Jack Allen 
Now that the insanity of gift buying, holidays with the in-laws, and Boxing Day shopping is over, you can finally get some rest — that is, until New Year’s Eve. Chances are that you procrastinated on plan-making, hoping that everything will fall into place at the last second. Ever wondered … Read More
Even with the abundance of piracy, music blogs and award shows, keeping up with the latest and greatest Canadian bands is no easy task. Sometimes a few manage to scratch the surface — recent explosions of Drake, Justin Bieber and Arcade Fire surely, but nonetheless surprisingly, put Canada on the … Read More
Once a gritty, working-class district, St Henri has recently found itself in the crosshairs of gentrification — several attractive eateries and watering holes (and a few knick-knack shops) stand out from what Montrealers are used to. St Henri rejects the ornamental, Eurocentric appeal of the Old Port and does not … Read More
Working from home might sound ideal on paper but unless you live alone, family, friends and television are all obstacles when it comes to getting things done. If you find yourself rereading the same byline, or labouring to meet deadlines in the face of distraction, chances are you need a … Read More
When I originally moved to Montreal, I was an impressionable youth — frivolously spending on drink, late-night eats, concerts and cabbing. In all honesty, not that much has changed. But over time I’ve been exposed to more than what once made Montreal the original Sin City: its arts community is … Read More
