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What's happening, what you might have missed and what's to come in Montreal.

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SAQ bets on Uber Eats and dépanneur mini-shops to reverse declining sales

One-hour delivery pilots late February, with 100 mini-store locations planned across Montreal, the South Shore, and Quebec City by summer.

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Fairmount Bagel is opening a dedicated café in Mile End

The 107-year-old bakery's first major expansion lands directly across the street from the original.

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A free Quebec film fest screening four short films a day for 10 days straight

Plein(s) Écran(s) marks 10 years with an Oscar-shortlisted doc and 38 more.

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The Bulletin: Cold raves, beer memberships, and film festivals galore [Issue #164]

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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The best things to do this weekend (Jan 15 to 18, 2026)

From snow-covered dance floors and disco skating to gallery openings, film screenings, and neighbourhood parties.

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François Legault resigns as CAQ leader

Quebec premier steps down after months of historically low polling numbers.

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An easy guide to Montreal's $7.7B budget (and its 2026-2035 investment plan)

Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada's first budget promises to tackle homelessness and housing while cutting jobs and delaying projects.

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Quebec wants to allow alcohol purchases from other provinces, but it's not that simple

The province says cross-provincial alcohol sales could happen by May. The national trade landscape suggests otherwise.