From smokers welcoming cannabis culture with open arms to plans for the site of the former Montreal Children’s Hospital, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week:
Twist on Advent calendars
“These small acts of kindness will hopefully impact many people in need.”
Secondary One students at West Island College are turning the idea behind the Advent calendar on its head.
READ THE STORY: Students at West Island College put a unique twist on Advent calendars
Are you happy?
“It’s still one of the best cities in the world to live in.”
Montreal ranks last in the country when it comes to health and lifestyle, according to the Conference Board of Canada.
READ THE STORY: ‘I’m not overly surprised’: Montreal ranks last in national health, lifestyle rankings
Ticketed in the snow
“We went to the other side of the street out of necessity.”
Residents in Saint-Henri are upset because they say they were unfairly ticketed during snow removal operations.
READ THE STORY: Saint-Henri residents had ‘no choice’ but be ticketed for parking during snow removal
Cannabis culture
“Zero tolerance for those who don’t respect the law.”
Montreal mayor Denis Coderre took to Twitter to denounce the opening of two illegal marijuana dispensaries in the city.
READ THE STORY: Montreal mayor has ‘zero tolerance’ for illegal marijuana dispensaries
Plans for former Montreal Children’s Hospital
“This is another large-scale project for the city that we are especially pleased about because of its potential to create a true living environment.”
Plans have been submitted to transform the site of the former Montreal Children’s Hospital into a $400 million development project.
READ THE STORY: Former Montreal Children’s Hospital to be converted into $400M housing project
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