5 Montreal stories guaranteed to make you smile this week: March 2

From a young Montrealer rallying her peers to millennials taking over the city, here are five stories guaranteed to make you smile this week:

Tripawd trio

“It’s a bundle of joy, it’s so much fun, just like having three four-legged dogs.”

Montrealer Jeffrey White has adopted three amputee dogs – or tripawds – saying his training in physical therapist would allow him to give them a good life.

A life’s work

2:09 Beaconsfield hair dresser celebrates workplace milestone

“It keeps me young. My only problem is I have to paint my grey hairs sometimes.”

For Jean-Pierre Pigeon, cutting and styling hair is more than just a job.

READ THE STORY: Beaconsfield hairdresser celebrates 60 years behind the chair

Metro magic

2:10 A new lease on life for old metro cars in Lachine

“I think it’s a such great idea to make sure that those cars, even those that are not being used nay more, stay vibrant and alive in our memory.”

With Azur cars replacing the original Metro cars, creative minds are looking for ways to recycle the old cars.

READ THE STORY: Montreal’s old Metro cars to be part of two new exhibits

Millennial takeover

2:09 Montreal ranks #2 for millennials

“You can have a good, happy life in Montreal.”

A global survey has ranked Montreal as one of the best places to live in the world for millennials.

READ THE STORY: Montreal considered second-best city in the world for millennials

March in solidarity

1:57 Westmount Elementary school student shows support for Florida shooting victims

“I’m doing it for the families and for raising awareness so they can see that other countries care about about the shooting too.”

A Westmount elementary school student is planning a march to show support to survivors of the Florida high school shooting.

READ THE STORY: Montreal 11-year-old plans march in support of Florida school shooting survivors

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