Public libraries offer so much more than just books. Depending on your library’s offerings, you could have access to magazines, films, video games, music, audio books, board games, puzzles, toys, and even electronic devices. They organise programs for patrons of all ages, including story times for children, book clubs for teens, movie viewings for adults, and tech workshops for seniors.

That's a shame in and of itself: the fact that the place where we can globally meet and share ideas is apparently useless for nuance; the fact that the place where we could gather information and strength and build a revolution, is actually just a cesspool of ignorance, vitriol, and AI videos.

On October 10, readers from all over Montreal gathered at Centre Sanaaq for the fifth edition of the Kabir Cultural Centre’s “Garden of Literary Delights.” It was my second time attending the literary panel, and to say I was excited would be an understatement—I left last year’s event buzzing with the excitement of engaging with fresh ideas and adding several new books to my to-read list.

Teesri Duniya’s Rangshala Studio sits at the end of a long hallway on the second floor of the Cité-des-Hospitalières building at Des Pins and Parc. This unique space has been the stage of some of the best theatre I’ve seen in Montreal over the last two years. Blessed I was, then, to have the opportunity to witness It’s Time, and keep that streak alive.

As I entered the Teesri Duniya Theatre located in the Cité-des-Hospitalières, I was certainly grateful I'd already navigated what my poor sense of direction once referred to as a labyrinth. In front of the Rangshala Studio, a Better Bargains logo is stapled with the words “we are hiring!” I look to my left and encourage my friend to apply.

The lore of the Eldest Daughter has been all over my timeline lately, and as much as I want to relate to the super strong, over-giving, highly independent, and successful image, it isn't quite my story.

Before I even stepped into Barfly, I was greeted by the crowd spilling out into the streets of St. Laurent. I walk past the vivid, brightly painted fly mural on a weekly basis, and I have to say I was more than a little thrilled to finally peek behind the curtain and enter the iconic bar.

Julie Neff understands pain. Years ago, she found herself in the wreckage of her personal and professional life. She’d just relocated from Spain, her first serious relationship had just fallen apart, and she was facing a very real health crisis…

Are you aware of vibes at all? When you walk into a room of people, can you feel the emotional temperature of the room? If you've ever joined a party and sensed that you just missed an argument, or that one is brewing under the surface, you understand vibes.

On October 9th, MAI and Danse-Cité will present MTL Arts Accessibles, an evening crafted with care and purpose. Thursday marks the official relaunch of the accessible arts showcase, its second iteration in Québec after a successful night displaying the 2024-2025 season.