Reddit pulse / page 32
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Someone's asking what flowers and herbs actually grow well on Montreal patios. Reddit's sharing their best recommendations for everything that survives our climate.
Someone's got an extra ticket to Lambrini Girls at Beanfield tonight because their friend bailed. If you want it, hit them up on Reddit—first come, first served.
Montreal's mayor says her Black husband was stopped by police at least 5 or 6 times last year without cause. She raised the issue publicly this week amid broader conversations about racial profiling in the city.
Thrasher magazine—the world's definitive skateboard culture publication—brought their elite pro team to Montreal in early June to demo and film tricks. They just dropped a full edit and you can spot all the city's famous spots featured.
Montreal spent $264 million clearing snow in 2025—the most in a decade. Over 240 cm fell last winter versus 155 cm the year before, pushing costs up 43% from the previous year.
Someone got jumped by a 50kg dog in the park on Wellington — muselière and all. Calls 311, gets told to photograph it and contact police directly. If this keeps happening to you, document every incident and file reports.
Someone asking Reddit what shoes to wear in Montreal summer rain when it's 70s and wet. The real answer: waterproof runners or boots, because soggy feet ruin a vacation.
25 police cars just blew past Papineau around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Nobody on Reddit seems to know what the emergency was, but it was enough to turn the whole avenue into a response line.
over 11,000 complaints about french language use in shops were filed at the OQLF in 2025-2026. that's a lot of people noticing businesses aren't respecting the language laws.
black employees at montreal police just sent a letter to management saying they're afraid of reprisals for speaking out about racism at station 39. whistleblower protections aren't cutting it—they need real protection.
The city's library system is shutting down the Club des Irrésistibles. If you were part of it, you'll need to find a new book club elsewhere.
Someone on Reddit got screwed by a Booking.com rental advertised as an apartment but turned out to be a rooming-house setup. They're pushing people to screenshot everything and actually fight with the platform instead of giving up—it works.
Toronto's new WNBA team is bringing two regular season games to Montreal on July 10 and 12—playing against the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty. A Reddit thread is already buzzing about breaking the world record for women's pro basketball attendance.
Don't panic, but weather conditions are lining up for tornado formation. Keep your phone close and watch for warnings this afternoon.
Someone flew past on a two-lane street where the bike lane cuts out, inches from my handlebars at full speed. Keep your distance—we can't dodge into your car.
A transformer explosion knocked out power for a split second today, but the grid held. Thought I was getting the day off.
Reddit thread asking why Montreal people seem colder now. Replies range from city growth to pandemic hangover to just the cost of living wearing people down. Worth a scroll if you've felt it too.
Bike lane debate heating up on r/montreal. Someone posted about traffic lights and whether bike paths need different rules. Thread got wild—locals really care about how the streets are laid out.
Someone on r/montreal's asking for strength-based sports groups where people actually show up regularly—less gym drop-ins, more community vibe. Lots of replies about climbing gyms, rowing clubs, and ultimate frisbee leagues across the city.
After heavy rain, a bright double rainbow stretched across the South Shore. Residents say the pictures don't even do it justice.
