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6 Old Montreal Terrasses Gave Us A Sneak Peek At What To Expect When They Reopen (PHOTOS)

Quebec has finally unveiled its three-stage deconfinement plan, announcing that restaurant and bar terrasses in Montreal can reopen on May 28 and June 11, respectively.

That means Old Montreal is currently preparing for a busy summer. Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect when six of its terrasses open on May 28. 

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Quebec May Raise Minimum Wage In 2021... But Only By 40 Cents

During a National Assembly of Quebec sitting on December 4, Minister of Finance, Éric Girard, said he and Jean Boulet, the minister of labour, are studying the recommendation for an annual increase in the minimum wage. 

But he also clarified that it will not go up to $15 per hour in 2021, as some — including the Québec solidaire party — would like. Rather, it will most likely increase by about 40 cents. 

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This New Montreal Grocery Store Makes It Easy For Locals To Adopt A Green Lifestyle

Montrealers, along with people all over the world, are learning more and more about how everyday actions can have big impacts on the environment. Things like the way we get places, the clothes we wear and even the foods we eat. That's right: something as simple which Montreal grocery store you shop at can help combat climate change.

Basta a new one-stop-grocery-shop in the Plateau that teaches locals more about a green lifestyle that helps minimize our carbon footprints, including local products, limiting processed items and offering reusable packaging.

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