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Getting married next year and looking for a jeweler who can do sterling silver bands with engraving. The kind that ages beautifully over time. Any local shops that do custom work?
Finally got a SUP and looking for easy-access spots without a car—Île de la Visitation, Jardin des Floralies, Île de Boucherville via ferry are on the list. Anyone know cleaner launches people aren't mentioning?
The transit authority is mapping out what comes next for collective transport around the metro area. Eight different zones under study to prepare the next chapter of Montreal's transit system.
New to the city and looking to keep up Irish while improving French. Saw that Hurley's pub used to host conversation circles in 2023 but not sure if they still do or if there's anywhere else doing language circles these days.
Reddit user looking for forested trails or gardens around the city where they can walk their newly adopted rescue dog that's afraid of people and cars. Somewhere quieter than regular parks while they work on desensitization.
People are discussing what makes Montreal's metro system work and where it could be better. The conversation is live on r/montreal right now.
The beloved Montreal restaurant Le Mousso is shutting down. The team posted about turning the page with emotion after its long run serving the city.
barber school in Montreal offering free haircuts and beard trims for men and boys thursdays and fridays, 6:30 to 8:15 pm. students need the practice, you get the cut. 4621 rue de Salaberry, appointment only.
transit authority studying 8 areas for expansion — Chomedey–Saint-Laurent is first on the list. could mean relief for commuters in those zones eventually.
People are reporting the turnstiles in Montreal's metro are acting up again. Your Opus card gets accepted at the gate, you go to walk through, and it locks up on you. One rider had it happen three times in one week.
Weird Al Yankovic is playing a free show tomorrow (Saturday, July 25) at Place des Festivals at 9 p.m. Expect it to get packed, especially with nice weather in the forecast—the Angine de Poitrine show drew massive crowds earlier in the festival.
Someone caught people talking nonstop through both Djo and Tame Impala sets at a recent show and finally turned around to tell them to be quiet. They shut up for one song, then kept going through the whole Tame Impala set. If you're going to a concert just to chat, stay home.
Montrealers are discussing trust issues with the REM on social. Concerns about the rapid transit system are sparking conversation across the city.
CAA Quebec is now installing bike parking stations across the city. Even car clubs have to acknowledge cyclists exist now. The infrastructure keeps spreading.
A senior lost their cell phone in the Old Port during fireworks Tuesday night. An honest person found it near de la Commune and King Edward Quai and turned it in to police stationed there. Phone recovered, crisis averted.
A tree came down recently near Wellington and Regina — looks like a hit-and-run or someone avoiding the closed street. Already flagged it on the city's 311 app, but it's rough losing a tree this size. Takes decades to grow back.
Android phone owners can validate OPUS cards straight from their devices on Montreal transit now — iOS users will have to wait. The wait for Apple Pay integration is expected to stretch to 2027 or later.
New board games meetup just kicked off in the Plateau—Thursday to Sunday, 7:30 to 10:30 PM at FeuilleVerte AfterHours (370 Rue Marie-Anne B). Bring your own games, free to join, no registration.
Tropique Nord is a year-round indoor tropical space tucked next to Habitat 67 at 2500 Ave Pierre-Dupuy—32,000 sq ft kept at a constant 26°C. Essentially a warm escape when it's freezing out.
Pride week is coming up August 4–7 and people are asking where the gay bars are. the Village's got you covered with special events all week — check out the Pride website for the full schedule.
