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  Meet the man behind some of Montreal's most iconic business signs

  You might not realize it, but you are probably familiar with Dave Arnold's work. He's responsible for the hand-painted signs on some of Montreal's most iconic restaurants.

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  Mad Dog Wrestling honours Quebec WWE legend, raises funds for sick children

  World Wrestling Entertainment Hall-of-Famer Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon is the inspiration for a local wrestling production company that will bear his name host events on Montreal's West Island to raise money and create memories for sick children.

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  75-year-old Quebec water-skier, a world champion

  Mont-Tremblant water-skier Pierre Plouffe, 75, is back from the world championships with a shiny first-place trophy in his age category.

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  High school second-hand store to raise funds for the Montreal Children's Hospital

  Saint-Lambert International High School will soon feature a second-hand store that will raise money for the Montreal Children's Hospital.

• Black Lives Ruined: Black men asked to sign NDAs to settle racial profiling cases

  Black men who are the victims of racial profiling and harassment by police forces in Quebec say they are being asked to sign non-disclosure agreements in order to receive their settlement cheques.

• Black Lives Ruined: What goes through a Black man's mind when he's pulled over

  The story is almost always the same: a Black man, perhaps in a nice car or walking down the street, is stopped by police. He asks, 'Why have you stopped me?' The response is he's either given a ticket, harassed or killed.

• Black Lives Ruined: The effects of racial profiling by police

  Racial profiling is a systemic problem plaguing Montreal police, according to a judgement by Superior Court Justice Dominique Poulin. But what does that mean in the lives of the victims?

• Bridging the past and present: Montreal artist illustrates Jewish immigrant experience

  The exhibit 'The Past is Before You' is now showing at the Museum of Jewish Montreal and tells the story of three generations of artist Arnie Lipsey's family. Each portrait is inspired by old family photographs.

• Former NHLer and addict Brandon Reid's new goal is to help others beat addiction

  Brandon Reid was a promising NHLer for the Vancouver Canucks, but his struggles with addiction almost killed him. He now trains other addicts as they fight to stay sober.

• Montreal pastry shop wins top prize from Paris-based La Liste

  A Montreal pastry chef has won an international award for his work, making him the only Canadian on "La Liste's" Special Pastry Awards.

• Get ready foodies! Michelin guide coming to Quebec in 2025

  Joining Vancouver and Toronto, the Belle Province will become the third locale in Canada for the iconic restaurant guide.

• IVF: Hidden hopes and devastating deceptions as families try to conceive

  Doctors explain IVF is often reserved for complex medical problems or infertility, with difficulties even-split between the male and female partners. In about 20 per cent of cases, both partners have troubles.