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Jan 14, 2025 | 
mtlblog.com | Al Sciola |Ilana Belfer |Joelle Zimbron |Rosemary Twomey
Montreal's bitter cold doesn't have to put out your romantic flame. In fact, the city is brimming with unique things to do and romantic spots that can help you and your partner turn up the heat this winter. From enchanting outdoor adventures to cozy indoor dates, here are eight ways couples can embrace Montreal's winter magic and keep those sparks flying all season long.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
mtlblog.com | Al Sciola |Patrick John Gilson |Ilana Belfer |Sara Quinn
Montreal movie lovers are in for a real treat this weekend. Cineplex is turning National Popcorn Day into National Popcorn Weekend, and from January 17 to 19, you can snag a free bag of their famous popcorn. The best part? You don't even have to step foot into a movie theatre to get in on the deal. Let us explain.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
mtlblog.com | Louie Murray |Avery Friedlander |Ilana Belfer
As more Montrealers make money in the digital economy — whether as Uber drivers, Instagram influencers, Etsy sellers or Twitch streamers — many don’t realize there are benefits to including those earnings in their income when they do their taxes. Earnings from online platforms, including payments, sponsorships, gifts and products for your services, all count as business income in the eyes of Revenu Québec.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
mtlblog.com | Ilana Belfer |Avery Friedlander |Mike Chaar
Attention past, present and future homeowners! As tax season looms, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is reminding Canadians of a few key tax credits and programs that could save you some serious cash this year. Whether you're a homeowner, a first-time buyer, a seller or even just starting to save for a down payment, there are plenty of housing-related benefits and credits that could put money back in your pocket.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
mtlblog.com | Al Sciola |Ilana Belfer |Patrick John Gilson
With winter in full swing and significant snowfalls across Quebec, drivers are reminded to take extra precautions when preparing their vehicles for the road. Failing to remove snow and ice from your car can not only jeopardize safety but also result in steep fines.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
mtlblog.com | Al Sciola |Ilana Belfer |Patrick John Gilson
Wildfires in Los Angeles continue to rage, and firefighters from all over are stepping in to help. As a result, two planes from Quebec's SOPFEU (the province's forest fire protection agency) are in California. But things took a turn for the worse when one of them collided with a drone. According to Captain Erik Scott of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the incident happened on Thursday afternoon while the SuperScooper Québec 1 was flying over an area over the Palisades.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
mtlblog.com | Al Sciola |Avery Friedlander |Ilana Belfer
Over the past month, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been stirring up controversy with memes and statements suggesting Canada could become the 51st state. This week, those remarks took on a more serious tone following the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party. In response, politicians across Canada, including Quebec Premier François Legault, have expressed strong opposition to the idea of closer integration with our southern neighbours.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
mtlblog.com | Al Sciola |Ilana Belfer |Mike Chaar
Canada just scored higher than the USA on the 2025 Henley Passport Index, but don't pop the champagne (or maple syrup) just yet. Released on January 8, the Henley Passport Index ranks the world's 199 passports according to the number of destinations they can access visa-free and is based on Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). According to the new report, Canada sits in 7th place, giving its passport holders visa-free access to 188 destinations.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
mtlblog.com | Mike Chaar |Avery Friedlander |Ilana Belfer
Students in Canada could be about to see some extra cash coming their way soon, after the federal government announced a new monthly benefit for students yesterday. On Wednesday, Employment and Social Development Canada introduced a new Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefit aimed at supporting part-time students aged 18 to 24 whose parents are disabled or deceased. This monthly government payment is part of a wider reform to the CPP, and it comes with some solid perks.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
mtlblog.com | Avery Friedlander |Ilana Belfer
The Montreal housing market is poised for steady growth in 2025, with home prices expected to rise faster than the national average, a new report shows. For anyone hoping to buy a home here, the real question is: How much income will you need to make it happen? According to a recent report from Royal LePage, the aggregate price of a home in Greater Montreal is forecast to increase by 6.5% this year, reaching $655,082 by the fourth quarter of 2025.
