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This Marching Band Roams Montreal Streets Playing New Orleans Jazz & Spreading Joy (VIDEO)

No, it's not your imagination. You might actually be hearing the echoes of New Orleans jazz through the streets of Montreal.

That's thanks to the Fanfare de l'Île, a group of local musicians who in the last year have organized spontaneous marching bands through the city, spreading joy to pandemic-weary Montrealers along the way.

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A Settlement With Apple Was Approved & Eligible Quebecers Could Claim $175

On May 11, the Quebec Superior Court approved a settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving Apple and consumers who bought a 15 or 17-inch 2011 MacBook Pro and experienced a graphics issue. PCMag was the first to report the settlement approval.

Under the terms of the settlement, eligible individuals are entitled to compensation.

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Everything You Need To Know About Wearing A Mask For Outdoor Activities In Quebec

As of April 8, wearing a mask outside while doing activities in a group is mandatory in Quebec's orange and red zones.

Whether you're going for a walk with your friends or getting together for a game with your soccer league, you're going to need to remember another bunch of new rules about wearing a mask.

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A Group Is Trying To Legalize Backyard Chickens Across Montreal

Louise Arbour says you gotta fight for your right to poultry.

Since founding Poulet en Ville in 2015, the businesswoman, writer and activist has made quite a name for herself teaching people about the pleasures and pitfalls of raising hens in their own backyards, a plucky effort that has yielded a book, Des poules dans ma cour, a webinar, and lots and lots of eggs.

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Everything You Need To Know About The Return Of Indoor Sports & Fitness Across Quebec

The time has finally come! Gyms are reopening in Montreal as of March 26 — but that's not all that's happening. The provincial government released its plan for the return of indoor sports & fitness activities across Quebec. 

Here's what you need to know.

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Mile End Residents Who Helped Save S.W. Welch Bookstore Say 'This Is Just The Beginning'

Following a stunning victory for the Mile End's beloved S.W. Welch Bookstore against its landlord, Shiller Lavy realties, a member of the community group Mile End Ensemble says that "this is just the beginning" of its anti-gentrification movement.

"After landlord Shiller Lavy's U-turn on their proposed 150% rent hike for bookstore S.W. Welch, citizens are turning their attention to rising rents, wrongful evictions, vacant shopfronts, and the city’s ongoing housing crisis," wrote organizers in a press release shared with MTL Blog. 

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This Downtown MTL Penthouse For Sale Looks Like It Belongs In 'Gossip Girl' (PHOTOS)

MTL Blog here, your one and only source of Montreal's elite real estate. For a city that's so chilled out, we definitely know our way around luxury, like this stunning Downtown Montreal apartment for sale.

The inside makes you honestly feel like you're in New York rather than the 514.

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A Group Of Montrealers Is Fighting Back Against The Surge Of Anti-Asian Racism

Quebec is the only home Laura Luu has ever known, but a surge of anti-Asian racism in Montreal linked to the COVID-19 pandemic has raised uncomfortable questions.

“For me, it's very hurtful,” she told MTL Blog. “Yes, I'm Asian but I was born in Quebec. I’m a Quebecer and it feels very hurtful because you’re denying my identity and who I am. I was raised here and I thought I was part of your province and country.”

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We Answered Your Qs About Quebec's COVID-19 Rules Cause They're About To Change... Again

As of February 8, Quebec will be relaxing some of its COVID-19 public health restrictions. This means the province's rules are about to change... again.  

Living in a constant state of flux, it can be hard to keep track of what you're allowed to do and what might result in a $1,500 fine. But don't worry. We got you! We answered all the questions you sent to our DMs so you can prepare for the weeks ahead. 

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Who Are The 'Proud Boys' That Stormed Capitol Hill & What's Their Connection To Montreal?

You've probably seen the term "Proud Boys" popping up in the news lately — either because of the group's involvement in storming Capitol Hill or because Canada is reportedly considering declaring the group a terrorist organization.

While it's all too easy to look down on bad actors down south, stop before you get too smug. The Proud Boys have ties to Montreal. Here's what you need to know about them.

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This Montreal Entrepreneur Gave 8 Tips For Starting Your Own Business During The Pandemic

The pandemic has hit certain businesses in ways we could have never imagined. MTL Blog spoke with Sharon Brand, a young entrepreneur from Montreal, who successfully started her company Brand's Media Group during the time of COVID-19.

If all the free time we've had on our hands during the past few months has led you to consider starting up your own business, Sharon's advice will help guide you along your journey.

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Quebec's Most Expensive Condo Ever Was Just Sold & It Was All Done Over FaceTime (PHOTOS)

The pandemic may have slowed down some businesses, but the Kaufman Group with Sotheby's International Realty Canada is on fire. Like, selling Quebec's most expensive condo in history type fire. 

At $12,900,000, the gorgeous 6,979-square-foot penthouse at de la Montagne and Sherbrooke became the highest-selling condo on Centris ever in the province, according to the team. And it is absolutely gorgeous.

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