Montreal's gay village looking for ways to reinvent itself amidst change

Technological advances and changing lifestyles are forcing Montreal's gay village to reinvent itself, with local businesses having to adapt to the reality that homosexuals feel increasingly comfortable in different corners of the city. Merchants and gay activists point to mobile dating applications as a key reason for young homosexuals ditching bars and nightclubs as places to find partners.

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Montreal's gay village looking for ways to reinvent itself amidst change

Jean-Marc Cardinal is seen in his barber shop Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Montreal. Cardinal has owned and operated his barber shop, Mohawk Barbier Montreal, for 13 years, and said "for sure business is going down in the village."

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Montreal's gay village looking for ways to reinvent itself amidst change

Technological advances and changing lifestyles are forcing Montreal's gay village to reinvent itself, with local businesses having to adapt to the reality that homosexuals feel increasingly comfortable in different corners of the city. Merchants and gay activists point to mobile dating applications as a key reason for young homosexuals ditching bars and nightclubs as places to find partners.

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