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Plateau bans new billboards

Explainer: Plateau bans new billboards

When Projet Montréal was given leadership of the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough in the recent municipal elections, they promised to make changes. One issue they’ve already moved on is visual pollution. Explainer ...Read more →

They built it, and they came

They built it, and they came

With the Alouettes on track to defend the Grey Cup, there is much to make noise about. And area residents are hearing a lot of that noise, more than usual ...Read more →

Guitar Hero, meet beer hero

Explainer: Guitar Hero, meet beer hero

Visitors passing through the Jean-Drapeau metro station since the beginning of July have had the option of experimenting with a unique musical experience. Budweiser teamed up with a local gaming ...Read more →

Rouse your inner Spartan

Explainer: Rouse your inner Spartan

When most folks are enjoying the last vestiges of the Canada Day long weekend, a few hundred people will be taking part in an intense, obstacle-filled race created in part ...Read more →

Baby goat cheeses Queen Elizabeth

Explainer: Baby goat cheeses Queen Elizabeth

The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth has hosted many famous guests over the years. But now staff are all a-Twitter about a new friend they were recently introduced to. Guests will also ...Read more →

Touristic true confessions

Explainer: Touristic true confessions

It’s rare to see tourist organizations from different cities come together to promote each other’s destination. And when it’s Toronto’s and Montreal’s tourism bureaus coming together, some might be tempted ...Read more →

With God as our witness, we thought Volvos could fly

Explainer: With God as our witness, we thought Volvos could fly

A young Montrealer took part in a rather strange event recently: His car was pushed off a cliff in Alberta.EXPLAINER LOOKS AT THE "CLIFF YOUR RIDE" CONTEST. 1 This is ...Read more →

Who ever said condo life is boring?

Explainer: Who ever said condo life is boring?

The construction of new condos isn’t exactly news in Montreal. But a new group of condos in the borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville is notable for its connection to a big and ...Read more →

City finally squares itself with the square

Explainer: City finally squares itself with the square

Historic Dorchester Square is in the process of getting a much-needed facelift, and Canada Place is also due for some work. EXPLAINER TAKES A STROLL AROUND THE NEW DORCHESTER SQUARE. ...Read more →

Website helps Montreal own its holes

Explainer: Website helps Montreal own its holes

Ah, spring. The days get longer, clothes get tighter, and our roads become filled with the gaping gashes known as potholes. If it’s pothole season, it’s time for CAA Quebec’s ...Read more →

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