Reddit pulse / page 38
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
People keep asking why public buildings leave lights on 24/7, all year round. Good question — nobody seems to have a solid answer.
People walk their dogs by the canal every day and a lot of them let their dogs jump in to cool off. There are no-swimming signs everywhere and heavy metals at the bottom, but is the water actually dangerous? One dog owner is feeling guilty for keeping theirs out.
Someone on r/montreal bought too much fruit from a Flashfood deal at Maxi and is wondering if it's OK to hand out their extras—apples, grapefruits, clementines, avocados—to unhoused people in their neighborhood. The question got traction because it's kind of a real dilemma: good food, good intent, but is it welcome?
so the Cinelli Bros show on Netflix is actually hitting different—people in the sub are saying it's one of the better reality docs we've gotten in a while.
Mystery stickers saying 'IN MIGRON' are popping up everywhere on the Plateau. Someone asked Reddit what they mean—nobody knows. Urban mystery of the week.
ARTM's raising transit prices July 1. Someone on Reddit broke down whether to buy single passes or a monthly pass depending on your commute. The weekend pass might be your move if you're not daily riding.
A balcony contractor who damaged someone's bike with a crane is demanding they remove their Google review before paying out compensation. They're also making the person sign a no-review clause about the incident. MTL Reddit's asking if that's even legal.
Station Joliette's floors get slick and oily about once a month for a few days, then vanish overnight. Anyone else noticed this or know what it is?
People are debating whether the 747 bus or a taxi to P4 dropoff is quicker during morning rush. Traffic's brutal either way right now.
Paralives, the Sims-style life sim made by a Montreal indie studio, sold 900,000 copies in its first 15 days. Local devs absolutely crushing it.
A beloved Montreal café is asking the city to delay roadwork that would kill their World Cup watch-party setup. Community pushing back — the outdoor screens and seating are a huge part of the experience.
The OQLF is going after popular St-Henri brunch spot Arthurs over the word "nosh" on the menu. Yiddish loanword, francophone debate happening right now on Reddit.
Ketchup Doritos are back in Montreal stores after being gone for years. Reddit users have been hunting for them for months — now the comeback is real.
The local pastry spot Mamie Clafoutis switched to AI-generated promotional images. Customers are noticing and saying it's killing their confidence. Their products are already good—why fake it?
Someone dressed as a giant pink rabbit wearing a cap is walking around Parc Lafontaine and people are posting photos. Not on any substance, this is just happening.
Montreal closed several public fountains this week to conserve water ahead of hot days and show residents the city is serious about reducing consumption.
Béton Armé is on the bill at Aux Francos this Saturday. Festival just announced and people are hyped.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is facing criticism over the Bloc's position on high-speed rail funding for Quebec—the party's wanting money that isn't there in the current budget.
The mayor is open to a municipal bylaw that would make it illegal to insult police officers in Montreal. The proposal is getting pushback online, with residents debating free speech versus officer safety.
Summer's settling into the Canal neighborhoods — new things to do popping up this month. Check what's on along the water.
