Al Sciola

4 days ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

You know that feeling when you walk past an empty Montreal storefront and suddenly remember the legendary poutine or hangover brunch spot that used to be there? Well, we recently asked Montrealers on Facebook which closed restaurants or hangout spots they still miss, and the responses took us down memory lane. Whether it was a go-to date night spot, a post-club greasy spoon, or a neighbourhood staple that vanished too soon, the answers painted a vivid picture of the city's culinary past.

5 days ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

Tax season may have just ended, but if you're planning ahead, Quebec's new 2025 income brackets are worth a look. This week, Revenu Québec released the province's updated income tax brackets for 2025, and they've been adjusted to account for inflation. Thanks to a 2.85% indexation, the income thresholds are a bit higher this year, which could make a small difference in how much is withheld from your pay or what you owe come next spring.

5 days ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

Even in retirement, Georges St-Pierre doesn't slow down. Now 43, the UFC Hall of Famer still calls Quebec home. And when he's not in the gym or doing mid-winter cold plunges in his backyard (as seen on social media), he's exploring Montreal's food scene and building new projects. "I like to stay busy, to keep my brain stimulated," St-Pierre told MTL Blog in an interview ahead of a major UFC event in the city. "If you retire and have nothing going on, you'll go crazy."His latest project?

6 days ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

Quebec just released its latest demographic report, and it paints a clear picture: more people are living in the province, but fewer babies are being born here than ever before. According to new data from the Institut de la statistique du Québec, the province added 155,300 people in 2024, bringing the population to 9.11 million as of January 1, 2025. However, almost all that growth came from immigration — not births.

6 days ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

Montreal's biggest comedy festival is officially back in full force — and it's bringing some major names with it. On Thursday, Just for Laughs revealed the first batch of headliners for its 2025 edition, which runs from July 16 to 27 at the Quartier des Spectacles. Among this year's big acts are Russell Peters, Kumail Nanjiani, and Tom Segura, who will close the festival with his "Come Together" show on July 26.