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The updated evolutionary tree also confirms anchiornithines were the earliest form of birds.

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Some dinosaurs were flying before there were birds, new research suggests

Biologists now have a better idea of the origin of birds and the evolution of flight, two iconic events in the history of life on earth, thanks to work by a group of international scientists including a McGill professor.

Once you go in, it may take a while to get out of the Verger Labonte corn maze that is themed time travel for 2020. SOURCE Verger Labonte/Facebook

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Maze farm on Ile Perrot gives families a way to embrace nature amid the COVID-19 crisis

A popular corn maze on Ile Perrot reopened this week and offers families a chance to escape the realities of 2020, and get lost in nature. 1

People stand outside the Saint Joseph Oratory in Montreal on October 16, 2010. In 2020, the emblem of the city has seen revenues shrink massively due to the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe

Saint-Joseph's Oratory losing significant revenue during the COVID-19 crisis

Two million visitors go to Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal's Oratory each year, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, tourists are not there this year. The situation is causing major financial losses for the emblem of Montreal.

Hot air balloons fly off in the setting sun on Wednesday, August 15, 2001, during the annual festival in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. Montreal has been having its quietest summer in recent memory, as COVID-19 put an end to a world-renowned festival circuit celebrating everything from jazz to circus arts. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

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Quebec festivals organizers look to innovate as restrictions loosened

While many events have moved online, the Quebec government's decision this week to once again OK festivals -- with a new 250-person limit and social distancing rules -- has others cautiously moving forward with scaled-down versions, which they say may have to be the reality for some time. 1

Concordia teachers adapt to teaching during pandem

Campus closed for COVID-19? No problem: Concordia profs make chemistry lab to go

Of the students who will be doing classes online next semester, science students will feel the change the most with the loss of labs. But Concordia profs have now designed a solution -- a to-go lab kit. 1

Under Pressure, the annual celebration of graffiti and urban culture usually draws huge crowds to watch the artists work, but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the event to adopt some massive changes.

Art in the COVID age: annual graffiti festival Under Pressure perseveres online

The hiss of spray paint cans will not be heard through downtown this August.

Montreal resident Nazar Najarian was among the victims of a large explosion in Beirut, which left at least 50 people dead and over 2,700 injured. (Photo: Facebook)

Montreal businessman among victims of Beirut explosion

Montreal businessman Nazar Najarian, who also led a Lebanese political party, was killed in Tuesday's explosion in Beirut, CTV News has confirmed. 5

Day shelter helping homeless connect to ancestors through traditional art

A Montreal homeless shelter is helping clients work through their struggles through the traditional art of carving. 1

COVID-19 conspiracies creating a 'public health crisis' in Canada, experts say

The anti-mask movement is not unique to Quebec, nor are masks the only source of conflict in the country when it comes to public health directives around the novel coronavirus. But the issue is one of several at the heart of a growing online movement of disinformation around the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.

Quebec seeing spike in drownings compared to rest of Canada: Lifesaving Society

Quebec is seeing a spike in the number of reported drownings this year, having already surpassed its yearly death total in each of the past two years.

Doctor circulates petition warning Quebec government against next step of re-opening plan

Doctors are expressing concern over the next phase of Quebec's re-opening, as groups of up to 250 people will be allowed go gather indoors as of Monday. 1

The old Champlain bridge, left, is seen next to the new Samuel de Champlain bridge in Montreal, Friday, June 28, 2019. The old one will be dismantled in the coming months. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

The old Champlain Bridge is coming down... very slowly

Deconstruction of the old Samuel-de-Champlain Bridge will begin soon, and is expected to take around three-and-a-half years. 2

Glasses up! Quebec wine, spirits producers having banner year despite pandemic

While many Quebec businesses are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, the province's alcohol industries are having a banner year. 1

Thousands paid rent with Quebec lifeline loan this spring, pointing to bigger problems in fall

Hundreds of Quebecers have been unable to sign leases in the pandemic and thousands more seem to be hanging onto their homes by a thread, according to new figures from the province, including 3,235 who used a special interest-free loan to pay rent. 3

Canadians who turn to social media for COVID-19 news more prone to misconceptions: study

Canadians who use social media instead of traditional news sites to stay up to date on COVID-19 are more likely to believe misconceptions about it, according to a new study by McGill University researchers. 2

Botero family by Toxique Trottoir wandering the streets as part of the city's relaunch. By Eva Blue.

Botero family wanders around Montreal as part of downtown core relaunch

In an effort to relaunch the city following months of isolation due to COVID-19, a wide array of urban design and cultural activities have been planned for the downtown core until fall. 1

Small business owner faces funding delays

Waiting for a lifeline: Montreal entrepreneurs say emergency loans are behind schedule

Ottawa is increasingly admitting they’re having problems with wait times for the CEBA, a $40,000 interest-free loan for small businesses that's supposed to be a lifeline in urgent times. 1

In U.K., Twitter, Facebook rants land some in jail

Quebec's wireless prices lower than other provinces for similar plans, data show

A new government report shows Canada's three biggest wireless carriers have lowered prices for a number of plans in Quebec since January but left them unchanged in all other provinces.

Researchers shed light on lives of McGill's slaves

Researchers piece together the lives of people enslaved by James McGill

James McGill donated the land where the university bearing his name now stands. But he also owned several enslaved people. 1

Calls for reforms two years after teen's death

With no answers from Quebec watchdog on son's death, a mother wants to take police to court on her own

Tracy Wing plans to pursue a a rare legal option—a private prosecution—against the officer who fired the shot that killed her 17-year-old son, Riley Fairholm, two years ago. 2

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