A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in connection with four Montreal robberies involving buy-and-sell websites. According to Montreal police (SPVM), the teen allegedly arranged in-person meetings with online sellers and then used force to steal whatever item they were selling. In one instance, a victim was sprayed with bear repellent.
Eaton Centre staple Time Out Market is welcoming a new Italian flavour profile: sandwich shop Bossa is joining the roster of 14 eateries in late February. Bossa is known for its two popular locations in Verdun and Rosemont, where the family-run restaurant serves loaded Philly-style hoagies flavoured with southern Italian flair.
Winter weather is here and things may seem a little bleak, but you can add some colour to your life again thanks to Luminothérapie downtown. The 13th edition of the popular interactive installation is on from December 1, 2022, to March 5, 2023.
After a two-year break, Christmas fanatics can finally see Montreal's popular Santa Claus parade downtown this year. More than 400,000 people are expected to join the festivities on November 19 from 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on rue Sainte-Catherine. For the 70th edition, the Quebec Santa Claus with once again be joined by the Star Fairy, played by Montreal-based drag queen Barbada de Barbades.
True poutine fans know it's not just about trying the biggest or weirdest combinations of fries, cheese curds and gravy, but also about finding the most unexpected places serving the dish. When you crave comfort food, you probably think of a casse-croûte or a greasy spoon, but what if I told you that you could enjoy poutine during a break from blackjack at the Montreal Casino, or between samosas at an Indian fast food joint. The poutine from these places shine in all their greasy glory thanks to unique spins on the provincial dish. So bring your favourite bib, it's about to get messy.