Reddit pulse / page 13
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Ticks are now a permanent fixture in Montreal's green spaces. Check yourself after time outdoors, especially in wooded areas and tall grass.
Since La Baie closed, the entrance to the old store downtown has turned into a pissoir. Smells like urine permanently. The vacant space has become a magnet for public urination and nobody's dealing with it.
Someone in Hochelaga's looking to socialize their 14-week-old puppy. Just got the second vaccine and needs healthy dogs to meet up with. If you've got a pup and live nearby or know a good puppy kindergarten, they're taking recommendations.
A Montreal driver posted a vent about people not using turn signals on the highway, especially on the 40. They're also asking why there's barely any police presence on the autoroute despite all the infractions. The Reddit thread is getting lots of agreement from people fed up with the same thing.
A Montreal person is looking for nonprofits to donate extra plates, cutlery, pots, and pans to — their partner's moving in and the kitchen's fully stocked now. If you know an organization that gets these kinds of things to people who need them, they're posting on Reddit.
A person living in an older Montreal apartment is asking Reddit what material is actually in their walls besides drywall. Getting answers on classic Montreal building construction from people who've dealt with similar places.
a 2,393-sq-ft two-bedroom at Pierre-Dupuy in Griffintown (Tropiques Nord building, near Habitat 67) is listing for $1.595M — and it's got a rare indoor atrium terrace that's basically a greenhouse. wild flex.
raccoon rabies cases are climbing in and around montreal — local wildlife experts urging caution if you spot them. don't approach, keep pets vaccinated.
grey monday's got people ditching outdoor lunch plans and heading into the metro tunnels instead. eaton centre food courts are about to get very busy.
A visitor had their car stolen from a hotel parking lot with two car seats, strollers, and luggage inside — now asking locals where thieves typically dump vehicles before shipping them out. Recurring problem for tourists trying to get to Quebec City.
Someone opened their door to find three baby raccoons playing on the step — they took a video after the little guys got over their initial fright. The city's got plenty of them, but a face-to-face encounter still hits different.
Someone's asking why downtown Montreal doesn't have more rooftop pools. Point stands — the city's always in party mode in summer, but rooftop pools? Basically nowhere. Maybe winter just kills the dream.
An oral historian on Reddit is looking for people over 60 who built modern Quebec to share their stories for a new podcast. They want your life story, your testimony — all ordinary people welcome.
Someone on Reddit's asking where to order a chocolate cake for a birthday party in Montreal. Turns out everyone has opinions — bakers, catering companies, the whole deal.
A parent's posting looking for friends for their 20-year-old daughter with autism and ADHD who graduated high school with great marks but hasn't had friends since starting secondary. High-functioning autism folks looking to build friendships — if interested, check the Reddit thread.
Someone broke into a space next to Au Pied de Cochon on Duluth in the Plateau and stole an unprotected computer. Martin Picard's offering to negotiate if you have the data — he wants it back.
Lots of smoke in the air and fire trucks racing by the southwest Sunday morning. Some concerned on Reddit it could be major — no official word yet on what sparked it.
Water pressure's down in Côte-des-Neiges again. Residents are wondering if this is it — total network capacity exceeded. Boil-water advisories have hit the area before.
Looking for a balayage under $450 in Montreal for mid-back length hair? Locals are asking for recommendations after getting quoted $600+. Sounds like Laval and Longueuil might have better rates.
A cat stuck high in a tree for three days got rescued by Montreal neighbors and Redditors after official rescue services couldn't help. The community came through.
