Thursday · Aug 20, 2026
Jeans Jeans Jeans still standing after 48 years
The Montreal staple shop is still open and customers are keeping it alive. A piece of local retail history that's not going anywhere.
Lawyer arrested in Saint-Michel death appears in court Friday
Daniel Rochefort, 72, was arrested after a woman in her 40s was found dead on 39th Street near Paul-Corbeil on Monday. Police say the pair were in a relationship.
Le Monstre at La Ronde gets brutal reviews online
Someone posted that the roller coaster is "the worst on Earth." The Montreal ride is catching heat for a rough experience.
Quebec premier dodges position on Canada-U.S. trade deal as deadline looms
Christine Fréchette says she needs time to analyze the impact on Quebec's economy. The 50 percent tariff deadline expires Saturday at 12:01 a.m.
People want buses back to run alongside the REM
A petition is circulating to bring back parallel bus routes alongside the REM instead of relying solely on the transit line. Residents are signing on to demand more transit options.
Man suspected in Montreal's 12th femicide dies in hospital
A 51-year-old man found with serious injuries at a Villeray apartment has died. The woman found dead at the scene on Saturday was in an intimate partner relationship with him.
PINK FLOYD : DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
Le Dome
Titanique - Montreal
Theatre St. Denis
CAQ taps author and radio host Geneviève Pettersen to succeed Legault in L'Assomption
The Coalition Avenir Québec announced Thursday that author and former radio host Geneviève Pettersen will run in L'Assomption, the riding François Legault has held since 2012.
Vans Warped Tour Montréal - 2-jours
Parc Jean Drapeau
PJ Morton
Beanfield Theatre
PJ Morton - Saturday Night Sunday Morning Tour
Théâtre Beanfield
Michael Jackson Legacy
Cabaret du Casino de Montreal
PQ recruits star prosecutor Marie-Claude Sarrazin to challenge Girard in Groulx
The Parti Québécois announced Thursday that prosecutor Marie-Claude Sarrazin will run in the Montreal riding held by Finance Minister Eric Girard.
Ottawa REDBLACKS at Montreal Alouettes
Percival Molson Memorial Stadium
The Lion King - Montreal
Place des Arts
Heavy police presence under Rosemont viaduct
A dozen police cars showed up under the viaduct in Rosemont Wednesday evening with multiple access points closed. No official word yet on what triggered the response.
Quebec coroner urges Montreal police to review restraint practices after 2025 death
A coroner's report found police use of a hogtie restraint likely contributed to Abisay Cruz's death in March 2025, despite high cocaine levels in his system.
PINK FLOYD : DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
Le Dome
REM hit multiple-hour disruption with no public alerts
The REM went down for several hours Wednesday with no rider notifications or shuttle service info. Commuters caught the outage mostly through social media. Operator says they...
Major highway closures this weekend: Turcot and Samuel-De Champlain Bridge affected
The Turcot interchange and Samuel-De Champlain Bridge will close Friday at 11 p.m. through Monday 5 a.m. Plan alternate routes through Jacques-Cartier Bridge.
World of Soul - Only The Righteous - Soul Jazz & Rnb
Le Balcon X Terrasse
Rosemont's redesigned 6e Avenue becomes model for safer streets
Rosemont just reworked 6e Avenue near Louis-Hébert school and it's turning into a case study for fixing the city. Narrower sidewalks slow cars near the school, plant beds...
Quebec paramedics reject contract offer; pressure tactics resume immediately
Members of unions representing 3,300 paramedics voted down a tentative deal on Thursday, with 71.6% rejecting the agreement. Talks centred on wages, bonuses and staffing.
PINK FLOYD : DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
Le Dome
TGV data: $90B is pricey but makes economic sense
New data on the $90-billion TGV project: it's expensive but worth it economically. Quebec's passenger rail system ranks among the worst in the West for a corridor of 15 million people.
Imagine Monkland returns Aug. 20–23 in NDG
Imagine Monkland is back Aug. 20–23 in NDG — the street's pedestrianized for four days with local merchants, live music, dance, and family activities. Check out Monkland Avenue...
The Lion King - Montreal
Place des Arts
Who dropped a chair on Highway 15?
Someone dropped a chair on Highway 15 this morning. Honestly, please pick it up and add felt to the bottom so it doesn't scratch wood tiles.
Projets Autochtones breaks ground on downtown Montreal shelter for Indigenous people
A $23-million Indigenous-led shelter with 50 beds and culturally sensitive services is breaking ground on Sherbrooke Street West, set to open in 2028.
Ahuntsic spotted a new mural three years in the making
A local spotted a new street art piece in Ahuntsic this morning — looks like it finally got its finish after a few years of being half-done.
Someone built an interactive transit map for Quebec
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...
Someone caught your glasses before the métro doors closed
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.
Montreal business lobby calls for regulatory cuts and decade-long investment plan
Montreal chamber of commerce released policy wishlist Wednesday ahead of October provincial elections, urging tax relief and public infrastructure assessment.
