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On the list of cool places to work in the city, Google jobs in Montreal would definitely be at the top. So, that's why we found some that only require a bachelor's degree.

You can kick start your career at one of the coolest companies to work for in the world.

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Patiently waiting for your second vaccine dose appointment in Quebec? Well good news, it is going to be sooner than you expected.

Quebec has created a second dose advancement schedule, meaning anyone who has already been scheduled a second dose can have it moved up. As of June 16, anyone over the age of 45 can go on Clic Santé or call 1 877 644-4545 to have their appointment switched to an earlier date.

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Summer is on its way to Quebec, and you may be struggling to figure out what to do in the province as most activities in Quebec remain closed due to COVID-19.

We've rounded up some of the best drive-in theatres in Quebec — open right now — that you can visit for a fun and low-key weekend evening.

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A new study by the Institut de la statistique du Québec breaks down the percentage of Quebecers who smoke cigarettes versus the percentage who vape. Did you know that the percentage of Quebecers aged 25 to 34 who smoke cigarettes is three times higher than the percentage that vapes? 

In all, 13,553 Quebecers aged 15 and older answered the survey, conducted on behalf of the health ministry between July and November 2020. 

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Locals are absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to amazing tattoo artists in Montreal.

Each artist has their own unique style and inspiration and some of these artists are on the precipice of taking over the industry. Here are eight of the best women tattoo artists in Montreal.

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The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has confirmed the death of a Quebec woman as the 10th femicide in the province since the start of 2021, CTV News reports.

Police said 50-year-old Dyann Serafica-Donaire was killed by her husband, 38-year-old Richard West, before he took his own life in Mercier, Montérégie, on April 16.

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Good news! If you are an essential worker in Montreal, Mayor Valérie Plante recently said that you will soon be able to book your first COVID-19 vaccine appointment — if you didn't qualify before.

"The vaccination will soon be extended to the chronically ill and essential workers," Plante wrote on Twitter.

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If you're getting ready to hit the job market after high school or cégep or just considering a new career path, these nine jobs in Quebec that don't require a university degree might help give you an idea of some of the opportunities out there right now.

These positions draw from a diverse array of fields and demand varying levels of experience and educational backgrounds.

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We all like to spend our money on silly stuff sometimes. And that's why the City of Montreal is known for many things: good food, beautiful parks, and totally absurd projects that cost several millions and sometimes billions of dollars. 

Montreal has a rich history of financial blunders that are arguably equal levels of hilarious and completely depressing. 

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The City of Montreal has launched a new subsidy program that pays 20% of a home's market price for eligible buyers. 

The program is part of the Règlement pour une métropole mixte (RMM) bylaw coming into effect on April 1, and aims to make owning property easier for Montrealers while ensuring "affordability over a period of at least 30 years."

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The Montreal restaurant that went viral for its brutally honest menu is officially going down in food history. Cuisine AuntDai's hilarious menu will be archived at the Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library at Harvard University.

It will join the Schlesinger Library's collection of historical menus so it can be used as an artifact for food history buffs and researchers — meaning a little piece of Montreal culture has found a new home at Harvard. 

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Whether you're a professional looking for a new opportunity or a student seeking career inspiration, this list of jobs in Quebec offers, at the very least, a snapshot of positions available in the province in the $80,000-100,000 salary range. 

Note that these postings will likely disappear once employers find suitable candidates.

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