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Video Shows A Car Crossing Into The U.S. From Quebec By Just Driving Across A Library Lawn

Video shared by United States Customs and Border Protection agency (USCBP) Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia shows a car driving into the United States from Quebec by taking an illegal shortcut across a library lawn that straddles the international boundary.

The Haskell Free Library, which famously sits between Derby Line, Vermont and Stanstead, Quebec, has become a symbol of the divided border community.

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7 RVs & Camper Vans You Can Rent For The Ultimate Montreal Road Trip

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

Not everyone likes to stay in the same place for too long, which is why companies like Outdoorsy are offering people the chance to rent RVs while on vacation.

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A Montreal Startup Created A Device That Tells You If Your Car Is Being Towed In Real Time

A Montreal startup called Vehicle Mind just launched a smart device that identifies your car problems without requiring a trip to the mechanic — all through an app on your smartphone.

You can be alerted when your car is getting towed in real-time, find out how many potholes you've hit, check the status of your car battery, and figure out what the heck that blinking light actually means. 

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A 15-Year-Old Has Died After A Shooting In Montreal

A 15-year-old young woman has died following a shooting in the Montreal borough of Saint-Léonard that also left a 21-year-old with a non-life-threatening injury.

According to an SPVM spokesperson, authorities received a 911 call concerning gunshots on rue Valdombre near rue Jean-Talon at around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 7.

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3 Hacks To NOT Get Towed In Montreal This Winter (Besides Reading Signs)

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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The All-New Hyundai Elantra Is Here & It's Completely Redesigned

Whether we need to hop in our cars and get some groceries done, take a little drive to clear our heads, or get creative and organize a drive-by event for loved ones, it goes without saying that we've all found new ways to appreciate our vehicles in 2020. 

No matter what you may have used your car for this year, or what you will use it for in 2021, one thing's for sure : you want a safe and reliable vehicle that also looks good. A car that checks all of those boxes and many more? The all-new Hyundai Elantra.

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The Government Is Auctioning Off Items For Cheap In Quebec Just In Time For The Holidays

Searching for an out-of-the-box holiday gift for someone in your life? Look no further than GC Surplus, the site where the Government of Canada auctions off seized and surplus items in its possession to the general public.

As you can imagine, it gets wacky. But there are some gems to be found.

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You Could Get Huge Fines If You Don't Follow These Quebec Winter Driving Rules

Winter is perpetually coming in Quebec and the last thing any car owner wants is to be stuck, unprepared, and without any clue of what to do when the first surprise winter storm pummels the province. So it's important to know some of Quebec's winter driving rules before the season hits.

Even veterans of our blustery winters get surprised when the first big snowstorm happens as if it's the first winter they've ever seen. Trust me, I've been there and I've lived here most of my life. 

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The Government Is Auctioning Off A Ton Of Really Weird Seized & Surplus Items In Quebec

The Government of Canada might be the biggest junk collector in the country, accumulating hoards of seized items, old office furniture, and other random crap that comes into its possession. Enter GC Surplus.

The government uses the online site to auction off "surplus federal government assets" and "forfeited goods from federal and provincial law enforcement agencies" to the public.

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HGrégoire Now Lets You Try Out Your New Car For 7 Days

Purchasing a new or used car is a big decision. You need to make the right choice since you'll probably be using it daily for years to come. That's where HGrégoire's new extended money-back guarantee comes in to help even the most indecisive buyers. 

As the leader for pre-owned cars in Quebec, HGrégoire has thought of everything. Starting September 30, the company is prolonging its money-back guarantee from three days to seven. Testing out your new vehicle for a whole week is the best way to see if it matches your lifestyle.

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