2012 Nuit Blanche Festival, Montreal

This Saturday, February 25, marks the thirteenth-annual celebration of Nuit Blanche, the contemporary arts festival that runs from 6PM to 6AM, with 170 art activities and installations showcasing Montreal’s storytellers, visual artists, comedians and exhibitionists. Corresponding with the finale of Festival Montreal en Lumière, this evening is always one of the … Read More

Montreal: Indie Video Stores

While downloading or streaming movies has all-but become the norm, recent crackdowns on pirating hubs and file-sharing sites have limited the options for the internet-savvy. Netflix remains a law-abiding choice, but the service’s limited Canadian selection has videophiles salivating for something more. Ease of online access has effectually closed big businesses … Read More

Montreal: Last-Minute Valentine’s

We realize it’s difficult to buy original, sentimental, and all the while loving gifts to celebrate St-Valentin. Such tokens must express not just thoughtfulness, but also, somehow, a meaningful statement about your relationship. No pressure. Plus, let’s not kid ourselves: We are men, and we are busy. DailyXY has Montreal … Read More

Neighbourhood Guide, Montreal: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) is largely a residential ’hood packed with middle class Anglos. While its history is slowly, and unstoppably, being replaced by condominiums galore, admittedly there wasn’t much to begin with. Centred around a highway, the area seems at first a little lackluster against the rest of colourful Montreal. We … Read More

Valentine’s Day Dining: Montreal

In case you’ve forgotten, part of any healthy relationship is wining and dining with your loved one. While Montreal winters are a hazard better avoided, and provide a perfect time to overindulge in the luxury of home-cooked meals, you’ll likely be eating in the doghouse if you expect dinner to … Read More

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