Enjoy the snow while you’re at it: Forecasts are calling for as much as 10cm of winter this week.

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Montreal: What you need to know

Must-watch Montreal series: Le resto d'après

In this newly released six-part docuseries, chefs get real and raw about how their lives were upended overnight by the pandemic, and how they’ve been picking up the pieces ever since. It’s uplifting, heart-wrenching, and thought-provoking all in one. (link)

Montreal restaurant Nilufar found out they’re being evicted via a landlord rental listing

After almost three decades at their downtown address, local falafel and student cheap eat destination Nilufar found out they’re being evicted through some pretty shady means. (link)

Vestige de l’Expo 67: le Minirail de la Ronde démoli en catimini

The Minirail, built for Expo 67, is currently being dismantled at La Ronde. Why should you care? The city wasn’t consulted, and it’s but one of many examples of the city losing its heritage patina. (link)

Chill out: Pop-up bar made entirely out of ice returns to Montreal next month

Saint-Henri’s canalside bar Riverside won’t close up shop for winter just yet, as its pop-up winter event Hiverside is returning with a giant igloo and drinks served up in carved blocks of ice. (link)

Montréal's best holiday markets for 2022

The fangs of the holiday spirit are sinking into the city’s neck, and you now can get ahead on where to enjoy the best Christmas markets from now until NYE. (link)

Downtown Montreal bars fighting noise complaints; city offers $2.1 million plan

Crescent St. has long been home to the loudest and drunkest patrons the city’s ever seen, but NIMBY residents—big surprise—are starting to complain. The city says it has a solution, however. (link)

From paper to digital, Google’s new Montreal office evokes the past and future

Google has officially opened its 100,000-square-foot, five-floor office in Old Montreal’s historic Read Building, dating back to 1910 when the neighbourhood hosted the city’s printing industry known as Paper Hill. Worth a read for architecture and purpose. (link)

L’urgence d’agir, c’est ici et maintenant en matière de logement

The housing crisis continues in Montreal, and its urgency is hitting a fever pitch. Read about testimonies of harassment and sexual violence from private landlords, lack of viable dwellings, and more deplorability with this signed letter. (link)

Montreal's Santa Claus parade Star Fairy Barbada shares her festive spots across the city

Risen drag star Barbada de Barbades lays out her picks for nightlife spots, bookstore, and more in the city—spoiler, you probably won’t guess what her favourite restaurant is. (link)