MontrealNewsBullet hole found in Sud-Ouest apartment building, police investigatingBy Marisela AmadorPublished: March 12, 2025 at 11:00PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved CUPE is deeply concerned about the chronic staff shortages at CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal since the beginning of the summer an alarming number of staff members have been absent across all hospitals and CHSLDs service assistants and food service workers The last two long weekends have been particularly difficult for both clients and staff as COVID-19 outbreaks have begun again Here are a few examples of the many unfortunate situations that have had unfortunate consequences for clients which represents close to 5,000 members at the CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal the situation looks even worse during summer vacations and the month of August It is therefore necessary to act immediately by offering incentives to attract and retain staff and half days of vacation added to the banks for those willing to work extra shifts it takes the will of both CIUSSS management and the Quebec government and for the measures to be negotiated with the unions who have several other solutions to propose This is absolutely essential to avoid unworthy situations between now and the end of the summer,” explained Fanny Demontigny our members are exhausted and have been working a lot of overtime lately The payroll errors of the past few months have contributed to the deterioration of the work climate,” said Demontigny Ontario K1G 0Z7 Tel: (613) 237-1590 Fax: (613) 237-5508  Toll free: (844) 237-1590 Heralding HEC Montréal’s return to downtown the Hélène Desmarais Building combines modernity The avant-garde facilities offer an environment conducive to learning and collaboration It embodies HEC Montréal's commitment to excellence and the development of tomorrow's leaders eco-friendly building in the heart of the downtown business district is designed to integrate it respectfully into its host environment collaborative spaces and more: The Hélène Desmarais Building offers a variety of spaces spread over eight levels divided into four wings The different levels have been optimized to facilitate the flow of movement Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Are you a member of the student community, faculty or staff? Find out which spaces you can book rue De La Gauchetière OuestMontréal train and Réseau express métropolitain (REM): Square-Victoria-OACI Metro and Gare Centrale BIXI stations View map of nearby stations Parking Indoor parking for 90 vehicles and charging stations for electric vehicles A pay equity payment operation at CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal has turned into a fiasco received cheques from the 2010 pay equity exercise the employer cancelled about 500 of these cheques almost immediately after mailing them apparently due to fraud made possible by mailing address errors the employer did not bother to notify either the recipients or the union which represents nearly 5,000 members at the CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal these new mistakes go against the attempts to make the health and social services network an “employer of choice” They are in addition to those that have affected the payroll in recent months and the various delays in payment resulting from the conclusion of the last collective agreement what adds insult to injury is that there has been no communication effort from CIUSSS towards these former employees or the union We are therefore publicly demanding an apology to those affected and a refund of the NSF charges,” explained Fanny Demontigny These problems are occurring in the context of a serious labour shortage in the hospitals and residential centers of the CIUSSS resulting in overworked and exhausted staff MontrealNewsConsultations open to residents on massive Montreal public transit projectBy Daniel J. RowePublished: January 15, 2024 at 11:39AM EST Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code. Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features. An Instagram story post by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante from the inside of the Hôtel Monville. Right: An Instagram story post by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante from the inside of the Atwater Cocktail Club speakeasy. Thomas MacDonaldSenior EditorJun 16, 2023, 4:09 PMMay 22, 2023, 12:40 PMMayor Valérie Plante often uses social media to showcase the Montreal businesses and institutions she visits both as part of her duties as the city's chief executive and as just another Montrealer seeking a good time in the buzzing metropolis On May 21, she took to the city's Sud-Ouest borough for an apparent date night as she zipped between some of the area's trendiest drinkeries — with some time for architecture gazing along the way Her Sunday night excursion amounted to a tour of the restaurants and bars belonging to the Barroco Group a self-described hospitality enterprise known as a conductor of cool late-night spectacle An Instagram story post by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante from the inside of Pointe-Saint-Charles bar Milky Way.@val_plante | Instagram She began with a stop at the electric Milky Way bar, a rustic-grotto-turned-Space-Age-inspired-Earthship, Cocktail Spirited Awards finalist and top 10 winner of Canada's 50 Best Bars hidden behind Fugazzi Pizza on rue du Centre On her way across the Lachine Canal to Saint-Henri the mayor stopped to admire some of the daring architecture and urban planning innovation tucked in the courtyards and alleys of Pointe-Saint-Charles a once largely working-class neighbourhood now filling out with pricey condos as it succumbs to the pressure of gentrification An Instagram story post by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante showing an alleyway in Pointe-Saint-Charles.@val_plante | Instagram An Instagram story post by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante showing a courtyard in Pointe-Saint-Charles.@val_plante | Instagram a chic take on the classic Quebec diner at the corner of rue Notre-Dame O An Instagram story post by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante from the inside of the Atwater Cocktail Club speakeasy.@val_plante | Instagram marked only by a painted door at the end of a dark trash can-lined alley is the Atwater Cocktail Club glitzy speakeasy (and another Cocktail Spirit Awards contender and 50 Best Bars entry) with an extensive menu of flamboyant cocktails An Instagram story post by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante from the inside of the Hôtel Monville.@val_plante | Instagram The mayor's evening ended with a mini staycation and skyline view at the Hôtel Monville Your free account has now been created. You can change your notification settings anytime here you will be required to verify your email before reading our content You are now ready to login with your new Milla account You will be asked to share permissions with the AskMontreal community You can manage your subscription anytime by navigating to your account settings Password reset email has been sent to ${C} Please check your inbox for the reset code and enter it here: We built a Welcome tour we highly recommend Montreal has the least parkland per capita among major Canadian cities — but the 3,000-hectare Grand Parc de l'Ouest aims to improve that Over the last six months, Canada's National Observer has been looking into what's working and what's failing in cities across Canada as they rise to the challenge of fighting climate change for a look at how cities are meeting the climate emergency with sustainable solutions a songbird with black stripes around its lemon yellow throat begins a 5,000-kilometre journey from its breeding ground in the boreal forest to its winter home in South America Migrating songbirds need a connected corridor of green space to find adequate food and shelter ornithologist at McGill University’s Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences The shrub lands where it feeds on insects were once abundant but are now paved over for suburbs which weighs about 10 to 12 grams — or about the same as two arrowroot biscuits — has been listed as threatened under Canada’s Species at Risk Act Its population is currently declining at a rate of 4.5 per cent per year “Migrating songbirds need a connected corridor of green space to find adequate food and shelter,” says Kyle Elliott an ornithologist at McGill University’s Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences one of the first major obstacles many birds encounter is the island Kyle Elliott says Montreal's urban landscapes — and dwindling forests — pose a challenge for migrating birds Photo by Tom Disandolo Between 1986 and 2001 Montreal lost over 50 per cent of its forests to new development according to Quebec’s Environment Ministry Obstacle is not a word Elliott uses lightly According to Quebec’s Environment Ministry Urban sprawl has left Montreal with the lowest amount of parkland per capita — about 2.4 hectares per 1,000 people — among major Canadian cities The national median is 4.5 hectares per 1,000 people the Canadian city with the most abundant outdoor space has over seven hectares per 1,000 residents has been trying to improve a desperate situation 3,000-hectare park called the Grand Parc de l’Ouest it will be Canada’s largest municipal park existing nature reserves at the western edge of the city — Anse-à-l'Orme Cap-Saint-Jacques and Rapides-du-Cheval-Blanc — stitched together with newly acquired properties Among recent acquisitions is 140 hectares of farmers’ fields that were originally slated to be a new housing development Quebec aspires to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 Plante's environmental bent is in line with provincial ambitions to reduce Quebec's carbon emissions by 37.5 per cent compared with 1990 levels by 2030. The province aspires to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 Quebec's key clean resource is hydro power which it has in abundance — the province's electricity is derived from sources that are more than 99.8 per cent renewable and most of it is hydropower the government's 2030 Plan for a Green Economy notes Although Quebec's primary focus is to shift as much as possible to electricity the 2030 plan notes land use planning will also “play an important role in strengthening the resilience of communities.” preserving Montreal’s remaining wild spaces goes a long way The park will benefit more than the Canada warbler Over 200 other species of birds currently pass through Montreal’s western tip every year a migration research facility that will sit within the Grand Parc de l’Ouest “It protects an important staging area for migrating songbirds shrub lands and grassy fields — diverse habitats that support diverse species.” A red-winged blackbird in Montreal's Grand Parc de l'Ouest Photo by Kyle Elliott There are numerous practical — not to mention urgent — human benefits as well which juts into the confluence of the Ottawa and St safeguards some of Montreal’s last major marshes “Protecting our shores is about resiliency,” says Plante flooding is becoming a serious issue for the city.” The 2017 post-winter snowmelts Plante is referring to washed out over 5,000 homes in southern Quebec including many in the western Montreal neighbourhoods edged by the Grand Parc Plante has made a commitment to reduce Montreal’s greenhouse gases by 55 per cent below 1990 levels by 2030 she has outlined many tactics in her climate change 2020-30 plan including banning all non-electric cars downtown using tax breaks to incentivize greener buildings eliminating parking at all metro stations and planting some half a million new trees over the next 10 years Estimates vary regarding the carbon sequestration potential of urban parks, but according to the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, a single hectare of mature trees can absorb 6.4 tonnes of CO2 per year A hectare of marshland or tall grasses can sequester between one and four tonnes per year the iconic 200-hectare park just north of the financial district is often considered Montreal’s green lungs Considering the Grand Parc is about 15 times larger and has the potential to absorb the carbon for thousands of local households its preservation should help a lot of city dwellers breathe much easier After Plante announced the Grand Parc de l’Ouest her administration bought and preserved more land than any other mayoralty in the 15 years prior The 140-hectare farmland acquisition alone cost $73 million including $50 million from the federal government which includes marshlands as well as grassy fields and therefore inappropriate for any new residential construction Setting aside the property for the Grand Parc also meant squelching a 5,000-unit housing development called Cap Nature — a move many mayors would have balked at due to the lost development and property tax revenues little progress approach that has hindered land preservation in Montreal since at least the turn of the millennium at the beginning of a 10-year tenure as mayor Gérald Tremblay committed to nearly triple the amount of parkland from a paltry three per cent of the city’s total area up to eight per cent (eight per cent being the average for Quebec municipalities at the time) embroiled in a slew of corruption allegations centred around public infrastructure spending he had only increased the amount of park space to just over five per cent Montreal’s parkland had only grown to about six per cent has preserved over 13 per cent of its total area as parks Despite their pledges to increase Montreal’s verdancy both Tremblay and Coderre supported the Cap Nature housing development They justified turning untouched marshes and farmers fields into housing by saying part of the site would still be preserved and that preservation would be financed through the rest of the development Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has turned much of her talk on Grand Parc de l'Ouest into action buying and preserving more land within a year than any other mayor in the previous 15 years Photo courtesy of City of Montreal We simply can’t destroy more virgin green space “We simply can’t destroy more virgin green space,” says Plante “Especially if that would mean putting new infrastructure which would be both difficult and expensive and ultimately make no sense.” is slightly dampened by the reality that after years and years of pro-development mayors even a project as monumental as the Grand Parc might be too late for the city to reach its 10 per cent preservation goal (or the even better laid out by the UN Convention of Biodiversity which would truly help species such as the Canada warbler thrive) what has been done in creating the Grand Parc,” says environmental activist David Fletcher a group that has been advocating for more and better land preservation since the late 1980s nearly 2,000 hectares of land would have to be set aside as green space That amount of new land suitable for conservation is simply unavailable within the Montreal agglomeration limits.” The creation of a massive park such as the Grand Parc de l’Ouest is bound to elicit at least some controversy three land developers — Développements Pierrefonds Inc. launched a $178-million lawsuit against the City of Montreal and Plante The group alleges that Plante’s actions have erased over a decade’s worth of planning agreements with the city caused millions in lost business opportunities and prevented what they say would have been a sustainable contextually sensitive housing development Kyle Elliott and his wife kayaking in Montreal's Grand Parc de l'Ouest Photo submitted by Kyle Elliott While bird lovers such as Elliott and Duval laud the development they hope the park stays true to the idea of land preservation — as opposed to turning it into a second every inch conceived by a landscape architect maybe shouldn’t all be located in the Grand Parc people get in their minds that a park has to as well as many other species of animals and insects habitats that already exist in the Grand Parc de l’Ouest Sometimes it’s better to just leave things as they are.” Canada geese swim in Montreal's Grand Parc de l'Ouest Photo by Kyle Elliott Although Fletcher describes Plante’s work on the eco park as “socially and environmentally progressive,” he also says the city must take bigger bolder strides to truly overcome its overall dismal record on parks — especially given the lack of virgin land Among his ideas are reclaiming and remediating industrial sites and turning them into wildlife refuges that (we) have the option to protect our shores and preserve those spaces in the public interest While Plante doesn’t rule out land remediation she notes that it’s “expensive,” and to continue growing the city’s park space she prefers what’s known as the city’s pre-emptive right of right refusal on privately owned territories when properties that the city deems to have preservation potential go for sale the municipality reserves the option to buy the land first provided they match whatever the market value is determined to be “We have our eyes on the island’s shores,” says Plante that (we) have the option to protect our shores and preserve those spaces in the public interest.” Plante also doesn’t demure about upsetting prevailing business interests — developers or otherwise everyday Montreal might have to make sacrifices She says it takes courage to execute climate reduction plans but she's convinced people in Montreal are committed to change even if it means people will have to make some tough will get a lot back from these investments in the future.” https://www.mtl.org/en/experience/guide-montreal-parks-green-spaces In reply to Great news. by Kathryne Ayres green spaces in all neighbourhoods: environmental justice and equity It's good to hear that such responsible action is getting public support In reply to Good, solid article, thanks. by Bob Nation City? Island? Agglomeration? Community? What gives? Map by Raymundo Cassani illustrating the different official definitions of Montreal. Right: Aerial view of downtown Montreal and the Saint Lawrence River. Thomas MacDonaldSenior EditorApr 20 A diagram and map of Montreal by local researcher Raymundo Cassani illustrate all the official definitions that divide the urban area In a post to his blog, CastorisCausa the collection of 19 boroughs whose residents elect the Montreal City Council and mayor The City of Montreal isn't entirely on Montreal Island nor is all of Montreal Island part of the City of Montreal The city also includes Île-Bizard to the northwest and Île-des-Sœurs to the southeast as well as Île-Sainte-Hélène and Île-Notre-Dame which comprise the municipal Parc Jean-Drapeau Montreal Island is host to 14 municipalities in addition to the City of Montreal: Baie-d'Urfé These municipalities, now independent, were for a few years part of the City of Montreal after a 2002 merger They're now referred to as the on-island suburbs or the villes liées Diagram by Raymundo Cassani illustrating the different official definitions of Montreal.Raymundo Cassani | CastorisCausa The demerged cities and towns now form part of the Agglomeration of Montreal and so does the Town of Dorval Island which also became part of the City of Montreal in 2002 but is neither part of the municipality of Dorval nor The distinction between the Agglomeration and the City of Montreal gives us the amusing case of the Town of Mount Royal which despite its name and proximity to Mount Royal is no longer part of the City of Montreal but is part of the Agglomeration of Montreal The same goes for Montréal-Ouest and Montréal-Est (which because of the current municipal divisions on the Island of Montreal than the westernmost and easternmost points of the City of Montreal) Now looking beyond the Island of Montreal and the smaller islands surrounding it, there's the Montreal Metropolitan Community, Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) an association of 82 municipalities surrounding (or in some cases including Dorval Island and the on-island suburbs "to promote the intermunicipal collaboration to improve the development of the region in diverse aspects: economy Map by Raymundo Cassani illustrating the different official definitions of Montreal.Raymundo Cassani | CastorisCausa The last definition Cassani illustrates in his map and diagram is the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) It includes municipalities that are not part of the CMM The CMM also includes municipalities that are not part of the CMA Cassani goes into more detail about the history of these terms and their practical applications lifelong Montreal residents who often fumble these definitions (There are also lifelong Montreal residents who can't distinguish between a neighbourhood This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train making its way across Canada The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is making its return this November with its roaming spectacle of lights and music The train will be notoriously decked out in strings of holiday lights with each individual wagon featuring a different scene As if the lights and themes weren't enough one train wagon will also transform into a stage where musical guests will perform at each and every stop A total of eight artists will perform on the CP Holiday Train including Virginia to Vegas The CP Holiday train will depart Maine on November 21 The train will stop at the Montreal West train station at 7 p.m the second stop of the CP train will take place in Beaconsfield Montrealers will be able to catch country duo Seaforth and fellow Canadian Kiesza who is best known for her hit song 'Hideaway' the CP Holiday train will then choo-choo its way over to Lac-Mégantic at 12:15 p.m with performances by Trudy Simoneau and indie pop star Virginia To Vegas The train will then move on to Sherbrooke at 5:00 p.m Quebecers will have until November 23 to witness the train up close and personal as its festive wheels head back to the United States The CP train will reach Kahnawá:ke at 5:00 p.m before reaching Saint-Constant (6:00 p.m.) Saint-Mathieu (7:50 p.m.) and then finally in Lacolle by the Canada-U.S so it's best to show up early so you don't miss the train A total of 30 minutes will be spent in each city While the shows are completely free to attend guests are encouraged to donate money or non-perishable food items to the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train which will be collected at a kiosk off the train who's ready to get their holiday cheer on Price: Free (although donations in monetary or 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Resend email verification from Millla From August 26 to 28, the Sudbest festival is back with a special edition featuring 30 merchants and a "culinary fair" in Montreal's Sud-Ouest borough as the upcoming market will take place at three different sites: the Atwater Market Parc Sir-George-Etienne-Cartier and the Lien Nord site next to the Lachine Canal You can attend for free and easily navigate between the three locations by foot or by hopping on one of the "tuk-tuk" shuttles available for visitors throughout the weekend Sudbest started as a way to boost economic recovery during the pandemic but has become a neighbourhood staple "It helps to forge stronger neighborhood ties and break isolation to strengthen local life and live together," Julie Poulin marketing manager of pop-up event organizer Les Survenants said in a press release "It encourages the social economy and offers a place of exchange for citizens allowing them to reclaim their neighbourhood." You can expect lots of diversity in the performance lineup The food vendors will offer everything from Afro-Québécois dishes to Chinese food you'll certainly find something to your liking Whether you're looking for craft beers candles or boho vibes — Sudbest has it all Website Charlotte Hoareau (she/her) is a freelance writer she worked as a journalist for media companies in France the southwestern neighbourhood of Saint-Henri continues to see a culinary explosion While most options are peppered along the main strip of Notre-Dame West a walk further west can yield equally delicious finds The restaurants vary from upscale affairs to quicker options one can carry down to the scenic Lachine Canal (weather permitting) And let’s not forget the numerous choices for dessert sprinkled throughout the area If you find yourself traveling east of Atwater, have a look at our Little Burgundy map Neighbourhood go-to Greenspot has a wide-ranging menu of cheeseburgers and just about every diner staple you can think of Its retro indoor space still has many of its original fixtures 20 Spots Serving the Best Hangover Cures in Montreal Bringing next-level Middle Eastern cuisine to Saint-Henri diners at Sumac can delight in its broad menu – pita with hummus or baba ghanoush and savoury sandwiches like the sabbich (pita sandwich stuffed with fried eggplant A post shared by Sumac Restaurant (@sumacrestaurant) Where to Dine With the Kids in Tow in Montreal Every neighbourhood has that one spot for late-night greasy eats has rightfully earned that moniker in Saint-Henri A decades-old establishment that’s open until at least 4 a.m serves some of the best poutine in town — think twice-fried taters that are heavy on the cheese This was our first date spot, I’m starting to understand how I’ve gotten fat over the last 3 years #firstdateanniversary A post shared by @ whatbuuutwhy on Feb 14 Singaporean pioneers Satay Brothers achieved fame with its steamed pork buns gado gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce) bowls frontman Alex Winnicki and head chef Mat Winnicki it’s a family affair that’s as endearing as it is popular Be sure to stop by their stand at the Atwater Market during the summer season Created by the same folks behind the Aliments Yasolo grocery store next door this Afro-Québécois restaurant serves up a handful of tasty African dishes with a touch of North American influence While it will eventually serve as a sit-down restaurant Maquis Yasolo is currently focusing on to-go items like a jerk burger with a side of either plantain or yucca fries Bucky Rooster’s has seen some interminable lineups and sold-out nights thanks to the masses of people on the hunt for perfectly fried chicken — either by the bucket or in sandwich form Its birthday pie (mascarpone cheesecake with sugar cookie crust) has also become a fast favourite A post shared by Bucky Rooster’s (@buckyroosters) The 10 Hottest New Restaurants in Montreal The latest from the fabulous folks of Nora Gray and Elena draws attention to a different type of Italian cuisine — one highlighting arrosticini which are small skewers of various meats grilled over charcoal flame Born out of the owners’ love for time spent in Italy this eclectic and fun space is located in an industrious part of the neighbourhood A post shared by Gia Vin & Grill (@giagiagiamtl) While numerous Caribbean restaurants dot the streets of this southwestern neighbourhood Located just steps from the Place-Saint-Henri metro station it features dishes like griot (tender cubes of marinated and fried pork) A post shared by Piklìz (@pikliz.comptoircaribeen) The Essential Montreal Caribbean Restaurants What originally began as a hole in the wall a few doors down from its current location — where the menu was limited to a short list of tacos made in George Foreman grills for $2 apiece — Tacos Frida has since taken on a larger diner-style locale on a prominent street corner A post shared by Tacos Frida (@tacosfridamtl) 11 Must-Try Mexican Restaurants in Montreal BarBara has proven to be an enormous success in the space adjacent to Square Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier and an impressive selection of pastries — including a remarkable cacio e pepe croissant —this has become one of the “it” places to dine out in Saint-Henri (Note: BarBara is temporarily closed due to water damage; latest reopening estimate was November at the latest.) A post shared by BarBara (@barbaravin_) 14 Brand-New Montreal Terrasses to Check Out This Summer Léché is among the most notable doughnut slingers in town The menu ranges from sumptuous options — think margarita passionfruit glaze and caramel maple bacon —to the homier comforts of peanut butter and jelly and Boston cream Just try to walk in to get one and not leave with a box of eight From Michael Dalla Libera and Nick Rosati, Dalla Rosa is an ice cream shop devoted to using local, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Flavours range from classic (strawberry, chocolate) to less traditional (sesame, sunflower seeds), coupled with the option of sandwiching scoops between homemade cookies. Come winter, they’ve been known to sling a great bowl of vegan ramen A post shared by Dalla Rose (@cremeriedallarose) Where to Get Some of the Finest Ice Cream Montreal Has to Offer A post shared by Arthurs (@arthursmtl) New York style pizza joints in the city have come a long way in recent years, and Adamo was one of the first to start the trend. Tony Campenelli opened a pizzeria serving old-school thin pies by the slice or as sizable whole pies Diners can choose to eat at bar tables or in the park across the street One of the precursors to the neighbourhood’s burgeoning food scene Tuck Shop has consistently been a favourite of both visitors and locals over the years remains consistent with the same sophisticated eats and market cuisine that have fuelled its popularity since the very start and local seafood are all items diners will typically find on their daily menu A post shared by Tuck Shop (@tuckshopmtl) Tran Cantine Vietnamienne may be the only Vietnamese restaurant in the neighbourhood — but it certainly leaves little to be desired and spring rolls are always fresh and flavourful Be sure to pick up a Vietnamese iced coffee to wash it all down 17 Fantastic Places for Pho Around Montreal The Best Events and Delicious Deals at Montréal en Lumière for 2020 Hailing from two owners of top Italian spot Nora Gray, things are a little more casual at Elena Reserve a table in the dining area or go around back to access the walk-in only space below A post shared by Elena (@elenamontreal) Where to Dine on New Year's Eve in Montreal chef-owner Jami Liverman created a welcoming environment at the west end of Saint-Henri The comforting coffee shop and bakery serves decadent cakes pastries (vegan and gluten-free options included) and a variety of specialty coffee drinks to go A post shared by Bernice (@bernicemontreal) Where to Find a Mighty Fine Birthday Cake in Montreal Where to Get Outstanding Pastries and Baked Goods in Montreal Everything from affordable suburban homes to downtown digs Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value" The data behind the top places to buy real estate in Canada an insecure economy and job loss are all on the minds of young.. 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The content provided on our site is for information only; it is not meant to replace advice from a professional This weekend gave double-whammy of sad restaurant news to Montreal’s Sud-Ouest: Pointe-St-Charles bistro Les Sottises and longstanding Saint-Henri pizzeria Miracle were burned out in separate According to Global News The restaurant owner happened to be leaving the Centre Street premises around that time and heard breaking glass — police confirmed that an “incendiary device” had been thrown into the restaurant the restaurant now appears to be definitively closed due to the damage police are investigating it as arson but had no suspects Sunday night brought another blaze not far away — fire broke out in decades-old Notre-Dame West pizzeria Miracle mid Sunday evening putting it out of business until further notice A community Facebook group for St-Henri lamented the loss with a city councillor who was in the area reporting that Miracle’s staff are looking for jobs and that the old school diner had changed ownership just six months ago Whether or not the Miracle fire was accidental or deliberate is still unclear; as demonstrated by the anonymously-kept map of firebombings in Montreal molotov cocktail attacks and the like are less common in the Sud-Ouest and areas such as NDG (they are more concentrated on the north and east of the city) although incidents like the Les Sotisses fire and the burning of NDG’s new Boustan restaurant earlier this year prove that the city’s western neighbourhoods certainly aren’t immune from that scourge