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METRO METRO: POP OR FLOP? TOP 10 NIGHTCLUBS WHEN’S THE TRAIN COMING? THE CHURCH AND THE CITY INTERVIEW WITH VOCAL BLOGGER SUMMER 2019 VOLUME 1 #1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS EDITOR’S LETTER 4 MONTREAL’S WORLD OF GAMING 6 METRO METRO: POP OR FLOP? 8 A CLOSER LOOK: AYRTON OTTONI 14 GYU KAKU VIBESSS 24 THE HIGHLIGHT OF NIGHTLIFE IN MONTREAL 28 TOP 10 NIGHTCLUBS IN MONTREAL 30 WHEN’S THE TRAIN COMING 38 LIVING VEGAN IN MONTREAL 49 THE CHURCH AND THE CITY 52 THE TEAM 56 Dear readers, Summer is finally around the corner! It is finally time to get our sandals and bathing suits out of our wardrobe and enjoy the refreshing water in a hot weather. If you’re an outdated middle age woman, then it is time to prepare your selfie sticks to capture every moment (there’s nothing wrong with that). Summer is, especially for students across It is also 514’s first summer edition which makes it the island of Montreal, a time where freedom is very special to us. Our team prepared a special issue upon ourselves. It is a time of long nights and early for you to enjoy. In this edition, we go deep in the events; a time of new beginnings and important controversial events of this summer and talk about conclusions; a time of unforgettable and forgettable the important changes our city is going through moments. Enjoying the sunset, eating ice cream, (hopefully for the best). Our mission is to inform spending time with friends: this is what summer you of the trends and important matter of the city is for and we hope it is the same for young adults as well as insightful advice on the best things to do across the world. during your stay in this beautiful environment. EDITOR’S LETTER EDITOR’S LETTER EDITOR’S LETTER EDITOR’S LETTER You might think it is odd to travel to Montreal Since every season has its characteristics, 514 during the summer when hot places such as changes its main colours to give a personality to California and Mexico exist, but surprisingly, the the content. As the sun shines brighter and grass Canadian city is filled with attractions and fun grows greener during summer, this edition’s colours events. That’s what we are here for. 514 is here to are green pastel and mustard yellow to fulfill your show you that Montreal is an amusement of its summertime fantasies; because everything is serene own. In fact, the city is recognized worldwide for and harmonious under the blazing sunshine. many events happening during the hottest season. From music festivals to entertaining exhibitions, All I have left to say is drink up, let the inner kid out Montreal has everything you need to have for a and explore because, after all, Montreal will be your memorable summer. playground this summer and we can’t wait to see you out there. Have fun and be safe. Peace out! PeacePeacePeacePeacePeacePeace Peaceout! Peaceout! out!Peace out! out! Peaceout! Peaceout!Peace out!Peace Peaceout!Peace out!Peace out! out! Peaceout! Peaceout!Peace Peaceout!Peace Peaceout!PeacePeace out!Peace out! out! out!out! out! out! out! out! 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Montreal is a major contributor to the approximately 11%. Video game programmers and the headquarters in a global gaming industry. Many developers and other software engineers make around $72,000 annually, game-publishing companies set up in the heart of which is higher than the average Canadian yearly different country,” the city. Big names such as Electronic Arts (EA) and income of $55,000. For aspiring game developers, Ubisoft are massive contributors to the ever growing or for those looking for a game development hub, gaming economy. Montreal is a great place to be. Referred to as the Hollywood of gaming, Montreal As previously stated, our city is home to giants in is the fifth largest contributor to the gaming industry the gaming industry such as Ubisoft, Bethesda, worldwide. Entertainment Software Association Electronic Arts and Artificial Mind and Movement from his creations in Quebec. He says. “The studio of Canada (ESAC) is following an ongoing trend (A2M). Although these massive companies are in Montreal is basically just a cost center.” Keeping of rapid financial growth. It has become a huge good for the Canadian economy, for people trying companies at a local level will help not only Quebec economic power across the country. On release, to break into the industry or for those looking for a but Canada financially even more than big wig “Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey” with Ubisoft at the more executive job this might not be the right place companies ever could. helm sold 45,166 copies within a week in Japan to start your career. Luckily, Montreal boasts a vast alone. In a new report dubbed Essential Facts amount of independent creators and studios. The For anyone looking for a job in the gaming industry, About the Canadian Video Game Industry, the developer of the widely acclaimed game “Assassin’s Montreal might be the perfect destination. Our ESAC reports that game companies contribute $3.7 Creed” series, Patrice Désilets has plans to open multicultural and open-minded community billion to our country’s GDP annually, an increase his own independent studio right here in Montreal. welcomes talent from across the globe. of 24% from the $3.0 billion reported in 2015. With With a small team of 24 Mr. Désilets says the this increase to the GDP comes an increase in jobs. reason for leaving the big tech scene was a chance AUTHOR: Jonathan Mancor According to the ESAC, over 40,000 new full-time to maintain creative control and keep the profits MUSIC MUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSICMUSIC METRO METRO POP OR FLOP? The newest festival in Montreal might fail to acclaim a high reputation after few issues with its passes. It’s promising lineup has excited the festival goers and we can’t wait to witness the result. 514 METRO METRO: POP OR FLOP? Music during summertime in Montreal is an Metro Metro” is Montreal’s newest music festival important aspect of its lifestyle. In fact, this city and it will be hosting its first edition this summer at has over three massive music festivals. “Osheaga” the Olympic Stadium (Esplanade Park). Founded is recognized for its multiple genre of shows by Olivier Primeau, owner of the famous Pointe THE FLOP THAT STARTED IT ALL THETHETHE THEFLOPTHE FLOP THEFLOPTHE FLOPTHE FLOPTHAT THEFLOP THAT FLOPTHAT FLOP THAT FLOPSTARTEDTHAT THAT STARTED THATSTARTED THAT STARTED THATSTARTED STARTED STARTED STARTEDIT STARTED IT ALLIT ALL ITALL IT ALLIT ITALL ALLIT ALL IT ALL ALL during the first weekend of August. On the other Claumet’s Beachclub, “Metro Metro” is a Hip Hop, hand, “Heavy Montreal” is a rock/heavy metal Rap, R&B and Latin music festival including major festival that does not disappoint its heavy metal artists. Early in January, the festival announces its fans. “Montreal’s Jazz Festival”, as described in first wave of artists which included the worldwide For those who haven’t watched the Netflix its name, is an array of shows of a mix of jazz known Cardi B (who released an album earlier in documentary (or don’t have Netflix at all), Fyre and R&B. These festivals have been consistent 2018 under the name of “Invasion of Privacy” and festival was supposed to be a luxurious music and that is why they are able to succeed and keep won Grammys’ best rap album of the year) and festival situated in the Bahamas. Only those who coming back every year. But this summer, another famous rapper Future. Most fans are suspicious by could afford it were invited. The general admission festival is making its way to compete against these the promising line up. Some even say that it will fail tickets sold for $500 to $1,500 and a grand total famous events. to succeed and will end up having the same faith as of a $12,000 for VIP passes. The founder, Billy the Fyre festival. McFarland, promised to his customers deluxe hippie tents which people would comfortably stay while the festivities were happening. Its first The day before the festival started, what were edition was schedule to be in session during the supposed to be the luxurious tents (which included last weekend of April and first weekend of May in a mattress on the floor and a side table) were soaked 2017. After receiving a couple of loans from big after a massive rain storm and the disaster started investors, the agency company settled the festival to from that point.