what labs are called here, if walk-ins are available, and what wait times look like. the thread's answering with local tips — cliniques-laboratoires, appointment options, and yes, you can get care as out-of-province visitors.
Navettes fluviales are running until end of September — hop on from the Old Port to Pointe-aux-Trembles or Varennes, combine with bike commute, see the port from a totally different angle. Service is been running since 2019 but way more people should know it exists.
Someone's trying to find you online: they bought laminated portrait frames of you at Renaissance thrift store near De Castelneau about 4 years ago and now you're redecorating their place. If that's you and you don't know grandma donated them, hit up u/lazyriver12 on Reddit.
