East Meets West
We meet two Montrealers who are bringing Jingju, or Chinese Opera, into the future.
dog days
It’s finally springtime in Montreal, but it isn’t just people who are happy to see the sun past dinner time.
On a Roll
An inside look at Montreal’s roller derby scene at the New Skids on the Block's bootcamp.
food after dark
The 24-hour restaurant scene powers the city's food engine overnight, feeding all of Montreal's night owls.
Montreal’s Hogwarts
We take you inside Montreal's real-life, non-fictional school of magic.
Her Montreal
Five entrepreneurial women offer their guides to the city.
Montreal’s missing village
The last recorded sighting of the Hochelaga village was in 1535. Centuries later, the search continues.
Education through illustration
A profile of the Montreal-based children's book author and illustrator Elise Gravel.
a stylist’s life
Follow a day in the life of stylist Bob James Rushatsi and see how he shapes the way we see clothes online.
The Gruesomes
Montreal's iconic garage punk band looks back on 30 years of repping NDG
edible orchestras
What ethical concerns do insect farming for human consumption bring up with the rise of a burgeoning market?
Rolling in the Dough
A look inside Montreal’s first raw cookie dough shop.
astrophysicist on new phenomenon
McGill professor and researcher Victoria Kaspi on radio bursts coming from far outside our galaxy and being a woman in her field.
Black.Art.Empowerment
Exploring the multiple experiences and social issues associated with being black today, through art.
self driving shuttle
A driverless shuttle makes its debut in Candiac.
greener Montreal
Across the island, cities are finding ways to develop urban agriculture.
Sticking With Your Dealer
Why are so many people still buying illegal weed?
Pages to Pixels
How libraries have adjusted to a digital world.
a popping café
La Graine Brûlée strives to provide good coffee and a productive workspace with an innovative, eclectic atmosphere.
Haunted Montreal
For the believers and adventurous seekers of the paranormal, here are some of the spots in Montreal where you might catch a ghost or two while touring the city.
Dollar Cinema
Bernie Gurberg, the face and personality of Dollar Cinema, is still going strong after 15 years.
‘Law Needs Feminism Because’
Three women from Law Needs Feminism Because want to diversify who we see as lawyers
Natural Hair Movement
A behind the scenes look into the natural hair movement in Montreal.
Gay and Grey
While many likely think about Montreal as a progressive city, it was not the case just over 40 years ago.
cannabis legislation
As Canada inches closer to full legalization, some Montrealers are eager to get into the edibles market.
Dispatches from Tétreaultville
The City spent three snowy days in January in Tétreaultville — a neighbourhood many Montrealers might be unfamiliar with.
Montreal nightlife
A look at how Montreal’s nightlife history led to the vibrant city that it is today.
Rounding the bases
15 years have passed since Major League Baseball left Montreal. What future does the city have with the game?
Fight or Flight?
As boxers become more aware of the impact the sport has on their body, more have begun to pull out of bouts.
fertility app
Getting to know your fertility abilities through an app.
Detention Centre or “Prison”?
A new migrant detention centre is slammed as “Prison”. “Warm, homey feeling” obscures planned facility's true nature, says human rights lawyer
INside indie gaming
Meet some of the women of Montreal’s indie video game scene who are creating opportunities for others.
international women’s day
Women of Diverse Origins have made it their goal since the early 2000s to include all women into their activism.
Green Saint-Laurent
How Saint-Laurent became an environmental leader in Quebec.
climate change fight
Students across Quebec will walk out of class, striking for climate change awareness.
Artista: A Community
Artistic Mentorship Program does more than just teach.
Sicilian of Montreal
Nick Messina is working to keep Sicilian culture alive through social media. His Instagram account has over 14,000 followers.
four-year-old pre-K
Students risk getting caught in crossfire as CAQ’s "universal" four-year-old pre-k clashes with CPE demands.
Montreal loves the Bruins
The Boston Bruins? Our top 5 observations of Bruins fans in Montreal.
More Than Meets the Ear
What Montreal’s soundscapes say about the City.
Entering the Ring
The City takes a look into what it’s like to be a professional wrestler in Montreal’s independent wrestling scene.
Making History Accessible
Historians and filmmakers have teamed up to launch a new film festival, adding to Montreal's already busy independent film scene.
Black history
Black history is Montreal history and this project wants to prove it.
art with a message
Inuit artist Niap pursues her dreams while also promoting an important message about her culture
decoding the buzz
Montreal startup Nectar is using data to help beekeepers understand their hives
“Reviens-Moi”
Got questions? Montreal Tourism video explained.
tattooing from home
Local artists give DIY tattoos, and one uses a non-traditional method
expensive montreal
How are young people responding to an increase in housing prices in Montreal? Some of them are leaving the island.
28 Days Sober
Dry January is long over, but for some Quebecers February is the month to close the tab at the bar and take on the Fondation Jean Lapointe’s 28 Days Sober Challenge.
montreal’s lost neighbourhoods
How Jean Drapeau’s urban renewal projects erased three Montreal communities
street to the gallery
Montreal’s urban artists court a new generation.
the fight against SMA
The Cavallaro family have been fighting against Spinal Muscular Atrophy for 18 years. Their journey has not been an easy one, but they find a way to make every day a great day. This is their story.
Hexoskin and Wearable Tech
Local tech company, Hexoskin, is making waves here on earth and in space with its latest wearable innovation.
Worms, Glass and Zero-Waste Cafés
Montreal-based organizations and entrepreneurs are exploring innovative waste management and sustainability practices. The City spoke to three of them to find out more.
montreal bordellos
The rise and fall of a postwar Red Light District and its women.
midnight zamboni
Here's what happens on Montreal's hundreds of ice rinks while the city sleeps.
montreal’s burlesque magic
The Wiggle Room is the only club in Canada completely dedicated to burlesque.
a pillar of the catholic community
Century-old church's frescoes hide unique stories.
finding their niche
Concordia alumnae realize their dream of opening a Korean restaurant.
an architectural gem
The italian consulate, a Drummond Street landmark, even has a Dracula connection.
live streaming the brain
One research team is looking to make an impact in concussion diagnosing.
getting to the roots
The Montreal-North bookstore Racines promotes books by and about people of colour.
Expansion Talk Looms
The Canadian Premier League kicks off in April with seven soccer clubs across Canada—but none in Montreal. The league is looking to expand by 2020. Will that be Montreal’s turn?
NDG’S Boomer Café
The Boomer Café, organized by the NDG Senior Citizens Council, is a weekly event providing a free meal and plenty of other activities for folks over 50.
women’s hockey pioneers
The City sat down with former CWHL players Julie Chu, Caroline Ouellette, and journalist Robyn Flynn to discuss the state of women’s hockey and its future direction.
revolving door rentals
How are short-term rentals affecting the ability of renters to find affordable places to live?