Reddit pulse / page 26
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
the metro might be using AI to spot people loitering, according to chatter on r/montreal. details are sparse but the thread's got folks debating whether it's privacy invasion or just good safety management.
someone on r/montreal is asking whether reporting aggressive driving to police is worth it after a driver tailgated them at a red light, passed unsafely, and then blocked their lane further down the road. the driver's passenger was filming the whole thing.
someone on r/montreal is asking how to legally rent out a parking spot long-term. they found the official lease form for apartments but can't find anything similar for parking. wondering how to protect their rights if the renter doesn't pay.
Among cities in the world's top 75 for quality of life, Montreal comes out ahead of most on bang-for-buck. Only Wellington, Auckland, and Ottawa beat us — and Auckland's the only other major metro ahead. La Presse broke down the math.
The province has decided not to offer publicly funded flu shots this season. Public health authorities still recommend vaccination — you'll just need to pay or get it elsewhere.
Rush played the Bell Centre Thursday night as part of their Fifty Something tour, and it might be their last time in Montreal. Concert photos from /u/Jag2112 show a packed venue sending off the Canadian legends.
Festival Trad Montréal is happening this weekend—free events celebrating traditional Québec music, organized by Espace Trad. The island's been pretty quiet on this cultural scene, so if you're into it or curious, this is a rare chance to catch it.
If you're biking to Concordia from Sud Ouest, watch out—multiple road closures downtown have turned the usual St. Jacques and Guy route into a nightmare. Add the potholes on the return trip and it's risky. People are looking for alternate routes that don't involve Peel.
Dollard-des-Ormeaux has its own bylaws separate from Montreal, so someone asked if poultry like chickens or quails are allowed. No one's answered yet but worth checking DDO's official animal regs if you're thinking backyard birds.
Montreal Reddit thread spiralling over whether the city finally won the war against wasps and bees, or if it's just too early to celebrate.
Locals are comparing which cost hikes hurt most—groceries, gas, transit, rent, insurance. Everyone's got a "this became nonsense" moment where they gave up a guilty pleasure. Thread's full of real talk about squeezing budgets.
someone found a Rudsak leather coat at the bins with classic Montreal firefighter patches, an engraved pin, and metal buttons. "Très unique est un piece emblématique de Montréal" — a real piece of city history in the trash.
about a month ago the SPVM took down an automatic license plate reader after coverage, and now there's apparently four installed around the city. toronto's covered in them. locals wondering who decides this and if we're tracking them right.
it's september and the apples are coming. Paula Red's soft and perfect for sauce, Gala brings it for charcuterie boards, Honeycrisp works for everything. Sunrise and Spartan rounds out the early-season lineup. way better than fighting the McIntosh hype.
student's kitten has heart disease, vet bill already hit $1000. treatment's another $600+ but she's on a tight budget. looking for organizations that might help cover pet medical costs.
The Bank of Montreal building on Place d'Armes lit up like a special effect the other night — except it's just smart lighting design. Every time you walk past it catches you off guard.
Mile End gardener's got excess basil and is giving away literal trash bags full of it. Hit them up on Reddit if you want to make pesto or whatever — just gotta swing by to grab it.
Two tickets to tonight's 8 p.m. Aura Experience show are up for grabs at half price. Someone's flight delayed and they're selling for $33 CAD (or $27 USD) both — transfer via Fever app if you're interested.
A Montreal creator posted 20 recipes based on this week's grocery discounts at Maxi and Super C — 11 from Maxi, 9 from Super C — and is sharing 4 favorites. More chains coming soon based on what followers request.
The REM is asking riders to plan extra time getting out of Édouard-Montpetit station as back-to-school week hits and crowds surge. Station's busier than expected right now.
