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“Canadians don’t want to be annexed and hate Trump for resurrecting Nazism. Canada should take the opportunity to build a new G6 alliance to contain Trump and limit the spread of his destruction. There’s no diplomacy when it comes to the American president.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
“Canadians don’t want to be annexed and hate Trump for resurrecting Nazism. Canada should take the opportunity to build a new G6 alliance to contain Trump and limit the spread of his destruction. There’s no diplomacy when it comes to the American president.”
What to do today in Montreal ✊
What to do today in Montreal
What to do today in Montreal, including a to-do list of events in the city’s music, film, theatre, comedy and sports scenes.
cultmtl.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:07 PM
What to do today in Montreal ✊
“The vast majority of Canadians don’t want Pierre Poilievre to become prime minister.”
February 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
“The vast majority of Canadians don’t want Pierre Poilievre to become prime minister.”
The more disinformation you believe, the more likely you are to approve of Donald Trump.
February 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
The more disinformation you believe, the more likely you are to approve of Donald Trump.
“Black history doesn’t exist only in February. At a January press conference to announce the programming, multiple speakers from the community repeated that sentiment, noting that their identity exists 365 days of the year.”
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
2026 is a special year — it marks the 35th annual Black History Month in Montreal
See our highlights of the 2026 programming for Black History Month in Montreal, the 35th annual edition of the event.
cultmtl.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
“Black history doesn’t exist only in February. At a January press conference to announce the programming, multiple speakers from the community repeated that sentiment, noting that their identity exists 365 days of the year.”
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
“This year’s Montreal Restaurant Guide features fine dining institutions like Milos and Tuck Shop, leaders in the contemporary dining scene like Mon Lapin and Le Violon, and beloved neighbourhood spots like Lulu and Yan’s Deli — hell, we even made it to the West Island.”
The 2026 Montreal Restaurant Guide is here
As always, the February edition of Cult MTL is the annual Food Issue, featuring the 2026 Montreal Restaurant Guide.
cultmtl.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
“This year’s Montreal Restaurant Guide features fine dining institutions like Milos and Tuck Shop, leaders in the contemporary dining scene like Mon Lapin and Le Violon, and beloved neighbourhood spots like Lulu and Yan’s Deli — hell, we even made it to the West Island.”
Study finds strong belief in disinformation linked to approval of Donald Trump
The more disinformation you believe, the more you approve of Donald Trump
According to a study by EKOS, there is a positive relationship between belief in disinformation and approval of Donald Trump.
cultmtl.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Study finds strong belief in disinformation linked to approval of Donald Trump
Montreal has spoken. 🍗
Best Fried Chicken in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the Best of MTL readers poll, the best fried chicken in Montreal can be found at Jack le Coq, Roch le Coq, Dawa, Olivia's Authentic Chicken and Comon.
cultmtl.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Montreal has spoken. 🍗
A-Trak digs deep into Montreal’s EDM roots
“Montreal was great for vintage stuff in general. Vintage clothes, vintage records, vintage sneakers, vintage everything. It was fun to grow up around hand-me-downs, dirty hot dog places, all that.”
“Montreal was great for vintage stuff in general. Vintage clothes, vintage records, vintage sneakers, vintage everything. It was fun to grow up around hand-me-downs, dirty hot dog places, all that.”
A-Trak digs deep into Montreal's EDM roots
An interview with A-Trak, one of Montreal's premier DJs, producers and label heads, about this city's rich nightlife history.
cultmtl.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM
A-Trak digs deep into Montreal’s EDM roots
“Montreal was great for vintage stuff in general. Vintage clothes, vintage records, vintage sneakers, vintage everything. It was fun to grow up around hand-me-downs, dirty hot dog places, all that.”
“Montreal was great for vintage stuff in general. Vintage clothes, vintage records, vintage sneakers, vintage everything. It was fun to grow up around hand-me-downs, dirty hot dog places, all that.”
“Mark Carney has opened up a substantial 29-point advantage over Pierre Poilievre as Canada’s best choice for prime minister.”
Mark Carney leads Pierre Poilievre as the best choice for prime minister by 29 points
Prime Minister Mark Carney leads Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre as the best choice for prime minister by 29 points.
cultmtl.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
“Mark Carney has opened up a substantial 29-point advantage over Pierre Poilievre as Canada’s best choice for prime minister.”
Montreal has spoken. 🪩
Best Nightclubs in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the Best of MTL readers poll, the best nightclubs in Montreal are Yoko Luna, Stereo, Système, Cabaret Berlin and Datcha.
cultmtl.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Montreal has spoken. 🪩
Canada has sent a team of 206 to Italy, nearly 50 of whom are Quebec athletes who thrive in the ice and snow. ⚜️🇨🇦
Quebec athletes to cheer for in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics from Feb. 6 to 22
#TeamCanada
Quebec athletes to cheer for in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics from Feb. 6 to 22
#TeamCanada
Quebec athletes to cheer for in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics from Feb. 6 to 22
These are the Quebec athletes to cheer for in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which runs from Feb. 6 to 22.
cultmtl.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Canada has sent a team of 206 to Italy, nearly 50 of whom are Quebec athletes who thrive in the ice and snow. ⚜️🇨🇦
Quebec athletes to cheer for in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics from Feb. 6 to 22
#TeamCanada
Quebec athletes to cheer for in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics from Feb. 6 to 22
#TeamCanada
78% of Canadians approve of Canada’s EV deal with China.
Vast majority of Canadians approve of Canada's EV deal with China
The vast majority of Canadians approve of Canada's EV deal with China.
cultmtl.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:52 PM
78% of Canadians approve of Canada’s EV deal with China.
“A dangerous precedent is being set.”
The City of Montreal is paying $350,000 to the man behind La Tulipe’s noise complaints.
#polmtl
The City of Montreal is paying $350,000 to the man behind La Tulipe’s noise complaints.
#polmtl
City of Montreal opts to pay $350K to man behind La Tulipe noise complaints
The City of Montreal is paying a $350,000 settlement to the man behind a series of noise complaints that forced La Tulipe to close in 2024.
cultmtl.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:57 PM
“A dangerous precedent is being set.”
The City of Montreal is paying $350,000 to the man behind La Tulipe’s noise complaints.
#polmtl
The City of Montreal is paying $350,000 to the man behind La Tulipe’s noise complaints.
#polmtl
February 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The vast majority of Canadians disapprove of the Trump administration — except Conservatives:
🔴 LPC: 98%
🟠 NDP: 97%
⚜️ BQ: 94%
🔵 CPC: 50%
🔴 LPC: 98%
🟠 NDP: 97%
⚜️ BQ: 94%
🔵 CPC: 50%
50% of Conservatives say they approve of Donald Trump
50% of Conservatives say they approve of Donald Trump
cultmtl.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The vast majority of Canadians disapprove of the Trump administration — except Conservatives:
🔴 LPC: 98%
🟠 NDP: 97%
⚜️ BQ: 94%
🔵 CPC: 50%
🔴 LPC: 98%
🟠 NDP: 97%
⚜️ BQ: 94%
🔵 CPC: 50%
Montreal has received a record 4,200 reports of potholes since Jan. 1
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has called the situation “catastrophic.”
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has called the situation “catastrophic.”
Montreal has received a record 4,200 reports of potholes since Jan. 1
According to the City of Montreal, there have been over 4,200 resident reports of potholes on local roads since Jan. 1, 2026.
cultmtl.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Montreal has received a record 4,200 reports of potholes since Jan. 1
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has called the situation “catastrophic.”
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has called the situation “catastrophic.”
“Pierre Poilievre no longer has majority approval in Alberta and Saskatchewan.”
Quebec is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre province in Canada
Quebec is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre province in Canada
Quebec is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre province in Canada
Quebec is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre province in Canada.
cultmtl.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
“Pierre Poilievre no longer has majority approval in Alberta and Saskatchewan.”
Quebec is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre province in Canada
Quebec is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre province in Canada
The Princess Bride is being presented with a full orchestra at Place des Arts in Montreal on Valentine’s Day weekend.
Premium Parterre tickets for the Feb. 13 show are now available at a 50% discount.
Premium Parterre tickets for the Feb. 13 show are now available at a 50% discount.
The Princess Bride is screening in Montreal with a full orchestra on Feb. 13 and 14
Rob Reiner's cult classic The Princess Bride is screening at Place des Arts in Montreal with a full orchestra on Feb. 13 and 14.
cultmtl.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The Princess Bride is being presented with a full orchestra at Place des Arts in Montreal on Valentine’s Day weekend.
Premium Parterre tickets for the Feb. 13 show are now available at a 50% discount.
Premium Parterre tickets for the Feb. 13 show are now available at a 50% discount.
“Pierre Poilievre isn’t going to change — his Conservative Party never cared about national unity. The CPC will keep pandering to incels with far-right rhetoric, because they’ll never risk losing their MAGA base. Pushing disinformation is all they know.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
“Pierre Poilievre isn’t going to change — his Conservative Party never cared about national unity. The CPC will keep pandering to incels with far-right rhetoric, because they’ll never risk losing their MAGA base. Pushing disinformation is all they know.”
Quebec athletes to cheer for in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics from Feb. 6 to 22 🇨🇦⚜️
#TeamCanada
#TeamCanada
Quebec athletes to cheer for in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics from Feb. 6 to 22
These are the Quebec athletes to cheer for in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which runs from Feb. 6 to 22.
cultmtl.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Quebec athletes to cheer for in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics from Feb. 6 to 22 🇨🇦⚜️
#TeamCanada
#TeamCanada
What to do this weekend in Montreal 🪩
What to do this weekend in Montreal
What to do this weekend in Montreal, including events in the city’s music, film, theatre, comedy and sports scenes.
cultmtl.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
What to do this weekend in Montreal 🪩
“So far, Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has been a disappointment on housing and homelessness. The City of Montreal needs to use every tool at its disposal to force solutions that the private sector isn’t equipped to solve.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
February 6, 2026 at 12:33 AM
“So far, Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has been a disappointment on housing and homelessness. The City of Montreal needs to use every tool at its disposal to force solutions that the private sector isn’t equipped to solve.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
Best Nightclubs in Montreal ♥️
Best Nightclubs in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the Best of MTL readers poll, the best nightclubs in Montreal are Yoko Luna, Stereo, Système, Cabaret Berlin and Datcha.
cultmtl.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Best Nightclubs in Montreal ♥️
2026 is a special year — it marks the 35th annual Black History Month in Montreal
See our highlights of the 2026 program for BHM Montreal.
See our highlights of the 2026 program for BHM Montreal.
2026 is a special year — it marks the 35th annual Black History Month in Montreal
See our highlights of the 2026 programming for Black History Month in Montreal, the 35th annual edition of the event.
cultmtl.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM
2026 is a special year — it marks the 35th annual Black History Month in Montreal
See our highlights of the 2026 program for BHM Montreal.
See our highlights of the 2026 program for BHM Montreal.