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september

The best time of the week is already upon us. And that means we're all trying to figure out unique things to do in Montreal this weekend to switch up our routine a little bit.

Well, here are 11 ideas to consider if you're hoping to find a reason to leave your home when Friday comes around.

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Porter Airlines, Canada's beloved lower-cost airline, announced it will be back in the skies starting September 8 with multiple Montreal flights. 

Beginning on September 8, Porter will offer six "peak daily roundtrips" between Montreal and Toronto — all flying to and from the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which is just minutes away from downtown Toronto.

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July is upon us, which means summer is in full swing and everyone is searching for free things to do in Montreal right now.

And we're here to help! Here are 11 ideas that won't cost you a dime this month.

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While we already know that having a Montreal OPUS card can make getting around the city a breeze, many of us often forget that our OPUS can always get us cool discounts, too. 

From day cruises on the water to trips on La Grande Roue de Montréal, OPUS card additional discounts really set us up for a great year.

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On Monday, May 31, Quebec recorded its lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since September 2020. The news comes as the province pushes ahead with its gradual reopening plan.

The government reported 276 new cases on May 31. According to data from the Institut national de santé publique (INSPQ), the province previously hadn't seen fewer than 300 new cases since September 14, 2020.

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With more and more people getting vaccine doses, summer is beginning to look more optimistic with each passing day. And from Montreal to Gaspé, people are itching to be able to go out for real and enjoy an amazing Quebec summer festival. 

But which ones are coming back in person so far? Here are all the festivals that we know you'll be able to actually attend in person in Quebec this summer — if all goes according to plan.

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Journey an hour outside Montreal to Saint-Anicet, Quebec to frolic through the fields of Au Beau Pré this summer.

The farm — which, according to its website, counts 300 varieties of dahlias plus 50 flower types designated for cutting — lets visitors pick their own flowers to build their own bouquets.

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A group of strangers from Quebec's Outaouais region have won a $5,000,000 Lotto 6/49 jackpot together with a group-play ticket in the September 30 draw. 

They purchased their ticket at Gatineau's Dépanneur Laval, which will receive a 1% commission of $50,000.

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Police forces across the province cracked down on distracted drivers in the last month, issuing thousands of tickets to Quebec drivers using electronic devices at the wheel.  

The province-wide campaign, called "L’opération nationale concertée (ONC) Distraction 2020," was a collaboration between provincial police forces and the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ). The crackdown took place between September 19 and September 24.

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In a press conference on September 30, Premier François Legault outlined new red zone rules that will come into effect in Montreal, Chaudière-Appalaches and the Capitale-Nationale at 12:00 a.m. Thursday.

These rules will remain in effect for 28 days, ending just before Halloween.

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On Monday, September 28, an Atikamekw woman from Manawan, Joyce Echaquan, passed away at the Centre hospitalier régional de Lanaudière. During her final moments, she had started a Facebook live in which you can hear her crying for help from the hospital staff members.

This article contains graphic content that might not be suitable for some readers.

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With rising COVID-19 cases moving Montreal into the red zone, the city is heavily discouraging social gatherings between people who don’t reside at the same address — including friends and family members who meet at parks.

In a press conference on September 29, Mayor Valérie Plante said police presence will "in all cases [...] be augmented in parks."

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