Crowdfunding
Saga Bookstore and La Livrerie Get Resident Writers
Two new Montreal bookstores offer Community Building Writer’s Residencies [read on]
downtown
See
Come on Down to Joketown!
The improvisational world of Joketown is never the same place twice. [read on]
Do
Dokstation : an “evening at the crossroads of innovation, creativity and interactions” with top business leaders
Dokstation invites you to an event showcasing workshops on interesting topics, catered cocktail hour, jazz band, activities and games for the Autism Foundation. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
The Sun Life Building & Other Quebec Curios
The Sun Life Building is one of few important buildings that are not connected to the Underground City despite being across the street from Place Ville-Marie. However, it is understandable for a building of its [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
The Tour de la Bourse & Other Quebec Curios
The Tour de la Bourse was designed by architect Luigi Moretti and the engineer at its head was Pier Luigi Nervi. Built in the middle of an economic and social boom of Montreal in 1963, [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1250 René-Lévesque & Other Quebec Curios
On our tour of Montreal architecture, we look at 1000 de la Gauchetière’s rival, 1250 René-Lévesque. [read on]
Consider
Eye to I: Shapes in Stone
Shadows and light at play in two of Montreal’s churches. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
The Scotia Tower & Other Quebec Curios
Banks like to have tall, fancy buildings. Maybe it’s a capitalist quirk. One such Canadian bank, Scotiabank, like its competitor, the Royal Bank of Canada, has its roots in Halifax, Nova Scotia. While this particular [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
The Mini Vatican Basilica & Other Quebec Curios
In our next stop looking at architecture and history in Montreal, we have a look at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral located downtown. [read on]
Do
Crafts and Laughs Happen Tuesdays at Comedyworks
Liza checks out Montreal’s new comedy night that combines arts and crafts with comedy. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
My Montreal: Ville-Marie & Other Quebec Curios
The heart of the Island, the borough of Ville-Marie goes back to 1642, when some of the first colonists came to populate the land and convert the natives. Founded by Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve [read on]
Hear
Techno All Night with OCTOV and Electric Rescue
OCTOV’s latest party at an unnamed downtown location brought Electric Rescue to spin for the crowd. [read on]
40 and Famished
40 and Famished: Restaurant Thali Montreal is Student Cheap
Meat and vegetarian Indian restaurant near Concordia is both tasty and cheap. [read on]
Food
Where’s My Bulgogi Ramen, GaNaDaRa?
With my favourite eatery on a two month hiatus, a ramen fan can check out these options (plus two to avoid). [read on]
Hear
Review of Whitehorse’s Leave No Bridge Unburned: A Perfect Fire
“Leave No Bridge Unburned” blends 60’s rock, surf guitar, spaghetti western scores and haunting vocal harmonies, all in a package that still sounds modern. [read on]
Consider
My Montreal Bucket List: Museum of Fine Arts
Montreal’s Museum of Fine Art is a top attraction in the city with a huge array of historical and modern art. A must visit attraction! [read on]
Do
Photo Journal: Skate Jam at Montreal’s Peace Park
Flying high, Montreal’s skateboarders turn La Place de La Paix into their playground during pilot project. [read on]
Review
Pocket-Sized Venezuelan Gem Cachitos
Tiny but tasty, Venezuelan pastry shop Cachitos makes great sandwiches, tiny pastries, and coffee drinks. [read on]
Food
He Ate. She Ate. His n’ Her Burgers at Deville Dinerbar
First time food critic Khadami snags beignets after a his n’ hers burger meal at trendy Deville Dinerbar. [read on]