Depanneurs or convenience stores adorn the many working-class neighborhoods of Montreal such as Verdun, Point St. Charles, St. Henri, the Plateau Mont Royal, Rosemont, Mile End and Hochelaga-Masionneuve. They are usually owned by an ndependent owner and located on corner properties. They sell the basic food staples such as milk and bread along with beer, wine,cigarettes, sodas and lottery tickets.