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Squall warnings every other day and rain basically non-stop—we're already in July and barely had any decent sunny weather. People are saying it's one of the worst summers on record.
Heavy rain hitting DDO and the West Island right now while the rest of Montreal gets blasted with heat from the other half of the storm.
Toronto condos have dropped so fast they're now more affordable than Montreal's for the first time in over a decade. wild swing.
people are debating balcony cigarette smoke in residential buildings — there's a 9-metre rule for public buildings but nothing for apartments, and chain-smokers are affecting whole blocks.
someone posted on La Presse about waiting over an hour at the Uber zone at YUL. sounds like it's a structural disaster — way too many people, not enough coordination.
heads up if you're selling expensive stuff on FB Marketplace: be cautious. someone just got burned — watch out for sketchy offers and meet in public.
airport route check: métro + REM + bus 815 vs. the 747 — both take about an hour from Berri. the 815 combo has more transfers but fewer people; the 747 hits the highway. pick your vibe.
where to catch the Canada vs. Morocco match Saturday? looking for a chill spot with sound — not wall-to-wall packed. downtown/Plateau/Old Port ideally, but happy to wander if the vibe is right.
Looking for an outdoor spot to watch Morocco play Canada on Saturday? Bring your own food and drinks if you can — way better than sitting at home.
Someone pulled a sweet cat off the Madeleine-Parent bridge today, got him to a vet — no microchip but he's clearly someone's pet. SPCA and Proanima calls coming tomorrow if you lost him.
Lightning lit up the sky between the clouds late night — no thunder but the show was worth the camera work.
The Canada Day walk in Montreal's Old Port was incredible this year—thousands of people, major media coverage, energy was electric. CTV and Global were on the ground capturing it all.
Between the heatwave and the thunderstorms, it's brutal out there. Feels like 45 degrees with the humidity. People are surviving but barely.
Montreal's under a severe thunderstorm watch from Environment Canada — damaging wind gusts, hail, torrential rain, and even a possible tornado on the table. Stay alert.
if you caught Willows at Jazz Fest last night, you know — her performance was absolutely stunning, especially when she sang religion. packed crowd but totally worth it.
moving day means new neighbours — one groundhog on the stairs, two under them. at least it's not skunks 🦨
Plateau residents are asking where to find cooling stations today — the heat's brutal and most places are closed for Canada Day. Libraries, shopping malls with A/C, and parks with splash pads are your best bets.
Happy Canada Day to everyone celebrating, everyone not celebrating, everyone moving today, and everyone working. If you've got a birthday too, happy birthday.
Someone just bought a condo in historic Duck Alley for the location and charm, but now they're regretting it — there are way too many ducks. The duck sanctuary next door is quacking all hours and tanking their investment value. They love the neighbourhood's duck culture but not like this.
People on the subreddit are fed up with the surge of modified cars gunning it through the streets. One resident of 15 years says it's never been this bad — every 10 minutes someone's ripping past. 311 complaints feel unsatisfying but that's the move.
