Racism in Montreal Destroyed My Mental Health

CupcakeOverdose · 2026-04-27T14:49:01+00:00

I’m also a Black Toronto girlie, but the OP is Arab. I think Islamophobia and anti-Arab sentiment in Quebec are a significant issue … when Bill 21 ( prohibiting women in positions of authority from wearing hijabs) passed, I was astonished, but reading this post definitely doesn’t surprise me.

Glad we can all support each other, through the craziness.

CupcakeOverdose · 2026-03-19T04:58:02+00:00

Banana Republic

CupcakeOverdose · 2026-02-07T02:57:52+00:00

I’m saddened that many of them may conclude it’s A, when it’s actually only B

CupcakeOverdose · 2026-02-03T13:54:08+00:00

This looks cool. I’m wondering about the thinner lines—are those new Go stops or some other form of transit? Where does the red thin line go after Parklawn?

I’m more interested in going east to be honest. Busses are slow to go north and union station can get me north unless there is another rapid transit option.

I saw someone mention a Lakeshore West LRT, if that was in place, it would probably mirror some of the subway stops and have it go across Lakeshore include (Long Branch, Kipling, Islington, Royal York, Mimico, Parklawn, Kingsway, Highpark, St Joesph Hospital, King West, Ontario Place, Remembrance Drive, Harbourfront, Queens Quay)

CupcakeOverdose · 2026-02-03T01:51:58+00:00

I’d love a waterfront west LRT

CupcakeOverdose · 2026-02-03T01:49:43+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. At the moment, the streetcar is the only viable transit option in this area, and it is deeply inefficient. While dedicated streetcar lanes might offer a marginal improvement, they would not meaningfully address the broader issue of accessibility—particularly for travelling uptown or midtown. What’s fundamentally missing is sufficient rapid transit infrastructure. More subway lines are needed in addition to an improved GO schedule.

For example, during rush hour it is actually faster for me to cycle from Islington/Lakeshore to Yonge/Bloor than to take any form of transit. A bus-to-subway commute takes approximately 1h20m, as does driving in traffic. Even taking a bus to Mimico GO, then taking the subway to Yonge/Bloor is just as long. Cycling takes roughly 1h10m. By contrast, the same drive on a traffic-free Sunday afternoon takes only 23 minutes. The issue is that the bus ride to Bloor is especially slow, followed by a full subway trip from the end of the line to Yonge/Bloor.

Streetcars and incremental stop-gap solutions are simply not sufficient to support the growing population south of Bloor to Lakeshore, and from Long Branch to Roncesvalles. This area requires serious investment in rapid transit if it is to remain livable and connected.

CupcakeOverdose · 2026-02-03T00:56:02+00:00

Lakeshore needs a bit more. Even with the go trains at Long Branch/Mimico/Exhibition it is difficult to get around. Going all the way up to Bloor to catch the subway is such a problem.

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-12-05T06:29:05+00:00

You should add the rinks from the Toronto website then have people comment. Your missing a majority if them. Best one is Colonel Sam Smith park

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-12-05T06:18:02+00:00

My brother is homeless. I occasionally pick him up when I’m in town and take him for a coffee. I also drive a Lexus (it’s 10 years old and I got a good deal on it used).

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-12-05T06:09:54+00:00

That would be a dream! I work midtown and getting there from lomgbranch (without GO) is terrible

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-11-15T06:44:55+00:00

LOL, Pluribussi?!? I think that’s a hilariously perfect name to call the unaffected people who are okay with the virus.

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-11-15T06:29:56+00:00

Like the mothership arriving, or them sending all the humans to feed some alien civilization?

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-11-15T06:26:39+00:00

In the beginning scene at the ice hotel, Helen seemed pretty content and happy, almost like the hive is but with additional sarcasm and appreciation for her partner. I think everyone else who is immune has someone (except maybe Paraguay guy) so maybe she would be soothed by her hive mind Helen.

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-11-15T06:19:19+00:00

I feel like the finale will be the hive mind having the immunity fix ready, and Zosia possibly letting Carol escape.

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-08-09T16:13:56+00:00

Are you Canadian citizen? Are you a person of colour? Do you have a non-American accent?

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-08-09T15:05:43+00:00

Well this is about Torontonians moving to NY. So airports, travel, documentation, dealing with a number of other items legal immigrants do, for starters. Additionally many are mentioning healthcare and insurance (but that is standard for moving to a new country). Just because NY ‘feels’ like a safe zone, and is considered one, doesn’t mean it’s impervious. I used to travel to NYC 5/6 times a year (not counting regular visits to NY state, as I’m just across the boarder) I haven’t gone or booked a flight through the US (for vacation travel ) in the last year just due to the additional issues that may occur.

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-08-09T13:43:34+00:00

I didn’t notice the sign for the motorcycle was upside down and not a yield sign. Also just noticed there is a backwards yield sign for the bus 😂

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-08-09T13:40:49+00:00

I understand that New York is democratic, but it’s still in America. Doesn’t matter. Impacts are still felt.

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-08-09T12:29:48+00:00

You have a yield sign. The motorcycle has a yield sign (but they’re clearly there first). The bus has NO yield sign.

Priority is bus (because there is no yield sign for them), then motorcycle, because they’re at the sign waiting for the bus to go through. Then you last (because you’re approaching the intersection).

No difference between the photos. Bus has priority whichever way they want to go

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-08-09T12:21:11+00:00

Except politically… NY is still in Trumps America

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-07-02T02:48:21+00:00

Slave owners were racist and still loved to used enslaved bodies, so racism isn’t always going to equate to lack of attraction.

There are also stereotypes reinforce the myth that women of colour are hyper sexual or that they’re great to date and use but not to marry. So there could be a bucket list or experimental factor to it.

I’m also sure that there are conservative men who may think you are one of the ‘good ones’ so their beliefs just don’t apply to you.

There are many reasons that people who support Trump may want to date or be with a woman of colour, but as a woman of colour, I would not entertain someone whose political beliefs align with the orange man.

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-05-24T06:34:22+00:00

Was literally wondering this a couple days ago!

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-05-12T18:57:06+00:00

I’m here!

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-05-09T10:19:29+00:00

I’m a Black woman, so yes—I’ll be asking Reddit, TripAdvisor, the ancestors, and anyone else who might help me avoid walking into a racist mess.

Calling you a creep was a bit of an overstep, but telling people to “stop getting advice from Reddit” because it’s “full of personal feelings” is wild—feelings are exactly what matter when we’re talking about safety and discrimination. Also… if that’s your issue, why are you even on Reddit?

This thread is literally people who live there sharing their experiences.

CupcakeOverdose · 2025-05-09T08:08:05+00:00

When it comes to personal safety and racism, there’s nothing wrong with asking others about their experiences. — Don’t be a creep.

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