Reddit pulse / page 34
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
someone on r/montreal's looking for grocery stores with decent prepared foods — not gas-station-level sandwiches or sad sushi plates. the search: somewhere between cooking from scratch and dropping $25 on takeout. IGA and Provigo apparently aren't cutting it.
someone asking for the best park to barbecue on June 24 — Saint-Jean's next week but it's a Wednesday. Laurier Park's festivities are the 23rd, so that's a workday. looking for alternatives for a daytime celebration.
people reminiscing about their youth bars — the Loft's terrace, Le Fouf's sketchy sangria pitchers, St-Elizabeth's hectic summer shifts, Balooz's basement dance floor. whole thread's basically a time capsule of what going out looked like in 2005.
New poll numbers out for the Quebec election: PLQ at 31%, PQ at 25%, CAQ down to 17%. Montréal metro heavily favours the Liberals right now.
Someone on the 514 spotted a Bishnoi gang attack at an east-end spot this morning—people saying it's connected to a wider pattern of violence targeting Indian communities across Canada.
A prototype of a new electric bus model is hitting Montreal streets as the transit system pushes forward on electrification.
Someone's looking for a disability lawyer in Montreal to fight an LTD (long-term disability) case — asking the subreddit for recommendations if anyone's had good experiences.
The basement of Joah Joah CK caught fire around 3 a.m. in Mile End. Firefighters evacuated the whole building. Inside's completely gutted — just chairs and tables left. Columbus Café, The Ten Spot, and Renaud-Bray nearby are all closed. Unsure if it'll reopen.
A recent drowning near Verdun Beach is sparking conversation about rescue logistics and safety awareness. Firefighters' association frustrated by lack of tools; borough mayor says she needs more support.
Trying to catch the World Cup match on June 24 with a group? Most downtown bars are either fully booked or don't take advance reservations. Les Trois Brasseurs has spots if you're flexible on timing.
Parc Laurier looked peaceful in the rain Sunday afternoon. Locals posting photos of the quiet green space, wet benches, and empty splash pad.
People are starting to notice the REM's reverse-flow potential—commuting from Brossard and central Montreal to industrial parks in Saint Laurent and the West Island. Anyone actually doing this?
The 150 bus isn't showing up. Been waiting 30 mins with no sign of one while other buses roll through fine. No traffic, no obvious delays — just missing from the route today.
12 units evacuated on Avenue du Parc this afternoon due to a fire. SPVM and firefighters on scene. Check on neighbors if you're in the area.
The maritime bike path between Île Notre-Dame and Sainte-Catherine just got paved and it's packed. Everyone out there — all ages, all speeds, some on foot, some on e-bikes. People actually stopping to enjoy the views. The asphalt upgrade just made it feel real.
Someone's driving one of the most-stolen car models and worried about leaving it parked in Montreal — even with an immobilizer and club, a broken window first day would ruin their trip. Downtown pier and Olympic Village hotels both on their radar but nervous about risk.
Power keeps going out in Mile End every couple weeks and residents are fed up. Someone's mid-bake when the power cuts and everything's ruined — there's definitely an aging infrastructure problem here that needs fixing.
Counted around 10 roadkills in and around Montreal today during my commute. Be careful out there — lots of wildlife getting hit on the streets right now.
Saw something unusual on the Île-Bizard bridge around noon — anyone know what it was?
A pianist is recording national anthems for all 2026 FIFA World Cup teams and wants real photos from Montréal residents — skylines, streets, landmarks, the St. Lawrence River — instead of stock images. Already got submissions from Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czech Republic. Share yours if you've got something that feels like home.
