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Over a dozen police, fire, and ambulances showed up at the Old Port during Caribbean Fest Sunday night. No word yet on what happened — no signs of panic from crowds.
Metro's yellow line is down until about 2:40 p.m. today. If you were planning a trip to La Ronde, might want to find another way.
Someone in Le Sud-Ouest called 311 back in May for a recycling bin replacement. Still waiting. Called again in June. City says if it doesn't show by end of July, call back. Anyone else stuck in bin limbo?
Someone spotted two cars marked SPRQ (Service de Police Regional) parked near Square-Victoria yesterday. Zero results online. If you know what this is, Reddit's waiting.
The Végo (formerly Commensal) on rue Saint-Denis is closing its doors today after operating since 1979. Last chance to grab a meal if you want to say goodbye.
A Reddit user went to Festival Matsuri on Saturday and had fun but was too shy to make friends. If you're going today and want company, they're down to go again.
The Grand Splash is today at noon at Lachine's former marina—a public swim to celebrate river access and push for more public beaches in the city. Water's clean and good; go jump in.
The trip took you through forests, past the old Rigaud station (closed since 2010), and over the Ontario-Quebec border. The railway between Hudson and Rigaud still has some wild infrastructure from the AMT days.
It's Saturday in summer with clear skies and not even hot — but when you ask locals what there is to do, the answers get quiet. Someone started a thread asking what everyone's actually planning tonight, and the replies are pretty honest about how hard it is to figure out what's on.
people are sharing their favourite escapes within the city — parc Jean-Drapeau comes up a lot for that "out of the city" vibe without actually leaving.
first time back in the city in a few years? the new metro ticket vending machines are a massive upgrade from the old ones that felt overwhelming.
someone spotted a family of five large birds on the Mountain, thinks they might be hawks but not certain. got a lot of people guessing in the thread rn.
The Intervention Truck (Camion d'Intervention Artistique) is at Parc Jarry tonight at 7 p.m. with a free circus show — acrobatics from 100 feet in the air, good for kids and adults.
World Naked Bike Ride starts today at 1 p.m. or 8 p.m. from Dorchester Square. Peaceful protest for safer streets and cycling infrastructure — wear what you want, from nude to costumes.
Montreal's Rachel Street is hitting unexpected congestion on two wheels. Cyclist spotted a long backup this morning, suggesting the city might need to expand or redesign the bike lane.
Free ticket to Skinshape tonight at the Beanfield Theatre at 8 p.m. — indie band, chill vibe. Grab it if you're interested.
Montrealers asking for spots to escape the city for beaches, rivers, or chill hangouts — classic weekend energy.
Montreal's debating which La Ronde coaster reigns supreme — classic Montrealers argument territory.
A helicopter with a search light was spotted hovering over Beaconsfield Saturday morning, with police presence heavy along Beaconsfield Boulevard and Woodland. No details yet on what triggered the operation.
Someone accidentally grabbed a black backpack during the Circus Festival at Place Pasteur Saturday morning. If you picked it up by mistake, the owner's asking no questions — just needs the laptop and passport back. DMs open.
