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Space might be the final frontier, but you still gotta eat while you're there. So scientists, including some in Canada, are always hard at work improving the food that leaves Earth with astronauts – a mission that can pay dividends for those of us stuck on this planet. 1

Potentially life-saving equipment for commuters suffering from a cardiac emergency will soon be installed in Montreal's metro system. 1

We have developed a fear of eating fat, associating it with weight gain and a wide-range of illnesses. As a result, we get seduced by all kinds of diets that make unrealistic promises that are just not realistic. Cookbook author Lee Capatina wants to dispel those myths with a new cookbook. 1

One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization that has its roots in Montreal, offers corporations the chance to do something good for the environment. 1

Loneliness and fear are taking a toll on seniors' mental health, and some feel as if they’re being forgotten, said Ruth Pelletier, a 76-year-old mother of five who lives alone.

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