My partner and I also enjoy this. We were in Montreal August 9-13 for a very enjoyable weekend. Did not find Campus very good around 7 PM any night. Seems they are going for a beefier, straighter looking type. As stated by zzed Taboo was busier than in the past and a lot of dancers. Enjoyed Rodrigo, Emillio, Marko, Jesse, Eddie, Joey, Fred. Joey was particularly hot in the back. Don't go here if you're not into twinks but for us it's nice to see Taboo on the rebound. Hope it continues.
The old Bourbon complex in now a hole in the ground and new condominiums will be built. Glad to see that as the deserted building was depressing. Also something looks to be building up by the abandoned theater on the left side near Papineau. I wonder how the Village will change with the new construction.
There are still empty stores on St. Catherine but we found the same even on St. Denis shopping street at Mount Royale and the St. Henri district.
At the risk of starting another war on the forum my advice is to go and enjoy Montreal and the boys. Find the bars that has your type and relax. Every city has its problems and Ste. Catherine Street can still be fun even if the Village is not what it was 10 years ago.