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Tired of Montreal's potholes, this man's taking matters into his own hands
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April 28, 2026
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1:57Now PlayingSaad Tekiout, who works as a private contractor by day, is spending his free time fixing Montreal’s potholes — for free. He says he wants to see his city “shiny and beautiful.” His initiative sparked reactions online, including one from the mayor.
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