Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback
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Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback
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Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback
02:17 | August 24, 2024
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02:02 | 6 hours ago
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02:03 | 9 hours ago
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10:49 | April 10, 2026
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02:19 | April 9, 2026
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Skepticism surrounds funding promise for Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
01:42 | April 9, 2026
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New McGill greenhouse to shape future of food
02:01 | April 9, 2026
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02:03 | April 8, 2026
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Support grows in favour of new youth protection bill in Quebec
02:12 | April 8, 2026
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02:08 | April 8, 2026
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New crossing guard improves safety near Montreal school, but concerns remain
01:48 | April 7, 2026
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Quebec education system criticized for widening gap between boys and girls
02:01 | April 7, 2026
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U.S. tariffs squeeze Canadian businesses as Ottawa offers aid
02:18 | April 7, 2026
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Lady Gaga cancels final Montreal show hours before performance
05:14 | April 7, 2026
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Montreal food bank struggles with growing demand after relocation
02:12 | April 5, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: March 31
10:28 | March 31, 2026
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Slow start to maple syrup season
02:10 | March 31, 2026
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Parti Québécois, Liberals tied in new poll
02:19 | March 31, 2026
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Firefighters warn of trucks being pulled from service
01:47 | March 31, 2026
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Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon ordered to pay accusers $880K
02:36 | March 31, 2026
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Inquiry into deadly truck accidents gets underway in Montreal
02:08 | March 31, 2026
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Montreal woman asked to repay $12K in COVID-19 aid by CRA
02:25 | March 31, 2026
Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback
Description
August 24, 2024
A melon species once thought to be extinct is having a resurgence in its namesake city. The Montreal melon is a sought-after delicacy popular among society's elite in the late 19th century. But as Montreal's farmland gave way to roads and buildings, the fruit disappeared. Now, as Dan Spector reports, the Montreal melon is having a moment thanks to some local initiatives.
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Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback02:17 | August 24, 2024 -
Artemis II astronauts ate well throughout historic mission thanks to Quebec supplier02:02 | 6 hours ago -
Quebec company over the moon after feeding Artemis II astronauts02:03 | 9 hours ago -
Quebec celebrates first Indigenous Nurses Day, honours legacy of Joyce Echequan02:02 | 9 hours ago -
Homelessness rates jump by 20% in Quebec since 202202:00 | 9 hours ago -
Global News Morning headlines: Friday, April 10, 202610:49 | April 10, 2026 -
Public viewing held for broadcaster Rodger Brulotte02:19 | April 9, 2026
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Skepticism surrounds funding promise for Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital01:42 | April 9, 2026 -
New McGill greenhouse to shape future of food02:01 | April 9, 2026 -
YUL Trudeau REM station on track to open by end of 202702:03 | April 8, 2026 -
Support grows in favour of new youth protection bill in Quebec02:12 | April 8, 2026 -
Montreal hospital stages virtual reality concerts to break isolation02:08 | April 8, 2026 -
New crossing guard improves safety near Montreal school, but concerns remain01:48 | April 7, 2026 -
Quebec education system criticized for widening gap between boys and girls02:01 | April 7, 2026 -
U.S. tariffs squeeze Canadian businesses as Ottawa offers aid02:18 | April 7, 2026 -
Lady Gaga cancels final Montreal show hours before performance05:14 | April 7, 2026 -
Montreal food bank struggles with growing demand after relocation02:12 | April 5, 2026 -
On Rock founder steps aside and hands over reins to daughter after 35 years02:18 | April 2, 2026 -
François Legault’s last day at the National Assembly as Quebec’s premier02:16 | April 2, 2026 -
Salim Touaibi apologizes to family at sentencing hearing for Meriem Boundaoui murder01:57 | April 2, 2026 -
Gas prices hit $2 a litre in Montreal as new price-tracking tool emerges02:00 | April 2, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 108:23 | April 2, 2026 -
Quebec coroner launches public inquiry into five homeless deaths01:39 | April 1, 2026 -
Quebec church reaches new heights and welcomes pickleball enthusiasts02:06 | April 1, 2026 -
Quebec parents meet with health minister after son dies from drinking Red Bull02:24 | April 1, 2026 -
Global News at 5:30 Montreal: March 3110:28 | March 31, 2026 -
Slow start to maple syrup season02:10 | March 31, 2026 -
Parti Québécois, Liberals tied in new poll02:19 | March 31, 2026 -
Firefighters warn of trucks being pulled from service01:47 | March 31, 2026 -
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon ordered to pay accusers $880K02:36 | March 31, 2026 -
Inquiry into deadly truck accidents gets underway in Montreal02:08 | March 31, 2026 -
Montreal woman asked to repay $12K in COVID-19 aid by CRA02:25 | March 31, 2026
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Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback02:17 | August 24, 2024
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Artemis II astronauts ate well throughout historic mission thanks to Quebec supplier02:02 | 6 hours ago
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Quebec company over the moon after feeding Artemis II astronauts02:03 | 9 hours ago
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Quebec celebrates first Indigenous Nurses Day, honours legacy of Joyce Echequan02:02 | 9 hours ago
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Homelessness rates jump by 20% in Quebec since 202202:00 | 9 hours ago
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Global News Morning headlines: Friday, April 10, 202610:49 | April 10, 2026
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Public viewing held for broadcaster Rodger Brulotte02:19 | April 9, 2026
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Skepticism surrounds funding promise for Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital01:42 | April 9, 2026
-
New McGill greenhouse to shape future of food02:01 | April 9, 2026
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YUL Trudeau REM station on track to open by end of 202702:03 | April 8, 2026
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Support grows in favour of new youth protection bill in Quebec02:12 | April 8, 2026
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Montreal hospital stages virtual reality concerts to break isolation02:08 | April 8, 2026
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New crossing guard improves safety near Montreal school, but concerns remain01:48 | April 7, 2026
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Quebec education system criticized for widening gap between boys and girls02:01 | April 7, 2026
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U.S. tariffs squeeze Canadian businesses as Ottawa offers aid02:18 | April 7, 2026
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Lady Gaga cancels final Montreal show hours before performance05:14 | April 7, 2026
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Montreal food bank struggles with growing demand after relocation02:12 | April 5, 2026
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On Rock founder steps aside and hands over reins to daughter after 35 years02:18 | April 2, 2026
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François Legault’s last day at the National Assembly as Quebec’s premier02:16 | April 2, 2026
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Salim Touaibi apologizes to family at sentencing hearing for Meriem Boundaoui murder01:57 | April 2, 2026
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Gas prices hit $2 a litre in Montreal as new price-tracking tool emerges02:00 | April 2, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 108:23 | April 2, 2026
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Quebec coroner launches public inquiry into five homeless deaths01:39 | April 1, 2026
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Quebec church reaches new heights and welcomes pickleball enthusiasts02:06 | April 1, 2026
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Quebec parents meet with health minister after son dies from drinking Red Bull02:24 | April 1, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: March 3110:28 | March 31, 2026
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Slow start to maple syrup season02:10 | March 31, 2026
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Parti Québécois, Liberals tied in new poll02:19 | March 31, 2026
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Firefighters warn of trucks being pulled from service01:47 | March 31, 2026
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Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon ordered to pay accusers $880K02:36 | March 31, 2026
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Inquiry into deadly truck accidents gets underway in Montreal02:08 | March 31, 2026
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Montreal woman asked to repay $12K in COVID-19 aid by CRA02:25 | March 31, 2026
Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback
Description
August 24, 2024
A melon species once thought to be extinct is having a resurgence in its namesake city. The Montreal melon is a sought-after delicacy popular among society's elite in the late 19th century. But as Montreal's farmland gave way to roads and buildings, the fruit disappeared. Now, as Dan Spector reports, the Montreal melon is having a moment thanks to some local initiatives.
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