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Over the Moon: Film about change and love

Over the Moon is a new animated movie about accepting change and re-discovering love.

Air Date: October 22, 2020

'SNL' give 'Hot Takes' on Canadian and Quebec culture in 'Bonjour-Hi!' skit

The latest episode of "Saturday Night Live" had a Canadian-themed sketch, complete with references to Drake, "Degrassi," Longueuil and the Jacques-Cartier Bridge. 2

Quebec libraries see boom in digital book lending during pandemic

Electronic book lending at Quebec's libraries has seen a sizable jump amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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‘Clouds’ based on a true story

New movie ‘Clouds’ is based off the true story of a teenage boy’s battle with cancer.

Air Date: October 17, 2020

Oscar Peterson plays piano, Feb 12, 1986.The Canadian Press Images/Bill Becker

Open letter calls for McGill rail station to be named after Oscar Peterson

An open letter signed by some of Montreal's most important figures in arts and culture in the city is calling for the new light rail station at McGill University to be named after Oscar Peterson.

New art installation pays tribute to beloved St. Lawrence River humpback whale

When a humpback whale swam into the St. Lawrence River this past summer, it captured the imaginations of Montrealers. Now, the beloved marine mammal has been memorialized in a new art installation. 1

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YidLife Crisis mines COVID for laughs in 'A Call to Montreal'

There isn't much humour to be found in Montreal, or the world's, current situation. But the boys from beloved web series YidLife Crisis have given it a shot. 1

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‘The Boys in the Band’

‘The Boys in the Band,’ an adaptation of the Broadway classic, comes to Netflix.

Air Date: October 10, 2020

Albéric is one of the designers features in Fashion Preview 2020.

Montreal’s Fashion Preview moves online for 2020 event

Despite the pandemic, Montreal’s Fashion Preview event is moving forward this year, amid troubled times in the fashion industry.

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Laughs needed: JFL offers free, virtual festival

Just for Laughs is offering a free virtual festival and a lot of big names in comedy are taking part. JFL president Bruce Hills has more.

Air Date: October 8, 2020

In this file photo, people line up in front of the Museum of Fine Arts Friday, September 30, 2011 in Montreal. The MMFA recently announced a review of its governing structure. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts announces review of its governance structure

Following a scandal involving its former director, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) announced on Thursday an imminent review of its management structure.

Oscar Peterson performs on the Stravinski hall stage during the 39th Montreux Jazz Festival, on July 16, 2005. (Keystone / Martial Trezzini / AP)

Should Place des Festivals be renamed after Oscar Peterson? Montreal's official opposition says yes

"It's the least we can do to honour such a jazz legend,” said Lionel Perez, leader of the official opposition in a news release, “in thanks for all the prestige he bestowed upon our great city.”

'Au Contraire Film Festival' counters stigma around mental illness

As Mental Awareness Week begins on Sunday, a day later will mark the kickoff of the Au Contraire Film Festival, which strives to erase the stigma surrounding mental illness. 1

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