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    What Heated Rivalry Reveals About Funding Canadian Stories
    AnnaClare Sung

    What Heated Rivalry Reveals About Funding Canadian Stories

    While their characters earn millions, the show's lead actors quit restaurant jobs to film—a disparity that says a lot about Canada's cultural priorities.

    The centuries-old spa tradition of bathing in beer arrives in Montreal
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    The Centuries-old Spa Tradition of Bathing in Beer Arrives in Montreal

    Bains Ninkasi brings Central European beer baths to Quartier des Spectacles: oak tubs, personal taps, and all.

    CAMI's new styling studio is a fashion library of elusive finds
    J.P. Karwacki

    CAMI's New Styling Studio is a Fashion Library of Elusive Finds

    Camille Tremblay's by-appointment showroom brings hard-to-find brands to Montreal to fix the friction of shopping online.

    This year's Dômesicle parties dive deep into Montreal's underground collectives
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    This Year's Dômesicle Parties Dive Deep into Montreal's Underground Collectives

    2026 marks Dômesicle's 10th anniversary, and to celebrate, the SAT’s serving up a full program from Montreal’s underground scene.

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

    These are the best events and things to do during January in Montreal as temperatures dip well below freezing.

    Where to party and dine during  New Year's Eve
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    Where to Party and Dine During New Year's Eve

    It's New Year's Eve in Montreal: A massive guide to the top NYE dinners and parties from dozens of restaurants and clubs.

    Two Horses is Plaza St-Hubert's punk rock neighbourhood salon
    Elle Magni

    Two Horses is Plaza St-Hubert's Punk Rock Neighbourhood Salon

    For hairstylist Izzy Mulder, building a salon can be political—especially when it's rooted in real inclusivity and ethics.

    What to watch during the holidays according to Cinema Moderne
    J.P. Karwacki

    What to Watch During the Holidays According to Cinema Moderne

    Curated by the team behind a tiny-but-mighty Mile End cinema's programming that goes far beyond the usual suspects.

    What will happen to 128 years of Chinatown history when Wing Noodles closes?
    J.P. Karwacki

    What Will Happen to 128 Years of Chinatown History When Wing Noodles Closes?

    As Montreal's oldest fortune cookie factory shuts down after 128 years, a secret salvaged archive holds the blueprint for what could keep its memory alive.

    Cinéma du Musée has become Montreal's classroom for film

    Cinéma du Musée Has Become Montreal's Classroom for Film

    Teejay Bhalla links film history, museum exhibitions, and current events to create a distinctive screening program on the Montreal scene.

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

    The best things to do in Montreal during December fill the calendar with ballet, punk rock, immersive art, and more than enough holiday spirit.

    M for Montreal is where the whole world heard it first
    Kaitlyn DiBartolo

    M for Montreal is Where the Whole World Heard it First

    The festival has been turning Montreal's restless creative energy into international careers for 20 years, and it's nowhere near slowing down.

    Edward Hillel's new book offers a rare then-and-now look at an iconic Montreal street
    J.P. Karwacki

    Edward Hillel's New Book Offers a Rare Then-and-now Look at an Iconic Montreal Street

    Nearly 40 years after his landmark book helped designate The Main as a heritage site, Edward Hillel returns with a layered portrait of memory, time, and urban change.

    Éditions La Peuplade is publishing some of the world's most exciting French-language literature
    Alexander Hackett

    Éditions La Peuplade is Publishing Some of the World's Most Exciting French-language Literature

    For 20 years, the Montreal-based indie publisher has connected Quebec writers with international audiences and brought global voices to local readers.

    Serving legends and locals, Chez Ménick is our unofficial sports hall of fame
    Jeremy Cox

    Serving Legends and Locals, Chez Ménick is Our Unofficial Sports Hall of Fame

    For 66 years, Dominique Perrazino's Plateau barbershop has been where hockey legends, Expos players, and neighbourhood regulars all gather to talk, connect, and get a trim.

    The unlikely third spaces emerging from Montreal’s bouldering culture
    AnnaClare Sung

    The Unlikely Third Spaces Emerging from Montreal’s Bouldering Culture

    How climbing gyms like Café Bloc have become neighborhood hangouts—complete with coffee, bars, and saunas—that offer a compelling alternative to traditional gym culture.

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