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Habs Gear You Can Get On Sale If You're As Stoked About Their Stanley Cup Run As We Are

Narcity may receive a small commission if you purchase something we recommend in this article, which was created by the Narcity Shop team.

What a year this has been. We’ve survived lockdown, the Montreal Canadiens are in the NHL Playoffs, nature is healing.

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7 Easy & Budget-Friendly Ideas To Take Your Canadian Small Business To The Next Level

If you don't have a side hustle, then you probably know someone who does. It's become the key small-business buzzword in recent times — and for good reason.

Many millennials and zoomers are coming to the realization that a corporate nine-to-five job doesn't suit what they want in life. For some, the restriction of the 40-hour workweek is unappealing, while others struggle to find work that aligns with their personal values.

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This Taiwanese Pâtisserie & Deli In Montreal Makes Cakes Shaped Like Puppies (PHOTOS)

When you think of food destinations in the city, you probably think of the Plateau or Old Montreal. But over in NDG is Mo Pâtisserie and Deli that'll become your new go-to foodie spot in the city if it isn't already.

Known for its Taiwanese dishes and treats, the shop is small and full of heart.

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Cineplex Is Offering FREE Popcorn Today & Quebecers Can Get It Delivered

I know I'm not the only person who misses going to the movies. Not only do I miss watching a featured film in a local Cineplex theatre, but I miss the snacks I could get there, too.

That's why I was so excited to find out that today was National Popcorn Day, which means Cineplex is giving away free small popcorns to clients today.

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A Montreal Interior Designer Revealed How To Revamp Your Entire Apartment On A Budget

Tiffany Aziz is a Montreal interior designer who earned her degree at Parson's The New School in New York City.

Bringing her knowledge and skill back to her hometown, Aziz has an eye for turning any room into an at-home paradise.

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A New Report Says Another Quebec Lockdown Could Lead Us To A 'Depression'

On December 15, Quebec Premier François Legault announced that all non-essential retail stores will be closed from December 25 until January 10, inclusively. The announcement has left many locals with a range of questions, including the effects these lockdowns in Quebec could have in the long-term.

Since the start of the pandemic, the provincial government has been reacting to the "waves" of cases, making decisions related to which businesses will close and for how long.

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7 Things To Do If The Pandemic Is Affecting Your Mood Lately

Many people are experiencing high levels of stress as a result of the global pandemic. While not everyone's struggles are visible from the outside, the effects of ongoing anxiety are very real.

Whether it's because of a job loss, lack of social contact, or the fear of catching COVID-19, there are several reasons why you might be feeling negative emotions or heightened anxiety in the past few months. 

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6 Easy Ways You Can Support Local Montreal Businesses This Holiday Season

2020 has been hard on all of us. But for local Montreal businesses, the effects of the pandemic have really hit hard. And with the second wave coinciding with the holiday shopping, there's no better time to support local.

One of the greatest parts of Montreal is the collections of small boutiques and talent in all aspects that truly show off the Montreal flair for just about anything.

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This Montreal-Based Nonprofit Is Helping Quebecers With Their Small Businesses During The Pandemic

One of the worst consequences of the global pandemic is the demise of numerous local and small businesses.

As a way to protect the community, most decided to shut their doors in the early stages of COVID-19, costing them valuable revenue.

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There's A Recall On Miss Vickie's Chips In Quebec After Glass Was Found In Bags

Are Miss Vickie's your absolute favourite Kettle chips? Have you bought a bag recently and they're just waiting to be eaten in your cupboard?

Well, you may not want to go biting into that chip bag too quickly...

The brand put out a voluntary recall "due to isolated reports of the presence of a small piece of glass found at the bottom of the bag."

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Everything You Need To Know About Montreal's "Secret" Dorval Island

Montreal isn't that big, so exploring it in its entirety isn't all that difficult. Which is why I was baffled when I found out there was one municipality I had never heard of before: The Island Of Dorval. It's truly fascinating, like a little secret village time seems to have forgotten. This community works hard to preserve the natural beauty of the island. It prides itself as being a summer camp, a park and a country club all rolled into one. Peace and tranquility are what Dorval Island is all about and unless you live there, you probably know very little about the tiny town, so here's everything you need to know about Dorval Island:

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