Reddit pulse / page 26
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
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.
Thomas, a 3-year-old tabby with grey striped fur and white chest and paws, went missing today in Verdun on rue Richard. Indoor cat, likely scared and hiding. No collar. If you spot him, reach out — his owner is panicking.
Someone's hunting for pizza-getti — that Quebec childhood staple that seems to be unique to the province. Looking for restaurants that still have it on the menu. Who remembers pizza-getti?
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu just got Flock cameras — the license-plate reading surveillance system. First deployment in Quebec. Some residents pointing out they didn't really ask for this.
Someone just posted that their first visit to Montreal since childhood completely changed their life. Double Canadian-U.S. citizen, didn't expect to feel this way. They're heading back to the States but promising to return — and thanking the city for patience while they butchered their French. 🤣
Quebec's new 'intermediate' affordable housing is coming to Montreal but rents are still crazy high. Most projects need heavy government subsidy just to work — people asking if we're solving the crisis or just subsidizing developers.
Strawberry moon was huge over the Fleuve last night. City lit up different under that glow.
Those Flock license-plate reading cameras that blanket the U.S.? They're coming to Canada. A Montrealer is raising awareness about the system's documented abuse: police officers using it to stalk exes and racially profile without cause. The mass surveillance network is already arriving.
Early Tuesday morning someone spotted a massive honking situation downtown—around 300 cars laying on their horns at 12:30 a.m. It's not for Jazz Fest, and Canada's World Cup win was yesterday, so what's the actual reason?
A Montrealer hates their wedding manicure and the ceremony is today at noon. They're desperately searching for a last-minute nail artist willing to fix it—rhinestones, builder gel, whatever it takes to salvage the set before walking down the aisle.
Someone on the green line noticed the Berri-UQAM station sign is missing a letter. Quality control, anyone?
Les Premiers Vendredis is celebrating its 15th anniversary July 3 and 4 at Esplanade du Parc Olympique. Sociedad Sur on Friday, Los Que Belocos on Saturday — both nights 8pm to 10pm, Latin rhythms and rock-salsa blend. Come ready to dance.
It's 30-plus and sunny in Montreal right now — and the city's fountains are sitting empty. Not the vibe we were hoping for.
Montreal Film Club's July program is live — Blade Runner, Call Me by Your Name, The Virgin Suicides, The Skin I Live In, and Rebel Without a Cause screening at the Montreal Art Center & Museum on Rue William. They're doing wine, cheese, and post-film chats before each screening. Line up your tickets on their site.
Someone's asking which neighborhood is best for leaving stuff on the sidewalk during Moving Day on July 1 — the idea being people throw out useful things that could help someone else out. With housing costs the way they are, one person's trash becomes another's treasure.
A juggler on Décarie near Van Horne just turned someone's terrible day around. They were stuck in sweltering traffic, livid with heat, when they spotted the juggler tossing balls real high at the stoplight during high noon. Instant mood shift. So if you see them out there, that's who they're talking about.
someone asked r/montreal for advice on scoring a decent used bike on a tight budget—what to check, where to look, how to spot a stolen one. whole thread blowing up with locals sharing their finds and fails.
uni student asking for budget-friendly spa and wellness spots near Montreal—friend's been through a rough patch and they want to do something nice without breaking the bank. locals are sharing hidden deals and lower-cost options.
someone posted asking if anyone knows a Lebanese language teacher in Montreal—they've got the basics down but need structured in-person classes to keep going. replies already coming in.
The Dyke March is off this year. Community's discussing what happened.
