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There is nothing more exciting than watching a film and suddenly realizing the backdrop is the city you live in. If you feel me on this one, you will be excited to know that a new film coming out in 2022, Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts, is being filmed in Montreal and it seems as though shooting could be currently underway.

While we cannot confirm that the following photos are definitely part of the new Transformers set, all signs lead to it being very possible that it is.

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Montreal's summer 2021 just got even better! Starting June 13, you'll be able to see sheep roaming around Parc Maisonneuve from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day.

It is forbidden to pet or feed the sheep, as they are solely in the park for "eco-grazing," according to Biquette, a non-profit organization who, "through the presence of animals in the city..., wish to contribute to the education of the general public on environmental and societal issues."

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Montreal food lovers missing their glory days of restaurant hopping rejoice: YATAI MTL, a festival dedicated to Japanese food and culture, is back with Japan Week, a mixture of both online and in-person events from June 7 to 13.

As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, YATAI MTL has organized a food tour instead of holding the annual event in a public park in the Mile-End.

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The Montreal police service (SPVM) has released its weekly update on compliance with COVID-19 public health protocols, including calls to the tip line, statements of offence and inspections. 

It looks like the premier was serious when he said Quebec would be cracking down because inspections were up 966% for the week of December 7 to 13, from the previous week.

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The Bloc Québécois recently suggested that all Quebecers to greet people with "Bonjour-HO!" this holiday season, as an alternative to using "Bonjour-Hi."

Naturally, Twitter has a field day with the political party's desire to have "Hi" replaced with "HO!" — as the term clearly gets lost in translation, to say the least...

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If you haven't gotten into astrology yet, now's the time.

With Montreal in an extended COVID-19 lockdown for the next two weeks, as novel coronavirus cases continue to climb in Quebec, we could use a little guidance — courtesy of the planets and stars — to tell us what the rest of November will bring.

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As much as we may not want to admit it, winter is around the corner. But don't be too worried, as much as we don't like the freezing cold and having to shovel our driveways, it does mean that Quebec Airbnb winter vacations are near too!

Because our mountains bring people from here in Quebec, around Canada and all over the world, you can imagine people are already planning their winter escapes.

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