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How MTL Blog Is Navigating Meta & Google's Response To Bill C-18

When you ask people in Montreal if they know MTL Blog, they’ll often say our posts are prominently featured in their Instagram feeds, or that they recently clicked on one of our articles on Facebook.

We’ve always been a socially-driven company, and have loved bringing the audiences on these platforms stories that connect them to the city they live in and love.

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Want A Blue Checkmark On Facebook & Instagram? You Could Soon Pay For One

If you've always wanted a blue checkmark by your name on Facebook or Instagram, you may soon get your chance — but you'll have to shell out for it.

Meta is introducing a paid verification system on both platforms this week. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of the new measures in Australia and New Zealand, saying it will be available in "more countries soon."

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Canada's Most-Viewed Website Is Montreal's Fault & It's NSFW

You visit some websites daily, like Google, TikTok or Instagram — all based in other countries with varying levels of popularity — but how do your habits stack up against the rest of the world?

A new ranking by Visual Capitalist shows which websites get the most traffic internationally and only one Canadian site made the top 15 (or the top 50): Pornhub. Even then, it looks like more of the globe turns to another adult site to get turned on.

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Montreal's Moishes Steakhouse Is Moving To A New Location This Year

Do you have an unslakable desire for a bone-in steak and lots of wine? Jean Bédard is wagering the answer is yes.

The president of Groupe Sportscene — which owns Moishes steakhouse — says it is making good on a promise to reopen the iconic Montreal eatery at a new downtown location with an updated menu that aims to "bring Moishes into the future."

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Here's What The First Piknic Électronik Of The Summer Looked Like (PHOTOS)

You know summer in Montreal has officially begun now that Piknic Électronik is back in action. Saturday, July 3 marked its first day of 2021 and it seemed to be quite a hit with Montrealers.

Here's what the day looked like, courtesy of the venue's Instagram stories.

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Montreal Was An Absolute Sh*t Show After The Habs Won The Game Last Night (VIDEOS)

In a close Game 6 against the Las Vegas Golden Knights on June 24, the Montreal Canadiens secured their spot in the Stanley Cup final for the first time in 28 years, winning a 3-2 overtime game to win the series.

In what could only be described as a fated win — with the game happening on home ice on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, during 2021's last strawberry moon — thousands of Montrealers who crowded L'Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal in the celebration were scattered by Montreal police. 

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17 Just Really Fun Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend

How was your week, Montreal? Busy? Ours, too, filled with catching up on the things we love like drinks on terrasses, picnics in the park and spending time with friends.

Luckily, the weekend is here to bring us even more of what we love. Here are 17 things to do in Montreal (plus two bonus day trip ideas).

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Meet The Guy Who Makes Post-Apocalyptic Models Of Montreal Landmarks (PHOTOS)

If you've ever wondered what certain Montreal landmarks would look like in a post-apocalyptic world, then you'll want to check out Tay Baranec's account on Instagram, where he goes by the handle @apocalypse_montreal.

The 39-year-old Montrealer told MTL Blog he started making models a couple of years ago, but he had more time to spend on the project when the pandemic hit and he lost his job as a cook. 

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Frank & Oak Is Under Fire For Using A Photo Of A Montreal Flower Shop Against Its Wishes

Frank & Oak is facing heavy criticism after it used a photo of Montreal's Dragon Flowers shop storefront for a t-shirt design against the shop's wishes.

An Instagram post by Dragon Flowers explaining the situation has more than 10,000 likes.

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Mile End Eatery 'Larrys' Is Ditching Tips & Raising Servers' Wages

Mile End eatery Larrys is ditching the tipping system when it reopens on June 7 and raising staff wages instead, according to an Instagram post on June 2. 

The post says staff wages should not depend on the generosity of customers or on the decision of customers to return to the restaurant after its COVID-19 closure.

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Here Are Some Montreal Cafés With Terrasses That Are Reopening On May 28

The day that Montreal terrasses reopen is getting so close we can practically taste the beverages we'll be sipping on May 28... and, for some of us, that drink of choice is coffee or tea. 

While restaurant and bar terrasses are great, we also musn't forget that our city is full of cafes with beautiful patios where we can meet a friend, sip some cold brew or grab a bite. All of these Montreal cafes told us they will be ready to welcome you on their terrasses on Friday.

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16 Montreal-Area Ice Cream Spots That Absolutely Must Be On Your Summer Bucket List

Hot weather arriving in Montreal can only mean one thing: ice cream season is upon us. Seriously, there is no better summer activity than exploring the city with ice cream as your guide — checking Montreal ice cream spots off your summer bucket list as you go.

Here are 16 bucket list ice cream spots in the Montreal area that you have to try this summer!

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