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HighOnCity · The Montréal Archive

Friday · May 22, 2026

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11:59
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Tonight

Visites Guidées Centre Bell - Bell Centre

Centre Bell

11:55
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Tonight

Charlotte de Witte (18+)

Stereo

11:00
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Tonight

DANG! - A Soulful Electronic Dance Night

Bar le Ritz PDB

10:00
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Tonight

Kaytranada

New City Gas

10:00
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Tonight

HNTR

Newspeak

9:50
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The Lead

Service Dog Graduates From Polytechnique After Five Years

Victor Bal and his Mira-trained service dog Kopeck walk the stage together, making history as one of the first ASD service dog partnerships to complete a university degree.

9:40
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Pulse

Métro Expansion Talk Heats Up on Reddit

people are talking about métro upgrades — orange line extension plus maybe merging the blue and green lines. could actually happen this time.

9:35
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The Lead

Indigenous Tribunal on Residential Schools Convenes in Montréal

The Permanent Peoples' Tribunal opens Monday at the Native Women's Shelter, demanding accountability for children lost to Canada's residential school system.

9:25
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Pulse

Massive Black Smoke Over Downtown Sparks Questions

someone spotted huge black smoke over west downtown around noon today. no news about what it was yet — anyone know what happened?

9:20
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The Lead

Montréal's Sports Moment: Habs and F1 Collide

The Canadiens playoff run and Canadian Grand Prix converge this weekend, creating a rare convergence that has the city buzzing.

9:15
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Eat & Drink

Spinning Restaurant 777 Offers 360° Views and Portuguese Haute Cuisine

Portus 360 rotates diners through the city skyline while chef Helena Loureiro serves grilled octopus, beef with chimichurri, and decadent seafood platters.

8:30
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Tonight

Back to the 80s

Le Balcon

8:30
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Tonight

Cat Clyde

Bar Le Ritz PDB

8:08
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Tonight

Simon Leblanc

Place des Arts

8:00
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Tonight

Simon Gouache

Theatre Manuvie

8:00
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Simon Gouache - Pour l'instant

Théâtre Manuvie

8:00
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Tonight

Qw4rtz

St. Denis Theatre

8:00
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Tonight

Hommage Bon Jovi - Wanted

Le Club Dix30

8:00
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Tonight

Ski Mask The Slump God

L'Olympia

7:30
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Tonight

CAT CLYDE

Bar le Ritz PDB

7:00
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Tonight

Preseason: Ottawa REDBLACKS at Montreal Alouettes

Percival Molson Memorial Stadium

6:30
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Tonight

Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal - Montreal

Place des Arts

6:00
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Tonight

Vendredi Soul Motown Vibes x Mary Grace

Le Balcon X Terrasse

5:04
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Pulse

Poutine-pizza fusion dish sparks culinary debate on Reddit

someone just created the pizzpoutine—a poutine-pizza hybrid using pizza dough. the quebecois vs. italian cuisine experiment is somehow both cursed and genius.

4:59
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Pulse

Cyclists riding on Sherbrooke sidewalk nearly hit pedestrian with stroller

someone on a bike came out of nowhere on the sherbrooke sidewalk this morning and almost took out a stroller. cyclist just yelled and kept going on the pavement. why is this...

4:53
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News Brief

Viger and Saint-Urbain face two-week lane closures for overpass work

Transport Quebec closes lanes May 24–June 6 for Saint-Urbain Street overpass rehabilitation over Route 136.

4:48
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The Lead

Formula 1 Grand Prix transforms downtown into racing mecca

Montreal shifts into high gear as hundreds of thousands arrive for one of the city's biggest weekends, with packed terraces and exotic cars dominating Peel Street.

4:42
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Pulse

Place des Arts will be chaos during Grand Prix race Sunday

someone's got sesame street tickets at place des arts this sunday—the exact same time as the formula 1 race. the plaza's gonna be completely packed. getting there early might...

4:37
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News Brief

Lachine drowning deaths ruled accidental after coroner inquiry

A 34-year-old mother and three-year-old son drowned in residential pool in June 2025; neither knew how to swim.

4:32
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The Lead

Service dog graduates from Polytechnique after four years of partnership

Victor Bal walks across the stage at École Polytechnique with his service dog Kopeck, who attended every class of his mechanical engineering degree.

4:26
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Pulse

Formula 1 pilot crashes after hitting groundhog during practice

a formula 1 pilot crashed in today's free practice after hitting a groundhog on the track. the marmotte took out the car. only in montreal during grand prix week.

4:21
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News Brief

Four-alarm fire tears through Saint-Henri residential building

Over 100 firefighters battled the blaze at Dominion and Duvernay Friday morning; six units damaged, no injuries reported.

4:15
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The Lead

Gilles Villeneuve officially named Quebec historical figure

Premier designates legendary F1 driver as historic figure, honoring the racing icon during Grand Prix weekend on Île Sainte-Hélène.

2:46
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Pulse

Friday thoughts: Cégep summer math plans

Someone asking r/montreal for advice on whether to take linear math and methodology courses at CEGEP online, in summer, or in person. Writing struggles, so distance learning...

2:22
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News Brief

SAAQ Launches 'One Death a Day' Shock Campaign

Quebec's road safety authority pivots to stark messaging as it aims to reach drivers whose attention has drifted from traditional warnings.

1:34
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Pulse

Canadian cats killing 100M birds yearly

Reddit's been talking about a study showing house cats kill roughly 100 million birds every year in Canada. It's a real problem for bird populations, and pet owners are getting...

1:10
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News Brief

Grand Prix Weekend Kicks Off Sunny, Rain Expected Sunday

Montreal gets ideal weather Friday and Saturday before rain arrives for race day. Plan your paddock visits accordingly.

12:22
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Pulse

Verdun tennis coach hunt kicks off

Someone on r/montreal is looking for a tennis coach in Verdun—wants weekly 1:1 sessions starting this summer, right by the outdoor courts nearby. Nothing intense, beginner...

11:58
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News Brief

OQLF's French Hockey Push Sparks Backlash

Quebec's language authority wants Habs fans cheering in French during playoffs, but locals aren't taking the hint kindly.

11:34
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News Brief

New Canadian Musical 'Grow' Plants Roots at Segal Centre

Two Amish sisters on Rumpspringa end up running an urban cannabis operation in this comedy from the producer of Come From Away.

10:00
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Tonight

2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix - Friday

Gilles Villeneuve Circuit

3:30
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2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix - 3 Day Pass

Gilles Villeneuve Circuit

3:30
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Ottawa Charge at Montreal Victoire - PWHL Finals (Game 5, Home Game 3)

Place Bell

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Pulse

Smoking in Communauto Cars Not Going Unnoticed

Someone spotted a rider smoking inside a Communauto and let them have it on Reddit. Car-share violations like this draw fines fast. Keep the shared cars clean, folks.

12:22
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Pulse

The City Bike Lane Etiquette Debate Heats Up

Cyclists are calling out pedestrians stepping into bike lanes without looking. A rider nearly hit someone today who stepped between parked cars straight into the lane. Both...