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If you ventured through the crowds in Montreal after Italy won the Euro 2020, you know just how many people were out celebrating on July 11.

We usually say that Montreal bleeds red, white and blue for the Habs, but after Italy won the Euro 2020, the city bled green, white and red.

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No, it's not your imagination. You might actually be hearing the echoes of New Orleans jazz through the streets of Montreal.

That's thanks to the Fanfare de l'ÃŽle, a group of local musicians who in the last year have organized spontaneous marching bands through the city, spreading joy to pandemic-weary Montrealers along the way.

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If you live in Montreal and you have a car, you know that dreaded feeling of hearing the snow removal siren — and then running out your door to move your vehicle so it doesn't get ticketed or towed. 

Now that the snow's coming down harder, and with the city's snow removal season officially in session, here are the top three hacks you need to know to avoid getting ticketed or towed this winter. 

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We know we're biased, but we think that Montreal is a pretty amazing place to live. That's why people from all over the world come to live in the city.

As one of those people who recently moved to the city, there are a few things that I have come to realize about Quebec's largest metropolis.

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