Wild turkey in NDG and Montreal West nicknamed Butters
The latest strange sighting in Notre Dame de Grace (NDG) is a 20 pound wild turkey roaming the streets. That’s
Balarama Holness considering a run for 2021 Montreal Mayor
For many, Balarama Holness will always be the former Canadian football safety who won the Grey Cup Championship with the Montreal Alouettes in
What you need to know about COVID-19
COVID-19 testing and screening in Canada
Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has used the latest science and evidence to inform our response. By collaborating with scientists and experts, we are ensuring the provinces and territories
Implementing COVID-19 vaccination in Canada — Vaccine dose interval
Vaccination is a very important tool to help with the control and long-term management of COVID-19. The availability of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines is a turning point in the global pandemic. This achievement is a
Study proposes Montreal schools are major vector of COVID-19 transmission
While the ‘second-wave’ of the pandemic continues to spread and the numbers of cases reported in Quebec breaks records, Preschool and Elementary schools reopened on January 11th 2021, with Secondary schools reopening on January 18th
Smartphone warnings across Quebec as curfew starts
Be ready for a warning on your smartphone, TV or tablet all across Quebec today as it will remind all Quebecers about the mandatory curfew starting at 8 pm tonight. Montreal and Quebec Provincial Police
Quebec four week lockdown and mandatory curfew
The Quebec government has just announced a one month lockdown for most businesses and a mandatory curfew from 8 pm to 5 am starting January 9th. “Unfortunately we have lost this race in the last
New pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements come into effect for all air travellers flying into Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis that is having a significant impact on the air industry and all travellers. The Government of Canada has multiple measures in place to protect the health and
Experts ask for stronger protection from airborne transmission of COVID-19
363 scientists, occupational health specialists, engineers, physicians and nurses from across Canada are calling today on the Premiers and on public health officials from the federal, provincial and territorial governments, to recognize airborne transmission of
Food & Wine
Three amazing cheese recipes you have to try
As the temperature drops and the days get darker, who doesn’t want warm and comforting plates of goodness? Cheese lovers,
How to building the best charcuterie board
Charcuterie boards have become a social media phenomenon. After all, who doesn’t love a good spread of meats and cheeses?
Heinz Ketchup is coming back and being produced in Montreal
Starting next summer Heinz ketchup will be produced in a Mount-Royal factory in Montreal. The Heinz Ketchup will be packaged
Montréal Passion Vin went virtual for its 19th edition raising money for Hôpital maisonneuve-Rosemont
Given the exceptional context, the 19th edition of the Montréal Passion Vin benefit event was virtual. The unique event raised $435,190 net. Added to the $133,004 raised
Guinness launches no-alcohol Guinness 0.0
Guinness 0.0. has hit the shelves in Britain and Ireland for those gents who want a booze-free version of the Irish stout. The traditional 261
Students turning to a nice glass of wine
In university, I would say wine is the least consumed type of alcohol. Wine is one of those things where you either love it or
Five impressive wines for Fall
The strange times continue to roll in with the second wave of COVID-19 and we don’t seem to totally break free from the human confinement idea. In
The world of virtual wine tastings
In a post COVID-19 world, society wont be the same anymore and the world of wine is no stranger to that. The pandemic has brought
Autumn season wines to try
Autumn season wines – September represents the start of a new school year and the return to a hopefully regular routine for many. The month
Montreal Restaurants
La Poutine Week 2021 delivery edition
La Poutine week 2021 is From February 1st until February 7th and delivered by SkiptheDishes to help empower the Canadian restaurant industry, restaurateurs, servers, and
Montreal restaurant files class action suit against abusive delivery fees
Montreal restaurant files class action suit in court against crazy delivery fees. Deli Boyz, a popular restaurant located in Cote Saint Luc’s Cavendish Mall, has
Halle Berry names Cunningham’s Pub best chicken wings (video)
Halle Berry posted on instagram her favourite hot wings in Montreal over the holidays. “There is no food that I love more than a good
Business
Choosing beautiful kitchen cabinets
Many are convinced that kitchen cabinets should be, first of all, ergonomic and functional, and only after that, they should be original and attractive. Do you join this opinion? How
An honest true wealth review and how it works
There is no doubt that True Wealth is an incredible service. True Wealth is a relatively inexpensive and easy to follow stock picker newsletter. Stansberry Research’s True Wealth is a
Why is SEO important and why does your business need it in 2021
Today’s technological world has a very competitive market. Effective SEO has become a necessity to cope with the regularly changing standards of online marketing and business. If you’re someone who
Kubota lawn tractor: Is it worth the money?
Many countryside residents dream of a beautiful garden, but the result comes after applying many efforts. You will need to remove or plant trees, decide on the location of flower
Things you can do to limit your budget, so that you can afford the things, you dream of
Do you want to take more control over your finances on a monthly basis, then you are in luck, as there is much advice online to collect. However, these pieces
Four signs your furnace isn’t working the way it should
With the cold winter months officially here, you need to make sure that your furnace is functioning properly. This is especially important in areas like Calgary, Winnipeg and other cities
Real estate
Choosing beautiful kitchen cabinets
Many are convinced that kitchen cabinets should be, first of all, ergonomic and functional, and only after that, they should be original and attractive. Do
Lifestyle
Smokeless tobacco 101
Smokeless tobacco is available in two forms: snuff and chewing tobacco. And it’s commonly referred to as spit tobacco, chew, or dip. Snuff is typically
A brief history of counselling therapy
The history of counselling therapy can be traced back to Ancient Greece when the Greeks first identified mental illness as a medical condition and not
Legislation – The control on online casinos
Gambling laws and control on online casinos is a very complex subject that is different in every country. You may find some countries that embrace
Entertainment
Outdoor winter playland at Parc Jean-Drapeau!
Even though winter’s official arrival isn’t until December 21, the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau (SPJD) eagerly got a head start by
Movies
Movie review: TENET – Spies from the future (official trailer)
Movie review: TENET – This film, directed by Christopher Nolan, was supposed to be one of the big titles of
‘Humour Resources’ new comedy series debuts on CBC in January
Imagine the world of stand-up comedy being run like a business, complete with a head office, comedians regarded as regular
Montreal International Documentary Festival awards
The 23rd edition of the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM for its French acronym) just ended at the beginning of
18 TO PARTY: Teenage anxieties, dreams, and UFOs
A little bit of nostalgia for those growing up in the 1980s is what this movie brings: Reagan is in
Music
Rafael Payare new music director of Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) announced today that Rafael Payare will become its next Music Director, effective from the
Which streaming music platforms is best?
We all know that streaming music is an absolute game-changer in our everyday lives. If you’re old enough to remember
Quebecer Brittany Kennell named SiriusXM top of the country semi-finalist 2020/21
After spending ten years in the United States, and successfully becoming the first Canadian to appear on NBC’s The Voice
ORCHAD In Bloom
ORCHAD – To be seated next to Justyn Vynn is an experience. Let me tell you, because I know. It
How do you feel about renaming a metro station in honour of Oscar Peterson
As far back as 2008, a group of people in Montreal wanted to have the Lionel-Groulx metro station renamed in
Books
Top books of 2020
For 13 years, the first Book Banter column of the new year always meant taking one last look at the year before and see which
The Last Days of John Lennon by James Patterson
In the history of the rock music era, there are two instances that can be deemed as “the day the music died”. The first one
#mylifeasawoman: New book sold on Amazon is a furor to sweep away gender stereotypes
The project was forged in the midst of the health crisis caused by COVID-19 and brings together the valuable stories of many women around the
Book review – The Dogs of Winter by Ann Lambert
Winter in Montreal can be – and usually is – a cold and unforgiving season. This is quite so not only to residents and visitors,
Travel
Are travel rewards points worth it during Coronavirus?
Whether you’re sitting on thousands of travel rewards points or considering what type of new credit card to apply for, you may have wondered whether
New pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements come into effect for all air travellers flying into Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis that is having a significant impact on the air industry and all travellers. The Government of Canada
WestJet announces 737 MAX return-to-service
WestJet today announced its intent to return its fleet of 737 MAX aircraft to passenger service in a phased and transparent approach. The airline’s plans
New COVID-19 travel testing as of Jan 7
People travelling to Canada as of January 7, 2021 will need to obtain a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test before entry into Canada. The
Negative COVID-19 test mandatory to enter Canada
When entering Canada from the United States or abroad ALL passengers will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the last
Canada suspends flights from the United Kingdom
Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is guided by the latest science and research. The Government of Canada is closely monitoring the genetic variant of
Montreal
Wild turkey in NDG and Montreal West nicknamed Butters
The latest strange sighting in Notre Dame de Grace (NDG) is a 20 pound wild turkey roaming the streets. That’s right a wild turkey in
Balarama Holness considering a run for 2021 Montreal Mayor
For many, Balarama Holness will always be the former Canadian football safety who won the Grey Cup Championship with the Montreal Alouettes in 2010 despite the fact that
How to hire a snow removal company
Wintertime calls for people to start thinking about their home’s outdoor needs: how to remove the snow, how to clean the gutters, how to hire
URGENT – Sign the REM Griffintown station naming petition
Griffintown has always been an important part of Montreal’s Irish Community. For over 170 years, Griffintown has always been renowned as an Irish neighbourhood with
Special Montreal weather statement – up to 15 cm expected
Montreal weather – Snow and rain is expected for the Montreal area this weekend. Environment Canada released a statement toady saying, “Sone possibly mixed with
Fashion trends that deserve a revival in the 2020s
You must have seen people wearing embroidered patches on their clothes and think of it as an outdated style to carry in the 2020s. I
