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Boulevard St-Laurent at Avenue des Pins, 1932. Courtesy of the Archives de la Ville de Montréal, Reference No. VM94,SY,SS1,SSS17,D12.

2021 got you down? New tour lets you stroll through the Montreal of yesteryear

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.

Space for Indigenous Montrealers unlike any other

Groundbreaking Montreal one-stop drop-in centre designed for Indigenous women after sexual assault

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

A new generation wants to rebuild the historic Negro Community Centre in Montreal.

'Precious memories were made on this lot': Group wants to rebuild Black community hub

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

Japan's Kent Nagano conducts the Bayerische Staatsorchester from Munich, Germany, during a concert attended by Pope Benedict XVI in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. (AP / Pier Paolo Cito)

Kent Nagano named conductor emeritus, will feature in three online concerts

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

Yasaman Salehi (Photo courtesy of Salehi family)

Family searches for answers after young woman's death at Montreal bus terminal

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.

Montreal composer Luna Pearl Woolf has been nominated for a Grammy Award as she battles long-term COVID-19 symptoms. (photo: Danylo Bobyk)

Grammy Award nomination for Montreal artist a big boost as she battles post-COVID symptoms

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

People sample some hot maple syrup on snow in Saint Marc-sur Richilieu, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Facing pandemic bankruptcy, Quebec's sugar shacks launch home dining to 'save the sugar tradition'

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

Black Girls Gather book club brings attention to underappreciated part of literature

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

A piece of butter curls on top of a flat of butter. (Madlen / shutterstock.com)

Quebec dairy board to examine why Canada's butter is suddenly mysteriously harder

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

This Dollard couple learned the hard way putting out candles with water can be dangerous

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 of Kahnawake is one of nearly 100 beaders participating in the Community Isolation Beadwork Challenge. (Photo: CTV Montreal/Kelly Greig)

In Kahnawake, traditional beading helps community fight through isolation

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

A young woman studies at the College de Maisonneuve in Montreal, Sunday, March 13, 2016 (file photo). THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

'It demolished me': refugees forced to pay high tuition in Quebec often can't afford to study

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 are a charming sight in winter, but they are also incredible dangerous and should be monitored. SOURCE: Ian Grant

'Icicles are daggers, and they drop': expert says dangerous icicles can also point to problems in your house

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

Celeb from West Island sends surprise message

Schitt's Creek star from West Island sends video love letter to hometown teachers

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

Quebec hairdressing schools must teach Black hair skills, say over 10,000 petitioners

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

Law firm can't deduct wedding costs as a business expense, Quebec court finds

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.

Inspired by George Floyd's death, Montreal poet tackles racism

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

People cross country ski on Mount Royal in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Suggestions for city dwellers to stay active during Montreal's COVID-era spring break

"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.

Dan Atlan designed his 'face' masks as a way to mess with people and give a laugh during the pandemic. He did not expect the videos of him wearing the masks to explode like they did. SOURCE: Kusteez

'Face' print prank masks make Montreal designer into TikTok sensation

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