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Montreal Symphony Orchestra popping up with 60 surprise concerts around town

The Montreal Symphony Orchestra is popping up all over Montreal. Making the best of a difficult situation, the MSO will perform 60 outdoor surprise pop-up shows. 1

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Sisters behind Mandy's Salads publish recipe book

Mandy and Rebecca Wolfe, the sisters behind Mandy's Salads restaurant chain, have published a book of recipes for lettuce and life.

Air Date: July 7, 2020

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Will Ferrell delivers comedy to ease the stress

Will Ferrell belts out the comedy from Iceland

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga gives those looking for a laugh a chance to chuckle in tune.

Air Date: July 5, 2020

A new generation is working to ensure Kahnawake's first language remains thriving and is taught for generations.

Young generation work to ensure Mohawk language thrives

The Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community of Kahnawake is working to ensure that not even the COVID-19 pandemic will halt the community’s efforts to teach its language. 1

After three months of the same books, people line up for reopening of Grande Bibliotheque

La Grande Bibliotheque reopened Thursday for the first day in months, and its superfans couldn’t be happier, even if they can’t sit inside anymore. 1

Richard Reed Parry and Win Butler of Arcade Fire perform on Day 4 at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in Chicago on August 6, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Invision, Rob Grabowski

Small venues, the lifeblood of Montreal music, say they can't survive the wait for a vaccine

Montreal's beloved small music venues say they can't reopen before a vaccine. One industry expert says 'nine out of 10' could close. 1

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In this May 25, 1967 file writer-comedian Carl Reiner poses in his new hairpiece in Los Angeles. Reiner, the ingenious and versatile writer, actor and director who broke through as a 'second banana' to Sid Caesar and rose to comedy's front ranks as creator of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and straight man to Mel Brooks' '2000 Year Old Man,' has died, according to reports. (AP / Harold Filan, File)

In depth: Reflecting on Carl Reiner

Just for Laughs president Bruce Hills looks back at comedy legend Carl Reiner who died Tuesday at the age of 98.

Air Date: July 1, 2020

A huge crowd gathers for the annual giant mid-festival street show at the Montreal International Jazz Festival Tuesday in Montreal, July 6, 1999. This year's edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival may have given concertgoers a glimpse of how they may have to enjoy musical performances for the next little while. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Online jazz fest better than nothing, but VP wants 'real' festival next year

This year's edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival may have given music fans a glimpse into how they'll be attending performances for the next little while after cancelling what would have been the 41st edition of the festival in April.

Ottawa doles out cash for Hudson Village Theatre

Meeting space for all: how the Hudson Village Theatre will grow with a new $1 million grant

Hudson's theatre will grow even bigger and serve more groups with a new federal grant. 1

Narcy performs in Los Angeles with Mashrou Leila. (Photo: Laith Majali)

Montreal-based hip hop artist Narcy crafts an album amid a pandemic, but it's about so much more

Montreal-based hip hop artist Narcy discusses his latest album, the climate in which it was created and his view on the remarkable happenings in the world right now.

The Ubisoft building is shown in Montreal, March, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Graham Hughes

Videogame maker Ubisoft announces several internal investigations after allegations of sexual harassment

Videogame maker Ubisoft announced Friday they are launching several internal investigations about sexual harassment and other inappropriate behaviours inside its facilities around the world. 1

This year's Fete Nationale broadcast was like no others as there were no audience full of cheering face-painted Quebecers. SOURCE La Fete nationale du Quebec Facebook

Fete Nationale broadcast like no other pays homage to Indigenous presence in Quebec

There were no cheering crowds, no spectators waving flags, and Fleur de Lys face paint during the big Fete Nationale broadcast on Tuesday evening.

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Pandemic prompts wine discoveries

The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged more Canadians to learn about wine, Wine author and drinker Natalie Maclean shares some insights.

Air Date: June 23, 2020

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'King of Staten Island'

Judd Apatow directs the new comedy 'The King of Staten Island,' streaming on universal home video now.

Air Date: June 21, 2020

Online celebrations are being held across the country to celebrate National Indigenous People's Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regional chief calls on Quebecers to act beyond words on Indigenous Peoples Day

Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) regional chief Ghislain Picard is asking Quebecers to go beyond words and take action to address systemic racism and discrimination in the province. 3

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

Petition circulating to rename Lionel-Groulx metro station after Oscar Peterson

A petition is looking for 2,500 signatures online to encourage City of Montreal officials to rename Lionel-Groulx Metro Station after Little Burgundy raised jazz legend Oscar Peterson. 1

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'Artemis Fowl' comes to Disney+

The new family action adventure film 'Artemis Fowl' is coming straight to Disney+.

Air Date: June 14, 2020

People wait for the start of the movie at the re-opening of the St-Eustache Drive-In amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Friday, June 5, 2020 in St-Eustache, Que.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Drive-ins offer Quebecers rare trip to movies during COVID-19 pandemic

Drive-in movie theatres in Quebec have become a rare opportunity to catch a flick on the big screen during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3

Andree Champagne, of Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., a television performer, Member of Parliament and Senator, is invested as a Member of the Order of Canada by Governor General Julie Payette during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Actress and politician Andrée Champagne has died at 80

Actress and politician Andrée Champagne has passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind her loved ones, as well as thousands of Quebec viewers for whom she has always remained Donalda, the tragic heroine of “Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut” which she embodied for 15 years on the small screen.