Reddit pulse / page 36
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Riders still can't figure out where they're supposed to go in Old Montreal. The waterfront path is closed to bikes, and the main route feels cramped with pedestrians. City surveying bike lane ideas — maybe they'll actually ask cyclists what works.
Someone tried to run a con near Place des Arts métro on Bleury Street — guy claimed he'd lost his wallet in Dubai, needed cash for gas. Offered a ring as collateral but it felt too light to be gold. Classic setup.
The legendary vacuum store on Saint-Laurent is a merch machine now—locals repping the brand like it's Supreme.
Community response to Station 39 dismantling is blunt: this has been reality for years, finally documented.
The English Montreal School Board is laying off workers who support special-needs students as Quebec cuts funding—and families are scrambling.
The city's asking for input on bike infrastructure plans. Hit the survey if you have thoughts on where lanes should go.
Montreal's departing general director is leaving with a severance package over $1 million. City spending keeping people talking on Reddit.
The REM is moving into the next phase of planning with two additional stations in the works. Expansion keeps rolling.
someone on r/montreal's looking for grocery stores with decent prepared foods — not gas-station-level sandwiches or sad sushi plates. the search: somewhere between cooking from scratch and dropping $25 on takeout. IGA and Provigo apparently aren't cutting it.
someone asking for the best park to barbecue on June 24 — Saint-Jean's next week but it's a Wednesday. Laurier Park's festivities are the 23rd, so that's a workday. looking for alternatives for a daytime celebration.
people reminiscing about their youth bars — the Loft's terrace, Le Fouf's sketchy sangria pitchers, St-Elizabeth's hectic summer shifts, Balooz's basement dance floor. whole thread's basically a time capsule of what going out looked like in 2005.
New poll numbers out for the Quebec election: PLQ at 31%, PQ at 25%, CAQ down to 17%. Montréal metro heavily favours the Liberals right now.
Someone on the 514 spotted a Bishnoi gang attack at an east-end spot this morning—people saying it's connected to a wider pattern of violence targeting Indian communities across Canada.
A prototype of a new electric bus model is hitting Montreal streets as the transit system pushes forward on electrification.
Someone's looking for a disability lawyer in Montreal to fight an LTD (long-term disability) case — asking the subreddit for recommendations if anyone's had good experiences.
The basement of Joah Joah CK caught fire around 3 a.m. in Mile End. Firefighters evacuated the whole building. Inside's completely gutted — just chairs and tables left. Columbus Café, The Ten Spot, and Renaud-Bray nearby are all closed. Unsure if it'll reopen.
A recent drowning near Verdun Beach is sparking conversation about rescue logistics and safety awareness. Firefighters' association frustrated by lack of tools; borough mayor says she needs more support.
Trying to catch the World Cup match on June 24 with a group? Most downtown bars are either fully booked or don't take advance reservations. Les Trois Brasseurs has spots if you're flexible on timing.
Parc Laurier looked peaceful in the rain Sunday afternoon. Locals posting photos of the quiet green space, wet benches, and empty splash pad.
People are starting to notice the REM's reverse-flow potential—commuting from Brossard and central Montreal to industrial parks in Saint Laurent and the West Island. Anyone actually doing this?
