Reddit pulse / page 17
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
The 7110 Côte-des-Neiges building was renovated just 15 years ago as subsidized housing. Now it's completely sealed with plywood and no information posted. A neighbour estimates the shutdown started around 18 months ago. Alarm systems still going off inside.
Getting a doctor's appointment in Montreal is a nightmare right now. Clinics refusing to book without going through 811, but 811 doesn't work if you already have a family doctor. The system's broken.
The Amerigo Vespucci, a massive Italian sailing school ship, docked at the Old Port's main cruise terminal and will be here until August 3. Iconic moment for the harbour.
A person was drop-kicked on Ste-Catherine by someone who thought they were being filmed—the attacker believed to be unhoused. The person posting found it kind of funny but isn't sure whether to be mad about it.
Someone caught an older violinist in Place d'Armes after the AURA Lightshow at Notre Dame Basilica—he was playing "Once Upon A Time In The West" and it moved people to tears. Anyone know who he is?
The REM network map is getting the redesign treatment on r/montreal — locals imagining alternate routing plans for the rapid transit system.
Another close call on the St-Laurent bike path — a truck driver turning right almost clipped a cyclist this morning. Locals frustrated with drivers cutting across without checking.
New York's mayor just opened city-run grocery stores charging 30% less than regular retailers. People on Reddit are asking if Montreal's gonna do the same.
Every park fountain in the city is shut off this summer — the city cut water use to save money. So yeah, that's why you keep seeing dry fountains everywhere.
Riders on the 439 Pie-IX SRB are fed up. Wait 15 minutes for a bus that's already 115 percent full, can't board, then watch three more roll up at the same time. One commenter is asking why the city can't double the buses on this route—this SRB should have metro-level frequency.
Montreal commuters on Reddit are venting about the REM's refusal to reimburse transit passes when service fails. If you're stuck without air conditioning for hours and your connection expires or your train never leaves, tough luck—the REM calls it part of the service agreement. Some are questioning whether it violates consumer protection law.
A Reddit thread is circulating about how a 1973 Dutch ban on Sunday driving—a response to the oil crisis—accidentally transformed the Netherlands into the world's cycling capital within a decade. One commenter noted that COVID car-free streets reminded them how far the Dutch took it back then.
Someone caught a 15-minute stand-up set at a Just for Laughs street pop-up Saturday evening from an Egyptian Coptic female comedian. She talked about being a kindergarten teacher and being neurodivergent. Anyone recognize her?
An illustrator moving to Montreal for school wants to swap her West Coast surrealist work with local artists. She's minimalist and simplistic in style, hoping to push her painting practice this year. DMs welcome if you're interested.
Someone considering houses in Pointe-Claire and Beaconsfield near the railway asked if freight trains rumble through overnight. The tracks are about 200m from some homes near Highway 20—locals sharing sleep-loss stories in the thread.
People are asking where the best spots are to watch the Feux Loto-Québec at La Ronde this year—Parc du Courant's lost its charm and the bridge is overdone. Looking for recommendations on Reddit.
Someone's organizing an emo/pop punk pre-party for Warped Tour on Thursday, August 20th and looking for a bar or venue in Montreal willing to partner. They handle promo and DJing; you bring the space.
Wild turkeys—a flock of 6 to 8 of them—were spotted roaming a quiet street on Nuns Island yesterday. Massive birds, just hanging out in the neighborhood.
Crime rate data from Stats Canada shows Montreal crime has dropped, but people are reporting stabbings almost every week — including three incidents and a serious assault on Clark Street recently. There's skepticism about how the numbers match what folks are actually experiencing in the city.
Someone's bringing their kid to La Ronde for the first time since 2006 — kid's tall enough now for the rides. Asking what's actually changed at the park in the last two decades and tips for the visit.
