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"Part rogue choir boy, part cybersigil punk scraped off the Mont-Royal asphalt at 3 a.m."
For our November issue, we spoke with Montreal singer Alix Fernz, along with Nora Mejdouli and Annabelle Fournier — the women behind his vintage punk style and fever-dream music videos.
For our November issue, we spoke with Montreal singer Alix Fernz, along with Nora Mejdouli and Annabelle Fournier — the women behind his vintage punk style and fever-dream music videos.
Homeless encampments: “Each tent is a reminder that we have collectively failed as a society”
Homeless encampments: "Each tent is a reminder that we have collectively failed as a society"
The City of Montreal is currently developing a protocol for homeless encampments, one that “respects the dignity of occupants.”
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Homeless encampments: “Each tent is a reminder that we have collectively failed as a society”
“Canadians show a clear preference for allyship with Europe rather than the U.S. under the Trump administration. Canadians largely agree that Canada needs to move away from relying on the United States.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
“Canadians show a clear preference for allyship with Europe rather than the U.S. under the Trump administration. Canadians largely agree that Canada needs to move away from relying on the United States.”
Best Musical Instrument Stores in Montreal ♥️
Best Musical Instrument Stores in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the 2025 Best of MTL readers poll, the best musical instrument stores in Montreal are Steve’s Music, Jimi's Music Store, Centre de Musique Diplomate, Long & McQuade and Moog...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Best Musical Instrument Stores in Montreal ♥️
Montreal police can now monitor the public in real-time with AI
Montreal police can now monitor the public in real-time with AI
Montreal police recently acquired software that enables them to monitor the public in real-time with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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December 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Montreal police can now monitor the public in real-time with AI
“François Legault is a fraud — he doesn’t care about the protection of French. In truth, he’s all too happy to sell out the very foundations of this province, be it in terms of the people-powered social safety net, Quebec’s institutions, even the defence of the French language.”
#polqc
#polqc
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“François Legault is a fraud — he doesn’t care about the protection of French. In truth, he’s all too happy to sell out the very foundations of this province, be it in terms of the people-powered social safety net, Quebec’s institutions, even the defence of the French language.”
#polqc
#polqc
Quebec to curb ‘abusive’ ticket resale practices, online subscription renewal schemes and hidden telecommunication fees
Quebec to curb 'abusive' ticket resale practices and online subscription renewal schemes
The Quebec government is attempting to crack down on "abusive" ticket resale practices and online subscription renewal schemes.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Quebec to curb ‘abusive’ ticket resale practices, online subscription renewal schemes and hidden telecommunication fees
What to do today in Montreal ❄️
What to do today in Montreal
What to do today in Montreal, including a to-do list of events in the city’s music, film, theatre, comedy and sports scenes.
cultmtl.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
What to do today in Montreal ❄️
“François Legault passed Bill 96 by convincing Quebecers that French was in decline, when studies by the OQLF itself later showed the exact opposite. The CAQ has consistently and strategically ignored the fact that 94% of Quebecers can speak French.”
#polqc
#polqc
Quebec needs to finally put petty language politics aside for the good of the province
François Legault and the government of Quebec need to finally put petty language politics aside for the good of the province.
cultmtl.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
“François Legault passed Bill 96 by convincing Quebecers that French was in decline, when studies by the OQLF itself later showed the exact opposite. The CAQ has consistently and strategically ignored the fact that 94% of Quebecers can speak French.”
#polqc
#polqc
The SQDC is now selling cannabis vaping products
The SQDC is now selling cannabis vaping products
The SQDC has begun selling vaping products at its stores and online, as of today, "offering a lower-risk solution to Quebec users."
cultmtl.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The SQDC is now selling cannabis vaping products
"Violence against women is Donald Trump responding to reporter April Ryan's legitimate questions about the Epstein files with 'Quiet, Piggy,' and not a single person in the room saying or doing a damn thing.”
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
As we highlight 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the upcoming anniversary of the Montreal massacre, can we take a moment to reflect on all the different forms this violence takes?
cultmtl.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"Violence against women is Donald Trump responding to reporter April Ryan's legitimate questions about the Epstein files with 'Quiet, Piggy,' and not a single person in the room saying or doing a damn thing.”
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
TONIGHT: An amazing lineup of Montreal bands play the United for Palestine benefit concert at Club Soda.
#FreePalestine
#FreePalestine
United for Palestine: Amazing lineup of Montreal bands to play benefit concert on Dec. 2
United for Palestine, a benefit concert with an amazing lineup of Montreal bands, is happening at Club Soda on Dec. 2.
cultmtl.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
TONIGHT: An amazing lineup of Montreal bands play the United for Palestine benefit concert at Club Soda.
#FreePalestine
#FreePalestine
Best Barbershops in Montreal ♥️
Best Barbershops in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the 2025 Best of MTL readers poll, the best barbershops in Montreal are La Section Barbershop, Blue Dog Barbershop, Salon Helmet, Queen of the World and Maverick Barbier.
cultmtl.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Best Barbershops in Montreal ♥️
Mark Carney now leads Pierre Poilievre by 28 points as the best choice for prime minister.
Mark Carney leads Pierre Poilievre as the best choice for prime minister by 28 points
Prime Minister Mark Carney leads Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre as the best choice for prime minister by 28 points.
cultmtl.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Mark Carney now leads Pierre Poilievre by 28 points as the best choice for prime minister.
“Lease transfers, once an effective tool that kept Montreal rents down, were effectively eliminated by CAQ Housing Minister France-Élaine Duranceau. This isn’t surprising given that Duranceau was in the real-estate flipping business.” @taylornoakes.com
#polmtl
#polmtl
Montreal housing crisis: Landlords aren't the victims here
The Montreal Gazette recently promoted a tone-deaf article positioning landlords as victims of potential solutions to the housing crisis.
cultmtl.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“Lease transfers, once an effective tool that kept Montreal rents down, were effectively eliminated by CAQ Housing Minister France-Élaine Duranceau. This isn’t surprising given that Duranceau was in the real-estate flipping business.” @taylornoakes.com
#polmtl
#polmtl
All Her Fault is the #1 TV series in Canada for a third straight week
The mystery thriller series starring Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning is streaming now via Global TV.
The mystery thriller series starring Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning is streaming now via Global TV.
All Her Fault is the #1 TV series in Canada for a third straight week
Topping streaming charts in Canada is mystery thriller series All Her Fault starring Sarah Snook, which is available now on Global TV.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
All Her Fault is the #1 TV series in Canada for a third straight week
The mystery thriller series starring Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning is streaming now via Global TV.
The mystery thriller series starring Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning is streaming now via Global TV.
"I’m singing about changing, and wanting to be closer to my most authentic self. That’s not exclusive to being a trans person. I hope everyone will be able to find a home within these songs."
An interview with Montreal singer-songwriter Bells Larsen.
An interview with Montreal singer-songwriter Bells Larsen.
Montreal's Bells Larsen on how transitioning influenced his latest album, and vice versa
Montreal singer-songwriter Bells Larsen on his transition, making Blurring Time and the media attention around his cancelled U.S. tour.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"I’m singing about changing, and wanting to be closer to my most authentic self. That’s not exclusive to being a trans person. I hope everyone will be able to find a home within these songs."
An interview with Montreal singer-songwriter Bells Larsen.
An interview with Montreal singer-songwriter Bells Larsen.
“As Pierre Poilievre’s favourability nears rock bottom, we remind you that the CPC leader voted against the Canadian Dental Care Plan, $10-a-day child care, the National School Food Program and the Canada Child Benefit — all while whining about the affordability crisis.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“As Pierre Poilievre’s favourability nears rock bottom, we remind you that the CPC leader voted against the Canadian Dental Care Plan, $10-a-day child care, the National School Food Program and the Canada Child Benefit — all while whining about the affordability crisis.”
Montreal has spoken. 💇♀️
Best Hair Salons in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the 2025 Best of MTL readers poll, the best hair salons in Montreal are Salon Helmet, Two Horses, Danny’s Coiffure Unisex, Salon Freyja and Apart Studio.
cultmtl.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Montreal has spoken. 💇♀️
Best Sandwiches in Montreal ♥️
Best Sandwiches in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the 2025 Best of MTL readers poll, the best sandwiches in Montreal can be found at Bossa, Capitaine Sandwich, Bocadillo, Clarke Café and Kahwa Café.
cultmtl.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Best Sandwiches in Montreal ♥️
“In what might win the Tone Deaf Editorial of the Year Award, The Gazette recently promoted an article entitled ‘Will anyone want to be a landlord in a rent-controlled world?’ The article didn’t mention Quebec at all.
“It really makes you wonder what city The Gazette’s management is living in.”
“It really makes you wonder what city The Gazette’s management is living in.”
Montreal housing crisis: Landlords aren't the victims here
The Montreal Gazette recently promoted a tone-deaf article positioning landlords as victims of potential solutions to the housing crisis.
cultmtl.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“In what might win the Tone Deaf Editorial of the Year Award, The Gazette recently promoted an article entitled ‘Will anyone want to be a landlord in a rent-controlled world?’ The article didn’t mention Quebec at all.
“It really makes you wonder what city The Gazette’s management is living in.”
“It really makes you wonder what city The Gazette’s management is living in.”
The City of Montreal has removed the “Indigenous reconciliation” role from its executive committee, which was part of the city’s previous administration since 2018.
Critics decry City of Montreal's removal of 'Indigenous reconciliation' role
The city's executive committee has had a member in charge of Indigenous reconciliation since 2018.
cultmtl.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The City of Montreal has removed the “Indigenous reconciliation” role from its executive committee, which was part of the city’s previous administration since 2018.
Montreal has spoken. 🧘♀️
Best Yoga Studios in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the 2025 Best of MTL readers poll, the best yoga studios in Montreal are Idolem Hot Yoga Chaud, Fyra Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Enso Yoga and Mouvement imparfait.
cultmtl.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Montreal has spoken. 🧘♀️
