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Video Shows What It Was Like In Downtown Montreal At The Moment The Canadiens Won Game 4
Garbage littered the street in front of the Bell Centre.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night to claim Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The series now moves to Tampa, where the Lightning, still leading 3-1, has a chance to win the Cup at home (as their mayor, Jane Castor, was hoping).
But those odds didn't seem to damper Montrealers' spirit after their team's victory Monday. Video footage shows a crowd of hundreds outside the Bell Centre celebrating the Canadiens' win.
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The video, captured by MTL Blog's Alex Melki, shows the crowd cheering and jumping at the moment the game ended and lingering downtown before police appear to disperse revellers. Melki reported that the SPVM used tear gas.
Garbage littered the streets.
In a morning report, SPVM spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant said four people were arrested for assaults on police officers.
Police also issued 36 tickets, Brabant said: 21 for municipal by-law violations and 15 for violations to the road code.
"At the end of the day, it went really well," he added.
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There Were 3 More Tornadoes In Quebec On The Same Day As The Deadly One In Mascouche
Environment Canada confirmed a total of four tornados in the province on June 21.
Environment Canada confirmed that Quebec was hit by four tornadoes on June 21.
While the tornado in Mascouche had the highest Enhanced Fujita scale rating, resulting in one death and extensive damage on the North Shore, three other tornados impacted different parts of Quebec on the same day.
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RT @ECCCWeatherQC: Tornado at Mascouche Preliminary examination shows the wind speed between 180 and 200 km/h cor… https://t.co/oCwMPEU1vx— ECCC Weather Quebec (@ECCC Weather Quebec)1624375759.0
The Mascouche tornado hit at around 3:45 p.m. and was rated EF2 with maximum winds reaching 200 kilometres per hour.
Slightly earlier, around 3:35 p.m., a tornado hit the municipality of Saint-Valentin in the Montérégie region. It was rated EF0 with winds up to 115 kilometres per hour.
After Mascouche, another EF0-rated tornado hit the Centre-du-Quebec village of Saint-Célestin around 4:10 p.m., with winds of up to 115 kilometres per hour.
The last observed tornado was seen in the municipality of Saint-Narcisse-de-Beaurivage in Chaudière-Appalaches approximately 40 minutes later, rated EF1 with winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour.
À la suite d'une enquête collaborative avec le Northern Tornado Project @westernuNTP et selon les dommages observés… https://t.co/mBj1q4BOcA— ECCC Meteo Québec (@ECCC Meteo Québec)1624649903.0
According to Environment Canada, damage found in Saint-Alexandre, Saint-Urbain-Premier and Shawinigan has been linked to very strong winds produced by thunderstorms.
An investigation into the Quebec tornadoes is still underway through an analysis of satellite images and drones.
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12 Discounts You Can Get On Activities Around Montreal If You Have An OPUS Card
Who doesn't love a good discount?
While we already know that having a Montreal OPUS card can make getting around the city a breeze, many of us often forget that our OPUS can always get us cool discounts, too.
From day cruises on the water to trips on La Grande Roue de Montréal, OPUS card additional discounts really set us up for a great year.
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Wet Set MTL
Discount: 15% off
Address: Quai Jacques-Cartier, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: For a prime water adventure in the city.
Bateau Mouche
Discount: 15% off day cruises
Address: 55, Ferry Dock, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: The discount is exclusively valid from Monday to Friday, so it can be a fun weekday activity for you to do.
Bota Bota
Discount: 15% off water circuits
Address: Entrée McGill et rue de la Commune O., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: To add a little relaxation to your day.
Écorécréo
Discount: 15% discount on a pedal boat or quadricycle rental for 30 or 60 minutes
Address: Place Jacques-Cartier, Montréal, QC & Pavillon des activités nautiques Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: This discount makes for both a good workout and a good time.
La Grande Roue de Montréal
Discount: 25% off adult, senior, student and child tickets from June 1 to December 31, 2021
Address: 362, rue de la Commune E., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: To see the Montreal skyline from a whole new angle.
Le Petit Navire
Discount: 15% off regular adult ticket, valid from Monday to Friday until September 1, 2021
Address: Quai Jacques-Cartier, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: Le Petit Navire is a "unique, silent and eco-friendly boat" that lets you explore Montreal on the water.
Saute-Moutons Jet Boating
Discount: 15% off regular adult ticket, valid from Monday to Friday until September 1, 2021
Address: 1, rue Quai de l'Horloge, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: If you love summer days on the water, you'll love a ride on Saute-Moutons jet boats.
SOS Labyrinthe
Discount: 15% off regular adult ticket, valid until September 1, 2021
Address: Hangar 16, 363 rue de la Commune E., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: You can get lost in the middle of the city in the SOS Labyrinthe's maze.
Tyrolienne MTL
Discount: 20% off urban zipline activity, valid until October 15, 2021
Address: Hangar 16, 363 rue de la Commune E., Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: Who wouldn't want to zipline through Montreal at a discounted price?
Voiles en voiles
Discount: 15% off Ground Park ticket
Address: Place des Vestiges, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: Whether you bring the youngins in your family or just want to feel like a kid again, this pirate adventure park is fun for everyone.
Aquazilla
Discount: 15% off on a 1-hour entry to Aquazilla, valid from June 23 to September 6, 2021
Address: 151, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, QC
Why You Need To Try It: For a fun water adventure at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
La plage Jean-Doré
Discount: 2 for 1 entry to the beach
Address: 151, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montréal, QC
Why You Need To Go: To spend a lovely day at the beach.
Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.
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We Answered Your Questions About Montreal Becoming A Yellow Zone On Monday
"Do I need to wear a mask at the gym?"
Montreal is officially becoming a yellow zone this Monday, June 14. And, with that, come yellow zone rules.
As Quebec's new COVID-19 cases continue to decline and with the rules on gatherings, restaurants, gyms — and more — changing quickly, MTL Blog went through your DMs and answered your questions about what it means to be at a "Level 2–Early Warning (yellow)" alert level.
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Can I go to a terrasse with people from different households?
As of Monday, people from two different addresses can sit together at a single table at an outdoor restaurant or bar terrasse.
That means if you're a group of eight people from four different addresses, you'll have to sit at two separate tables.
But as long as you keep it to two households, the number of people doesn't matter.
What are the differences between orange and yellow zone rules?
There are lots of differences between both alert levels, but primarily, yellow and green zones allow for larger gatherings than red and orange zones.
Until Monday, restaurants are only permitted to seat a maximum of two people from different addresses at a single restaurant table, but occupants of the same household can sit together, no matter how many they are.
In yellow zones, an unlimited number of people can be seated at a table, as long as they make up two households.
While places of worship in orange zones are limited to 100 people, the limit is upped to 250 people in yellow zones.
Weddings and funerals in places of worship in orange zones are limited to 25 people. In yellow zones, the allowance is increased to 50 people.
Do we still have to wear masks?
Yes, in most cases.
You do not have to wear masks in most outdoor settings where you can practice social distancing, or when you're eating or drinking at your table in a restaurant or bar.
When gathering indoors in private homes located in yellow zones, masks and social distancing are still required.
Masks have to be worn in movie theatres until you are seated in the theatre. Only then can you remove your mask, provided you remain silent.
Masks must also be worn in auditoriums, but may be removed once the person is seated.
Wearing a face covering is mandatory for spectators of indoor sports aged 10 and over, except in facilities where seats are assigned in advance.
According to Éconofitness, in yellow zone gyms, wearing a mask is mandatory to circulate within the gym and when 2-metre social distancing is not possible, such as in the free weights section.
They're not mandatory when you can social distance — but it's recommended that you wear a mask for better protection.
When will clubs be open?
Bars are permitted to reopen their indoor spaces on Monday, and a club is a type of bar.
However, you will have to remain seated at all times — no dancing or singing is permitted at this time.
Occupants two households can be seated at the same table, regardless of the number of people.
For the time being, bars will close at midnight and stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m.
Are there any updates on interprovincial travel?
In yellow zones, travel between regions and cities is still not recommended, but it is possible.
The Quebec and Ontario border is still closed and it's currently prohibited for someone from Ontario to be in Quebec or vice-versa. However, there are exceptions.
How many guests are allowed at weddings, and can they dance?
A maximum of 50 guests is permitted at weddings in places of worship in yellow zones.
The government doesn't specify whether singing or dancing is not permitted.
While singing and dancing are not currently permitted at bars, Quebec is allowing high school graduates to dance without masks at their proms.
What are the rules on indoor gatherings in homes?
Indoor gatherings are allowed! But they are limited to people from a maximum of two households.
Masks must be worn at all times and you also have to practice 2-metre social distancing.
What are the gym restrictions in yellow zones?
In yellow zone gyms, training activities carried out by yourself, in pairs or by members of two households are permitted.
Training at close proximity is not permitted, except among members of the same household.
Gyms have to keep a sign-in record, and they have to publicly post the maximum capacity of the gym.
At Éconofitness, you are not required to wear a mask while exercising, so long as you can practice social distancing — but it's recommended for further protection.
Some gyms are requiring booking your workout session online before attending so they can ensure the maximum capacity of the space is respected.
Gym locker rooms can open as of Monday.
When could Montreal become a green zone?
The government of Quebec has laid out a reopening plan with the goal of lifting almost all COVID-19 restrictions by the end of August if 75% of those aged 12 and older are fully vaccinated.
According to the plan, most Quebec regions should be green zones by June 28.
In green zones, there are larger occupancy limits for indoor spaces — but some limits don't change between yellow and green zones, such as weddings and funerals.
This article's cover photo was used for illustrative purposes only.
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