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The announcement that the Siebel Institute of Technology, a century-old Chicago brewing school, will relocate to Montreal in 2026 is more than just news for the beer industry.

It symbolizes a broader economic trend: the growing attractiveness of the Quebec metropolis for American investment and international talent.

This article explores the motivations behind this relocation and quantifies the economic and social impact of this cross-border interest wave on Montreal's residential real estate and urban development.

Cadillac Fairview is beginning a decisive chapter for the West Island with the announcement of the construction of the first residential tower of the future "Quartier Fairview Pointe-Claire."

Located right on the current parking lot and directly connected to the new REM station, this inaugural project symbolizes the beginning of the transformation of this sector into a true mixed-use downtown (TOD).

Let's explore the details of this first phase, as well as its major economic and social benefits for the metropolitan region.

Recent news, highlight the 30th anniversary of the Chinese Meditation, Health and Joy Association in LaSalle, underscores an essential contribution of the Sino-Montreal community: that of well-being, culture, and social integration in Greater Montreal.

These associations, focused on practices like Tai Chi and Qigong, not only serve the diaspora but offer intergenerational and intercultural services beneficial to the entire local population, particularly seniors.

This dossier explores how the restaurant industry has become a major economic and social pillar of the metropolis

From museum recognition (with the "On the Menu. Montreal: A Restaurant Story" exhibition at the McCord Stewart Museum) to the adoption of dishes resulting from waves of immigration, we analyze the sector's colossal turnover, the role of iconic chains like St-Hubert or Schwartz’s, and the calendar of trends leading to today's eco-responsible cuisine4.

The project to rehabilitate and secure Montréal's riverbanks is a major initiative, symbolizing the transformation of an ecological vulnerability into a premier urban asset.

With a total budget commitment of more than $85.8 million ($51.5M from the City and $34.3M from the federal government), this funding is crucial for protecting 10 km of shores against erosion.

The project aims to offer "long, worry-free walks along the water" in key areas such as the Cap-Saint-Jacques, Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard, Île-de-la-Visitation nature parks, the Promenade-Bellerive park, René-Lévesque Park, and the former Lachine Marin

Discover the fascinating transformation of Bain Mathieu, a former ceramic public swimming pool dating back to 1931 in Montreal, into a must-visit and audacious event venue.

This spectacular conversion symbolizes a growing trend of urban recycling that breathes new life into built heritage.

Let’s analyze the social impact, economic benefits, and attendance statistics of this unique location, which has quickly become the stage for the city's most creative parties, positioning it as a model of adaptive architecture alongside other Montreal success stories

A recent survey conducted by MTL Blog among its Facebook readers revealed that the city’s unique "joie de vivre," the efficiency of its services (such as swift snow removal), and its award-winning active mobility network (bike paths) are its greatest assets, even beyond relative affordability.

This social and cultural appeal is the engine of sustained demographic growth, fueled by immigration, and justifies major municipal investments.

With a $24 billion Ten-Year Capital Expenditure Program (PDI), Montreal is solidifying its future by prioritizing quality of life, sustainable mobility, and the modernization of essential infrastructure, establishing itself as a human-centered development model.

Brossard Mayor Doreen Assaad has just approved the construction of a first 30-storey tower near the Panama station of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM).

Others will soon follow: over 2,000 housing units are planned for the sector in the coming years.
In a presentation unveiled this week, following the first municipal council meeting since the November 2 elections, the City outlined the "Panama Project."

This major housing development has been the subject of discussions for four years, with a large public consultation already organized.

The Mayor wants her municipality's "new downtown" to be built around the Panama station.

The Projet Canoë, led by developer Rachel Julien, is reaching a major milestone with the official groundbreaking of its second phase in November 2025.

Located in the dynamic Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district, this large-scale, mixed-use development, planned over six phases, aims to create a complete and sustainable living environment.

Phase 1 is already completed and inhabited with 210 rental apartments and a Maxi grocery store).

Montreal's ambitious Réseau express métropolitain (REM) project is transforming the city's public transit landscape, not only through its efficiency but also through its commitment to public art.

Echoing the theme of "Re-Enchanting the City" popularized by columnist Marie-Hélène Poitras, the project features an ambitious collection of artworks that transform stations into places of discovery.

The integration of Manuel Mathieu's mosaics at the Édouard-Montpetit station, celebrating geological heritage, along with installations by Valérie Blass, Diane Morin, Michelle Bui, Éliane Excoffier, and Patrick Bernatchez in five other stations, illustrates how art is weaving its way into commuters' daily lives.

These works humanize the built environment, celebrate the richness of the local art scene, and invite travelers to a poetic pause, reaffirming the role of art in urban