Reddit pulse / page 17
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
A woman went to the Concordia police station Thursday to report verbal sexual harassment on Sainte-Catherine. Her original post got tonnes of support — other women sharing their own stories, people offering concrete advice on how to react. She's encouraging people to speak up.
Montreal's anglophone youth protection agency is facing serious scrutiny after three children died within a single month while in their care.
A Montreal man who was forging foreign driver's licenses and helping Ontario truckers is now seeking an absolute discharge. He was caught after working a scheme to provide fake credentials.
Redditors are flagging evangelical services happening at Place-des-Arts metro station, where they say proselytizing is happening publicly and STM officers are standing by. The question being raised: does Quebec's public-prayer law only apply to non-Christian religious groups?
A woman posted on Reddit to thank two young men who stepped in Wednesday night when someone followed her through multiple metro cars on the green line at Lionel Groulx. She says it's the third time in just over a month she's been followed by men staring, catcalling, filming, or tracking her movements. The two men saw her crying and positioned themselves between her and the person following her.
Fantasia International Film Festival is underway and locals are posting asking how to navigate the massive lineup — most films don't have reviews out yet, and the thought of wasting two hours and ticket money on a dud is keeping people paralyzed. The festival is in its 30th edition this year.
Rush Cycle, a spinning studio in Old Port Montreal, is catching heat on Reddit for seeking volunteers to work shifts instead of paying staff. Members paying $159/month are questioning why a for-profit business with expensive rent and a wealthy clientele would expect free labour when corporate gyms offer paid gym allowances on top of wages.
people waiting 30 days to see test results in their health file while other provinces get results in 48 hours — frustration mounting over how behind the system is.
someone got a ticket for street cleaning but the citation listed the wrong street — now they're seeing if the mix-up can get the fine thrown out.
A proposal for a residential home for formerly incarcerated people is drawing pushback in Mount Royal, where residents are already dealing with tent encampments, supervised injection facilities, and homelessness issues. The planned site is near one of the city's best parks with heavy family use.
A redditor's been sewing cat toys from recycled materials stuffed with catnip to fundraise for their sick cat's piling vet bills. Looking for a spot to sell them and take donations. People are weighing in on the best neighbourhood spots.
A Montreal PLQ candidate made inflammatory remarks online comparing PQ members and supporters to Nazis in February. The party distanced itself from the remarks, but it's a headache for leader Charles Milliard as campaigning intensifies.
Residents in Centre-Sud near metro Frontenac are reporting an intense smell like gas. If you're in the area and concerned, contact emergency services or the SPVM for guidance.
Lachine installed a floating platform and walkway near Parc Noël-Spinelli—billed as a contemplation space but designed exactly like a swimming dock, except without ladders, depth info, or lifeguards. Thousands have asked for safe public swimming access; the borough just gave them something that looks perfect but isn't safe to use.
Canada's national men's soccer team faces Peru on October 3 at home in Montreal. Get your tickets ready.
On July 19, 1833, the city adopted its first official arms—designed by first mayor Jacques Viger. The beaver, symbol of Canada, was swapped out for the fleur-de-lis, symbol of the monarchy that Viger noted had "starved then abandoned" Canadians.
Montrealers are noticing rain predictions aren't panning out like they used to. More false alarms than usual—or does it just feel that way? The city's wondering if forecasting's actually gotten worse.
The city's collecting responses for its 2027 bike plan. It's worth filling out if you care about infrastructure, but heads up: the survey's design has some quirks that riders are calling out on Reddit.
Someone posted looking for a GA ticket mate for tonight's Tame Impala show—29/F, going solo, ready to dance. If you're bringing a crew or flying solo too, Reddit's the place to link up before doors.
warm nights like these right now make surviving montreal's long winters totally worth it.
