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Lorraine Carpenter

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Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following the closure of the alt weekly newspaper the Mirror, where she worked as a writer and editor for 12 years. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal and maintaining an independent voice in the Canadian media landscape.
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Donut burger! Bernie Beigne and Chez Tousignant collaborate for a good cause

Donut burger! Bernie Beigne and Chez Tousignant collaborate for a good cause

June 2, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The “3B” Bernie Beigne Burger is available at Chez Tousignant through June 30, with a portion of the profits going to two cancer charities.

POP Montreal to host a free concert for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21

POP Montreal to host a free concert for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21

May 30, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The festival is once again teaming up with Resilience Montreal and the Native Women’s Shelter for the event in Cabot Square.

Sommelier Soirées at Marcus are elevated weekly wine events for curious palates

Sommelier Soirées at Marcus are elevated weekly wine events for curious palates

May 28, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Montreal’s Four Seasons Hotel hosts intimate apéro-style tastings every Wednesday.

POP Montreal lineup reveal: This is the first wave of artists playing the festival’s 2025 edition

POP Montreal lineup reveal: This is the first wave of artists playing the festival’s 2025 edition

May 21, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Over 60 of the acts scheduled to perform at the 24th edition of POP, from Sept. 24 to 28, were announced today.

Just for Laughs returns to Montreal this summer with Kumail Nanjiani, Russell Peters, Tom Segura & more

Just for Laughs returns to Montreal this summer with Kumail Nanjiani, Russell Peters, Tom Segura & more

May 8, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin and Adam Ray will also perform at the festival, which runs from July 16 to 27.

Montreal’s own Le Violon has been named the best new restaurant in Canada

Montreal’s own Le Violon has been named the best new restaurant in Canada

May 7, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

The elegant and refined Plateau establishment was also ranked the 11th best restaurant overall.

TODAY: A Montreal vigil will mark Canada’s Red Dress Day

TODAY: A Montreal vigil will mark Canada’s Red Dress Day

May 5, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

“We must transform society and shift the way Canadians think about and approach the issues related to violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.”

Charlotte Le Bon on her Québécoise character on The White Lotus and how Montreal is her muse

Charlotte Le Bon on her Québécoise character on The White Lotus and how Montreal is her muse

May 1, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Le Bon was voted #1 Best Actor/Actress and #2 Hottest Montrealer in this year’s Best of MTL readers poll.

The 2025 Best of MTL issue is here!

The 2025 Best of MTL issue is here!

May 1, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Our May letter from the editor.

Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada have won the 2025 election

Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada have won the 2025 election

April 28, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Decency wins.

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