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Now that the dust has settled on the Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup loss, Habs fans have pointed out that Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy's uniform looked suspiciously inflated in a post-game photo.

And since we all know Habs fans are the calmest and most level-headed hockey fans out there, the question is: did Vasilevskiy really use illegal goalie equipment or is this a nonsense complaint from sad and angry Canadiens fans? 

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Our habits have changed dramatically over the last few months, especially when it comes to staying active.

Indoor sports and leisure activities remain restricted, and let's not forget that the curfew limits how often we can go outside for a walk, run or bike ride. 

With many Montrealers turning to at-home workouts to stay healthy instead, finding affordable ways to create a makeshift gym has become a top priority.

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An enormous winter-themed outdoor park is opening near Montreal this weekend, complete with an illuminated snow slide, a half-kilometre illuminated skating trail and a 2.5-kilometre snowshoe trail.

The RécréoParc in Sainte-Catherine, Quebec — known for its beaches, sports and wildlife in the summer — is inviting Quebecers to its first-ever "Polar Rendez-vous."

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In a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Premier François Legault announced that non-essential Quebec businesses would once again close their doors between December 25 and January 10, inclusively.

"The virus is still very present in Quebec," the premier said in a statement.

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Mayor Valérie Plante recently announced the city's plan for winter in Montreal, unveiling new winter "resorts" in 17 boroughs as well as winter sporting activities at every major park.

All major parks will have cross-country skiing, hiking and snowshoeing trails. 

This year, you'll also be able to reserve equipment, such as snowshoes, online — free for Montrealers 18 and under.

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