Elon Musk Visits Israel Amid Ongoing War With Hamas
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<p>Renowned tech magnate, Elon Musk, has expressed concern for Israel in the battle against Hamas while on a visit to Israel. Naija News reports that Musk, during his visit, toured a few southern Israeli villages that were among the most severely impacted by the October 7 Hamas attack alongside Netanyahu. After being accused of inciting […]</p>
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Renowned tech magnate, Elon Musk, has expressed concern for Israel in the battle against Hamas while on a visit to Israel.
Naija News reports that Musk, during his visit, toured a few southern Israeli villages that were among the most severely impacted by the October 7 Hamas attack alongside Netanyahu.
After being accused of inciting antisemitism on his social networking site X, Musk travelled to Israel on Monday to meet with Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, other authorities, victims of the October 7 Hamas attack, and the relatives of the hostages.
At a meeting on Monday, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu viewed video of Hamas atrocities on October 7.
Musk was shown the atrocities committed by members of the Hamas sect, which saw militants storm the neighbourhood and about twenty others.
Musk described the encounter as “jarring.” He added that the terrorists in the video seemed to be experiencing “joy,” which affected him.
“The rebuttal is often made that well, you know, Israel has killed civilians also in Gaza, But there’s an important difference here, which is that Israel tries to avoid killing civilians, doing everything it can to avoid killing civilians. And, you know, there’s no sort of joy expressed,” Musk said.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/people-line-up-outside-an-sqdc-in-montreal-quebec.jpg?id=51074410&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C12%2C0%2C12"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/sqdc-montreal" target="_blank">SQDC stores</a> in Quebec could soon stay open as late as 10 p.m. every day, thanks to <a href="https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projet-loi-85-43-1.html" target="_blank">Bill 85</a>, a proposed law that would extend operating hours for some locations across the province.</p><p>If passed, Bill 85, which aims to reduce regulatory restrictions, would allow up to 15 SQDC branches to extend their operating hours — especially on Saturdays and Sundays. Right now, most of the cannabis corporation's locations close at 9 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and many shut their doors at 5 p.m. over the weekend.</p><p>Meanwhile, many Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) branches can already close at 10 p.m.</p><p>"The SQDC has been in operation for six years now, and we've been asking to extend our opening hours," SQDC spokesperson Chu Anh Pham said in an interview with <a href="https://www.narcity.com/fr/succursales-sqdc-ouvertes-22h-loi-quebec-2025" target="_blank">Narcity Quebec</a>. "This bill would allow us to do that without needing special permission."</p><p><em></em>Why the push for later hours? According to the SQDC, the Crown corporation which operates the legal monopoly on recreational cannabis, it’s about offering more flexibility to customers while steering them away from the black market. </p><p><span></span>"We know many clients prefer shopping in the evening, and if we're not open, they may turn to illegal options," Pham added.</p><p>The SQDC opened its first branches in 2018 and now runs 101 locations across Quebec. In its <a href="https://www.sqdc.ca/en-CA/about-the-sqdc/acces-to-information/Publications?origin=dropdown&c1=about-the-sqdc&c2=access-to-information&c3=publications&clickedon=publications" target="_blank">latest financial report</a>, the company reported $235.9 million in Q3 2024-2025 sales, a 17% increase from the same period last year, driven by growing demand for cannabis concentrates.</p><p>No official list of which stores might get the extended hours has been released, but the proposed law is still under review. </p><p><em> This story was adapted from the article <a href="https://www.narcity.com/fr/succursales-sqdc-ouvertes-22h-loi-quebec-2025" target="_blank">"Des SQDC du Québec pourraient bientôt ouvrir jusqu’à 22 h tous les jours et voici quoi savoir"</a> which was originally published on Narcity Quebec by Jean-Michel Clermont-Goulet.</em></p><p><em><br/></em></p><em>MTL Blog does not condone the overconsumption of alcohol or other substances. If you're going to drink alcohol or consume cannabis, please do so responsibly and only if you're of legal age.</em><p><em><br/></em></p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em><p><em><br/></em></p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em>
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/super-sexe-a-bar-in-downtown-montreal.jpg?id=61129705&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C39%2C0%2C39"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-bars" target="_blank">Montreal’s bar scene</a> has always been lively, but not every spot survives the times, the rent hikes, or the chaos of city life.</p><p><span></span>With that in mind, we recently took to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MTLBlog/posts/pfbid0Y2iVTdGVuGAoKcxQGFN7gazdWAYoAFsx2TRNdBx5eZcvAvJEn9fCdSTpEy9ZzZdTl" target="_blank">Facebook to ask MTL Blog readers</a> to name a Montreal bar they wish had never closed. The responses were instant, passionate, and full of heartbreak (and a few hangovers). </p><p>From legendary party spots to neighbourhood watering holes that felt like second homes, here are 13 beloved bars Montrealers still aren't over losing.</p><span></span><h3>The Irish Embassy</h3><br/><p>A downtown staple for decades, the Irish Embassy was the kind of pub where everyone knew your name, and spilled into Bishop Street on St. Patrick's Day. But in March 2018, a five-alarm fire devastated the building. Despite initial hopes to rebuild, the pub never reopened, and the space was <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-restaurants-closed-old?utm_source=chatgpt.com#rebelltitem4" target="_blank">eventually sold to condo developers</a>.</p><p><span></span>Former location: 1234 Bishop St, Montreal, QC</p><h3>Peel Pub</h3><br/><p>The most recent casualty on our list, this classic downtown dive had been pouring pitchers since 1962 and was a longtime favourite for students, sports fans, and anyone chasing cheap wings. It survived a major fire in 2010, but after being hit with a <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-peel-pub-montreal-1.7568964" target="_blank">bankruptcy notice in June 2025</a>, the pub's days are officially numbered. </p><p>Former location: 1196 Rue Peel, Montreal, QC</p><h3>Katacombes</h3><br/><p>For punk fans, this grimy co-op under St-Laurent was legendary, hosting hardcore gigs from 2006 until December of 2019. Rising rent, landlord neglect, and building deterioration <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/katacombes-montreal-closing-music-venue-1.5334299" target="_blank">forced it to shut down</a>, and the venue has since been demolished.</p><p>Former location: 1635 Boul. Saint‑Laurent, Montreal, QC</p><h3>1234</h3><br/><p>Once a staple of Montreal's nightlife scene, 1234 was the kind of club where you dressed to impress and danced till sunrise. It launched in the disco era and quietly fizzled out decades later. Since then, the iconic address has hosted L’Esprit, Le Cinq, and is now home to the upscale supper club <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-club-bixi-valerie-plante" target="_blank">Yoko Luna</a>.</p><p>Former location: 1234 Rue de la Montagne, Montreal, Quebec</p><h3>Divan Orange</h3><br/><p>Nestled in the Mile End from 2004 until March 19, 2018, Divan Orange was a beloved indie-music co-op, hosting thousands of acts over the years. Noise complaints — some racking up thousands in fines — and financial pressures eventually <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/just-leave-me-alone-after-getting-noise-complaint-saint-denis-bar-asks-mayor-to-back-off/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">forced its doors to close</a>.</p><p><span></span>Former location: 4234 Boul. Saint‑Laurent, Montreal, QC</p><h3>Le 2 Pierrots</h3><br/><p>If you ever found yourself singing along to Quebec classics in Old Montreal after a few too many pints, chances are you were at Le 2 Pierrots. First opened back in 1974, this iconic live music bar was all about the vibes, chansonniers, dancing on benches, and lyrics everyone somehow knew. </p><p>It closed for good in December 2020 after nearly five decades, with the <a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/12/08/le-2-pierrots-pour-une-derniere-fois-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">owners citing pandemic challenges as the final blow</a>.</p>Former location: 104 Rue Saint-Paul E, Montreal, QC<br/> <h3>Thursday's</h3><br><p>Thursday's was a Crescent Street institution that blended bar, restaurant, and dance club all under one roof. It was a favourite from the 1970s through the 2000s, and its terrace was always packed on sunny days. It <a href="https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/article227841.html" target="_blank">officially closed in 2020</a>, marking the end of one of the street's most iconic venues.</p><p><span></span>Former location: 1441 Rue Crescent, Montreal, QC</p><h3>Club Super Sexe</h3><br/><p>If you ever wandered downtown after last call, chances are you passed the glowing sign of Club Super Sexe. This strip club turned late-night institution was a fixture on Sainte-Catherine for decades, known as much for its wild reputation as its retro neon. It <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/3510879/montreals-club-super-sexe-sign-will-soon-be-taken-down/" target="_blank">closed in 2017 to make way for condo development</a>, and its iconic sign was <a href="https://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/article178136.html" target="_blank">damaged in a 2021 fire</a>.</p><p>Former location: 418 Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC</p><h3>Kon Tiki</h3><br/><p>Located on the ground floor of the Mont-Royal Sheraton Hotel, Kon Tiki was <a href="https://ville.montreal.qc.ca/memoiresdesmontrealais/le-kon-tiki-restaurant-pop-polynesien" target="_blank">Montreal's first tiki bar</a>. Known for its Polynesian decor, flaming cocktails, and exotic kitsch, it brought island vibes to downtown well before tiki bars were cool again. The 50s relic shut down in the 1980s, but remains legendary among former patrons and local cocktail nerds.</p><p><span></span>Former location: 1455 Rue Peel, Montreal, QC</p><h3>Limelight</h3><br/><p>If your parents grew up in the 70s, you've probably heard of this place.</p><p>Limelight was a <a href="https://www.limelightmontreal.com/lime.html" target="_blank">disco-era hotspot</a> that, in its heyday, welcomed music legends like David Bowie and James Brown. It was packed with Studio 54 vibe and known for its glam energy and anything-goes dance floor. It closed as the disco scene faded.</p><p>Former location: 1254 Rue Stanley, Montreal, QC</p><h3>Mad Hatter's (original location)</h3><br/><p>Before moving to a new spot a few doors down, the Crescent Street Mad Hatter's was a multi‑level madhouse with pool tables, karaoke, and student-friendly deals. The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/mad-hatter-pub/mad-hatters-is-moving-on-d%C3%A9m%C3%A9nage/373757829637082/" target="_blank">original Hatter's shut down in 2016</a>, and some people say the vibes were never the same. </p><p><span></span>Former location: 1208 Rue Crescent, Montreal, QC</p><h3>281</h3><br/><p>Le 281 was Montreal's most famous male strip club, drawing bachelorette parties and curious tourists since it opened in 1980. It officially <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/le-281-male-strip-club-shuts-down-1.5713889" target="_blank">closed in September 2020</a>, citing COVID-19 and changing times. </p><p><span></span>Former location: 281 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC</p><h3>Hard Rock Café </h3><br/><p>For those who may have forgotten (or are just too young to remember), <a href="https://touristscavengerhunt.com/r-i-p-hard-rock-cafe-montreal/" target="_blank">Montreal was once a stop on the international Hard Rock Café circuit</a>.</p><p>Opened in September 1990, this spot brought the brand's signature mix of rock memorabilia, classic pub fare, and live music to the heart of Crescent Street. It was once a fixture in downtown Montreal's tourist scene and was a popular pre- or post-game stop for Bell Centre crowds. But after nearly two decades, the restaurant quietly closed back in 2009.</p><p><span></span>Former location: 1458 Crescent St, Montreal, QC</p></br>
