Montreal has spoken. ⚡️

Housing advocates are warning of an “inflationary spiral” based on the new formula for calculating rent hikes in Quebec.

Trump is pushing the world to the brink of war to distract from the Epstein files and his failing economic policies. If world leaders truly believe in the rules-based international order, they need to finally admit that the Trump regime is a threat to international security.

Montreal fans of Rob Reiner’s cult classic The Princess Bride have an opportunity to see the film on the big screen with a full orchestra on Valentine’s Day weekend.

Pierre Poilievre should do the honourable thing and step down. But when has Poilievre ever done the honourable thing?

Montreal has spoken. 🍳🥞🥓

The best films of 2025: Poetry, vampires and revolution “The films that excited me the most are the ones that have that human edge — films about people who try and fail, shot on film, tape or phones, crackling with texture. They're alive, spontaneous and uncontrolled." @redroomrantings.bsky.social

TOMORROW: Austra plays la Sala Rossa — her first Montreal show since 2017. Austra works out heartbreak on the dancefloor on her new album Chin Up Buttercup

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New study finds that 80% of Canadians have trust in Mark Carney

Montreal’s MTELUS has been ranked the #2 showroom in the world

“I can’t imagine that many Quebec artists are banging the drum for the PQ’s vision of a racially pure nation-state: culture thrives in exchange, not in seclusion. Montreal’s a great city for this very reason, not because it’s culturally, ethnically or linguistically homogeneous.” #polqc

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Strong winds up to 90 km/hour forecast for Montreal this evening "Secure any loose objects."

Shih-Ching Tsou’s Left-Handed Girl, shot with an iPhone, was one of the best films of 2025 “Left-Handed Girl explodes with vibrancy and spontaneity, capturing the excitement and chaos of contemporary Taiwan.” 4.5 stars out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social

“A large majority of Canadian centrists have a negative opinion of Pierre Poilievre.” Pierre Poilievre has pulled the Conservative Party too far to the right

“Projet Montréal had the temerity to say that Transition Montréal was splitting the left vote. It's because Projet abandoned so many of their left-wing principles that I wouldn't support them and, ultimately, why so many Montrealers didn't vote for them.” #polmtl

“Americans love Canada but Canadians no longer love the United States. When you pick on Canada, you are picking on a country that the American people adore.” Canada is far more popular in the United States than Trump

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The Princess Bride is screening in Montreal with a full orchestra on Feb. 13 and 14

“Pierre Poilievre idiotically celebrated the news that Trump had once again done something grossly illegal by saying ‘down with socialism.’ Neither the United States nor Donald Trump has the right to unilaterally kidnap the leader of a sovereign country.”

Montreal rents went up by 7.2% in 2025 and could surge even more in 2026 due to new Quebec rules

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World leaders need to finally admit that the Trump regime is a global security threat “Along with distracting from the Epstein files, Trump is doing what nearly every American president has done when their economic policies fail: starting wars for resources.”

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“A majority of Canadians agree that Pierre Poilievre reminds them of Donald Trump, and fewer than 1 in 3 believe he genuinely cares about women and people of colour. Canadians see Poilievre as arrogant and insincere.”

Bar Luz has brought the flavour of Mexico City comfort food to Montreal “An extension of Outremont's Alma — recently named the 43rd best restaurant in all of North America — Bar Luz is a charming, intimate go-to for casual Mexican fine-dining.”

Lyft is offering a discount on Montreal rides with the promo code ‘CULT50’

“Canada must immediately cancel all military contracts with the United States. Trump will likely try to use these contracts as leverage — plus there are cheaper alternatives that involve domestic production. If we have to spend billions on military equipment, it should support Canadian jobs.”

Ticketmaster is facing a class-action lawsuit in Quebec over ‘abusive service fees’

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“Sabayon — a tiny tasting-menu restaurant in the Point — was one of the few Montreal restaurants to earn a Michelin star in 2025. Moreover, they were one of the only restaurants everyone agreed deserved one.” The Top 25 Restaurants in Montreal Right Now

“Like all great Hollywood actors, Josh O'Connor has a natural instinct for playing downtrodden dreamers.” 4.5 stars out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social Josh O’Connor is clutch as an incompetent art thief in The Mastermind

Mark Carney leads Pierre Poilievre by 23 points as the best choice for prime minister

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CCA’s Chinese architecture exhibition ‘How Modern’ is a must-see peek behind the curtain “Wang Tuo's stirring series of films exhibit an emotional intensity that radiates into the gallery — a reminder that these buildings aren't abstract concepts, but sites of beating hearts, tears and joy.”

Trump said he won’t use military force to annex Canada — Canadians don’t believe him. “There is widespread distrust that Donald Trump won’t use the military to make Canada the 51st state.”

"Projet Montréal were so out of touch that they were actually surprised at the push-back they received for their ‘nightlife policy’ of charging venues a $10K fine for first-time noise complaints, giving cops and real estate speculators a new tool to get rid of communities they don’t like.” #polmtl

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Montreal David Lynch fans can watch ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ at Cinéma du Parc this month

“By 9:23 a.m. on January 2, Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs had already made what the average worker will make all year.” Canada’s top 100 CEOs now make 248 times more than the average worker — the biggest pay gap in Canadian history

🚨 There are now just as many bots on Threads as there are on Twitter because the technofascists are cool with pushing disinformation to keep Trump happy. The same will eventually happen on Bluesky. The only way to deal with bots is to block them. NEVER stop calling out hate and disinformation.

The most popular movies and TV shows streaming in Canada right now #HeatedRivalry

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“Pierre Poilievre has annoyed more people without serving a single day as Prime Minister than Stephen Harper did after serving 3,233 days.”

A $1,000 increase in food bills is projected for Quebec families in 2026 as grocery chains make $4.3-billion in profits.

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“Women and children in vulnerable situations must have access to safe and decent housing. We are supporting the construction of housing and living environments where solidarity and inclusion are a driving force for our city.” Four new housing projects to open in Montreal for women fleeing violence

“Mark Carney is one of the most respected voices on the economy worldwide and by far the most qualified to steer Canada through the second Trump presidency. Canadians trust the prime minister to diversify our trade relations and create new opportunities abroad.”

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