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      Where to party and dine during  New Year's Eve
      The Main

      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.

      Nirvana's bringing new school energy to Chinatown with an old school tattoo shop
      Elle Magni

      Nirvana's Bringing New School Energy to Chinatown with an Old School Tattoo Shop

      Traditional styles and apprenticeships keep the faith to the craft, while monthly block parties bring hundreds to the neighbourhood.

      Inside CKUT, Montreal's 38-year experiment in community radio
      Madeline Lines

      Inside CKUT, Montreal's 38-year Experiment in Community Radio

      90.3 FM has been the mic for the mic-less for nearly four decades, kept alive by 300 volunteers and the belief that a homemade sound can be a beautiful thing.

      We started a petition to make Montreal's ugly Christmas tree an annual tradition
      J.P. Karwacki

      We Started a Petition to Make Montreal's Ugly Christmas Tree an Annual Tradition

      Last year, we wrote about how the city should make the Ugly Tree official. This year, we're actually trying to make it happen.

      Everyone dunks on Griffintown. Here's what they're missing.
      Christopher DeWolf

      Everyone Dunks on Griffintown. Here's What They're Missing.

      Griffintown's become Montreal's favourite punching bag for anti-development sentiment, but its messy, diverse rebirth is actually turning into something good.

      Things to do in Montreal this November
      The Main

      Things to Do in Montreal This November

      The best things to do in Montreal during November bring enough festivals, holiday markets, and cultural programming to make you forget the cold.

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      Where to party and dine during  New Year's Eve
      The Main

      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
      The Main

      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.

      Nirvana's bringing new school energy to Chinatown with an old school tattoo shop
      Elle Magni

      Nirvana's Bringing New School Energy to Chinatown with an Old School Tattoo Shop

      Traditional styles and apprenticeships keep the faith to the craft, while monthly block parties bring hundreds to the neighbourhood.

      Inside CKUT, Montreal's 38-year experiment in community radio
      Madeline Lines

      Inside CKUT, Montreal's 38-year Experiment in Community Radio

      90.3 FM has been the mic for the mic-less for nearly four decades, kept alive by 300 volunteers and the belief that a homemade sound can be a beautiful thing.

      We started a petition to make Montreal's ugly Christmas tree an annual tradition
      J.P. Karwacki

      We Started a Petition to Make Montreal's Ugly Christmas Tree an Annual Tradition

      Last year, we wrote about how the city should make the Ugly Tree official. This year, we're actually trying to make it happen.

      Everyone dunks on Griffintown. Here's what they're missing.
      Christopher DeWolf

      Everyone Dunks on Griffintown. Here's What They're Missing.

      Griffintown's become Montreal's favourite punching bag for anti-development sentiment, but its messy, diverse rebirth is actually turning into something good.

      Things to do in Montreal this November
      The Main

      Things to Do in Montreal This November

      The best things to do in Montreal during November bring enough festivals, holiday markets, and cultural programming to make you forget the cold.

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