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Quebec announces $24.1M to renew school libraries over 3 years
The province is funding one million new books for secondary schools by 2029, but a shift to flexible budgeting has sparked concern among independent bookstores that sales to...
Mamie Clafoutis using AI for promo images, losing customer trust
The local pastry spot Mamie Clafoutis switched to AI-generated promotional images. Customers are noticing and saying it's killing their confidence. Their products are already...
Highway 136 closing all weekend for water main work
Eastbound lanes and ramps will shut down from Friday 10 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m. as the City of Montréal repairs infrastructure. Detours will be in place.
Giant pink bunny spotted in Parc Lafontaine with a cap
Someone dressed as a giant pink rabbit wearing a cap is walking around Parc Lafontaine and people are posting photos. Not on any substance, this is just happening.
Quebec museum unveils 'NAT' rebrand and inaugural lineup
The Musée national de l'histoire du Québec is simplifying its name to NAT and debuting exhibitions on hockey, chanson québécoise, and 10 chapters of Quebec identity, opening fall 2026.
City shutting down public fountains to cut water use this summer
Montreal closed several public fountains this week to conserve water ahead of hot days and show residents the city is serious about reducing consumption.
Police arrest suspect in Plateau nightclub shooting
A 27-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a May shooting at Club École Privée that wounded two innocent bystanders in the legs.
Béton Armé playing Aux Francos this Saturday—lineup just dropped
Béton Armé is on the bill at Aux Francos this Saturday. Festival just announced and people are hyped.
Quebec reinstates fast-track immigration pathway for 2 years
The province is reopening the Quebec Experience Program on July 2, allowing between 8,000 and 12,000 eligible workers a clearer path to permanent residency.
Montreal food bank raises prices for first time in 13 years
Information alimentaire populaire Centre-Sud increased basket costs from $3 to $5 after donations dropped, leaving low-income clients with fewer groceries and some choosing not...
Triumph: The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour
Place Bell
Pascal Cameron
Le Club Dix30
Bleachers Forever
MTELUS
Cirque du Soleil: Echo - Montreal
Under the Big Top - Old Port, Montreal
Hamilton Honey Badgers at Montreal Alliance
Verdun Auditorium
Montreal Alliance vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
Auditorium de Verdun
Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Montreal
Place des Arts
Cirque du Soleil: Echo - Montreal
Jacques Cartier Pier
Spite with Emmure
Beanfield Theatre
Spite
Théâtre Beanfield
Mercredi Live Jazz X Terrasse - Alain Oyono
Le Balcon X Terrasse
Bloc leader faces TGV funding challenge
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is facing criticism over the Bloc's position on high-speed rail funding for Quebec—the party's wanting money that isn't there in the current budget.
Montreal mayor open to bylaw against insulting police
The mayor is open to a municipal bylaw that would make it illegal to insult police officers in Montreal. The proposal is getting pushback online, with residents debating free...
Quebec auditor flags $2.2B in poorly planned battery company investments
Auditor general Christine Roy found CAQ government lacked clear objectives and timelines for funding 11 battery firms.
What's happening on the Canal this June
Summer's settling into the Canal neighborhoods — new things to do popping up this month. Check what's on along the water.
Free Kittie ticket up for grabs, June 27 at Beanfield
Someone's giving away a free balcony ticket to Kittie on June 27 at Beanfield. They can't make the show — ticket transfers via Ticketmaster. Hit up the thread if you're keen.
Cyclist hit by two vehicles in critical condition in Hochelaga
A 38-year-old cyclist was struck by two vehicles at Davidson and Notre-Dame Streets Monday afternoon and is now hospitalized in critical condition.
Pollen explosion in NDG this week
It's snowing fluff in NDG — allergies are going wild and there's so much pollen one batch even started a small fire near the Rona on Sherbrooke. June weather, allergies peak.
Court blocks Montreal from dismantling Van Horne encampment
Quebec Superior Court ruled the city can't dismantle the homeless encampment under the Van Horne overpass without proving safe alternatives exist.
SPVM searches for serial assault suspect with public help
Montreal police set up a mobile command post in Ahuntsic Thursday to gather information on a suspect linked to sexual assaults from 2006 to 2012.
Street art festival brought serious work to St-Denis
Someone caught some standout pieces from the street art festival on St-Denis and posted the shots. The murals are worth a walk up the street if you haven't seen them yet.
April 1970: what you could actually watch on TV
Someone dug up an old Montreal Star TV listing from April 1970 and it's wild — like three channels total if you had the right antenna. Way different from scrolling streaming...
Firecrackers going off in Hochelaga at 1am
People in Hochelaga are hearing loud pops and fireworks in the middle of the night. One resident who's lived there 10 years says it's been constant. Anyone else dealing with...