Montreal artists and venue owners have some reservations about 24-hour party district

Some worry whether staying open all night is worth the trouble; others question whether city-sanctioned 24-hour events will be expensive and crowd out underground parties.

It's 2:55 a.m. on a recent evening at Blue Dog bar, in Montreal's Plateau district. A bell rings, the bartender shouts "last call," and a handful of people wander to the bar for one more drink. Read More