Determined to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have launched an innovative clinical trial for which people can enroll online and participate entirely from home. The study will assess whether the … Read more
The Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) Research Center announced on April 7 a strategic partnership with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City for its COVID-19 clinical study to evaluate whether colchicine will have an effect on preventing the phenomenon of major inflammatory stor… Read more
The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has just released its most recent residential real estate market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database. Read more
On Saturday April 4, VIA Rail Canada was informed that two of its Montréal employees had tested positive for COVID-19. One was working on board trains in the Québec City-Windsor corridor and the other was working at the ticket office at Central station in Montréal. Read more
Due to government directives prohibiting gatherings, and to participate in the collective efforts to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus while protecting the health and safety of its essential service employees, the Mount Royal Cemetery site is now accessible by appointment only. In a stat… Read more
In a statement released on Sunday, April 5, the City of Montreal announced the closure of parking lots in Mount Royal Park and the closure of Notre Dame Island. These measures are part of the Quebec government's decision to ban all indoor and outdoor gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
On Saturday April 4, VIA Rail Canada was informed that two of its Montréal employees had tested positive for COVID-19. One was working on board trains in the Québec City-Windsor corridor and the other was working at the ticket office at Central station in Montréal. Read more
In a statement released on Sunday, April 5, the City of Montreal announced the closure of parking lots in Mount Royal Park and the closure of Notre Dame Island. These measures are part of the Quebec government's decision to ban all indoor and outdoor gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
A Restaurants Canada survey has revealed that many jobs lost due to COVID-19 might not return, as nearly one in 10 restaurants have already closed permanently and many more might close within a month Read more
Early this year, the western world watched the COVID-19 virus spread from the city of Wuhan through to the rest of China. It took formal notice when the virus leaped to another continent — and landed in Italy. From February 21, according to Johns Hopkins University, that country’s 20 confirm… Read more
As a fellow mom, there’s nothing more challenging than keeping our kids busy during these long school-less days, especially when we have to work from home, too. We’re all looking for activities that will not only keep our children engaged but entertained, too – and hey, maybe they’ll learn a… Read more
Tributes are pouring in for Howard Smith, a dedicated and beloved pharmacist in Côte Saint-Luc for more than six decades, who passed away recently at the age of 88. Read more
Determined to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have launched an innovative clinical trial for which people can enroll online and participate entirely from home. The study will assess whether the … Read more
The Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) Research Center announced on April 7 a strategic partnership with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City for its COVID-19 clinical study to evaluate whether colchicine will have an effect on preventing the phenomenon of major inflammatory stor… Read more
By now we should all be familiar with how we can catch the coronavirus and what we should do to try to avoid catching it. Health officials advise people to wash their hands regularly, avoid touching their faces and disinfect their homes daily to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. For the… Read more
The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation announced on Friday, Apr. 3 that philanthropist Sophie Desmarais will be supporting the Montreal Heart Institute’s research projects thanks to a $1 million donation that will be used by the Research Centre for their ColCorona study. On March 23, the In… Read more
Dr. Pierre Gfeller, President and Executive Director of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), announced on Friday, Apr. 3, the MUHC has been designated a COVID-19 hospitalization centre. Specifically, the Montreal General Hospital and the Glen Site (adults) of the MUHC are entering Pha… Read more
Canadian Blood Services is actively working with Health Canada and the international research community to contribute to the global effort to determine if COVID-19 convalescent plasma could be an effective treatment for the coronavirus. Read more
Due to government directives prohibiting gatherings, and to participate in the collective efforts to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus while protecting the health and safety of its essential service employees, the Mount Royal Cemetery site is now accessible by appointment only. In a stat… Read more
Sun Youth Organization released a statement on March 25 letting Montrealers know that it continues to offer its emergency services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Although confinement measures coupled with school and daycare closures have created a reduced staff and volunteer situation, Su… Read more
Chai Lifeline Canada has launched an arts & crafts drive to help families across Canada with hospitalized or homebound children during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Sun Youth Organization will continue to offer its emergency services throughout COVID-19 by appointment only. With reduced staff and volunteers due to self-confinement measures and school and daycare closures, Sun Youth’s food bank, medication program, fire program and other emergency servic… Read more
Canadian Blood Services is concerned by a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the organization responsible for the national blood system outside Quebec, it is determined to keep its promise to help every patient, match every need a… Read more
Habitat for Humanity Québec and Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, brought together 20 women from the Lowe’s Canada network on March 6 to kick off the renovation process of a 5-plex located in the Côte-Saint-Paul neighbourhood in the Montreal Sud-Ouest borough… Read more
While Dawson College remains closed, essential work continues. The Director General, the Academic Dean, the directors, the deans, managers and many employees are hard at work to develop a comprehensive plan for the resumption of activities. Read more
Canada’s 5G future is driving forward at full speed thanks to the crucial ingredient — talent. Helping to bake this recipe is Mitacs, which provides a collaborative innovation model for industry leaders that connects them with academic research to help solve their critical R&D challenges. Read more
As groups like The Base aspire to ever-more violent acts, Canadian law enforcement authorities are treating right-wing extremism as a mounting threat to the country’s security. However, even as these groups actively seek out new, young recruits, older ones are leaving. Disillusioned members … Read more
The Bialik High School team has won the Weizmann Institute’s local Shalheveth Freier Physics Tournament, Weizmann Canada’s physics safe-cracking tournament. Read more
CTV News Montreal and Global Montreal (TV) were at Dawson College on Feb. 3 for the Social Science Week presentation by Bradley Heaven and Daniel O’Connor about their unique friendship and how they work together to improve life for people living with disabilities. Brad has non-verbal spastic… Read more
Tinder’s meteoric rise in popularity has cemented its position as the go-to dating app for millions of young and not-so-young users. Although it is widely known as a platform to facilitate hookups and casual dating, some of the app’s estimated 50 million+ worldwide users are employing it for… Read more
Most dictionaries define the word “pet” as an animal that you have at home for companionship or pleasure rather than one that is kept for work or food. Traced back to the 16th century, the word “pet” comes from the Scottish Gaelic “peata”, which means “tame animal” and seemed to have evolved… Read more
If a Great Dane or English Mastiff is not your cup of tea and tiny breeds are your thing, the delicate and diminutive Chihuahua may be just the one for you with the smallest actually fitting in your teacup. This breed is perfectly capable of walking but can often be found poking its head out… Read more
Though cats may not be considered as man’s best friend lots of people are actually huge fans of cats. As it turns out these purring animals do not only attract rich pet lovers but also those who are comfortable with the stray ones. With this, the rise of cat food continuously grows as well. Read more
While some of our furry friends are perfectly content hanging out solo during the day, others can really struggle. In fact, sometimes as our pets age they start to resent or even rebel against the solitude. Read more
They have their telescopes trained on us and are watching our every move. Of course, you know I’m referring to extra terrestrials who have nothing better to do than study our little beleaguered planet and our questionable behaviour. But right here on Earth, in your very own home, you are bei… Read more
Let’s start by talking about the kidneys for a minute. The kidneys are responsible for maintaining normal concentrations of salt, water, calcium and phosphorous in our pet’s body. This vital organ also helps control blood pressure and encourage red-blood cell production. In addition, the kid… Read more
A quarantine is tricky, but when you have so much time on your hands, it can make cooking at bit more feasible. We've published a lot of recipes over the years, and here are a few of our favourites that the whole family can help make, as well as enjoy. Read more
The first day of September might be Labour Day to most, but to an increasing number of foodies, it’s becoming synonymous with Day One of the annual Le Burger Week. Held September 1-7, participating restaurants in cities across Canada and the U.S. create a special burger just for the occasion… Read more
Following its biggest event to date, when nearly 20,000 visitors descended upon Palais des congrès last October, the Montreal Vegan Festival (MVF) recently announced exciting news for its 6th edition. Read more
Summer is winding down, but that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy the fresh, seasonal ingredients that are at their finest right now. Read more
This summer, do it for the graham because S’more Starbucks treats are coming your way! Back by popular demand, Starbucks is kick-starting the summer season with a partner and customer favourite—the S’mores Frappuccino, starting April 30th for a limited time. Read more
This nutritious and simple 10 minute vegetarian dish is my grandmother’s fall recipe. It’s very healthy, low calorie and emphasizes the flavour of pumpkin. Give it a try and it will be one of your favourite go-to recipes. Read more
Groupe AutoForce recently announces the grand opening of their brand-new Hyundai Ile-Perrot dealership, at 2200 boulevard du Traversier, Pincourt. With this new addition, Groupe AutoForce is expanding its product lineup and continuing to grow in the greater Vaudreuil-Soulanges area. Read more
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) announced ton January 15 that 90 of its retail locations will host electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations by the end of 2020. These stations will make CTC one of the largest retail networks of EV fast charging stations in the country. Working to… Read more
When the city was hit on November 12 with its first significant snowfall of the season, drivers who were prescient enough to have already made the switch from summer to winter tires felt pretty smug. I know because this year I was one of them — and it felt good. Read more
Ile-Perrot Toyota and Mazda 2-20 Ile-Perrot stand out by winning an important Canadian award. The two Groupe AutoForce dealerships have reached the top 25 Best Car Dealerships to Work For in Canada. A list that includes only four Quebec dealerships. Read more
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When you buy a new car it starts depreciating as soon as you drive it off the lot. There are plenty of old cars with relatively few miles — under 100,000 — that have been very well cared for and still have a lot of life left, considering that the average car on the road today is close to 12 … Read more
The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has just released its most recent residential real estate market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database. Read more
Of all the fruit and vegetables home gardeners love to grow, tomatoes top the list. Even though plentiful, local tomatoes fill our supermarkets every summer, impassioned tomato growers — driven partly by the superior taste and sheer variety of this popular home-grown fruit — abound in all co… Read more
Habitat for Humanity Québec and Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, brought together 20 women from the Lowe’s Canada network on March 6 to kick off the renovation process of a 5-plex located in the Côte-Saint-Paul neighbourhood in the Montreal Sud-Ouest borough… Read more
Poison Prevention Week (March 15-21, 2020) is a quintessential time to learn about the various potential hazards that can be found in your home – many of which are impossible to detect but can cause serious harm and even be deadly. Here are a few common household dangers along with simple ti… Read more
With each new season comes beautiful new products and trends to get your hands on. Here are a few you'll love. Read more
Flooding – one of the most common and costly natural disasters – is a situation many homeowners aren’t prepared for. Though it can happen at any time and in any region, the change of weather, snow and ice thaw, and heavy spring rainfall bring an increased risk. Take protective measures to se… Read more
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