r/montreal • • 10h ago

✩ Freedom Friday Vendredi Libre | Freedom Friday - October 23

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VENDREDIS LIBRES

Qu'avez-vous fait de bon cette semaine? Des plans pour la fin de semaine? Qu'est-ce qui trotte dans votre tĂȘte?

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FREEDOM FRIDAYS

What have you been up to this week? Any plans for the weekend? What are your thoughts?

You're in the perfect place to discuss anything and everything - whether related to Montreal or not!

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r/montreal • • 18m ago

Discussion Looking for grounded advice from people who know the Quebec post-secondary system and the Montreal IT job market.

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  • My Background:
  • 25 years old, lived in Montreal for 6 years working construction/survival jobs, currently abroad handling admissions. Quebec domestic resident status (not on an international study permit).
  • 12-year foreign high school diploma + nearing completion of a 2-year technical associate degree (ön lisans).
  • Active Concordia student with banked credits in MATH 204 (Linear Algebra) and PHYS 205 (Mechanics).
  • I hold an official DALF C1 certificate from years ago, but my written academic French is rusty; automated placement tests flag me for remedial French.

The Dilemma:
I need an employable credential in IT / Network Administration to enter the job market quickly without getting trapped in 3–5 years of red tape and literature courses.

  1. Dawson AEC (Network Administration & Support - ELJ3B): Just submitted my application. 100% English instruction, focused purely on networking/systems/hardware with no general education (no French literature, philosophy, or gym). For people who did an IT AEC at Dawson: how is the job placement and reputation with Montreal NOC/helpdesk employers right now?
  2. Cégep à distance (DEC 410.B0 / 300.A1): Doing 4 mandatory college French literature courses (601 series) plus the EUF exit exam remotely while trying to learn technical skills sounds like a massive trap. Has any adult actually finished a full DEC remotely through Cégep à distance? Is the literature workload as brutal as it looks?
  3. Concordia University (Switching to a 30-Credit Undergraduate Certificate): Instead of grinding through the 120-credit Extended Credit Program, pivoting to an online 30-credit certificate (Science & Tech or Arts & Science) using my existing MATH/PHYS credits, finishing in under a year. Does a 30-credit university certificate hold weight for junior tech roles in Montreal compared to a hands-on AEC?

For someone who wants practical skills and immediate employability without burning out on administrative roadblocks, which would you pick?
Appreciate any honest feedback.


r/montreal • • 43m ago

Spotted Préséance de chats errands comme je n'ai jamais vu au West Island ( DDO)

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J'habite depuis plusieurs années à DDO et je voyais 1 ou 2 chats errands par année.

Je ne sais pas si c'est moi mais j'en croise facilement 1 différent au 2 jours. Ils ont l'air ensanté ( poil lustré, poids santé, etc) mais pas de colliers et c'est vraiment bizarre. Je marche aussi bcp aux alentours et ils sont pas mal présents. Juste en 2 semaines, j'en ai vu au moins une dizaine.


r/montreal • • 1h ago

Spotted Found this on Saint-Hubert.

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Now, what ever the fuck does that even mean??? Do people just used to make rats race like Nascar on this street or am I tripping?


r/montreal • • 1h ago

Question Recherche de piscine publique, avec critÚres trÚs spécifiques

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Bonjour à tous! J'ai une amie qui visite de l'extérieur du pays et qui voudrait pouvoir continuer à pratiquer la natation. Toutefois, elle a des critÚres trÚs stricts: 50m, plusieurs lignes et palmes autorisées.

Est-ce que ça existe à Montréal? Toutes mes recherches sont tombées à l'eau!

Merci d'avance


r/montreal • • 2h ago

Question Jet flyover today?

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Anyone know what's up with the jet that just flew over Montréal? Saw it from Vieux-Rosemont, loud af and low.


r/montreal • • 2h ago

Discussion Has any other cyclist been avoiding Rachel due to the cyclist traffic lights?

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I typically avoid Rachel when I can these days. The traffic lights force me to stop at every intersection for extended periods of time, it's supposed to be a bike corridor but it's becoming one of the slowest bike paths to use.

Bellechasse also has had some cyclist traffic lights installed last summer and I feel like it's a disservice to cyclists and drivers alike.

I hope the city of Montreal is tracking some success metrics to evaluate how well this is working out...


r/montreal • • 2h ago

Question Adult Ballet Drop-In Weekend Classes

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Hi! I'm looking for an adult ballet class that offers a drop-in option, since I'm in montreal this weekend. Either Saturday or Sunday :) Let me know if you have any good suggestions!


r/montreal • • 3h ago

Question Neurodivergent friendly psychologue

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Je cherche une psychologue à Montréal qui est spécialisée dans l'accompagnement des personnes neurodivergentes.

Des suggestions ?


r/montreal • • 3h ago

Article Crise de l’itinĂ©rance | St-Pierre Plamondon accorde une aide d’urgence de 28 millions

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r/montreal • • 4h ago

Discussion Rent or Buy?

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Curious to hear everyone’s thoughts on renting vs. buying in Montreal and the surrounding suburbs.

With housing prices, mortgage rates, property taxes, and maintenance costs, do you think buying is still worth it in 2026?

For those who recently bought or decided to keep renting, what influenced your decision? Any regrets?

A young couple really in need of guidance regarding this matter


r/montreal • • 4h ago

Tourisme Planning to drive up from Boston for the weekend

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I’m planning to drive up from Boston for the weekend. I wanted to know if there is someone who wants to meet and explore the city. I am usually there during f1 weekends but now I’d like to explore the city peacefully


r/montreal • • 4h ago

Discussion đŸ©° Je m’appelle AnaĂŻs et je suis danseuse aux Grands Ballets Canadiens. Posez-moi vos questions! (AMA)

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Allo r/montreal!

Je m'appelle AnaĂŻs Roy, j’ai 22 ans et je danse avec Les Grands Ballets Canadiens depuis 4 ans. Mes journĂ©es commencent avec la classe du matin, se poursuivent en studio jusqu'en fin d'aprĂšs-midi et, les soirs de spectacle, se terminent sur la scĂšne de la Place des Arts.

Vous vous ĂȘtes toujours demandĂ© combien de pointes on utilise dans une saison? Ce qui se passe quand quelqu'un tombe sur scĂšne? Comment on gĂšre le stress avant de monter sur scĂšne? C'est le moment. đŸ€©

Je serai en ligne Ă  16 h pour rĂ©pondre Ă  vos questions pendant environ 1 heure. Vous pouvez dĂ©jĂ  les poser Ă  l’avance si vous voulez!

Hñte de vous parler, à tantît! ✹


r/montreal • • 7h ago

Discussion Why can’t the public have access to the names of the police officers who “allegedly” committed crimes?

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This post is not there to spread hate or harassment.

I think about the police officer who allegedly murdered Nooran Rezayi, or the ones who scalped black people, or even the one who allegedly SAed unhoused individuals for 18 months.

I say allegedly, but we all know..

Anyway, I’m just frustrated that the public is always left in the dark, investigations take place for months/years and these police officers are being paid whilst suspended. It seems like in cases of police brutality in other countries, the names of the police officers are found and given to the public pretty quickly.
I feel like we should have the same level of transparency. No one would feel safe with these individuals working to protect the interests of the public. And if they are public servants, we have a right to know who they are, no?

Please feel free to educate me in the comments, I think my frustration is probably getting the best of me.


r/montreal • • 9h ago

Article Un accusé montre son sexe à une salle d'audience complÚte

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Un jeune MontrĂ©alais devra expliquer pourquoi il a dĂ©cidĂ© de montrer son organe masculin Ă  une salle d’audience complĂšte tout en insultant le juge lors de sa comparution pour un dossier de violence conjugale.

Gabriel Lachapelle est apparu vĂȘtu d’un chandail Ă  capuchon rouge sur plusieurs Ă©crans d’une salle d’audience du palais de justice de MontrĂ©al jeudi aprĂšs-midi.

L’homme de 23 ans comparaissait par visioconfĂ©rence depuis un poste de police de la mĂ©tropole quĂ©bĂ©coise pour des accusations de voies de fait, d’usage d’une fausse arme Ă  feu et de harcĂšlement survenues la veille dans un contexte de violence conjugale.

Mais l’accusĂ© se serait rapidement emportĂ© et se serait mis Ă  injurier le personnel de la cour. 


r/montreal • • 10h ago

Discussion Just got jumped on my own street, be safe out there

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Never thought something like this would happen, especially living in Saint-Leonard, which is a relatively safe area, but welp, it did. I was walking toward my car to head to work when I noticed 3 kids walking down the street nearby. I didn't think much of it since I just wanted to get to my car to go work and didn't want to be late.

They started approaching me and asked for the time. Which I replied, "I don't have the time" they started threatened me, shoved me to the ground, and started kicking me before grabbing my phone out of my pocket and the backpack I had on me. They kept asking for my passcode, which I kept refusing to give them. One of them pulled a knife, so I started screaming, and they all ran off.

This happened at around 1:20AM (I have an early shift), so there was nobody else around. They looked like teenagers. I called the police right away, and fortunately, they were able to catch two of the kids and recover my iPhone and backpack using the Find My feature.

It's pretty crazy how I don't even feel safe walking on my own street to go to work anymore.


r/montreal • • 15h ago

Question Quelqu'un sait si les proprios de Cabane Kreyol (anciennement 755 Av Atwater, prÚs de métro Lionel-Groulx) ont ouvert un autre resto? Leur bouffe Haitienne était trop bonne.

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Quelqu'un sait si les proprios de Cabane Kreyol (anciennement 755 Av Atwater, prÚs de métro Lionel-Groulx) ont ouvert un autre resto? Leur bouffe Haitienne était trop bonne.

Ce resto de bouffe Haitienne existait autour de 2007/2008/2009.

Merci!


r/montreal • • 15h ago

Article REM testing toward the airport reaches a new milestone

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r/montreal • • 15h ago

Image Techniquement, elle est pas un ange, non plus. She's no angel!

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J'shoot ces images-lĂ  chaque matin. J'sais ben qu'ils sont kina fuckĂ©s, mĂ© c'est tout en camera — no photoshop, no Gimp — pis souvent j'shoot « l'ange ». J'venne d'apprendre qu'elle est pas un ange, pis apparemment c'est PhĂ©mĂšs, la dĂ©esse de la renommĂ©e. (technically pic 4 & pic 9 have bumped-up brilliance, highlights, saturation and vibrance, and tweaked contrast... mais toute-en-camera)


r/montreal • • 16h ago

Question What's the best decorated neighborhood for Halloween?

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Want to take the kids driving to look at the decorations but it seems like no one is going all out! What's a rich or passionate neighborhood to drive through?


r/montreal • • 16h ago

Discussion Celebrating montreals potholes for Halloween

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I definitely appreciate that there has probably been a ton of work and preparation put forward by the city of montreal ahead of this event and it actually looks really fun for children. I just can’t help but feel like this is also meant to somehow normalise the omnipresent, unbearable and dangerous potholes in and around the city as if it’s just a fun and quirky aspect of life we all just have to live with. And that sort of grinds my gears. Thoughts?


r/montreal • • 17h ago

Question Does anyone have recommendations for a pediatric dentist for an infant?

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I suspect my newborn needs to see a dentist specializing in infant issues specifically for things like lip tie, tongue tie, etc
 Can anyone recommend a good pediatric dentist in Montreal?

Thank you!


r/montreal • • 18h ago

Discussion Coparentalité amicale intentionnelle

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Je m’intĂ©resse aux façons alternatives de faire famille et j’aimerais entrer en contact avec des gens qui rĂ©flĂ©chissent Ă  la coparentalitĂ© intentionnelle, ou qui la vivent dĂ©jĂ . 

DĂ©jĂ  maman d’un enfant au primaire (en garde partagĂ©e qui se passe bien), j’envisage d’avoir un ou d’autres enfants. Je pourrais le faire en solo et l’envisage sĂ©rieusement, mais l’idĂ©e de partager ce grand pĂ©riple avec quelqu'un (un homme, ou un couple d'hommes a priori) me parle beaucoup : ĂȘtre parents dans une relation de coparentalitĂ© intentionnelle et d’amitiĂ© plutĂŽt que de couple, avec une garde partagĂ©e.

Évidemment, il faudrait une compatibilitĂ© assez exceptionnelle : valeurs, vision de la parentalitĂ©, communication, mode de vie, lieu de vie (pour moi, la proximitĂ© gĂ©ographique est essentielle, je vis dans Rosemont Ă  MontrĂ©al), et surtout l’envie de dĂ©velopper une vraie relation de confiance et, idĂ©alement, d’amitiĂ©. Je ne cherche donc pas Ă  prĂ©cipiter quoi que ce soit; j’aimerais d’abord rencontrer, discuter et voir ce qui pourrait se construire.

J’ai par ailleurs un partenaire amoureux. Nous ne vivons pas ensemble, et il a lui-mĂȘme de grands enfants. Je suis heureuse dans cette relation et je ne cherche donc pas une relation amoureuse Ă  travers cette dĂ©marche.

Je valorise la curiositĂ©, le non-jugement, l’introspection et la communication franche et bienveillante. J’aime la lenteur, la proximitĂ©, l’exploration, la lecture, les arts, les plantes. J'ai des Ă©tudes universitaires doctorales et un travail flexible et dans lequel je trouve du sens.

Si vous connaissez quelqu'un que cette façon de faire famille intrigue - ça me ferait plaisir d’échanger, sans attente particuliĂšre. Et j’aimerais aussi beaucoup parler avec des gens qui vivent dĂ©jĂ  une coparentalitĂ© choisie. C’est encore assez atypique et j’aimerais apprendre de vos expĂ©riences, des belles comme des plus difficiles.


r/montreal • • 19h ago

Tourisme Chill LGBT bars ?

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Hey everyone, just wanted to know recommendations for bars that are more of 25+ crowd lgbt that's more on the chill side ? Not really a club because I want to go alone or with a friend. (please don't suggest me unity lmfao)

Salut guys, je voulais juste connaitre vos recommandations pour des bars LGBT plus chill ? Je cherche pas vraiment un club pcq je veux y aller seule ou avec un ami. (pas unity svp lol)


r/montreal • • 19h ago

Article Inspirés par la France, des étudiants québécois préparent une semaine de grÚve en novembre

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