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You can now buy certain lottery tickets at Dollarama in Quebec but there's a catch

Most people head to Dollarama for wrapping paper, cleaning supplies or that one kitchen gadget they didn't know they needed. Now, you can add a shot at a jackpot to the list.

Since this fall, Dollarama has been selling Loto-Québec lottery tickets in many of its stores across the province.

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All blue line STM stations to close for hours this week — Here's what Montrealers should know

Anyone counting on the Montreal metro's blue line to get around early this Saturday will need a backup plan.

The STM says service on the entire blue line will start later than usual on Saturday, November 14, due to preventive maintenance by Hydro-Québec. Instead of the usual 5:30 a.m. start, trains are expected to start running around 9:30 a.m., or earlier if the work goes faster than planned.

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Is Remembrance Day a holiday in Quebec? Here's what's open & closed in Montreal on Wednesday

Remembrance Day is almost here, and as millions of Canadians pause on Wednesday to honour those who served, some services in Montreal will be closed for the day.

Remembrance Day isn't a statutory holiday in Quebec, so most businesses and schools will be open as usual. But since it's a federal holiday, a few services will be running differently.

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Driving in the city this weekend? These Montreal road closures could slow you down

Montreal drivers have had a rough fall on the roads (we're not just talking about switching to winter tires). Unfortunately, this weekend won't offer much of a break.

Quebec's transport ministry and Mobilité Montréal are warning of major roadwork across the city from Friday, November 6 to Monday, November 9. The biggest one is a full closure of the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine bridge-tunnel, not for one night, but for three nights in a row.

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Here's when you should actually switch to winter tires in Quebec (according to a tire expert)

Every fall, Quebec drivers play the same game of chicken with the weather. The sun is out, the roads are dry and the December 1 deadline still feels far away, so the winter tire appointment gets pushed back another week.

According to one tire shop owner, that's a mistake.

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Locals say this is the most beautiful street in Montreal, and it's not in the Old Port

Once you get past the unpredictable weather and orange cones that seem to sprout up overnight, Montreal is a pretty easy city to fall in love with.

Part of its charm comes from its abundance of walkable neighbourhoods and pretty streets.

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Will Montreal have a white Christmas this year? Here's what this new forecast says

There's something about waking up on Christmas morning to a fresh layer of snow outside that just makes the holidays feel complete. In Montreal, it isn't always a guarantee. Some years, the city gets a snowy postcard scene, and other years, Christmas Day is grey, slushy or even rainy.

So what about this year?

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A $333K Loto-Québec prize is still unclaimed and the ticket expires this month

Somewhere in Quebec, there's a lottery ticket worth $333,333 sitting in a wallet, a junk drawer or maybe the bottom of a coat pocket. And whoever has it is running out of time to cash in.

The ticket matched all seven numbers in the Québec Max draw on November 21, 2025. That jackpot was split between three winning tickets, worth $333,333 each. Two of the winners have come forward, but one still hasn't.

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4 Basha locations around Montreal were hit with over $12K in food safety fines in the past year

Montreal is full of great spots for shawarma, and Basha is one of the biggest names around. The Lebanese chain has more than 30 locations across Quebec.

With that said, a few of them have also been fined by the province's food safety authority over the past 12 months.

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November who? It's about to feel like summer in Montreal with temperatures up to 20°C

November usually arrives in Montreal with grey skies, bare trees and maybe even a few snowflakes. This year, it's bringing us something closer to a September afternoon.

Thanks to a ridge of high pressure settling over southern Quebec, weather temperatures are expected to climb well above normal for most of the week. According to a MétéoMédia report, highs across the south of the province could reach between 16°C and 20°C, while the normal high for this time of year sits around 9°C.

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Several foods sold in Quebec were just recalled, including cookies, cheese & Costco snacks

It's been a busy month for food recalls in Canada, and a handful of them involve products that may already be sitting in your kitchen.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued several recalls in October for items sold in Quebec, including organic cheeses, gingersnap cookies, frozen shrimp rings and a snack set from Costco. Some were pulled over possible listeria contamination, while others contain ingredients that aren't listed on the label, or in one case, metal wire.

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The safest cities for travellers were ranked and Montreal landed in a surprising spot

Montreal is no stranger to being featured on global city rankings. Over the past few years, the city has been recognized for its food scene, its universities and even its friendly locals. Now, it’s been included on a list that might matter even more to anyone planning a trip.

A new ranking of the world's safest cities for travellers was released this week, and Montreal didn't just make the cut. It came in first place, beating out the likes of Zurich, Amsterdam, and even Tokyo.

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