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“I think Canadian TV from the '90s was even more unhinged than it was in the U.S.” Viral comedian Rob Anderson is bringing his Are You Afraid of the '90s? show to Montreal tomorrow night.

What to do this weekend in Montreal 🪩

Best Cocktail Bars in Montreal ♥️

Montreal artists can now register for the Business Skills for Creative Souls conference, taking place on April 24. AI, social media, mental health and grants are some of the topics to be covered at YES Employment + Entrepreneurship's annual conference.

“Canadians see Mark Carney as calm and rational, thoughtful and strategic. He’s a leader who understands the economy and can make tough decisions. Pierre Poilievre, on the other hand, is more closely associated with arrogance and hot-temperedness.”

Montreal Spring Arts Calendar 2026 The most promising plays, dance productions and exhibitions in Montreal this season.

Mile End Kicks left me conflicted about ‘my Montreal’ — but maybe that’s the point “For Montrealers of a certain age, Chandler Levack’s Montreal-set movie is a little too cute, a little too clean. It feels very ‘Toronto’ in a way that makes me uneasy.” An editorial by @redroomrantings.bsky.social.

A large majority of Canadians support the Alto high-speed rail project connecting cities between Quebec City and Toronto.

Up to 25 mm of rain projected for Montreal on Thursday, city prepares for flooding

Joost Klein brings his high-energy show to Montreal on April 28 Following his milestone Coachella sets and a Eurovision hit, the Dutch multi-disciplinary artist will perform at l'Olympia.

“There are an estimated 9,500 Airbnb rentals in Montreal right now. Making these illegal would not only drastically bring down rents in general — they’d come down so much, it’s conceivable that a lot of homeless people suddenly might not be so homeless.” #polmtl

NDP calls for a ban on surveillance pricing at grocery stores in Canada

Best Burgers in Montreal ♥️

“The vast majority of Canadians (83%) agree that Canada should consider joining the European Union.” 🇨🇦🇪🇺

What to do today in Montreal ❤️‍🔥

Jerry Seinfeld and “Weird Al” Yankovic are coming to Montreal for Just for Laughs 2026

New investigation finds Loblaws is still overcharging Canadians for underweight meat

WATCH: The trailer for Michael, in theatres April 24 #MichaelMovie

Montreal is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre city in Canada “Pierre Poilievre’s net favourability in Montreal sits at -55%.”

Best Sandwiches in Montreal ♥️

Montreal’s ‘most luxurious restaurant bathrooms’: Marcus, Île de France, Rôtisserie La Lune

Soraya Martinez Ferrada continues to wage ideological war on bikes in Montreal “The mayor’s war on bikes has hit a new low with news that the city’s bike-counter program has been disabled.” #polmtl

We spoke with Khn and Klek from Angine de Poitrine. “Angine de Poitrine is the culmination of years of inside jokes. “We just really fucking love triangles — they're beautiful, and the strongest shape.” ✋🔺🤚

What to do today in Montreal 🤍

The Liberals have won all three byelections, forming a majority government

BREAKING: The Liberals have won a majority government

TONIGHT: It's a big Monday for Montreal shows with Chameleons at Théâtre Fairmount and Sunn O))) at Le National.

Best Italian Restaurants in Montreal ♥️

Montreal’s seasonal Airbnb ban will remain in place for the Grand Prix #polmtl

“Pierre Poilievre was Housing Minister in Stephen Harper’s Conservative government, which allowed 800,000 affordable rental units to be sold off to corporate landlords and developers. Under Harper, the average home price in Canada went up 70%, and Poilievre refused to do anything about it.”

“Heated Rivalry’s success and the way it showcases and celebrates Quebec and Canadian creativity is a reminder that it’s rarely ever politicians or bureaucrats who inspire love for a place’s culture and language. “It’s artists. Always artists.” An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.

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

“The IDU is currently chaired by Stephen Harper, who’s become a well-known advocate for anti-democratic authoritarians like Hungary’s Viktor Orbán.” cultmtl.com/2026/03/the-...

What to do today in Montreal 💙

Quebec’s new premier is Christine Fréchette #polqc

Montreal police will no longer handle noise complaints against Plateau venues under new bylaw #polmtl

Mark Carney leads Pierre Poilievre in net favourability by 50 points

François Legault passed Bill 96 by convincing the public that French was in decline when studies in fact showed the exact opposite. The CAQ continues to divide Quebecers with populist rhetoric. Je me souviens, François. Thanks for nothing. #polqc

Happy National Poutine Day! ⚜️♥️

Vast majority of Canadians support a social media ban for kids under 16

“For 20 years, Pierre Poilievre has repeatedly voted against affordable housing initiatives. He claims to be a champion of the working class — but really he’s corporate landlords’ best friend.” cultmtl.com/2026/04/obse...

The 9th annual Festival des Clowns de Montréal features eight days of contemporary clowning with an international roster of talent. cultmtl.com/2026/04/the-...

Montreal has spoken. 🧘‍♀️

“A majority of Canadians agree that Danielle Smith has betrayed Canada.” cultmtl.com/2026/04/larg...

Action-comedy film #Anaconda, starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, is streaming now in Canada on Crave. The most popular movies and TV shows streaming in Canada right now cultmtl.com/2026/04/the-...

Canada’s summer of soccer is almost here Well before the World Cup kicks off in Toronto and Vancouver, home openers for CF Montréal, FC Supra and the Roses FC are happening on April 11, April 19 and May 2, respectively.

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“The Liberals are now on the verge of a ‘bloodless’ majority. Critics may object to the route, but the public doesn’t seem to care. If an election were held today, the Liberals would likely secure a huge majority.” cultmtl.com/2026/04/libe...

TONIGHT: The Wedding Present will be performing Seamonsters in its entirety at Théâtre Fairmount to mark the album's 35th anniversary. cultmtl.com/2026/04/mont...