While you were sleeping: Beer battles, Bixi bikes and a brunch fest

Good morning. Here is some news from the night desk that you might have missed while you were sleeping. 
Vacation starts today — at least it does for about a quarter of all Quebecers. Find more on that story here. 
If you’re a Bixi rider, be prepared: about eight stations will be removed during the months of July and August due to “multiple” planned events in the downtown Montreal area, including the Formula E Race from July 29-30. Find the details her