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    The Queen E: At the Heart of Montreal's History
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    The Queen E: At the Heart of Montreal's History

    From John Lennon & Yoko Ono bed-in for peace to the October Crisis, Montreal's most storied hotel has been at the centre of it all.

    A New Pub Aims to Bring Finesse to the Plateau's Bar Scene
    J.P. Karwacki

    A New Pub Aims to Bring Finesse to the Plateau's Bar Scene

    Elevated pub classics, a daily 5 à 7, and a kitchen open until 1 a.m. have all arrived at the corner of Prince-Arthur and Saint-Laurent.

    After 20 Years of Recording Montreal, Breakglass Has a Label to Call Its Own
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    After 20 Years of Recording Montreal, Breakglass Has a Label to Call Its Own

    After decades of recording artists like Wolf Parade, Patrick Watson, and Kaytranada, Breakglass Studios launches its first imprint with a thirteen-artist roster.

    The Immigrant Family Who Inherited a Neighbourhood
    Léonie Poulin @ URBANIA

    The Immigrant Family Who Inherited a Neighbourhood

    When Richard and Shuping Guo bought Hochelaga's Dépanneur Populaire in 2001, they got more than a corner store. Their daughter Angelina's new book tells the rest of the story.

    Montreal's Best Bars Think About Design First
    Elle Magni

    Montreal's Best Bars Think About Design First

    Inside the obsession with light, sound, and atmosphere that separates Montreal's best bars from the rest.

    The Little Store That Runs Montreal: A Complete History of the Dep
    J.P. Karwacki

    The Little Store That Runs Montreal: A Complete History of the Dep

    How a 1970 law, a Rosemont grocer, and generations of immigrant families created Montreal's most essential institution.

    Angine de Poitrine Is Exactly What the Internet Was Waiting For
    J.P. Karwacki

    Angine de Poitrine Is Exactly What the Internet Was Waiting For

    A masked duo from Saguenay that started out as a joke gig tells us a lot about what we actually want from music right now.

    The Bulletin: Roman Sculpture and Italo Disco, Maple Xiao Long Bao, and an Easter Costume Party [Issue #175]
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    The Bulletin: Roman Sculpture and Italo Disco, Maple Xiao Long Bao, and an Easter Costume Party [Issue #175]

    The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

    Our Picks of the Best Shows for this year's Jazz Fest
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    Our Picks of the Best Shows for This Year's Jazz Fest

    From three jazz centennials to J Dilla, Willow, and UZEB at 50, the 2026 festival's best bets across free stages and ticketed venues.

    The Action Comedy Hollywood Forgot How to Make
    Gianni Fiasche

    The Action Comedy Hollywood Forgot How to Make

    Vince Vaughn plays two versions of the same gangster, and that's barely the wildest thing about it.

    The Fancy Cocktail Bar Isn't Dead, But Andrew Whibley Wouldn't Open One Today
    J.P. Karwacki

    The Fancy Cocktail Bar Isn't Dead, But Andrew Whibley Wouldn't Open One Today

    The Cloakroom founder on value over flash, the scene's missing middle, and what Montreal's bar culture still needs to figure out.

    Windsor Station's New Owners Are Determined to Make It More Than a Landmark
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    Windsor Station's New Owners Are Determined to Make It More Than a Landmark

    Group Society and Laurier Capital just acquired the 137-year-old heritage building from Cadillac Fairview for $62 million.

    Things to do in Montreal this April
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    Things to Do in Montreal This April

    From art fairs and film festivals to vinyl digs, clowns, and Roman emperors.

    Does Montreal Still Want to Play in the Big Leagues?
    J.P. Karwacki

    Does Montreal Still Want to Play in the Big Leagues?

    The return of the Expos is more viable than ever, but whether Montreal has the appetite for it is another question entirely.

    Stop Building Sad Cities
    Philippe Demers

    Stop Building Sad Cities

    Dull architecture has a real cost, and Montreal is paying it.

    The Bulletin: Downtown Gets a Jazz Room, Blasting Pink Floyd in a Church, and Girl Dinners [Issue #174]
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    The Bulletin: Downtown Gets a Jazz Room, Blasting Pink Floyd in a Church, and Girl Dinners [Issue #174]

    The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

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