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Quebec students vying to change the world display projects at science fairStudents from across the province got the opportunity to show off their science projects at the Hydro-Quebec Super-expo sciences provincial finals this weekend.CanadaApr 21
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Multi-sensory space for neurodiverse children in Montreal reopens after floodingCaden's Lighthouse, a multi-sensory environment geared for neurodiverse children, has reopened 10 months after a flood forced it to close and rebuild.CanadaApr 20
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How the viral crookie has taken over the internet and made its way to MontrealThe viral crookie — a croissant filled with chocolate chip cookie dough — has landed in Montreal.CanadaApr 16
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‘He’s already gone’: Montreal teen turns to writing after father’s death to cancerSixteen-year-old Tyler Szeremeta, a Grade 11 student at John Rennie High School, lost his father to cancer in December 2022.CanadaApr 16
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Quebec nurse practitioners will be able to take on patients waiting for family doctorStarting next week, specialized nurse practitioners in 11 Quebec clinics will be able to take on patients who are waiting for a family doctor.CanadaApr 11
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‘My hero’: Canadian marathoner honours Terry Fox one last time before he diesMontreal running legend Eddy Nolan has requested a medically assisted death after a lengthy battle with cancer. The man's hero is none other than the late Terry Fox.CanadaApr 10
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Montreal school is making sure solar eclipse glasses get new livesMore than 250 students, staff and families gathered on the grounds of a Montreal-area school on Monday to take in the total solar eclipse together.CanadaApr 9
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Family angry over Canadian aid worker’s death in Gaza, says he was ‘hunted down and killed’Born in St-Georges, Que., to an American father and a Canadian mother, Jacob Flickinger served for 11 years in the Canadian military, including a tour in Afghanistan.CanadaApr 4
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Quebec’s worst roads: drivers invited to cast their votesCAA-Quebec kicked off its annual campaign on Tuesday, asking drivers to vote and send in photos of which street is the most difficult to navigate.CanadaApr 2
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How mah-jong games are bringing people together and fostering connectionsA 200-year-old Chinese tile game is making a comeback. Mah-jong is becoming increasingly popular — growing in Montreal, especially among seniors.CanadaMar 29
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West Island school offers free facials to women living with cancerWest Island students from Gordon Robertson Beauty Academy offered free oncology facials to women living with cancer.CanadaMar 26
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Montreal students shine bright at annual variety showStudents and staff from John Rennie High School took part in their annual variety show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, putting a spotlight on those who have unique talents.CanadaMar 23
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Quebec woman ordered to pay 27 fines worth $13K for having temporary car shelterA West Island resident was ordered to pay the accumulated fines for her temporary car shelter, which she got after slipping on ice in her driveway.CanadaMar 21
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Auto theft: Ontario and Montreal police reportedly working on joint investigationAn Ontario Province Police command post is parked at a Montreal police east operations centre in St-Léonard. More details are expected to emerge by week's end.CrimeMar 20
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‘We’re listening’: Campaign aims to help combat sexual violence on Quebec higher education campusesA new awareness campaign on sexual violence, that translates to 'We're listening', hopes to educate people in CEGEP and university communities across Quebec and eventually Canada.CanadaMar 19
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A slice of famous Montreal pizza and how it could find its way to outer spaceA Montreal pizzeria is hoping to launch one of its pizzas into space, with the help of Space Concordia's rocketry division. The pizza's slice name is the rocket.CanadaMar 19
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West Island pub packed for St. Paddy’s Day breakfast for a good causeThe 10th annual St. Patrick's Day charity breakfast took place Friday benefiting the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care residence.CanadaMar 15
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‘What were they thinking?’: Calls to cancel bridge closure on St. Patrick’s Day weekendThere are growing calls for Transports Quebec to reconsider closing the Ile-aux-Tourtes bridge on St. Patrick's Day weekend, but parade organizers may be out of luck.CanadaMar 14
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Loonies line hallways of Montreal CEGEP to help students pay for rent, foodStudents and staff at John Abbott College gathered to raise money for its 21st annual loonie line, which helps students at the college in need of financial assistance.CanadaMar 13
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‘Slap in the face’: Bridge closure looms over Hudson’s St-Patrick’s Day ParadeBusiness owners in Hudson, Que., are worried the closure of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge this weekend will dampen crowds for the town's popular St. Patrick's Day parade.CanadaMar 12
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How a Montreal pizzeria is helping to feed people in need, no questions askedRight before the holidays, the family business took a new step to help the community by trying to give back when so many people are struggling to make ends meet.CanadaMar 8
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‘This place is family’: Legendary Montreal restaurant Bar-B Barn closing its doors for goodA Montreal landmark is closing its last location, on the West Island, on March 17, after the owner decided it's time to take his retirement.CanadaMar 5
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‘We worked hard’: After 50 years in Montreal, couple’s clothing shop to closeAfter half a century in business in Montreal's Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, a longtime business run by a couple who immigrated to Montreal from India has decided to call it quits.CanadaMar 5
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Montreal parents won’t give up fight to lower Quebec’s blood alcohol limitA Montreal couple is continuing their fight to lobby the Quebec government to lower the blood alcohol limit to .05.CanadaFeb 29
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‘How will I survive?’: As money runs out, breast cancer patient plagued with worryThe 51-year-old woman from Beauharnois, Que., was devastated when she received her diagnosis last July and is now on the brink of financial ruin.HealthFeb 28
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