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Pluto is a talking dog. Actually, she is a series of photos and videos of a Montreal dog whose “Mommy” NJ Wight began making her talk through simple software about two years ago.

Montreal dog goes viral dispensing humorous advice on surviving social isolation

A 13-year-old Schnauzer has become the source of comfort to hundreds of thousands of “two-leggers,” who look forward to her daily dispatches on how to deal with being cooped-up and socially isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

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Brewmaster in Kahnawake makes hand sanitizer

In a show and tell with Drew, the brewmaster with the Kahnawake Brewing Company, he shows how to make hand sanitizer.

Air Date: March 30, 2020

A nine-year-old's take on the pandemic as expressed through classic masterpieces. SOURCE Andre Pijet

9-year-old Montreal boy re-imagines artistic masterpieces for the age of COVID-19

A nine-year-old in Verdun, Que. was inspired to artistically interpret the COVID-19 pandemic by altering artistic masterpieces.

While in self-isolation, Montreal trainer Jason Altidor has come up with a unique home workout using, well, toilet paper. (Credit: Jason Altidor)

No excuse not to exercise: Self-isolating Montreal trainer has fun with 'toilet paper workout'

While in self-isolation, Montreal trainer Jason Altidor has come up with a unique home workout using, well, toilet paper. 45

Montreal’s Trudeau Airport takes part in rainbow campaign for COVID-19. (Credit: Aéroport de Montréal)

'It's going to be OK,' Montreal Trudeau airport joins rainbow campaign amid COVID-19 pandemic

In a time of much uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, signs of hope and positivity can still be found a little everywhere -- you just have to look up. 44

Montreal fitness instructor finds creative way to keep working amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jennifer Atoapoma, a personal trainer and health and wellness coach, has had to find a creative way to keep doing her job amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 44

As a pharmacist, Sophie Châtillon says she worries every day about contracting COVID-19.

Pregnant Quebec pharmacist worries about unsafe work conditions amid COVID-19 pandemic

At 18-weeks pregnant, Sophie Châtillon says she was forced to voluntarily step away from her job as a pharmacist, terrified that she could contract COVID-19 from a customer. 44

Kawennotas Sedalia Fazio called on Indigenous people to sing and drum for healing during the COVID-19 pandemic. SOURCE Kawennotas Sedalia Fazio

Indigenous voices sing out for healing during COVID-19 pandemic

After the call was made, Indigenous people in the Montreal region sang traditional songs for healing during the COVID-19 outbreak. 48

COVID-19 may force Christel Bardakji and Michael Meletakos to cancel their wedding.

Montreal couple’s wedding in danger of being cancelled amid COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced at least one couple to consider postponing their destination wedding.

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Musical Montrealers sing Leonard Cohen songs amid COVID-19 pandemic

Across the city, housebound Montrealers came out onto their balconies, porches and rooftops to sing songs of the iconic Leonard Cohen. 1

Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre in Kahanwake confirmed its first case of COVID-19, and its staff have been working tirelessly since before the outbreak was labelled a pandemic. SOURCE Facebook

The view from inside a 'controlled whirlwind:' Kateri Hospital in Kahnawake during the COVID-19 pandemic

Kateri Memorial Hospital in Kahnawake confirmed its first case of COVID-19, and executive director Lisa Westaway spoke about the stress and duty to inform during the pandemic.

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COVID-19: Montreal funeral services postponed, moved online

Funeral services are being adapted to help Montrealers grieve as they cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. 44

SudWest Gyros & Co. is donating food to organizations around Montreal. (Credit: SudWest Gyros & Co.)

Montreal restaurant donating meals to local food banks amid COVID-19 outbreak

With many restaurants in Montreal closing their doors as part of the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, one local establishment is hoping to ramp up food delivery orders to help those who find themselves in financial strife. 44

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif explains how social-distancing works.

COVID-19: Laurent Duvernay-Tardif shows how social-distancing works

Superbowl champ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is using his skills as a medical doctor to educate Quebecers about the dangers of public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. 44

Montreal blogger Sophie Montminy and her family are left with almost no income due to COVID-19.

COVID-19: Montrealers working 'different' jobs left with no income as virus spreads

Sophie Montminy and her husband, Dino Masson, are worried they won't be able to make ends meet if the spread of COVID-19 continues. 44

Montreal singer-songwriter Coeur de Pirate.

COVID-19: Quebec musicians, athletes answer premier's call to warn youth

Local artists have answered Quebec Premier Francois Legault's call to ask young people to refrain from gathering in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. 45

COVID-19: What makes this virus worse than SARS or H1N1?

It seems a lot of people are wondering, what is it that makes COVID-19 so much more deadly than SARS or H1N1? 45

COVID-19: Quebec couple who contracted virus on cruise ship relieved to be home

A couple from Gatineau, Que., are warning Canadians to be vigilant about COVID-19 after contracting the virus aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. 44

Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou is seen in this handout image.

2 years later, Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou's family still hopes he'll be found

It's been two years since 10-year-old Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou disappeared from his home in Montreal's Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough. 3

A pedestrian wears a protective mask as she walks in the winter weather downtown in Toronto on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Selective xenophobia: What COVID-19 is teaching us about who we target when it comes to racism

Since the spread of the virus, there have been countless cases of documented discrimination aimed at the Asian community – and not just those of Chinese descent. 6

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