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You could be reclining on rattan furniture, sipping a cocktail on a Floridian veranda right about now. But you're not. You're here watching your Golden Girls DVD box set and dreaming of an escape to less dreary locales. Thankfully, however, Boho Boutique is here to help you complete the fantasy with some affordable rattan furniture in Montreal.

The Instagram page, bohoboutique.mtl, is run by Montrealer Stephanie Lee, who told MTL Blog that it all started after she made a move and began furnishing her new place.

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Montreal's municipal government released its budget for 2021 today, and it includes a 10-year vision for the city rather than the typical three. Over the next 10 years, the city plans on spending a total of $18.69 billion on major projects, averaging out to approximately $1.9 billion per year.

While the majority of funds are set to be spent on things like buildings and parks, the city is allocating 4.9% of its budget — a total of $907 million — to.... drum roll please... office furniture and equipment.

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The Government of Canada might be the biggest junk collector in the country, accumulating hoards of seized items, old office furniture, and other random crap that comes into its possession. Enter GC Surplus.

The government uses the online site to auction off "surplus federal government assets" and "forfeited goods from federal and provincial law enforcement agencies" to the public.

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After a long day, nothing beats coming home and relaxing in your own personal space. Now that the lifestyle of remote working has taken off, finding comfortable amenities is more than handy — it's pretty much essential. If you're interested in living in the ever-entertaining Quartier des Spectacles, check out MTL Développement's new condo project, La Tour Fides, led by the company's president and CEO, Labid Aljundi.

This unique building takes luxury living to a whole new level. With built-in furniture and smart technology integrated into the living space, residents get the most cutting-edge opportunities on the market. Wondering why you're only hearing about it now? Well, that's because it's brand new — literally. The first-to-market technology in their Smart Studios makes everything from relaxing to working a total breeze. 

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