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Federal health officials are expanding testing for the fast-moving outbreak so that any American with a doctor's order can be tested with no restrictions. (Getty Images)

Cote-des-Neiges is at the heart of the COVID-19 contagion in Montreal

The new coronavirus continues to progress in the Montreal population with 251 new cases added to the city's total positive cases. 44

Housing rights groups call for suspension of rents as tenants, landlords work out deals

Housing rights advocates are calling for a temporary suspension of rent payments until federal relief reaches those who need it. 44

Montreal extends state of emergency by five days; police get expanded powers

Montreal police are receiving expanded powers to ensure residents are complying with physical distancing measures. 44

Dogs' behaviours are largely influenced by genetic factors inherited from their parents, according to new research. (Nancy Guth / Pexels)

Montreal closes dog parks, community gardens in effort to slow spread of COVID-19

The City of Montreal announced the closing of dog parks and community gardens as of Saturday in an attempt to slow the spread of COVD-19. 44

Montreal charity raising money to help vulnerable people affected by COVID-19

A Montreal charity is raising money to help vulnerable residents in neighbourhoods across the city who are negatively affected by COVID-19. 44

Montreal public health director Mylene Drouin

Montreal records first death due to COVID-19, as cases jump to 603

Montreal is reporting its first death due to COVID-19 as cases rose on Wednesday to 603. 44

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante gives an update on COVID-19.

Montreal, boroughs give more than $1M to Centraide emergency fund

The City of Montreal and most of its boroughs have pooled resources to provide more than $1 million in emergency funding for Centraide to help community organizations that work with the city’s most vulnerable. 1

Thousands line up to be tested for COVID-19 in Montreal.

Thousands tested on first day of COVID-19 screening clinic in downtown Montreal

About 3,658 people showed up to be tested for COVID-19 on the first day Montreal’s screening facility opened at Place des Festivals. 44

Montreal makes changes to parking measures during COVID-19 pandemic

Montreal is easing up on some parking measures to help anyone that needs to get around during the COVID-19 pandemic. 44

As of Mar. 23, 2020 at 8 a.m. the Place des Festivals in Montreal was the site of a drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility where citizens do not need a referral.

Drive-thru COVID-19 screening clinic opens at Place des Festivals in Montreal

A drive-thru COVID-19 screening clinic is open at the Place des Festivals in Montreal. Officials say it will be able to treat 2,000 to 2,500 people per day. 44

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante speaks during a news conference in Montreal on April 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Montreal adopts measures to support homeless amid COVID-19, implores religious groups to stop gathering

Montreal is tackling the difficult issue of helping the city’s homeless stay hygienic and isolated in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. 44

COVID-19: Laval delays municipal tax payments to April 16

The City of Laval is delaying the deadline for municipal tax payments in order to help people financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 44

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COVID-19: STM says Montreal metro, buses won't be cleaned every day, despite what mayor said

The STM says the Montreal metro, as well as the buses that run on the island, cannot be cleaned every day. 1

Members of the crowd cheer as they watch the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Montreal, Sunday, March 19, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

COVID-19: Could Montreal's Saint Patrick's Day parade be cancelled?

For 197 years, Montrealers have lined the streets to celebrate the city's Irish heritage. 3

Lime is asking Montrealers to speak up if they want scooters to stay

Lime, the e-scooter company recently barred from operating in Montreal, is encouraging its users to send a note to city officials asking that the service be reinstated. 3

NDG's Empress Theatre could be demolished to make way for affordable housing, community space

The Empress Theatre, a long-abandoned landmark in NDG, could be partially -- or completely -- demolished to make way for affordable housing, commercial and community space. 4

Commuters confused about alternative commutes when stretch of Two Mountains train line closes

In less than a month, a stretch of the Two Mountains train line will shut down for two years, and commuters are still confused about how exactly they'll get to work. 1