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On Thursday, Health Minister Christian Dubé outlined what Quebec's vaccine passport system would look like and when it would take effect.

The purpose of a vaccine passport would be to allow Quebecers with two doses of a vaccine to access some non-essential services in the event of a spike in new cases. Here's the rundown.

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In a press release Thursday morning, the Ministry of Health announced that it would increase the capacity limit for outdoor festivals in Quebec, but that it's not going to allow more people inside the Montreal Bell Centre to watch the Canadiens play the Stanley Cup Final.

The decision comes after the team publicly announced that it had requested permission to allow as many as 10,000 people in the arena.

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As of June 8, following the approval of public health authorities, Quebec elementary and secondary school students in orange zones are able to attend class without wearing a mask. 

The rule only applies in classrooms, the ministry specified. Masks must be worn at all times "in common areas, when travelling in the corridors and in school transport."

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Quebec's Health Ministry has moved up the timeframe for second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. 

In a press release, the ministry announced "that the recommended interval between the two doses for vaccines administered in Quebec is 8 weeks or more" — moved up from the previous 16 weeks for Pfizer and Moderna.

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Many were both saddened and shocked to find out that the black bear spotted in Montreal this past weekend had been euthanized. MTL Blog reached out to Quebec's Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks to find out why the decision was made.

Animal rescue group Sauvetage Animal Rescue was on the scene when the bear was caught on Sunday, May 23, and said they were told that the animal would be "released in an environment that will be more suitable for him!" Unfortunately, this isn't what ended up taking place.

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On May 20, the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge, which connects Vaudreuil-Dorion to Senneville on Montreal Island, was closed to traffic due to safety issues. 

According to the Ministry of Transport, "this preventive closure is required in order to carry out emergency work that will allow the reinforcement of several elements of the structure."

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Exciting news! Montreal's first drive-thru vaccination site officially opened on May 17. Before you hit the road to get your first dose, there are a few things to keep in mind. 

Here's what you need to know about going to Montreal's first drive-thru vaccination site

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As of April 18, there have been 10,802 COVID-19 deaths in Quebec. The province marked one year since the beginning of the health crisis only a little over a month ago.

MTL Blog spoke with the Quebec Health Ministry and Dr. Christopher Labos, a cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology, about how we got to this grim milestone and how we can do better in the future.

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The Quebec Health Ministry has confirmed that it will no longer offer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Quebecers under 55 years old "until further notice." 

According to the ministry, "the European Medicines Agency (EMA) is currently evaluating a potential link between certain health complications and AstraZeneca vaccine in people under the age of 55 who have received it."

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According to information obtained by Narcity, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) plans to allow people who live alone in Quebec to join one other stable household bubble for March break.

Those people will be able to bring their children if necessary.

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On Friday, the Ministry of Health and Social Services released documents showing Quebec public health officials' advice to the government concerning changes to COVID-19 measures in the province's health regions.

Though the ministry made clear in a statement that the "recommendations presented are evolving" and subject to further discussion before rules are finalized, the latest document, from February 16, suggests that public health is eyeing a further relaxing of measures.

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Quebec's fleurdelisé is one of the most famous and recognizable flags on the continent. In fact, its significance is so great that the government has outlined careful rules for flying the Quebec flag on public institutions.

These rules were first defined by the Act Respecting the Flag and Emblems of Quebec and can be found on the government's website.

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