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6 Post-Win Habs Moments That Were Too Adorable For Words

For the first time since 1993, after 17 laborious and dramatic playoff games, the Montreal Canadiens are going to be in the Stanley Cup finals. 

Their June 24 victory made for an emotional Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Quebec, both for Montrealers — who celebrated until the early hours of the morning — and the Habs themselves.

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6 Breathtaking Photos Of The Full 'Strawberry Moon' That Shone In Montreal As The Habs Won

The first full moon of summer in Montreal and the last supermoon of the year peaked last night, as the Habs declared victory over the Vegas Golden Knights and Quebecers celebrated Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.

It was a monumental night in Montreal, but Quebecers made time to snap tranquil, moonlit photos of the strawberry supermoon on June 24.

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These Reactions To The Montreal Canadiens' Victory Are Too Funny Not To Share

Despite some COVID-19 cancellations, Quebecers celebrated one of the most festive Saint-Jean-Baptiste Days ever because the Montreal Canadiens eliminated the Vegas Golden Knights, sending them straight to the Stanley Cup finals.

The downtown area was buzzing with thousands of cheering fans, and the Twitter reactions, both to the win and to the festivities, were just perfect.

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Quebec Green Zone Rules You Need To Know For Next Monday In Montreal

All of Quebec's regions — including Montreal — will be designated COVID-19 green zones as of June 28. The news comes as residents continue to receive vaccine doses and COVID-19 cases fall dramatically.

Although the green level designation is the lowest of all alert levels in Quebec, occupancy limits, public health guidelines and other rules will continue to apply. Here's what you need to know.

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A New Study Shows Quebec Smoking Trends & Millennials Still Use Cigarettes Over Vapes

A new study by the Institut de la statistique du Québec breaks down the percentage of Quebecers who smoke cigarettes versus the percentage who vape. Did you know that the percentage of Quebecers aged 25 to 34 who smoke cigarettes is three times higher than the percentage that vapes? 

In all, 13,553 Quebecers aged 15 and older answered the survey, conducted on behalf of the health ministry between July and November 2020. 

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A New Toronto Blue Jays Hat With Poutine On It Is Being Mocked On Social Media

On Tuesday, the New Era hat company released a series of baseball hats that aimed to honour the iconic symbols of the cities they represent. The Toronto Blue Jays hat featured a poutine and many questions were raised. 

Multiple cities' hats were intensely mocked on social media by fanbases, prompting New Era to reportedly remove them from its website.

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We Answered All Your Questions About Quebec's Reopening Plan

On May 18, Premier François Legault announced Quebec's province-wide deconfinement plan, including removing the curfew and reopening restaurant and bar terrasses.

We sorted through your DMs and answered all your questions about the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Quebec. 

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Here's Your Ultimate Guide To Quebec's Summer Reopening Plan

It was the news heard 'round Quebec: the curfew is ending and things will be gradually reopening this summer. According to Premier François Legault and the province's public health authorities, several reopenings will be happening throughout summer as more and more of us get vaccinated. 

But what's reopening, and when? MTL Blog's ultimate guide to Quebec's summer reopening plan has got you covered. 

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What $800/Month In Rent Can Get You In Montreal Nowadays (11 PHOTOS)

Below are five Montreal apartments for rent for $800/month. 

They are among the select few at this price point left on Rentals.ca. Though not a representative sample, the apartments could give you a general idea of the kind of value renters might expect to find across the city.

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2 Quebec Hand Sanitizer Brands Are In Trouble With Health Canada & May Be Harmful

Health Canada is warning Canadians about unauthorized hand sanitizers and disinfectants sold online by two Quebec companies — Protegel Quebec Inc. and Hangel Canada Inc. — which it says may pose health risks.

"Health Canada has repeatedly directed Protegel Quebec Inc. and Hangel Canada Inc. to stop selling and recall these unauthorized products; however, to date, neither company has responded. Health Canada will take additional enforcement actions, as necessary to stop this illegal activity," says a Health Canada statement. 

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What's Open & Closed In Montreal For The Holidays

As we prepare to enter a new lockdown period in Quebec that will see non-essential businesses close from December 25 to January 11 (inclusive), we also prepare for a Christmas like no other. 

This means that in addition to the usual Christmas closures — which can be hard enough to keep track of — there are additional shutdowns due to COVID-19.  

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Montrealers Shouldn't Sing Or Dance At Holiday Gatherings This Year, Drouin Says

In a press conference on November 25, Dr. Mylène Drouin, Montreal's regional public health director, outlined what Montrealers should do at holiday gatherings in Quebec this December.

Quebec's premier, François Legault has already stated that family members should wear masks at their holiday gatherings in Quebec if they can't practice social distancing.

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