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This popular Montreal grocery store got nearly $5k in fines over the past 2 months

Quebec food safety inspectors have had their eye on a popular Montreal-area grocery chain, and the receipts aren't pretty.

According to records published by Quebec's Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ), the Marché C&T on Boulevard Laurentien in St-Laurent was ordered to pay $4,600 in fines over the past two months after inspectors flagged the same cleanliness issue on two separate visits.

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Quebec's March weather forecast is out and spring could arrive later than you'd like

Despite what many Quebecers may be hoping, winter isn't done with us just yet.

If January buried us in snow and February kept the cold coming, March is shaping up to be the month that can't quite make up its mind. The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its weather outlook for southern Quebec, and while there are some genuine signs of a thaw on the horizon, you don't want to put the boots away just yet.

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These 14 Quebec companies are among the best in Canada to work at if you're just starting out

Finding a job in this market can be tough, especially if you're fresh out of school.

That's what makes this next bit of news worth bookmarking. Mediacorp recently published its 2026 edition of Canada's Top Employers for Young People, now in its 24th year, and 14 companies with Quebec headquarters made the list. The competition recognizes Canadian employers that stand out for how they hire and develop workers early in their careers, through things like paid internships, mentorship, tuition support, and structured career coaching.

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Habs stars Caufield, Hutson & more will go head-to-head in an epic skills showdown on Feb 22

Ever wondered how your favourite Montreal Canadiens player stacks up against his teammates? This is your chance to see them shine at the Canadiens Skills Competition presented by RONA — an epic showcase of Habs hockey talent.

On February 22, 2026, your favourite players will take to the ice in a series of challenges to find out who is the best of the best (of the best) in five impressive hockey skills: fastest skater, relay, accuracy shooting, hardest shot and shootout.

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A 'miracle' dog has been saved by the Montreal SPCA after being shot & left for dead

A dog found covered in blood on a rural Quebec road earlier this month is now recovering at the Montreal SPCA after being shot multiple times.

The pup, now named Léandre, was discovered on February 8 on the 6e Rang in Saint-Léandre, a small town near Matane in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. A local resident took him into her home overnight and cared for him as best she could until the veterinary clinic opened the next morning. Once hospitalized, vets confirmed that Léandre had been shot.

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Montreal could get dumped with snow this weekend — or dodge the storm completely

Yesterday, we learned that a weekend snowstorm was likely heading for Montreal. However, today's weather update makes things a little more complicated.

According to a new MétéoMédia forecast published Thursday morning, Montreal is sitting right on the edge of the storm's path. The city could see up to 10 cm of snow by Sunday, or the system could shift just a few kilometres south and leave us with barely anything.

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STM workers are threatening to go on strike again & it could mess with your commute

Just when you thought Montreal transit users might catch a break, it looks like we're heading into round five.

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) maintenance workers are gearing up for another limited strike after negotiations with management appear to have stalled completely. And it could happen as soon as next month.

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I tried McDonald's new 'breakfast poutine' & it's an insult to real Quebec poutine

McDonald's dropped a new breakfast item this week that's either bold or questionable, depending on who you ask: the Breakfast Poutine.

The limited-time dish is only available in Quebec and parts of Atlantic Canada, which means McDonald's decided to launch a reimagined poutine in the one place where people actually know what real poutine is supposed to taste like. Talk about confidence.

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Check your numbers: 6 winning Loto-Québec tickets worth up to $1M are sitting unclaimed

Somewhere in Quebec, there are six people who have no idea they're sitting on lottery winnings worth between $100,000 and $1 million.

According to Loto-Québec's official list of unclaimed prizes, half a dozen winning tickets are gathering dust in drawers, wallets, or glove compartments across the province, and two of them are worth a cool million dollars each.

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Montreal could see 'significant' snowfall this weekend depending on this winter storm's path

After a relatively calm week on the weather front, Montreal is bracing for a potentially messy weekend as a snow system moves into southern Quebec.

According to a new MétéoMédia report, snow is expected to start falling Friday night and continue through Sunday, with Montreal and Gatineau among the hardest-hit regions.

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Quebecers who bought prepaid gift cards could get money in a new class action settlement

We've all been there: someone doesn't know what to get you for your birthday or the holidays, so they hand you a prepaid Visa or Vanilla gift card instead.

Turns out, if you bought one of those cards in Quebec over the past few years, you might be owed money.

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McDonald's is selling a 'breakfast poutine' in Quebec and it's even weirder than it sounds

From Egypt's McFalafel to Thailand's Samurai Pork Burger, McDonald's has never been shy about tailoring its menu to local tastes. But the fast-food giant's latest Canadian creation might be its most ambitious breakfast experiment yet.

Starting today, McDonald's is serving up a Breakfast Poutine at locations across Quebec and Atlantic Canada. And it's exactly what it sounds like: poutine... for breakfast — well, with a few unique twists.

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