New Montreal Metro Cars

On October 5, 2010, the Quebec government officially gave this new metro car construction contract to Bombardier-Alstom, valued at $3 billion. As great as this may seem, keep in mind that the STM is most likely going to raise the set fare which is currently set at $2.75. I remember paying 50 cents to use public transportation! The [...]

Montreal Tattoo Convention

Another thing happening this weekend that is still not too late to check out is the 8th annual Montreal Tattoo Convention. The event will be held at 1160 De La Gauchetière O. between Peel & Stanley. The admission fee is $20 for today 11am-11pm and $15 for tomorrow 11am-7pm. Here’s your chance to get ink from [...]

Montreal Comic Con

Check out the Montreal Comic Con that is happening today and tomorrow at Place Bonaventure (room 200-N). The admission fee is $15 and it goes on from 11am-7pm today, and 10am-5pm tomorrow.

DavidsTea In The City

DavidsTea is opening their first downtown location in the Eaton Center in Montreal on Saturday, September 4th. If you are a DavidsTea enthusiast or just love tea, you should definitely stop by. I’ll be at the opening as well so come say hi and get the personalized DavidsTea experience! It’ll change your life, I swear.

Let The Hunting Begin

That’s right. Concordia University is having a scavenger hunt. I understand how this might not sound appealing to everyone but there is one thing to consider: Each member of the winning team will receive a 16GB Wi-fi +3G model iPad, valued at $679. Did I just write “iPad”? Yes. Yes I did. The scavenger hunt [...]

St. Catherine Annual Sidewalk Sale

If you’re in town this weekend, don’t miss out on Canada’s largest open-air sidewalk sale on St. Catherine Street between Jeanne Mance and St. Marc. Tables with discount clothing, accessories, toys and gadgets of every kind will take over the nearly two kilometer stretch of sidewalks.  My stops are already planned - Influence U, Reebok, Urban [...]