When you should actually take off your winter tires in Quebec, according to a meteorologist
"Snow is still possible into the end of March and even into April."
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Thomas MacDonald was the Senior Editor of MTL Blog. He received a B.A. with honours from McGill University in 2018 and worked as a Writer and Associate Editor before entering his current role. He is proud to lead the MTL Blog team and to provide its readers with the information they need to make the most of their city.
Here's why some Montrealers aren't happy about Quebec's new retail hours law
Starting next week, stores in Quebec can stay open much later on weekends.
Montreal stores can stay open later starting this month (even on Sundays)
Quebec is one of the only places in North America that still legislates store opening hours.
Montreal's getting a burst of spring weather and it might be time to put your parka away
Spring break could actually feel like spring.
This Montreal grocery store was just hit with $14,500 in food safety fines
The store was handed three separate fines last month.
Canadian passport fees are going up this month — Here's how much more you'll pay
Getting your application in before the end of the month means you won't pay the new rates.
Super C vs. Walmart: Which grocery store is actually cheaper for Quebec shoppers?
There was a clear winner.
Quebec's spring time change is this weekend — Here's what you need to know
You'll lose some sleep but get more sunshine in return. ☀️
'Quebec poutine cheese' could soon get a special designation to protect the squeak
The cheese would have protected status like Champagne and Bordeaux wine.
Hydro–Québec Shredded A Cheeky Commenter In Its Latest Sassy Facebook Reply
Quebec's Crown energy company and sassiest social media presence, Hydro-Québec, is back at it with hilarious passive-aggressive social media comments.
This time, it's responding to an... ehm unusual suggestion from a customer.
Editor's Choice: 2 Quebecers Wrote A Parody About Curfew & It's Basically The Province's New Anthem (VIDEO)
This little gem was first spotted by Narcity Québec.
In a January 15 Facebook post, the company shared an image of fast-charging electric stations, highlighting a "record year" for their installation across Quebec.
But one commenter was not so impressed. "And when you're a renter, you plug it into your a... I suppose," they wrote.
Hydro clapped back.
"We've never tried it, but it might not work. Please update us!" the company dared (translated from French).
Subsequent comments from Hydro's social media followers shower the company — or, at least its social media manager — in praise.
Hydro-Québec has become known for breaking the stuffy bureaucratic mould and taking on its naysayers in the comments section.
Negative commenters beware.