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Illustrated VisiTails concept with timed and flexible care tasks beside a resting dog, labeled App in development, with fireworks outside.

VisiTails

Leo Nov 1, 2026

Fireworks season is a reminder to write down the pet-care plan

Fireworks season highlights the value of a clear pet-care plan. See how VisiTails’ pre-launch checklist improvements make room for flexible tasks.

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Wash O’clock project artwork: a laundry basket and clock beneath the words Plan before heading down.

Wash O’clock

Nia Oct 23, 2026

Laundry Night Shouldn’t Start With a Guess

Wash O’clock is live on iOS and Android. Give neighbours a little notice, share a two-hour laundry plan, and check the schedule before heading downstairs.

Wash O’clock project illustration of a washer with a clock face, folded towels and a laundry basket.

Wash O’clock

Felipe Oct 20, 2026

Check the Laundry Plan Before You Carry the Basket Downstairs

An intern’s everyday frustration became Wash O’clock: a courtesy planner that helps neighbours share laundry plans before heading to the building’s machines.

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Plato artwork showing neighbors buying homemade meals and baked goods at a leafy outdoor neighborhood market.

Plato

Nia Oct 19, 2026

Dinner Might Already Be Cooking Around the Corner

A nearby home cook, a small batch and a clear pickup window: how Homemade Plato connects people looking for a meal with people who love making one.

Montreal skyline seen from Mount Royal.

Fitopoly

Leo Oct 16, 2026

Give Your Next Walk a Few Good Stops

Turn a walk into a small discovery trip. Fitopoly’s improved Explore plans bring numbered stops, clearer choices and shareable maps to your next outing.

Teleflow welcome artwork adapted to landscape: a hand holds a phone showing a creator in warm window light.

Teleflow

Nia Oct 13, 2026

YouTube Wants Original Shorts. Start With Something Only You Can Say.

YouTube is prioritizing original Shorts. Explore a practical script-to-camera workflow with Teleflow and a look at its upcoming Support & Feedback feature.

Bora Praia Perfect Timing example beside illustrated coastal waves and the title Beach Weather Is Only Half the Plan.

Bora Praia

Leo Oct 12, 2026

Beach Weather Is Only Half the Plan

Recent coastal forecasts show why temperature alone cannot plan a beach day. See how Bora Praia brings preferences, conditions and timing together.

MTL Exits welcome illustration of Montréal at sunset, with a blue train, skyline, river, and fireworks.

MTL Exits

Leo Oct 11, 2026

From Métro to REM: A More Connected Week for MTL Exits

MTL Exits now plans Métro and REM journeys, with easier route reversal, clearer boarding guidance, and Montréal-area address search.

Conceptual MTL Exits illustration of a blue train with one yellow door connected to a street-exit symbol.

MTL Exits

Leo Oct 6, 2026

The Right Station Is Only Half the Trip

Washington’s new Metro signs have sparked a wayfinding debate. For Montréal riders, it is a reminder to choose the street exit before choosing where to board.

Fitopoly’s Montreal city guide with walking, running and biking choices beneath a skyline photograph.

Fitopoly

Leo Oct 4, 2026

Six Cities, More Ways Outside: This Week in Fitopoly

Fitopoly’s public guides now cover six Canadian cities. Explore walking, running and biking ideas, plus a preview of completed mobile planning improvements.

Fitopoly product illustration of a walking route crossing green hex territories through a landscape of trees, lakes, and hills.

Fitopoly

Nia Oct 3, 2026

Give Your Next Walk a Mission

Recent walking-game announcements and new Irish participation figures offer a timely reason to turn your next neighborhood walk into a Fitopoly mission.

AI-generated editorial illustration of a walker choosing between a leafy coastal park and a small museum, with a cyclist continuing ahead.

Fitopoly

Leo Sep 28, 2026

A Clearer Way to Find Your Next Stop in Fitopoly

A park, a museum, a place worth a detour: a preview of how Fitopoly’s Explore design makes nearby discovery, place details, and visit plans easier to follow.