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This year has been filled with unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Canadians unexpectedly had to work from home which resulted in millions of Canadians setting up their work space in their kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms. Read more
My Grandfather Philip Cohen was a hat model at around 30 years old. He did this as a side job, along with his full time job. He loved hats and he looked so handsome in them. He told us kids to always wear a hat. The only time I wore hat was when I did outdoor winter activities. I didn’t list… Read more
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The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) released on January 15 its residential real estate market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database. Read more
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At a time when the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is putting the health care system at risk, and governments are imposing new restrictions on the population, researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) are continuing to test the effic… Read more
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A new study published January 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine, led by Drs. Todd Lee and Emily McDonald from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), confirms the efficiency of saliva testing for COVID-19. This follows a study published earlier in the week by anot… Read more
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This year has been filled with unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Canadians unexpectedly had to work from home which resulted in millions of Canadians setting up their work space in their kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms. Read more
My Grandfather Philip Cohen was a hat model at around 30 years old. He did this as a side job, along with his full time job. He loved hats and he looked so handsome in them. He told us kids to always wear a hat. The only time I wore hat was when I did outdoor winter activities. I didn’t list… Read more
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Over the past few weeks, doctors and nurses at the Montreal Children’s Hospital’s (MCH) trauma centre have witnessed an unusual uptick in the number of injuries from a winter sport that has seen an unusual uptick in popularity — tobogganing. Read more
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As December winded down, we typically looked back over the previous 12 months and contemplated what we intend to do differently in the new year. (Curiously, these resolutions are often the same ones we made and abandoned the year before). But Steve Cook, author of Lifeonaire: An Uncommon App… Read more
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis that is having a significant impact on the air industry and all travellers. On December 31, 2020 the Government of Canada stated that it has multiple measures in place to protect the health and safety of Canadians, and to help prevent air tra… Read more
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We all know people who begin shopping for the holidays in summer and who post about their great finds on social media before the snow even flies. In years past, this might have seemed annoyingly efficient, but during a pandemic, it is a sensible and responsible way to go. Read more
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At a time when the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is putting the health care system at risk, and governments are imposing new restrictions on the population, researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) are continuing to test the effic… Read more
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A new study published January 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine, led by Drs. Todd Lee and Emily McDonald from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), confirms the efficiency of saliva testing for COVID-19. This follows a study published earlier in the week by anot… Read more
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With winter’s start we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of cases of COVID-19. There are a number of causes but one that you might not have been aware of is being outdoors in the cold. Whereas being outdoors during the spring and summer helped lower the number of cases, the opposite … Read more
Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 28, when people throughout Canada and worldwide have the clear opportunity to make our voices heard in the conversation about mental illness. With the challenges we’ve all faced in 2020, taking every action to drive progress in mental health in our communities … Read more
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COVID-19 has exposed the shortcomings with the standards governing long-term care (LTC) residences in Quebec. Seniors represent the largest percentage of fatalities in LTC facilities during the pandemic. Equally at risk have been the health of staff and health professionals working in these … Read more
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This year the situation of West Island seniors living in isolation has been made worse by the ongoing pandemic. Read more
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We're All In This Together, a web series created by the English Language Arts Network and Seniors Action Quebec, recently announced that its second episode, A Holiday Concert at Martha Wainwright's URSA, was released on December 21. We’re All in this Together is a community initiative focuse… Read more
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Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Liberal Party Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent sent out a notice on December 17 reminding constituents that the application period for the Canada Summer Jobs Program launched on Monday, December 21, 2020. Read more
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From December 25 to January 10, the 52 Renaissance donations centers will be closed and will no longer be able to accept donations from the community. This measure is part of the 18-day lockdown of non-essential businesses announced earlier this week. Renaissance is asking its generous donor… Read more
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Pointe Claire residents Sam Gontier and Cara Di Caprio went all out this year to decorate their home at 163 Broadview Ave. in an effort to bring some holiday cheer to the neighborhood. Read more
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Nova Home Care, a non-profit community-based organization, launched its new fundraising campaign on December 1 under the theme "Home is where the care is". Read more
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Climate researchers have identified intensive agriculture as a major source of greenhouse gas emissions for decades. And larger, more urbanized populations are forcing the industry into expanding its practices that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Read more
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The pain of childhood cancer does not always go away with the disease. It’s estimated that 40 per cent of survivors of childhood cancer live with chronic pain, with 70 per cent of that subset reporting pain-related disability. Read more
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Amid the challenges of a global pandemic, an up-and-coming researcher at McGill University is being recognized for his innovative work to remove microplastics during water treatment, ensuring safe drinking water and helping to combat the growing environmental problem of microplastic accumula… Read more
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“Practically every component of milk is used for something in dairy processing,” explains Vincent Martin, professor of biology and Concordia University Research Chair in Microbial Engineering and Synthetic Biology. “For milk, cream, cheese, protein concentrate — all of the dairy product is g… Read more
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When Marlihan Lopez worked as a liaison agent and coordinator of the equity, diversity, inclusion division of the Quebec Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres, systemic disparities quickly became apparent to her. She and other community organizers have spent years advocating for more support for … Read more
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Montreal’s taxi industry is facing a crisis like none it has seen in its troubled history of more than a century. That’s according to a new book by Jean-Philippe Warren, Concordia professor of sociology and anthropology. Read more
Winter is upon us, and with winter come some winter pet hazards. Watch out for these winter problems to keep your pets happy and healthy until the grass starts growing again. Read more
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The Montreal SPCA is launching its annual year-end campaign with a twist: each donation made by December 31, 2020, will be matched. This opportunity is made possible by the generosity the Bryant-Mapes Fund, created by two enthusiastic dog lovers, Floranna Bryant and Dorothy Mapes, who includ… Read more
‘Tis the season to be jolly, not to engage in spontaneous folly. It happens every year during the holiday season and those of us who volunteer at animal rescue organizations know that come January, we will be bursting at the seams with unwanted pets that were bought on a whim. Dogs, cats, bi… Read more
Deciding to introduce a new pet into your home is a huge step. You have carefully considered the time, the emotional commitment, and the financial resources required for pet ownership, and you’re all-in! Now it’s time to find that perfect companion…so where do you look? Read more
House-soiling is one of the top reasons that people surrender or re-home their cats. Cat urine has a strong odour and can be very difficult to clean from your home and furnishings. Urination and defecation outside of the litter box can be triggered by stress, behavioural concerns, medical co… Read more
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In an August 4 release, Mondou stated that it is very proud to have raised $125 000 over the last few weeks as part of the 3rd edition of its Mondou Mondon campaign for shelters. Read more
Whip these pancakes up on a weekday morning quickly and effortlessly. They're also great on lazy weekends too! Read more
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I love ringing in the new year! I love the opportunity of a fresh start and setting the year with positive intentions. With most of us tend to overindulge (me) during the holidays, so this month is famous for getting back on track with our diet, and for many that includes participating in ‘D… Read more
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The year 2020 has certainly been a trying one, and what better way to celebrate its goodbye than to indulge in some beautiful wine. In past holiday seasons, we have taken the time to find something special to share with our friends and families and given our current reality, we absolutely de… Read more
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The wine industry in Argentina has truly evolved in recent years. While Malbec and Torrontes may be most famous varieties that are grown, there are some not so new grapes that are also starting to gain some positive attention. Read more
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As it stands today, Chile is the 4th largest wine export producing country in the world with Cabernet Sauvignon as its most planted grape variety. It’s no wonder that Cab and many other international grapes that thrive here as Chile has excellent conditions for grape growing. Read more
Warm, creamy and satisfying, this soup is easy to make and is filling enough for a meal. It's made with an abundance of delicious mushrooms - stick to tried-and-true button mushrooms, or mix it up with more exotic varieties like portobello, cremini or even shiitake. Serve this heart soup wit… Read more
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A majority of Canadians (59 percent) are reporting an increase in dangerous driving while COVID-19 restrictions have been in place, according to a new poll by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) released on June 2. 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
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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
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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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The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) released on January 15 its residential real estate market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database. Read more
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The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) releasedon January 5 its residential real estate market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) for the month of December, based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database. Read more
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The average monthly rent for all Canadian properties listed on Rentals.ca in November declined 9.1 per cent annually to $1,743, making a 180-degree turn when compared to an increase of 9.4 per cent this time last year, according to Rentals.ca’s and Bullpen Research & Consulting’s latest … Read more
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The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) presents its review of 2020 following the impact of COVID-19, highlights of a new survey on buying and selling intentions, and its 2021 forecasts for the residential real estate market in the Montreal Census Metropolitan Are… Read more
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The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) released on December 3 its residential real estate market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) for the month of November, based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database. Read more
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Several of the most important housing companies in the Greater Montreal area were celebrated last month during a virtual ceremony for the 2020 Habitat Design Prize contest that celebrates talent, creativity and the genius of creators and craftspersons in the residential construction field. Read more
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