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Here's What's Open & Closed On Saint-Jean-Baptiste In Montreal

Here's a quick list of what's open and closed on Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Montreal. 

With the Montreal Canadiens poised to (hopefully) beat the Las Vegas Golden Knights at the Bell Centre on Thursday, it could be a celebration like no other.

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I Tried 6 Different White Claw Flavours & Here’s What I Thought About All Of Them

Summer is approaching, and one thing I’m beyond excited about is park days. After a few drinks, some sunshine and a great time spent with my roommates, it’ll feel like any other normal year (kind of).

As someone who's very into the outdoors and living a healthy lifestyle, I’m very conscious of what I’m putting in my body — especially when it comes to alcohol. But at the same time, I do love the idea of a boozy refreshment after a day of activities.

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You Can Get $1 Croissants At Dozens Of Montreal Bakeries On Saturday

There's no debate that Quebec has the best croissants in the country — buttery, flaky, fluffy, warm, soft, delicious croissants. And, on May 1, you can get them for $1 at dozens of participating locations in and around Montreal. 

La Fête du Croissant is an annual Quebec-wide event with a simple concept: 1 croissant = $1 at all partner stores.

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What's Open & Closed In Montreal This Easter Weekend

We made it to April — and with that comes the Easter long weekend in Montreal.

While there's obviously not a ton to do right now, even when it's not a holiday, you'll want to note what's staying open and what's closing.

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10 Local Dishes To Try If You Think The Best Part Of Any Meal Is The Sauce

Over the past year, more and more people have become aware of the importance of supporting local businesses.

Whether you're shopping for handmade clothes that fit your new WFH lifestyle, ordering takeout from a small restaurant or picking out farm-to-table ingredients for dinner, we've become increasingly aware that buying local is good for our communities. 

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13 Surprising COVID-19 Rules & Facts That Most Quebecers Don't Know

By now, we all know the basics of living through the pandemic in Quebec, from the 8 p.m. curfew to where to stock up on sanitizer.

But if you pore over the government's reading materials, there are a bunch of surprising COVID-19 rules and facts that most Quebecers have no clue about.

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Laval Is FINALLY Getting Its First SQDC Store

Laval cannabis lovers, rejoice! A new Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) location is set to open in Laval this spring — which means residents of Laval and the surrounding areas will finally be able to pick up cannabis locally in the coming months. 

This is Laval's first SQDC branch. It will be located in the Sainte-Dorothée district.

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We Answered Your Qs About Quebec's COVID-19 Rules Cause They're About To Change... Again

As of February 8, Quebec will be relaxing some of its COVID-19 public health restrictions. This means the province's rules are about to change... again.  

Living in a constant state of flux, it can be hard to keep track of what you're allowed to do and what might result in a $1,500 fine. But don't worry. We got you! We answered all the questions you sent to our DMs so you can prepare for the weeks ahead. 

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Quebecers Can 'Buy Now, Pay Later' At Thousands Of Stores Online & Here's How

Exciting news for online shoppers! Afterpay has made its way to Quebec, making online purchases even easier for us here in la belle province. 

Known as "the leader in 'Buy Now, Pay Later' payments," the company allows shoppers to purchase items like normal, but paid in four interest-free payments over six weeks.

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A Futuristic Store Just Opened In Montreal & You Can Leave Without Paying (PHOTOS)

A futuristic new store just opened in the Retail Innovation Lab on McGill University's downtown Montreal campus, and it's so high-tech that you can leave without paying for stuff you take — at least not in the traditional sense. 

The store — a partnership between McGill University and Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. — is designed as a "live testing ground" for retail innovation, including "frictionless technologies" that allows for contactless check-out.  

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A Year In Review: The 7 Most Popular MTL Blog Articles Of 2020

We rounded up the seven MTL Blog stories that were most popular with our readers in 2020 — and boy do they paint a picture of the year we've had.  

From lottery winners to states of emergency, from singing on balconies to singing for Céline, from a new Costco opening to nine major retailers shutting their doors, it's been a wild ride. Thanks for riding it out with us, and happy New Year!

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What's Open & Closed In Montreal For The Holidays

As we prepare to enter a new lockdown period in Quebec that will see non-essential businesses close from December 25 to January 11 (inclusive), we also prepare for a Christmas like no other. 

This means that in addition to the usual Christmas closures — which can be hard enough to keep track of — there are additional shutdowns due to COVID-19.  

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