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The Quebec Superior Court has ruled that the religious symbols ban under Bill 21 won't apply to English schools in Quebec, according to multiple reports. This means that teachers in English schools who wish to wear religious symbols won't be required to remove them.

The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) shared the news on Tuesday, saying it's "elated with the Quebec Superior Court’s decision to strike down key provisions of Bill 21."

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The province has reported fewer than 2,000 daily COVID-19 cases in Quebec for almost a week now, after frequently reporting more than 2,000 new cases per day — and sometimes more than 3,000 — over the past month or so. 

Quebec recorded 1,631 new COVID-19 cases on January 21, marking the sixth consecutive day that new cases of the virus have remained below 2,000.

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In a tweet on January 5, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal provided an update on the number of COVID-19-related inspections it conducted, tip line calls it received and tickets it issued in the days following Christmas.

According to the tweet, the Montreal police received 903 calls with tips about potential public health violations between December 28 and January 3. 

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The holidays are around the corner, with Christmas in Quebec just days away. If you're looking for a last-minute gift option, or you're stuck on what to get that distant relative, quirky friend or significant other in your life, we've rounded up gifts you can choose from for each astrological sign.

There are two options, one cheaper (save) and one more lavish (splurge) — so no matter your budget, you can get that last-minute shopping done.

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On December 17, Quebec's Ministry of Health and Social Services issued a press release detailing the next 21 locations that will be receiving COVID-19 vaccines, manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech, in the coming days.

The ministry's statement said vaccinations at the new sites will be rolled out as early as December 21. So far, 1,613 doses of the vaccine have been doled out in Quebec, with 4,875 doses expected to be administered by the end of this week. 

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December is generally a month spent with loved ones, wrapping up the past year while setting intentions for the new one. But with holiday gatherings cancelled in Quebec red zones, it's bound to be different this time around.

Since 2020 was a rollercoaster shitshow — complete with a global pandemic, devastating wildfires, mass protests and murder hornets — it's safe to assume the world is ready to throw this year into the trash where it belongs.

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Montreal is known for its eclectic blend of architecture — from 19th-century Victorian buildings to spiral staircases to the concrete jungle. So when a sweet bubblegum pink house that looks like something out of Candyland is for sale, it stands out.

And at an asking price of $249,000, it's worth checking out!

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A protest against Quebec's controversial Bill 21, also known as the "secularism law," is set to take place on November 2 at the Palais de Justice in Montreal.

Multiple groups will also be challenging Bill 21 before the Superior Court of Quebec that day.

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In a press conference on October 21, Montreal public health director Mylène Drouin recognized the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on the city's young population. 

She said that over 45% of young Montrealers — aged 18 to 29 — believe they have mental health issues resulting from COVID-19 related issues, according to a survey by the city's public health department.

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Health measures are tightening again, with the second wave officially hitting the province. The rules for private gatherings in Quebec has decreased from 10 to six since September 21 in regions on "orange alert." With all the new regulations that have been created since the spring and all the changes that affect them, some citizens may no longer know what to think.

And there seemed to be some confusion with the new rule on private gatherings in orange zones.

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