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6 Montreal Flower Shops To Order From When You Need A Valentine's Day Gift For Your Boo

When you think of Valentine's Day, you think of red, chocolate, and flowers. So, if you're currently trying to figure out what to get your boo on February 14, these Montreal flower stores have got you covered.

There's something predictably special about receiving a gorgeous bouquet on this holiday.

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19 Montreal Musicians To Discover While You're Cooped Up In Your Apartment

 Our city is simply swimming in talent. And if there's anything that can help get your mind off of everything happening right now, it's the music that local Montreal artists create.

It's hard to name anything more therapeutic than sipping on a glass of wine and discovering new songs.

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Quebec Released A Plan With 25 Actions To Combat Racism In The Province

The Quebec government's Groupe d'action contre le racisme just released its new report entitled, "Racism in Québec: Zero Tolerance." Outlining 25 action items that the group recommends towards the fight against racism and discrimination, it breaks down the needs and urgency of the lack of resources and accountability in the system.

Many have been quick to point out that the report is missing one key term in the discussion on racism: systemic.

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Bellesa, Montreal's Fave Vibrator Company, Sales Have Risen 2000% During The Pandemic

Bellesa is a Montreal-based company that's the premier destination for all things sexuality, built on a simple premise: "What would adult entertainment look like if it were created in the vision of a woman since day one?"

The company caught the attention of Cardi B when they gifted her with multiple vibrators and other goodies on her birthday.

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Montreal Has A New Memorial For Our Beloved Whale

It's safe to say that 2020 has been a year of ups and, well... downs. One such memory that comes to mind is the Montreal whale that made an appearance in the Old Port before its sudden departure from the waters. Although its visit was short, this animal made a lasting impression on our city.

Géraldine Laurendeau, a Montreal-based multidisciplinary artist, has created a sculpture piece called Cétacé, Mémoire de baleine, along with a poem, written in French, detailing the artist's interpretation of "a humpback whale coming back to meet its ancestors."

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