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Quebec students won't be allowed to use their phones at school — not even on breaks

Quebec students can say goodbye to filming TikToks between classes.

Starting next school year, students across the province won't be allowed to use their cellular phones at all during the school day — not just in class, but during breaks and even on school grounds.

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Montreal was just ranked among the best cities in the world for students

Montreal is a city renowned for many things including great food, a stellar festival scene, top tier nightlife and now, student friendly can be added to the list.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a higher education analytics firm based in the United Kingdom, dropped its Best Student Cities of 2025 ranking and Montreal made the cut.

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11 Of The Best Laptop-Friendly Montreal Cafés For Students, Remote Workers, Freelancers & More

Ever tried to work in a Montreal café, only to get the side-eye from a barista because your laptop's been out too long? Or worse, your device is at 5% and there isn't a single outlet in sight? We've all been there. Between cram sessions and group projects, Montreal students and remote workers need more than just a good cup of joe.

You need solid wifi, power for days, and a laid-back vibe that helps you balance caffeine and coursework. So, we've scoped out some popular Montreal cafés that get it. Whether you want to work around McGill, Concordia, UdeM or UQAM, or find somewhere near your home, say goodbye to endless café-hopping and hello to your next favourite work nook.

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6 Things Tenants Need To Know Before Renting A Montreal Apartment

As average rent creeps up, finding quality, affordable Montreal apartments is becoming increasingly difficult, even for people who have lived here their whole lives. An abundance of suspicious listings and sketchy landlords poses an additional challenge.

For those from outside of Montreal, especially international students, it’s understandably common to be unaware of local housing rights and the regulations that protect them. This can lead to people falling for scams and making avoidable mistakes that can make or break their time in the city.

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An Intl Student Went Viral On TikTok After Listing What Confuses Her Most About Montreal

If you grew up in Montreal, chances are nothing about the city truly phases you. But for those who are new to the 514, getting accustomed to life in the metropolis can take some time.

Deena Fares, an international student from Barbados, posted a hilarious TikTok listing what confuses her most about the city and it's safe to say there was definitely a learning curve when Deena moved to Montreal.

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Most Montreal University Students Would Pay Less If Tuition Were Program-Based, Study Says

More than half of Montreal university students would pay less tuition if fees were divvied up by individual program. Undergraduates studying psychology would save over $1,000 per year, while those in administration, law and the humanities would save upward of $500 annually, according to a new study from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI). But student groups warn such a change would lead to more inequality in the classroom.

"Psychology students should not have to pay a larger proportion of the costs of their education than those studying veterinary medicine," said Michel Poitevin, senior MEI fellow behind the study.

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International Study Permits In Canada Will Be Automatically Renewed In Some Cases

International students in Montreal and across Canada could soon face a simpler process when it comes to renewing their study permits. The federal government has announced a pilot project to automate extensions of the document that allows students from abroad to study in Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says that the types of permits in the pilot have a high approval rate since they involve applicants who have already been approved to study in the country before.

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International Students In Canada Will See Their Off-Campus Work Cap Temporarily Dropped

International students in Montreal who are eligible for off-campus employment won't have to limit the number of hours they work as of November 15. The federal government has announced it is temporarily lifting the 20-hour-per-week work cap for post-secondary students during the school year. The rule change will remain in effect through December 31, 2023.

"With the economy growing at a faster rate than employers can hire new workers, Canada needs to look at every option so that we have the skills and workforce needed to fuel our growth," Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser said on Friday.

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Bill 21 Is Leading Some Local Students To Look For Jobs Outside Quebec, Survey Shows

Bill 21 continues to face heavy opposition. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has been fighting it since it was passed in June 2019. Since it entered force, Quebec police officers, teachers and lawyers, among other public servants, have been required to take off any religious garb or symbols while performing their duties. This includes hijabs, turbans, crosses and yarmulkes.

And it's not just affecting current workers — it's affecting students, too.

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A Crash On Ontario's Highway 401 Killed 5 Montreal & Toronto Area Students On Saturday

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released the names of five victims of a Highway 401 collision on Saturday.

Mohit Chouhan, 23, Pawan Kumar, 23, Harpreet Singh, 24, Jaspinder Singh, 21, and Karanpal Singh, 22, were all from India and studying in Montreal and the Greater Toronto Area, police say. They were declared dead on the scene.

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We Asked Montrealers How COVID-19 Shifted Their Priorities — Here's The Good & The Tragic

It's not an understatement to say that the pandemic has changed just about everything in our lives. From grocery store to labour shortages, from lipstick to hand sanitizer sales, there doesn't seem to be an aspect of our day-to-day that hasn't been shifted by the virus. It got us at MTL Blog thinking: has the pandemic changed us? We took to Instagram to find out.

We asked you, the readers, how the pandemic has shifted your priorities. Here are some of the responses we received.

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A 16-Year-Old Has Died After A Stabbing In Pointe-Claire On Tuesday

A 16-year-old died on Thursday, February 10, after sustaining what Montreal police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils described as an injury by a sharp object in Pointe-Claire on Tuesday afternoon.

The SPVM major crimes unit has taken over the investigation. Chèvrefils said the teen died as a result of his injuries but an autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.

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