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9 Wines & Beers Available For Delivery To Spice Up Your Next BBQ Evening

With the curfew that was lifted at the end of May and the other measures that will be easing up over the next few weeks, the time has come for Montrealers to get together for the first time in what feels like forever.

The balmy temperatures and long, sunny days are well and truly here. What could be better than a backyard barbecue with up to eight of your favourite people (including yourself) to celebrate?

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5 Montreal Skateparks To Live Out Your '90s Skateboarding Nostalgia

While Montreal isn't the first place you think of when you think of skateboarding, there's still a wealth of quality skateparks in Montreal thanks to a dedicated scene lead by local skateboarding icons the Dime Crew, Annie Guglia, and Pierre-Luc Gagnon. 

For you '90s nostalgic types, skateboarding is perhaps the perfect activity. So why not head to one of these amazing skateparks in Montreal?

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9 Dog Parks In Montreal To Bring Your Fur Baby

As the weather gets warmer, you and your fur baby are likely to be eager to get out and enjoy the sun. Sometimes you don't want to worry about leashes and other people, which means it's time to head to one of the dog parks in Montreal.

Our city has some amazing dog parks, so here are the top nine you'll find around town. 

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Montreal Has 9 New Spots Where You Can Get Free WiFi Around The City

With an aim to help "vulnerable populations" in the city, there are now nine new Montreal WiFi spots where locals can go to get free internet access, besides libraries. 

"Drop-in centres are safe places open to the public for free access to the internet while respecting public health rules," a press release from April 17 reads.

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9 Latin American Restaurants In Montreal You Need To Try This Year

Some of the best aspects of Latin American countries include the people and the food, two things that we're lucky enough to have here in Montreal as well.

The city has a lot of Latin American restaurants for anyone who's craving a taste of the region's diverse cuisines.

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Here's Where You'll Be Able To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Montreal

As Quebec continues to receive doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Montreal's soon-to-be mass vaccination sites are preparing to open their doors to the public. This means we already know some of the locations where regular Montrealers will be able to get COVID-19 vaccines. 

Here's how you can get vaccinated for COVID-19 in Montreal when the time comes.

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12 Montreal Dishes To Try On NYE If You’re Tired Of Ordering The Same Thing All The Time

People have always had different ways of welcoming the new year. Whether it’s dressing up for a big party or a simple night in with your S.O., it’s always been a wonderful opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments and spend time with loved ones. Even better, it’s a free pass to indulge in all the tasty foods we love!

And even though this December 31, we'll be cozy and safe at home instead, some traditions remain. You still want to be sure that the food you choose to spoil yourself with lets you start the new year off the right way.

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7 Montreal Florists To Call ASAP If You Totally Forgot To Get Your Mom A Christmas Gift

Address: 2280, boul. Marcel-Laurin, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: From classic floral arrangements to fruit and succulent arrangements, this florist really does it all. 

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Montrealers Shared Their Most Hated Intersections In The City & Some Are Absolute Chaos

Have you ever walked across a Montreal intersection so dreadfully planned and absolutely terrifying that you think every step you take will be your last? Welcome to Quebec!

Unfortunately, confusing, even dangerous, pedestrian crossings are a recurring theme on our city's many roads and avenues.

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Grocery Stores In Montreal With Employees Who Tested Positive For COVID-19 Recently

Since most of us spend all of our time at one of the many grocery stores in Montreal right now, MTL Blog thought it would be important to inform readers of which ones have had employees test positive for COVID-19 since November 17.

We chose this date as our point of reference with the necessary 14-day quarantine in mind.

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8 Montreal Restaurants That Offer Some Seriously WILD Dishes For Takeout & Delivery

As the cold weather creeps in and we're tucked away at home, it may be more and more enticing to order in or pick up some take-out. But just because you're not dining in a restaurant doesn't mean you can't enjoy some of the wildest takeout options in Montreal.

We've got some pretty creative dishes of all styles and some classics with a little extra flair.

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7 Pretty Places To Go For Walks In Montreal When You're Over The Mountain

One of the best parts of all the places to see in Montreal is that there's always somewhere new to see and explore. And what makes it even better is that it's a great city to travel by foot, which is definitely coming in handy these days.

And while walks up the mountain or through Old Montreal are great, why limit yourself when there are even more fantastic spots?

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