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In a meeting on December 9, 2020, the Montreal City Council voted down an amendment that would have funded body cameras for Montreal police officers. The defeat of the proposal — by a vote of 34 to 27 — was just the latest turn of events in the years-long, zigzagging effort to make the cameras part of the SPVM uniform.

Now, in the wake of the wrongful arrest of Mamadi Camara, supporters of the measure have once again renewed calls for additional police accountability. Here's a complete history of the political evolution of the proposal, and where it could go from here.

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The pandemic has brought many issues in the city and the province to light, including the issues of homelessness and lack of resources for shelters everywhere, including Chez Doris.

This has been particularly true since the curfew was implemented in January and the homeless population was originally not exempt from the rule.

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Renters take heed: despite the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Quebec’s rental market remains hot.

A recent report from Rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting said average rent in the province increased by almost 15% annually from December 2019 to December 2020 to about $1,630 per month, while the average rent for all Canadian properties decreased 7.1% annually to $1,723 per month.

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COVID-19 has no doubt taken its toll on unemployment in Quebec.

The bad news is Quebec represented the largest proportion of job losses in Canada in December, with 16,800 jobs lost, according to a press release from the Institut de la statistique du Québec.

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As Quebec heads toward what's expected to be a fresh new round of lockdown restrictions, it could join the ranks of countries and areas with COVID-19 curfew rules, according to multiple reports.

The Quebec government hasn't confirmed any details of its possible curfew ahead of a 5:00 p.m. Wednesday press conference, but around the world, jurisdictions with their own curfew orders offer some possible scenarios.

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In a tweet on January 5, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal provided an update on the number of COVID-19-related inspections it conducted, tip line calls it received and tickets it issued in the days following Christmas.

According to the tweet, the Montreal police received 903 calls with tips about potential public health violations between December 28 and January 3. 

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A new report shows that December was another record month for the Montreal real estate market, despite a holiday season marked by stricter COVID-19 protocols. 

According to the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB)'s real estate market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area, sales were up 32% overall last month compared to December 2019. 

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Health Minister Christian Dubé and Quebec's Public Health Director Horacio Arruda answered questions from journalists on December 29 during a press scrum.

The two Quebec government officials provided some insight into whether a possible extension of the measures currently imposed could occur beyond January 11.

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On the last day of the chaotic mayhem that was 2020, Quebec has broken yet another single-day record for new COVID-19 cases, recording an increase of 2,819 cases on December 30. The previous record was 2,511 new cases on December 29.

This surge in cases has brought the total number of Quebecers infected with the virus above the 200,000 mark to 202,641, with 172,047 residents having recovered.

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Late at night on December 30, Bromont, one of Quebec's most popular ski mountains, let the public know that a 14-year-old passed away while there that afternoon. 

"The mountain is in mourning," the mountain's management wrote in a Facebook post.

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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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