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7 Just Really Cool Hidden Gems In One Of The World's 'Coolest Neighbourhoods:' Verdun

Though everyone living here already knew this, Verdun was officially named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world by Time Out. Ranked among neighbourhoods in Hong Kong, Berlin, and Paris, Montreal's humble little riverside borough stood head and shoulders above those stereotypically "cool" neighbourhoods in cities like Amsterdam, Bangkok, and Dublin. 

Time Out Montreal's Jean-Pierre Karwacki said that "despite renewed lockdown restrictions hitting the city in October, Verdun’s continued rallying cry of local flavours, sights and sounds in the face of uncertainty demonstrates how Montreal – and cities everywhere – can and will get through this."

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Here's Why COVID-19 Is Hitting Some Montreal Boroughs Harder Than Others

Public health data shows that some boroughs in Montreal are more affected by coronavirus than others — areas like this are also called COVID-19 hotspots. 

But why is this happening?

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A Montreal Borough Was Ranked One Of The Coolest Neighbourhoods In The World

One of the things that Montrealers love about their city is the wide range of cool neighbourhoods to explore, like Mile End, Verdun, Little Italy... Turns out, so do people from around the world.

Time Out is a London-based media company, which highlights culture, entertainment, and culinary delights in destinations around the world and encourages people to explore "the best of the city."

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7 Montreal Areas Are More Affected By COVID-19 Than Others Right Now

Now in the orange zone and at the beginning of a second wave, the metropolis has seen a renewed sense of urgency. Officials are on alert to control outbreaks and a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in Montreal. 

But "not all the neighbourhoods are equally affected," according to Regional Public Health Director Dr. Mylène Drouin.

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