Just a day before her birthday, Iyabo Ojo shared a post reflecting on her journey, dressed in a beautiful lace buba and iro with a matching gele. Her caption read, “As I approach my 47th birthday in a few hours, I want to express my deepest gratitude to God Almighty…”
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Her second look took things up a notch—a sequined gold dress from Lanre Da Silva’s SS25 “Eternal Glamour” collection. The one-arm design, dramatic oversized bow, and thigh-high slit brought all the glitz and edge needed for a birthday queen.
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<p><br/></p><p>Replies to the post ranged from confused to excited, and a few users recalled stumbling upon it on their travels.</p><p>"I remember thinking I was having a fever dream when my jetlagged ass saw this place in Bangkok last year," one comment read.</p><p>"Actually better than expected!" another user added.</p><p>As it turns out, Bangkok Poutine has been open since 2011, and it was <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/voyage/2024-02-03/petit-tour-du-monde-de-la-poutine.php" target="_blank">founded by none other than Bruno Blanchet,</a> a Montreal-born comedian and writer who moved to Thailand and decided to bring a taste of Quebec with him.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/fI1YVwneoH/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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<p>As for what's on the menu, it's full of wild takes on the classic dish, including a Mexican-style poutine with a fried egg, schnitzel poutine, and even a spicy Thai version. It's not exactly what you'd get at a casse-croûte, but it's definitely poutine.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7nyCILHCvM/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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<p>The interior matches the elaborate signage out front, featuring a dining area decked out with Nordiques memorabilia, vintage Habs gear, SPVM patches, and a ton of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bangkokpoutine/photos/pb.100046440565564.-2207520000/684096728416097/?type=3" target="_blank">letters from Quebecers</a>, which adorn the walls inside.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CXAhsWRPecN/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Unsurprisingly, the eatery acts as a bit of a magnet for Quebecers abroad.</p><p>TikTok user Elsa Beauséjour is one of many patrons who couldn't resist trying it. Beauséjour posted a glowing review of the spot in May, giving it a 10/10 for "non-Québécoise poutine." She added, "In Quebec, it would be like a 7/10" — which honestly still isn't bad.</p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@elsa.beausejour0/video/7502454109740485889" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7502454109740485889">
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<script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><p>Bangkok Poutine originally launched <a href="https://lesasdelinfo.com/articles/1957/manger-de-la-poutine-en-thailande?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">thanks to Blanchet's ex-partner, Onnicha,</a> a Thailand native. After their separation, the restaurant was passed on to another Québécois — and it's still going strong over a decade later.</p><p>So if you're ever in Southeast Asia and craving a taste of home, there's a little red-and-blue diner waiting for you — with curds, gravy, and probably a "Go Habs Go" chant or two.</p>
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-couple-walk-hand-in-hand-in-front-of-mcgill-university-montreal.jpg?id=53803205&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C181%2C0%2C181"/><br/><br/><p>If you're trying to decide where to go to university next year, prepare to take notes! <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/mcgill-university-ranked-among-best-research-schools-in-the-world">Canada's top universities</a> have been ranked by reputation, and while McGill performed impressively, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canadian-universities-ranked-best-world-mcgill-university">it just missed claiming the top spot.</a></p><p>On October 10, Maclean's released its 2025 edition of the <a href="https://macleans.ca/education/canadas-best-universities-in-2025-by-national-reputational-ranking/">Best Universities in Canada by National Reputation</a>, and McGill's performance was nothing short of impressive.</p><p>From coast to coast, universities across the country were evaluated by faculty, administrators, and business leaders, giving Canadians a clear snapshot of which institutions are considered the most innovative, highest quality, and overall best. </p><p>Though U of T took first place in each of these categories, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canadian-universities-ranked-among-best-schools-in-the-world">McGill consistently ranked just behind</a>, proving that it's a powerhouse in Canadian education.</p><p>The survey grouped schools from three categories—Primarily Undergraduate, Comprehensive, and Medical Doctoral—into one massive list. While Maclean's ranked 50 universities in total, we're honing in on the top 10. </p><p>McGill landed third in the Best Overall category, falling just short of U of T and the University of British Columbia (UBC). When it came to Highest Quality, McGill moved even higher, securing the number two spot just behind U of T. As for Most Innovative, McGill once again performed strongly, coming in at third.</p><p>While McGill didn't quite snag first place (which <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canadian-universities-ranked-best-world-mcgill-university">keeps happening</a>), its rankings across these major categories show just how respected it is both nationally and globally. Whether it's its academic excellence or reputation for innovation, McGill consistently proves it's among Canada's elite.</p><p>Here's a closer look at how the rankings went down:</p><h3>Best Overall</h3><br/><ol><li>University of Toronto</li><li>UBC</li><li>McGill</li><li>Waterloo</li><li>McMaster</li><li>Université de Montréal</li><li>Queen's University</li><li>University of Alberta</li><li>Western University</li><li>Simon Fraser University</li></ol><h3>Most Innovative</h3><br/><ol><li>University of Toronto</li><li>Waterloo</li><li>McGill</li><li>UBC</li><li>McMaster</li><li>Université de Montréal</li><li>University of Alberta</li><li>Queen's University</li><li>University of Calgary</li><li>Western University</li></ol><h3>Highest Quality</h3><br/><ol><li>University of Toronto</li><li>McGill</li><li>Waterloo</li><li>UBC</li><li>McMaster</li><li>Université de Montréal</li><li>Queen's University</li><li>Western University</li><li>University of Alberta</li><li>Simon Fraser University</li></ol><p>You can find the full 50-university list <a href="https://macleans.ca/education/canadas-best-universities-in-2025-by-national-reputational-ranking/">here</a>.</p><p>While these national rankings highlight <a href="https://www.narcity.com/vancouver/bc-university-ranked-second-best-in-the-country-beat-mcgill">Canada's best universities</a>, it's also worth considering how they stack up globally. </p><p>Earlier this week, the <a href="https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/latest/world-ranking">Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2025</a> were released, and Canadian schools had an interesting showing. Three schools made the global top 50: </p><ul><li>#21: University of Toronto</li><li>#41: University of British Columbia</li><li>#45: McGill University</li></ul><p>THE pointed out that while these elite institutions have remained steady in their rankings, the story isn't as positive for the rest of the country. </p><p>Over two-fifths of Canadian universities in the global ranking have actually dropped in placement, as the worldwide competition for top university spots continues to heat up. </p><p>Of the 33 Canadian schools ranked (out of 2,857 universities globally), only U of T and UBC held on to their positions, while almost all others saw a dip. Conversely though, McGill rose four places to 45th (but yes, still behind U of T).</p><p>So, while U of T, UBC, and McGill continue to shine both nationally and internationally, there's a growing sense of pressure on some other Canadian universities to keep up with the fierce global competition.</p><p>If you're considering where to study or just curious about how Canada's schools are stacking up, U of T's dominance is hard to ignore—but McGill continues to make a strong case for itself too!</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><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. 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