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Get your good luck charms ready, two Quebec lotteries are offering the same breathtaking bounty for the first time ever. Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 will both pull for an eight-figure prize pool on March 24 and 25, respectively.

Lotto Max will be first up on Friday with an available $50 million jackpot and two Maxmillions, each worth $1 million. The following day, Lotto 6/49 will draw the Boule d'Or jackpot, with a grand prize of $52 million — the highest possible winnings since 2015.

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If you want to earn money just by shopping at your favourite stores, we have just the thing for you. Coinmiles is a free app that allows you to earn free Bitcoin when you shop online or in-store at over 1000+ brands and travel at over 900,000+ hotels. You can even earn up to 30% back on Hotels when you purchase directly through the app.

Now for the first time ever, you can use your Coinmiles app and buy gift cards for Uber Eats, Air Canada, AirBnB, Lululemon, Indigo, Playstation, and many more! This is the most rewarding way to buy gift cards AND get instant Bitcoin. You'll be able to use your virtual gift card right away after purchasing it.

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It's time for a spring cleaning of your career goals, so take stock of where you're at right now and where you want to be. Perhaps you want to be making a little more money, and one of these eight careers could be the logical next step for you.

Let's face it, though: software people make the most out of any of us. If you have skills in the computer science fields, you'll find this list not only achievable, but also inspiring. For the rest of us, keep an eye out for some of the other roles, which require other particular skills that might be a little less boring to learn.

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Montrealers nostalgic for the good ol' days of fast food play pits can now get their hands on one whopper of a childhood relic. A ginormous Burger King jungle gym is up for sale on Facebook and it's surprisingly affordable.

For $5,000 a buyer can walk away with the whole "commercial game room" of an old BK joint. And the haul is pretty sizeable.

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Part-time jobs are perfect for students and those who want more flexibility when it comes to scheduling. Thankfully, Montreal has no shortage of available part-time jobs that pay above minimum wage, some of which are even work-from-home or hybrid positions.

Take a look through these 13 varied roles and perhaps you'll find your future career, or just a great story about one spring when you took the worst job of your life. Either way, tell them I sent you and maybe you'll get a raise.

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Forbes has compiled a list of Canada's best employers in 2023, based on a survey of over 12,000 Canadians on their career experiences with big corporations. And good news: some of the companies currently have open jobs in Montreal.

Perhaps you're sick and tired of your current boss, or just curious about the work opportunities available out there. Who knows? You might find your dream job on the list.

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Calling all CPR-certified swimming enthusiasts: the city of Montreal is hiring lifeguards and aquatics supervisors across the city for the summer of 2023. These seasonal roles are open to any interested and qualified Montrealers, with training available, per Valérie Plante.

"It's an opportunity to join a dynamic team, to work outside and to have challenging responsibilities!" Plante said in an Instagram video posted on March 2.

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Valentine's Day has come and gone, leaving the coupled among us broke as all get out. How else can we fix our financial situations than by getting a part-time job that pays over $20 per hour? Thankfully, Montreal has plenty of those, with requirements as simple as speaking French or as niche as being a student in secretarial studies.

These 13 roles might have your next side hustle among them, so browse at your leisure and be sure to send your resume to whichever strikes your fancy.

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Don't let the frosty weather fool you, spring is well on its way, and with it will come a new season of soaring rollercoasters and sweet treats at La Ronde.

Montreal's favourite amusement park is recruiting part-time and full-time staff to do everything from run the rides and serve snacks to plan special events and monitor park efficiency. Opportunities are available for all ages and experience levels with benefits like flexible hours, free access on days off and competitive wages.

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The holiday job-hunt slump is over, and it's time to take the glory that is rightfully yours: a six-figure salary with a comfy chair and flavoured water on tap. These five jobsall pay over $100,000 and are available to applicants in Montreal now, so don't wait to get your name out there.

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Canada Post is hiring for roles across the country, but plenty of them are based right here in Montreal. Why move around when you could become your area's most eligible mailperson?

The open jobs range from traditional mail carrier status to manager levels of fame, all of which are prioritized to Indigenous applicants, disabled applicants and applicants of colour. Mail carriers make an average of just over $50,000 annually, per Glassdoor metrics. Managers make an average of just under $97,000 annually, for comparison.

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As Quebec prepares to absorb the hard-earned money of many a Quebecer, Revenu Québec is looking to fill its ranks by hiring for Montreal-based jobs, meaning your next career move could be right around the corner.

Most of the roles are hybrid or remote optional, meaning you could choose to work from home for part or all of your work week. Several of the more senior positions only offer limited work-from-home time, so be sure to check before you apply.

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