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This Famous TikToker From MTL Does Some Of The Wildest Dives You've Ever Seen (VIDEOS)

When it comes to social media, we're fed all kinds of different content every day. But, Molly Carlson, a Team Canada high diver from Montreal, provides us with some of the highest adrenaline videos out there.

She's raked in 2.3 million fans on TikTok plus 25k followers on Instagram with videos of her flying off a diving board in all kinds of ways.

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Here's How Much The SQDC Sold In Only 16 Weeks & How Much Profit It Made

Quebecers are getting high and that means the Société québécoise du cannabis' (SQDC) profits are, too.

In fact, the latest numbers from the SQDC show that the agency sold $173 million worth of product in its third quarter, between September 13, 2020, and January 2, 2021.

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The Montreal Canadiens' Head Coach Was Just Fired & Here's Why

It's been a tough season so far for the Montreal Canadiens, which led to head coach Claude Julien and associate coach Kirk Muller being fired Wednesday morning.

"I would like to sincerely thank Claude and Kirk for their contributions to our team over the past five years," said Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin in a news release.

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13 Surprising COVID-19 Rules & Facts That Most Quebecers Don't Know

By now, we all know the basics of living through the pandemic in Quebec, from the 8 p.m. curfew to where to stock up on sanitizer.

But if you pore over the government's reading materials, there are a bunch of surprising COVID-19 rules and facts that most Quebecers have no clue about.

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This MTL Real Estate Agent Shared 4 Crucial Tips For Anyone Looking To Buy Their 1st Home

One thing that's definitely been on people's minds during the pandemic is the housing market. We spoke with Samuel El-Kaim, a local real estate agent, to help calm any of your stresses.

As the market around us seems to be pointing towards trends never seen in a city like Montreal, what's the best move? Is it the right time to buy?

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There's A Petition To Stop Quebec's Use Of Disposable Masks In High Schools

A group of concerned parents representing Pour Nos Enfants Montréal has started a petition against the policy requiring Quebec's high school students to wear disposable masks. At the time of writing, the online petition has over 1,200 signatures.

Pour Nos Enfants argues that the Quebec government should allow high schoolers to wear reusable three-ply face masks as a substitute for disposable ones due to the damage that single-use masks may cause to the environment. 

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Kamala Harris Is Officially Vice President & Taking A Piece Of Montreal With Her

As of 12:00 p.m. on January 20, 2021, the United States officially has a new president and vice president. Kamala Harris takes office as the first female, Black and Asian-American vice president in American history.

For Montrealers, Harris' ascension comes with another cause for celebration.

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Students At Kamala Harris' Quebec High School Shared A Touching Message For The New VP

On the day that she's set to make history as the first female, Black and Asian-American vice president, Kamala Harris' high school has posted a touching message for its barrier-breaking alumna.

In a five-minute video posted to YouTube, Westmount, Quebec high school students and teachers share what it means to them to have Harris ascend to the second-highest office in the United States.

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Westmount High Teachers Will Wear Black For Their Return To School Tomorrow & Here's Why

Monday marks the day Quebec high school students will return to in-person learning, with some exceptions, but it seems not everyone supports the government's choice to reopen schools right now.

On January 18, Westmount High School teachers will be wearing black "to mourn the death of science-based decision-making in Quebec." 

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The English Montreal School Board Shared Kamala Harris' Yearbook Photos From 1981

With the announcement that Joe Biden is the projected winner of the U.S. presidential election, Montreal pride has been rolling in on social media as locals show love for projected vice-president Kamala Harris who spent formative years living in our city.

This is especially true when it comes to Harris' alma mater: Westmount High School, which took to Twitter to congratulate Harris on her success.

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Montreal Pride Is Rolling In For Projected VP-Elect Kamala Harris On Twitter

Now that the Associated Press has projected that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States, local love is pouring in for projected Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, a former Montrealer who attended Westmount High School. 

Harris started her political career early by protesting her right to play on the lawn of a Montreal apartment complex, according to the New York Times.

But — by the looks of Twitter right now — it's clear this isn't just a win for Harris or for the U.S. It's a win for Montrealers, Quebecers and Canadians alike who have taken to social media to express their pride. 

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Westmount High School Called Grad Kamala Harris The 'WHS Knight In The White House'

It's looking like former Montrealer, Kamala Harris, is set to become the first female vice-president of the United States, according to AP projections — and her alma mater, Westmount High School (WHS), "couldn't be more proud." 

Harris moved to Montreal at the age of 12 and attended WHS when her mother, Dr. Shyamala Harris, got a position at the Jewish General Hospital and McGill University.

Naturally, Harris's former high school took to Twitter to react to the news — as you do when your alumna is set to wind up in the White House.

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