Reddit pulse / page 5
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
A cyclist riding the wrong way down a one-way street in Hochelaga, no helmet or lights and eyes on their phone, came within inches of a head-on with a car turning into the lane. The driver braked only after spotting them in the headlights. Cyclist swerved clear at the last second, then yelled and flipped off the driver without stopping.
A longtime DDO resident says they're crossing paths with one unfamiliar stray cat every two days now—a dramatic shift from seeing one or two per year. Over just two weeks, the resident spotted at least ten healthy-looking cats (lustrous coats, good weight) with no collars, scattered throughout the area. The change is noticeable enough that locals are asking what's up.
A jet passed over Montreal Friday afternoon loud and low enough to get people's attention from Vieux-Rosemont. Nobody's confirmed what it was yet, but folks are asking around.
Thread getting heat about why public can't access names of officers being investigated for serious crimes—murder, assault, misconduct. Users point out other countries release names faster; officers stay paid while suspended for months or years. Argument: public servants, public should know.
A person was attacked by three teenagers at 1:20 AM on their own street in Saint-Leonard while heading to work. They got shoved, kicked, had their phone and backpack stolen, and one attacker had a knife. The victim screamed and they fled. Few witnesses at that hour.
Anaïs Roy, 22-year-old dancer with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, is doing an AMA on r/montreal starting at 4pm today. She's been with the company 4 years, dances daily class through late afternoon, and performs at Place des Arts. She's answering everything—pointe shoe wear, stage falls, pre-show stress.
Someone's out almost every day in Petite-Bourgogne playing sax—not exactly making music, but making himself known. Anyone else hearing him in other neighborhoods?
Testing on the REM extension toward Trudeau airport is hitting new milestones. The transit line keeps getting closer to actually running the full route.
Protest against police misconduct is happening Saturday, October 24 at Station 21. People gathering to voice concerns about policing in the city.
The city's famous Pink House is holding its ground despite all the demolition around it. Someone captured a wild hyperlapse today with some dramatic clouds — looks like this little landmark might make it.
Girouard is completely dark right now — massive police and firefighter response happening. Dozens of units on scene but no word yet on what caused it.
Someone on r/montreal is warning about their experience buying a used Volvo SUV from a local dealer — says they regret trusting the dealership's inspection process. Read the thread for details.
People are confused about whether La Ronde's single day pass covers Fright Zones this year. Last year required separate tickets and time reservations for the haunted houses — unclear if that's changed for 2026.
People on r/montreal are talking about Café Alfred right now. Check the thread if you're looking for local coffee spot recs.
Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll's berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels. Health authorities monitoring, details still emerging.
Someone got scammed buying Olivia Rodrigo tickets tonight. Check your sources if you're reselling or buying last-minute — there's fake listings floating around.
Group of 10 cyclists created a wall on the REM this morning, wouldn't let people off. Where are the inspectors? Max is supposed to be two bikes per wagon.
Someone just got approved for a $400K home loan and is asking if they should stay near the city in a condo or go further out for a house. The thread's already filling up with Takes.
People are reporting servers grabbing their Interac machines mid-transaction to insert 15% tips without asking, or guilt-tripping cash payers with sad looks. One person got short-changed at a pub when the server took 15% from their change. Everyone's fed up.
Someone was juggling near the REM station this morning and people loved it. Simple street performance, instant mood boost — the stuff that makes a commute better.
