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Occasionally the pandemic means doing things you thought you'd never get to do -- for example, visiting the Plateau, but the way it looked 80 years ago. A new tour by the Museum of Jewish Montreal lets people take a walk through archival images and sounds.

A drop-in centre for Indigenous women, transgender and Two-Spirit people is unlike anything Montreal has had before. Those who have suffered a sexual assault will be able to file police reports and more, all on the spot. 1

Firefighter David Shelton regularly walks by a plot of vacant land near his home in Montreal’s Little Burgundy neighbourhood and dreams about its potential. 2

Former Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM) Kent Nagano is coming back for three special concerts, and will be named conductor emeritus. 1

Almost a month after their daughter's life tragically ended, Yasaman Salehi's family's grief is strong. They are trying to raise money to help others. But there are still questions lingering, and no healing without answers.

Luna Pearl Woolf sank to her lowest point last November. The successful Montreal composer was emotionally and physically worn out from living with post-COVID symptoms for more than seven months. 2

Hit hard by the pandemic, 70 sugar shacks have banded together for the 'Ma cabane a la maison' project, bringing a taste of maple to people’s homes this winter. 1

A Montreal book club is doing its part to bring attention to Black and African authors who have been historically underappreciated. 1

This week has churned up a debate about the hardness of butter across Canada, with palm oil in feed cited as a possible cause. 2

Most people are taught not to play with fire at a young age but a Dollard-des-Ormeaux couple found out that candles can be dangerous even when used properly. 1

Belle Phillips’s stitches come as second nature. The 21-year-old sits at her kitchen counter in Kahnawake, calmly chatting about Netflix, while her fingers fly across the fabric in front of her. 1

Post-secondary education can be an unattainable dream for young asylum seekers in Quebec. Considered international students, they must pay fees 27 to 40 times higher than residents to study.

Icicles hanging from rooftops may be a mainstay of Canada’s postcard winter season, but don’t be fooled by their charm, their dangerous, and could be an indicator of problems in your house. 1

One of the stars of Schitt's Creek sent a love letter back to her old stomping grounds west of Montreal, and more specifically, to the teachers still nurturing kids there. 1

A Montreal salon owner says Black women often go long distances to get their hair cut - because hairdressing schools don't teach the basics. Her petition has gathered over 10,000 names, and the province is listening. 2

A Quebec judge has ruled against a law firm that tried to deduct the cost of a lavish wedding for the daughter of one of its lawyers as a business expense.

A piece of work by a Montreal poet describing the oppressive nature of racism is so powerful, versions of it have been circulating the internet. 1

"There's nothing to dooooo," is a phrase many parents hear during March break (how come shovelling out the family vehicle is never a thought?). And they may hear it even more this year -- the first spring break with COVID-19 rules.

Montreal designer Dan Atlan's masks showing the bottom of his face, with a surgical mask pulled down below his mouth, have been bringing some comedy during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

Celine Dion announced on Wednesday that the first dates for her shows in Europe on her world tour titled 'Courage' have been postponed until 2022.