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Thursday · Jun 18, 2026

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11:59
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Tonight

Visites Guidées Centre Bell - Bell Centre

Centre Bell

11:40
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News Brief

McGill drops three spots in global university rankings, now at 30th worldwide

Canada's top-ranked university still leads the country but slides further from its 2015 peak of 21st place globally.

11:10
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Pulse

OQLF language complaints hit record high

over 11,000 complaints about french language use in shops were filed at the OQLF in 2025-2026. that's a lot of people noticing businesses aren't respecting the language laws.

10:40
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News Brief

Quebec police ethics commissioner opens investigation into Station 39 racism allegations

The Red Coalition's complaint about Montreal North police misconduct has triggered a formal file after years of reported discrimination.

10:10
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Pulse

Black SPVM officers worried about going to work

black employees at montreal police just sent a letter to management saying they're afraid of reprisals for speaking out about racism at station 39. whistleblower protections...

9:10
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News Brief

Black Montreal police employees fear reprisals over racism allegations

After two officers were suspended, Black employees warn that whistleblower protections are insufficient to prevent retaliation.

8:30
PM
Tonight

Dead Calm

Bar Le Ritz PDB

8:30
PM
Tonight

PINK FLOYD : DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Le Dome

8:00
PM
Tonight

Snor - Miracle Tour

Théâtre Beanfield

8:00
PM
Tonight

Pierre Hébert

Théâtre Manuvie

8:00
PM
Tonight

Pierre Lapointe

Maison Symphonique de Montreal at Place Des Arts

8:00
PM
Tonight

Lorie

MTELUS

8:00
PM
Tonight

Passion Flamenca - Voyage en Andalousie

Le Balcon

8:00
PM
Tonight

Pierre Lapointe

Maison symphonique de Montréal

8:00
PM
Tonight

Ouellet

Le Club DIX30

7:55
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News Brief

Quebec Liberals hold back on lawsuit against PQ leader—for now

The PLQ gave Paul St-Pierre Plamondon 72 hours to retract accusations linking them to organized crime; he refused.

7:40
PM
News Brief

Canada's first uterine transposition surgery performed at Montreal hospital

The MUHC procedure offers fertility preservation for women undergoing pelvic radiation therapy, protecting reproductive organs from damage.

7:30
PM
Tonight

Cirque du Soleil: Echo - Montreal

Under the Big Top - Old Port, Montreal

7:30
PM
Tonight

Daniela Andrade

Bar le Ritz PDB

7:25
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Pulse

Montreal libraries ending the Club des Irrésistibles program

The city's library system is shutting down the Club des Irrésistibles. If you were part of it, you'll need to find a new book club elsewhere.

7:10
PM
News Brief

OQLF receives record 11,000 complaints about language services

Quebec's language watchdog logged a 7% year-over-year increase, with Montreal-area businesses accounting for more than half.

7:00
PM
Tonight

Mentana - Les Frolics

Le Studio TD

7:00
PM
Tonight

PINK FLOYD : DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Le Dome

7:00
PM
Tonight

Daniela Andrade

Bar Le Ritz PDB

6:55
PM
Pulse

Airbnb rental didn't match listing? Screenshot everything and report it

Someone on Reddit got screwed by a Booking.com rental advertised as an apartment but turned out to be a rooming-house setup. They're pushing people to screenshot everything and...

6:10
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Pulse

Toronto WNBA team coming to Montreal for two games in July

Toronto's new WNBA team is bringing two regular season games to Montreal on July 10 and 12—playing against the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty. A Reddit thread is already...

6:00
PM
Tonight

Nino & Electric Soul - Soul, Rnb & Funk

Le Balcon X Terrasse

5:55
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Neighborhoods

Ex-premier Jean Charest's son nominated for Liberals in Verdun

Antoine Dionne Charest runs in the southwestern Montreal riding that fell to Québec solidaire in 2022.

5:30
PM
Tonight

PINK FLOYD : DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Le Dome

5:10
PM
News Brief

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Montreal Thursday

Environment Canada flags slight tornado risk as wind gusts reach 70 km/h; rain expected to total 20–40 mm by evening.

2:58
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News Brief

Normand Brathwaite nearly died from untreated alcoholism this spring

The beloved Montreal entertainer spent 42 days in hospital, 10 in a coma, after his body failed from a combination of diabetes neglect and alcohol dependence.

2:45
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Pulse

Conditions right for tornadoes later today—keep an eye on alerts

Don't panic, but weather conditions are lining up for tornado formation. Keep your phone close and watch for warnings this afternoon.

2:32
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News Brief

Second fire this week at Lachine commercial building raises arson concerns

A major overnight fire completely destroyed the structure on Du Pacifique Avenue after a similar blaze on Monday; 145 firefighters responded.

2:19
PM
Pulse

Drivers passing cyclists way too close on interrupted bike lanes

Someone flew past on a two-lane street where the bike lane cuts out, inches from my handlebars at full speed. Keep your distance—we can't dodge into your car.

2:06
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Neighborhoods

Laval police arrest 10 suspects in violent Pokémon card robberies

Buyers and sellers using Facebook Marketplace have been targeted since January 2025; 11 of the 30 incidents involved pepper spray attacks.

1:28
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News Brief

Housing crisis worsens domestic violence and school dropout rates

A Quebec Observatory of Inequalities study links inadequate housing to heightened risk of intimate partner violence and barriers to escaping abuse.

1:15
PM
Pulse

Transformer blew up near you, power stayed on—back to work

A transformer explosion knocked out power for a split second today, but the grid held. Thought I was getting the day off.

1:02
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Neighborhoods

Montreal invests $25M in 350 affordable homes in Rosemont

Four residential buildings in the Angus Technopark will house 121 one-bedroom, 134 two-bedroom, and 95 three-bedroom units by next year.

12:11
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News Brief

Vacant housing units in Montreal sit at 25,000 as rents soar

According to Radio-Canada, the city has as many empty residential properties as there are homes in all of Villeray.

7:44
AM
Pulse

Why does Montreal feel colder?

Reddit thread asking why Montreal people seem colder now. Replies range from city growth to pandemic hangover to just the cost of living wearing people down. Worth a scroll if...

7:18
AM
Pulse

Montreal bike lanes sparking debate

Bike lane debate heating up on r/montreal. Someone posted about traffic lights and whether bike paths need different rules. Thread got wild—locals really care about how the...

6:52
AM
Pulse

Looking for a strength sports crew in Montreal

Someone on r/montreal's asking for strength-based sports groups where people actually show up regularly—less gym drop-ins, more community vibe. Lots of replies about climbing...

6:27
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Neighborhoods

Sun Youth opens new 40,000-sq-ft community hub in Villeray

Food bank, kitchen, garden, and gym now under one roof for 5,000 households yearly.

5:10
AM
News Brief

Montreal music industry rallies behind francophone artists

"Montreal, Make Some Noise" initiative launches 50+ projects to support Quebec musicians amid industry challenges.