Reddit pulse / page 41
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
PSA: one Montrealer opened theirs to find it colonized by millions of bug larvae. Clean the bin regularly or unlock a fear you didn't know you had.
Drivers reporting deep grooves, severe bumps, and neglected surfaces across the city. Hamstead still under construction three years later. McGill roads are rough too. How's your neighborhood holding up?
Multiple incidents this weekend of crowds trying to force onto trains without letting passengers exit. Line up at the sides of the doors — there are clear platform markings — and always let people off first.
Montreal researchers are about to test a plant-based drug against Ebola that works 100% in lab conditions. The virus replication is completely blocked in vitro. Could be a game-changer if human trials show the same promise.
Stat Park and Max Park are issuing fake parking tickets that somehow result in real fines. People are getting actual citations for bogus violations. Check your receipts if you parked in either lot recently.
You basically can't get married at Montréal City Hall anymore. Only three boroughs—Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Ville Saint-Laurent, and Saint-Michel—still offer the service, and even those are cutting back. Costs about $400, but everyone's stuck hiring a notaire at $750+ if they want the city hall experience.
Police were at Berri-UQAM on the green line this morning. Reddit's got photos but nobody's confirmed what happened yet.
Someone's hunting for a nut-free bakery downtown that does custom cakes — one guest has an almond allergy and they want zero risk. Budget's $100. Gluten and dairy are fine.
Someone's after piano partitions for two Richard Desjardins songs — "Tu m'aimes tu" and "l'engeoliere." Long shot on Reddit but worth asking.
Someone on r/montreal just asked where to find butcher shops sourcing meat directly from local farms in and around the city — if you've got recs, the thread's live.
Someone took their family to see the new Star Wars Grogu movie in IMAX — $105 for two adults and two kids, before popcorn. They stayed home instead. The theatre pricing in this city is officially out of reach for families.
People on Reddit are calling out the crosswalk buttons on Parc Avenue — they keep hitting them and then just jaywalking anyway because nothing happens. Either the system is broken or it's just theatre to make people feel like they're doing something. Either way, a street that should be pedestrian-friendly is making everyone angrier.
Tour la Nuit is cancelled tonight. Vélo Québec cited reasons beyond their control (read: rain and cold). The midnight bike ride through the city isn't happening.
Sophie Sucrée's shutting down its Saint-Laurent spot on June 7. If you've been meaning to hit the sweet shop, this weekend's your last chance.
Champions League final kicks off at noon on Saturday and someone's looking for a Montreal bar showing PSG-Arsenal. Union Française is already full. Worth calling ahead if you have a backup spot in mind.
Canadiens are done after losing to Carolina in the playoffs. Fans posting gratitude to the squad for the run. Season didn't go as planned, but the city's showing up for them anyway.
Game 5 just wrapped — Hurricanes took it 6-1. At least the Habs scored one. Time to think about literally anything else for the next few months.
A local artist just shared a painting of the Quebec royal guard in full dress uniform — bright colors, crisp details. City's been posting it everywhere.
Gaming event on Discord June 14 — come try Mistfall with the community. New players welcome if you want to jump in.
The city's racing to repave Camillien-Houde Way and it's creating a crunch. Crews are working hard to get it done — expect disruptions if you're using that route.
