Montréal Q&A

I've been noticing my thermostat says 16° in the morning, but it gets to about 19° during the day with the sun shining through. I feel like it's too soon to turn on my heat, but I'm wondering when others do.

Services 3w ago 7 answers • olivia

My sister just broke her ankle and was discharged from the ER north of Montreal. The doctor said she needs to wear a tall boot (an Aircast/walking boot, according to the prescription). They suggested two shops, but they are quite far from downtown.

I just moved in and there's a six-story building in front of my window in Outremont that emits a constant high-pitched noise, like a mix of ventilation and machinery. It's not super loud, but it's really annoying and never stops.

I'm looking for a new neighborhood and one of my criteria is having a very high-speed fiber internet connection (> 1G). However, apart from writing random addresses on Bell or Videotron's website, I don't see how I can find areas with actual fiber.

Transportation 4w ago 2 answers • Hannah F

I was leaving a building in Saint-Henri and a car followed me, the driver yelling at me to get in the car. I yelled no, called 911, and hid behind a parked car until the driver gave up. I'm shaken and want to report this incident.

I need to get to Ottawa this weekend, but I haven't taken the bus in ages and I think Greyhound is shut down. I'd love to know the current options and prices.

I've been to Fairmount several times, but today was the first time I ordered a cream cheese bagel. The guy at the cash said they don't do that, but I convinced him to make it anyway. He gave me a whole bagel uncut with cream cheese smeared on top. Is this normal for Fairmount or did the guy just half-ass it?

I've been trying to find out if the power outage on the plateau is resolved and when we can expect it to be back on, but I'm having trouble finding any updates on the Hydro QC website. Does anyone know if the issue was resolved and if we're gonna get power back soon?

I usually buy one monthly OPUS card for my family. Partner and kids use it on different days. Since the card is now tied to a name, will this expose us to fines?

Education 1mo ago 2 answers • Owen Robichaud

I'm moving to Montreal from Eastern Ontario and want to surround myself with more French speakers. I've heard the Plateau is a bit too anglophone, so I'd like some recommendations.

I'm a small woman who lives in a different part north of Quebec and visit Montreal once a week to meet people. I've had some negative interactions with strangers in the metro, including one incident where a man tugged on my jacket sleeve and asked if I was getting off at a station. I'm looking for advice on how to stay safe while using the metro.

I've been parking here for three years and never seen them utilized for anything. I sent my brother this pic of the leaves changing and he starts asking questions about non leaf things. Now I have to figure out all this random stuff.

I've been shocked by the elementary school in our neighborhood. Despite repeated complaints of violence, intimidation, and humiliation of 6-7 year old students, the school's administration protects the teacher. The process to address the issue has been dragging on for 7 months, and I'm starting to think that my child will need to develop a thick skin to survive this school. This year, it's the cafeteria monitor who yells at students for minor infractions, and I'm at my wit's end. I've heard that going to the media with evidence of abuse is a good way to get the school to take action. Can anyone advise on what to do next?

I run a small taco stand in Montréal and I think a REM station at St Charles Boulevard would really benefit the West Island branch. It's surrounded by houses and businesses, and there are new apartments being built nearby, and there is empty land at the northwest corner of the A40 and St-Charles intersection that could be used to build both a station and more apartments. Right now, the Kirkland and Fairview Pointe-Claire REM stations are both rather far and hard to get to for people who live near St-Charles.

I've been experiencing issues with the REM train service in Montreal, including delays and overcrowding. I'm frustrated that the service is not living up to its promises and I want to know how to report this to the relevant authorities.

Transportation 1mo ago 8 answers • Bastien

I'm visiting Montreal with my family and we don't have a car seat. Can we take Uber with our kids without one, or will they refuse to take us? Is it safe to take a taxi without a car seat?

I'm an Argentine parent of two, living in Montreal for 7 years. I'm looking for Asiago cheese to buy for my family, and I'm open to suggestions on where to find it, regardless of price.

I'm setting up a home with my partner, and we're wondering how much it costs for undergrad students to live in Montreal. We're looking for a small studio or a shared room in a colocation, and we want to know about all the monthly expenses and how to minimize them.

I'm interested in how the town actually works, and I'm planning to watch the cyclists on the Mont-Royal course. They're doing a 273km race that ends with 12 loops of the mountain. I'd like to know when I should go to see them.

I've noticed a lot of raccoons in some parks this autumn and even saw one perched in a tree one evening. Is there an increase in the raccoon population in Montreal or is it just my impression?