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A Montreal Tennis Star Just Defeated The Legendary Roger Federer In A Match

Montreal-born tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime just defeated his "idol," the legendary Roger Federer in their first-ever competitive match at the Noventi Open in Germany. 

The 20-year-old rising tennis star pulled off a major upset on the 39-year-old legend, defeating him 4-6, 6-3, and 6-2 in the second round of the tournament on Wednesday. 

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This Taiwanese Spot In Montreal Has Fried Chicken The Size Of Your Head (PHOTOS)

You know the old saying: when life gets you down, eat fried chicken the size of your face. And with everything going on in the world, Hot Star Montreal is helping us do exactly that.

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken Montreal is known for its larger-than-life of brilliantly spiced Taiwanese-style fried chicken. Oh, and one more thing: it's filled with ooey-gooey cheese. 

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11 Salon-Grade Products To Amp Up Your Hair-Care Routine

There's a new player getting into the beauty-products game. With over 40 years of experience in the field, Beauté Star is a Quebec company that's finally made its online boutique accessible to all.

It's a one-stop-shop where you'll find your favourite everyday beauty products among a huge selection of top-of-the-line items, so you can treat yourself from head to toe and indulge in exactly the level of luxury and comfort you deserve.

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You Can Rent Vintage Pinball Machines By The Month From This Montreal Bar

Since the advent of the arcade, people have flocked to pinball machines as the ultimate way to pass the time — and couldn't we all use new ways to pass the time right now?

Whether you're bored in your house, you want to live out an '80s movie fantasy, or you think a pinball machine would make for the coolest holiday gift ever, North Star Machines À Piastres has you covered. 

The Plateau pinball bar is now offering machines, as well as other classic games, for home rental on a monthly basis. It's kind of like a library for pinball machines (and, sorry bookworms, but it's way more fun)! 

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