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The Champlain Bridge Will Celebrate The New Year By Switching Up The Colours Of Its Lights

This New Year's celebrations may look a little different, but don't worry — the Samuel de Champlain Bridge will, too.

One of Montreal's notable bridges will be joining other landmarks around the world in celebrations with special lighting for the start of 2021.

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You Can Watch Martha Wainwright, The Franklin Electric & More For Free At This NYE Event

Gathering in the Old-Port to watch the fireworks light up the sky on New Year's Eve is a beloved tradition for Montrealers, who can also enjoy strolling through the streets and alleys of their city in the crisp midnight air on this festive evening.

But this year though, we'll obviously have to make some tweeks to many of our usual activities this year.

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We Answered All Your Questions & DMs About Quebec's COVID-19 Holiday Plan

Earlier this week, the provincial government announced its holiday plan, outlining exactly if and how Quebecers can celebrate this year given that, you know, we're in the middle of a pandemic. 

The plan covers schools, workplaces and private gatherings and details specific days allotted by the government when Quebecers are permitted to gather with loved ones.

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Quebecers Can Expect To Have A Pretty Lame New Year's Eve This Year

In a press conference on November 19, Premier François Legault announced new red-zone measures for gatherings this holiday season in Quebec.

Some Quebecers will rejoice over getting to see their families at Christmas. But condensing gatherings to a four-day period — between December 24 and 27 — means New Year's Eve is going to be pretty lame.

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2 Montreal Artists Created Dresses FULLY Out Of Toilet Paper & For A Good Cause

Montreal artists can truly take anything and make it beautiful — even toilet paper. It seems like we've talked about toilet paper this year more than any other before. But don't worry — This time it's not about panic buying. It's for breast cancer research.

The 17th annual Cashmere Collection brings together the best designers in the country to create gorgeously couture looks made of extravagant Cashmere Bathroom Tissue and raise awareness for the disease.

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