"The Montreal shooter’s rhetoric was typical of incel culture. He treats women as subhuman objects of desire with no agency. He hates feminism because he believes it gives women power over sex and romance, and allows them to freely choose their own partners.” An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
Treat incels as the violent extremists they are
Misogynistic incel subculture — elements of which have become disturbingly mainstream — is a serious public safety threat.
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“Man, Southern MCs rap fast. JID has the benefit of holding down his cyclone flow with substance. Screen visuals merged scenes from Black American history with JID's contemporary lyrical themes: the streets, the game, God, fear, hope & progress.” The OSHEAGA 2026 Report cultmtl.com/2026/08/the-...
“The ideology behind Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party is dominated by American-funded libertarian think tanks that traffic in disinformation. It’s the Conservatives who imported America’s culture war, and take cues from the Trump political playbook.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
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Montreal launches Chinatown revitalization plan to improve quality of life #polmtl
Montreal launches Chinatown revitalization plan to improve quality of life
"Chinatown deserves concrete measures, so we are stepping up cleaning efforts in the area and launching an ambitious initiative that will enable us to collectively define the next steps."
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“Wildly funny and unabashedly queer, Zsazsa Zaturnnah embraces absurdity and never loses sight of its message about self-worth.” 3.5 stars out of 5 Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs The Amazonistas of Planet X blends comedy, action & queer self-discovery
Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs The Amazonistas of Planet X blends comedy, action and queer self-discovery
Avid Liongoren's Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs The Amazonistas of Planet X blends comedy, action and queer self-discovery.
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“The vast majority of Canadians (85%) believe Pierre Poilievre has no chance of defeating Mark Carney.”
Just 15% of Canadians believe Pierre Poilievre can defeat Mark Carney
According to a new study by Nanos, just 15% of Canadians believe Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has a chance to defeat Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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The most popular movies and TV shows streaming in Canada right now #TheDevilWearsPrada2
The most popular movies and TV shows streaming in Canada right now
Streaming guide JustWatch has revealed the most popular movies and TV shows streaming in Canada right now.
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“Psyop or no psyop, I love Geese. Singer Cameron Winter had some hilarious banter (‘Nous sommes Angine de Poitrine… just kidding!’) and treated us to a shrieky cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ while playing the original track on his phone.” The OSHEAGA 2026 Report cultmtl.com/2026/08/the-...
“Montrealers shouldn’t have to sacrifice their city because the mayor is ideologically opposed to treating climate change as a serious problem.” An editorial by @taylornoakes.com. #polmtl
Mayor Anti-Bike-Lane questions the need for green energy in Montreal
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says she is unsure of the relevance of a green energy project to install hydro turbines.
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Quebec measles outbreak ends after 28 cases were reported this summer
Quebec measles outbreak ends after 28 cases were reported this summer
The latest outbreak of measles in Quebec has ended, following 32 days since the last contagious case was reported.
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“Angine de Poitrine’s Khn and Klek immediately energized the main stage area on Saturday — with plenty of Quebecers watching. I heard a lot of dudes saying ‘tabarnak’ in appreciation after songs ended.” Read the complete OSHEAGA 2026 Report.
The OSHEAGA 2026 Report: Reviews from three fantastic days at Montreal's supreme summer music festival
Reviews and photos from three fantastic days at the 2026 edition of Montreal's supreme summer music festival, OSHEAGA.
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PHOTOS: OSHEAGA Bands 2026 Some of the acts we caught at the Montreal festival over the weekend, including surprise lineup addition Angine de Poitrine & more.
PHOTOS: OSHEAGA Bands 2026
See photos of some of the acts we caught at OSHEAGA over the weekend, including Angine de Poitrine, Geese, Wolf Parade and more.
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Treat incels as the violent extremists they are: “Misogynistic incel subculture — elements of which have become disturbingly mainstream — is a serious public safety threat.” An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
Treat incels as the violent extremists they are
Misogynistic incel subculture — elements of which have become disturbingly mainstream — is a serious public safety threat.
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PHOTOS: OSHEAGA Style 2026 Some of the looks that caught our eye at Montreal's mega summer music festival this year.
PHOTOS: OSHEAGA Style 2026
See photos of some of the looks that caught our eye at OSHEAGA 2026, where style won out over hot, sticky, sometimes soupy weather.
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“The Liberals enjoy a 15-point lead over the Conservatives as support for Pierre Poilievre falls to an all-time low.”
Liberals lead Conservatives by 15 points: Nanos
According to a new study by Nanos, the Liberals now have a 15-point lead over the Conservatives in voting intention.
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Nicolas Winding Refn: “I locked my characters in a fairy tale kingdom of artificial-ness” We spoke with the director of Drive and The Neon Demon about his latest controversial film, #HerPrivateHell.
Nicolas Winding Refn: "I locked my characters in a fairy tale kingdom of artificial-ness"
An interview with director Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, The Neon Demon) about his latest controversial film, Her Private Hell.
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“Celebrating 45 years in Montreal is an incredible milestone. We’re grateful to everyone who’s helped make Cinéma L’Amour an inclusive space for adults from all walks of life and a true Montreal landmark that reflects the city’s diversity, openness and unique spirit.”
Cinéma L'Amour celebrates its 45th anniversary today
Today, Montreal's adult-film movie theatre Cinéma L'Amour is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its opening in 1981.
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The rent is too damn high, and the worst people imaginable are ruining Montreal “25,000 housing units sit empty while predatory property speculators continue renovicting people out of their once-affordable homes and running illegal Airbnbs.” An editorial by @taylornoakes.com. #polmtl
The rent is too damn high, and the worst people imaginable are ruining Montreal
When it comes to the housing crisis, Montreal needs to address predatory speculators, negligent property owners keeping the rent too high.
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TONIGHT: Montreal’s Fantasia Film Festival closes with the world premiere of ‘Freaks Part II' 👻
Montreal's Fantasia Film Festival turns 30 with an incredible program for 2026
Montreal genre film festival Fantasia is turning 30 this year, and they've put together an incredible program for 2026.
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Pierre Poilievre and Maxime Bernier named Canada’s most unpopular party leaders
Pierre Poilievre and Maxime Bernier named Canada’s most unpopular party leaders
Pierre Poilievre and Maxime Bernier are the most unpopular party leaders in Canada.
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TODAY: Our OSHEAGA Day 3 highlights include S.G Lewis, Clipse, Oklou, BAMBII, Zara Larsson, Gunna and Lorde. Your daily guide to OSHEAGA, this weekend at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau
Your daily guide to OSHEAGA 2026
Your daily guide to the 2026 edition of Montreal summer music festival OSHEAGA, happening from July 31 to Aug. 2 at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
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Live-streaming Trump undermines Canadian journalism: “Donald Trump has no business being live-streamed on the CBC. This is no different from platforming Hitler, or a white supremacist.” An editorial by @taylornoakes.com.
CBC needs to stop live-streaming Trump’s disinformation
CBC News needs to stop live-streaming Trump’s disinformation.
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TODAY: Our OSHEAGA day 2 highlights include Angine de Poitrine, Wolf Parade, Little Simz, Viagra Boys, Turnstile, sombr and Empire of the Sun. 🎲✋🔺🤚🎲 Your daily guide to OSHEAGA, this weekend at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau
Your daily guide to OSHEAGA 2026
Your daily guide to the 2026 edition of Montreal summer music festival OSHEAGA, happening from July 31 to Aug. 2 at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
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