There is a large number of people who live with chronic pain. In Quebec, it is estimated at one in five people. Contrary to what you might think, they are not all old people, although after 65 years of age the statistics get worse: the number climbs to 35%. Read more
For many people, the gym is not just a facility to work out. It is a lifestyle, a community of likeminded individuals with the same goals, a place to relieve stress and anxiety after a long day at the office, a place to find and cultivate your happiness, and of course, a license to eat a wel… Read more
With antisemitism spiking worldwide amid the pandemic, including a stark rise in antisemitic content on social media platforms such as TikTok, The Foundation for Genocide Education is calling on governments across Canada to follow the lead of the Quebec Government and take action to educate … Read more
There was plenty of coming and going taking place in front of Montreal’s St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Saturday April 17. The church, located at 3970 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road in Côte-des-Neiges, was the drop off location for the day-long St. Vincent and the Grenadines Volcano Relief Drive. Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is issuing an urgent call for unprecedented measures to address the state of crisis unfolding in several provinces. This includes marshalling national resources where needed, applying restrictive public health measures, and prioritizing national collabo… Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely, knowing it is difficult for some Canadians to meet their tax filing obligations. Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely, knowing it is difficult for some Canadians to meet their tax filing obligations. Read more
Everywhere one goes in Montreal and probably every other major city, you’ll find a wide selection of fast food restaurants. You see them downtown, in the suburbs, working class areas, the list goes on and on. They’re generally convenient. Sometimes, they are even open 24/7 like McDonald’s or… Read more
When COVID moved in last March 2020, followed by the first lockdown in April, many small businesses were forced to close and business owners were unsure of what was to come. For some leisure-based companies like bookstores, pool companies and hobby shops, sales came to a sudden halt and then… Read more
The bike path linking Montréal / Saint-Lambert / Champlain Bridge Estacade / Sainte-Catherine is now fully reopened. The announcement was made on Saturday April 10 by the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau (SPJD). Read more
Last week, RVezy, a North American peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, revealed findings from a new travel survey (conducted by Abacus Data) highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian travel plans for 2021. According to the new survey, RVing and camping ranked as the safest travel optio… Read more
Online shopping really simplifies things... it means we can sit on our laurels and, with the click of a button, have almost anything delivered to our front door, from groceries and gifts to school supplies, ready-made meals, clothes, toiletries, or anything else you can think of! It seems to… Read more
There is a large number of people who live with chronic pain. In Quebec, it is estimated at one in five people. Contrary to what you might think, they are not all old people, although after 65 years of age the statistics get worse: the number climbs to 35%. Read more
For many people, the gym is not just a facility to work out. It is a lifestyle, a community of likeminded individuals with the same goals, a place to relieve stress and anxiety after a long day at the office, a place to find and cultivate your happiness, and of course, a license to eat a wel… Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is issuing an urgent call for unprecedented measures to address the state of crisis unfolding in several provinces. This includes marshalling national resources where needed, applying restrictive public health measures, and prioritizing national collabo… Read more
Everywhere one goes in Montreal and probably every other major city, you’ll find a wide selection of fast food restaurants. You see them downtown, in the suburbs, working class areas, the list goes on and on. They’re generally convenient. Sometimes, they are even open 24/7 like McDonald’s or… Read more
Health Canada is updating Canadians and healthcare professionals about its ongoing safety review of very rare events of blood clots associated with low levels of blood platelets following immunization with the AstraZeneca and COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccines. Read more
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge across the country, Canada's vaccine strategy has never been more important; but thousands of pharmacies across the country are still waiting to get involved. Read more
There was plenty of coming and going taking place in front of Montreal’s St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Saturday April 17. The church, located at 3970 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road in Côte-des-Neiges, was the drop off location for the day-long St. Vincent and the Grenadines Volcano Relief Drive. Read more
Georges Laoun, a pioneer of the optical field in Quebec and Canada, having been in the industry for over 75 years, passed away last Tuesday April 6 at the CHUM Read more
Make friends with plants & discover your green thumb during this one-hour Spring Special episode on Gardening in Small Spaces with Graham, which launches on Friday, April 9 at 6 pm. Using a few basic supplies, Graham shows how anyone can make a self watering, aerated pot with living soil… Read more
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Eight years ago, the YMCA NDG launched a watercolour group as part of their Rendez-Vous Program for Seniors, which provides accessible programming to seniors for just $20 a year, gaining them access to all kinds of cultural, educational, and artistic activities being hosted by the Y. Read more
March 25, 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the beginning of Greece’s struggle for independence. After approximately 400 years of slavery, the Greeks, motivated by the spirit of enlightenment which had overrun Europe at that time, but also by their thirst for freedom, waged a struggle alth… Read more
With antisemitism spiking worldwide amid the pandemic, including a stark rise in antisemitic content on social media platforms such as TikTok, The Foundation for Genocide Education is calling on governments across Canada to follow the lead of the Quebec Government and take action to educate … Read more
Most teenagers don’t remember life before the internet. They have grown up in a connected world, and being online has become one of their main sources of learning, entertaining and socializing. Read more
The Priory School recently announced the school’s expansion with the acquisition of the Buchanan House, located next door on The Boulevard. This addition to the campus will allow the school to expand its program and add new cutting-edge spaces making their academic offering for primary schoo… Read more
What would a truly progressive city look like? A city that pays more than lip service to issues that directly affect low-income residents, seniors, marginalized communities and others whom neoliberal policies have seemingly left behind? Read more
There’s smart… and then there’s Felicia and Gaia Pleszewski. These 10-year-old twins, who live in Beaconsfield, were accepted into the Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth (CTY), a non-profit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced pre-college students… Read more
Netflix’s emergence as a truly transformative platform for consuming entertainment has been one of the most discussed tech stories of the past decade. It has revolutionised the way we watch, produce and discuss film and television. The media landscape is now categorized into pre- and post-Netflix. Read more
House training older dogs is a more delicate process than with younger dogs. If you are looking to adopt an older dog that was not previously exposed to any house training at a young age, it is going to bring along its bad habits such as chewing, excessive barking, making holes in the yard o… Read more
The Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) recently shared the results of its 2020 Pet Population Survey. These figures are the result of a nation-wide survey of 3,500 pet-owning households, conducted by Kynetec (formerly Ipsos), and continue historical tracking of pet population numbers on… Read more
Ah, winter, how do I detest thee? In one day, we go from wearing shoes and fall jackets to hauling on puffy parkas and clunky boots. We are slipping and sliding and walking head first into wind driven, blinding snow and know this is how it will be for the next five months or so. Read more
At the start of the year, a group of pet owners were asked to ‘paws’ and reflect on what their pets would like to achieve this year. Here’s what they had to say: 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
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
Brunello di Montalcino – those words seem to roll effortlessly off the tongue and how appropriate considering how hauntingly delicious, elegant and powerful these wines are. Brunello is classified DOCG, which is Italy’s the highest standards when it comes to wine making. They are one of the … Read more
Walking into the SAQ can be a bit overwhelming, especially when you have no idea what it is you’re looking for. There has been more than one occasion where I have walked into an outlet, without an action plan for buying wine. “I’ll know what I am looking for when I find it” is what I tell my… Read more
With the daylight sticking around a little bit longer and temperatures getting into the double digits, it’s the time of year where we appreciate, more than ever, the warmth of the sunshine on our face. It’s also time to start thinking about refreshing wines, ones that fit nicely with produce… Read more
Local pizza favourite Arena Pizza Pointe-Claire is celebrating a big milestone: they are one year old! After a tumultuous year for so many, especially restaurants, this is an especially proud achievement for owner Peter Alexopoulos and his team. Read more
What began as a local Facebook page to give a boost to local restaurants has grown into a community of 10,000 people, dozens of West Island eateries, and some worthwhile and admirable charitable projects. Read more
Lately I have been finding myself opening up a bottle of wine mid-way through the week. It’s not often that happens, but sometimes I just enjoy a glass at the end of the work day and sip on a little something while I cook dinner. When it comes to a weekday wine, I reach for easy-going and ap… Read more
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
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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Online shopping really simplifies things... it means we can sit on our laurels and, with the click of a button, have almost anything delivered to our front door, from groceries and gifts to school supplies, ready-made meals, clothes, toiletries, or anything else you can think of! It seems to… Read more
Nearly 4 million Canadians move every year. With the moving season ahead, MovingWaldo, a leading Canadian moving app, has conducted a study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada’s moving industry. The in-house survey carried out on a sample of 1821 Canadians, demonstrates that in … Read more
Now, more than ever, we're concerned about the wellbeing of our homes. The industry has answered the call by churning out some innovative, beneficial products that will help purify the air, take the chemicals out of cleaning, and make working from home less weary on your body. Read more
Real estate experts say that curb appeal plays a big role in the selling of a property. Why? Because first impressions are everything. It’s one thing to beautify your home in the summer months, when landscaping and blooming flowers are naturally in abundance and can really help to accentuate… Read more
So many things have changed since the start of COVID — including real estate. As restrictions on gatherings made in-person property showings more challenging, more and more buyers and sellers relied on digital platforms to streamline the process. It also impacted the way in which agents were… Read more
Montreal finished 20th on the list of 35 cities for average monthly rent in January for a one-bedroom home at $1,428 and 14th for average monthly rent for a two-bedroom at $1,889. Read more
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