Reddit pulse / page 35
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
A Montrealer created a live web tool that shows buses and trains across major Quebec transit agencies in real time — or simulated — positioned on their actual routes. It's fun to watch if your PC can handle it.
A Reddit user just posted a shout-out to the stranger who tossed their glasses back after they dropped them heading into the métro. Doors closed a second later — clutch catch.
Someone's giving away one or two free tickets to the Louanges surprise show happening today at 7:30 p.m. at the Biosphère — DM if you're interested.
The REM was a complete mess this morning with zero communication — no service alerts on the app, no shuttle information on the website. Everyone just showed up late to work.
The Pont Legardeur between Montreal and Repentigny has been basically undriving for more than a year because of potholes. Work cones disappeared but the road's still trashed — anyone know if there's actually a plan to fix it?
student moving to Montreal for an eight-month internship asking if there's student pricing for STM transit or the cheapest route from Berri-UQAM to Côte-Vertu near the airport
someone asking Reddit if their EU-to-Canada adapter is the right one for a week-long Montreal visit — classic tourist prep happening right now
Police activity in the alley behind the homeless shelter at Saint-Catherine and the evangelical church. Residents nearby are reporting the incident to the area.
Duuo's $10-a-month tenant insurance policy disappeared, and replacement coverage now runs $28 minimum with Intact. Anyone finding cheaper options that still satisfy landlord requirements?
No bikes at Honoré-Beaugrand metro station despite the Bixi dock being there for years. One user paying for a subscription can't grab a single bike to beat a 36-minute wait for the next bus.
There's chatter about Montreal wanting to revive the REM de l'Est project — the eastern light rail expansion that's been stalled.
Someone got quoted $70 cash for a 10-minute taxi ride after a concert, driver refused to use the meter. Same route cost $12 on Uber. Worth reporting that meter scam.
New person moving to Montreal asking when rush hour actually starts on weekdays — apparently they can leave at 3 a.m. if needed but would rather not.
Someone asked if there's a mailbox at YUL and they're in departures with an hour to spare — gotta ship those pricey postcards before takeoff.
Cinéma Banque Scotia's first Insider showing December 14 is sold out; December 15 has only a couple seats left. But more tickets dropped for the rest of December and into January.
Someone left a bunch of chairs at the Place metro stop after the STM moved the bus stop. Residents didn't waste the opportunity — now there's an unofficial seating area.
ParkMTL, a free parking map app built from Montreal's open data, just landed on iOS. Search by address, check real-time rules for your block, and see when restrictions lift.
Montreal airport's telling people to show up three hours early for domestic flights. Commuters on Reddit are debating whether that's legit or excessive for a quick hop to Toronto.
Looking for a drive-in showing English movies for Labour Day weekend? A Reddit thread has locals asking the same question. Double features, if you can find one.
Youppi!'s in the running for best mascot in the league according to USA Today. Head over and vote for your furry Expos friend.
