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In a May 14 interview on Radio-Canada's Tout le Matin, Dr. Horacio Arruda suggested that the end of mandatory masks is "coming" in Quebec, depending on how the situation evolves and possibly subject to certain conditions.

Responding to a question about whether or not Quebec will remove mandatory masking for fully vaccinated people like the CDC in the United States recently did, Arruda said that "it's coming to Quebec, I don't want to tell you that it's not coming, there will be relief [in] all sorts of activities and measures."

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It's that time of year when the holiday season is coming to a close and we come to the realization that winter isn't going anywhere any time soon. Post-holiday blues are always pretty crummy, but they seem especially bad this year with everything going on. But not to worry — there are always things to do in Montreal to lift your spirits.

This January definitely feels different than other years, but there are still the classic things going on: amazing cultural exhibits, outdoor adventures and hockey.

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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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When you think of the 514, you picture a vivacious city with vigorous nightlife and incredible eateries. But the pandemic and Montreal's second lockdown has left us missing many of these things — especially eating inside restaurants.

And some of the ones most affected by these lockdowns are people who work in the restaurant business. So we wanted to know what some local owners are thinking about everything that's happening now.

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