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    A century-old sewing shop reopens as a living exhibit of Montreal’s garment past
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    A century-old sewing shop reopens as a living exhibit of Montreal’s garment past

    Preserved almost exactly as it was, the former H. Fisher & Fils shop offers a rare, tactile glimpse into working-class life and quiet entrepreneurship.

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    Momiji bets on Royalmount with sushi, skewers, and style
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    Before "world music” was a genre, there was Club Balattou
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    Before "world music” was a genre, there was Club Balattou

    From exile to empire, this is how a tiny St-Laurent nightclub became the global heartbeat of African music in Montreal.

    The Bulletin: Techno in a church, $1 saloon hotdogs, and the Lachine Canal's 200th birthday [Issue #131]
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    The Saint-Henri soundsmith reclaiming how music should feel

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    Les Lauriers: A Celebration of Quebec’s Culinary Excellence
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    Les Lauriers: A Celebration of Quebec’s Culinary Excellence

    The 2025 Gala des Lauriers celebrated Quebec’s culinary talent with a refreshed format, spotlighting standout chefs, producers, artisans, and innovators shaping the province’s gastronomic identity.

    What solo diners know that you don't
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    What solo diners know that you don't

    Inside the quiet power of good food, wine, and unexpected conversations: One bartender’s take on why dining solo in Montreal is anything but lonely.

    A quick guide to Montreal etiquette
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    A quick guide to Montreal etiquette

    Do this and people will think your mom gave birth to you at Schwartz’s on a Habs game night.

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    Because there’s more to the city than lining up in the Old Port and Plateau.

    The Main x URBANIA: An offbeat guide to Montreal
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    J.P. Karwacki

    Out there (in a good way): Quietly essential Montreal neighbourhoods

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    A perfect Saturday night with: DJ HIDI (Hideyuki Imaizumi)
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    A perfect Saturday night with: DJ HIDI (Hideyuki Imaizumi)

    DJ Hidi maps out his ideal Saturday night route based on where he wants to dance.

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