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This Montreal company will give you cash for your old phone and here's how it works

1 week ago | mtlblog.com | Louie Murray

With summer fast approaching, now's the perfect time to earn some extra cash to fuel your adventures during Montreal's warmer months. A great place to start is selling off those old mobile phones and electronics that have been collecting dust since your last upgrade. If you get headaches just thinking about listing your old phone online and haggling with randoms, you should check out GoRecell.ca.
5 must-try brunch dishes to sink your teeth into on your next visit to ROYALMOUNT

1 week ago | mtlblog.com | Louie Murray

Montrealers know how to brunch, and one of the top spots to get your not-breakfast-not-lunch fix any day of the week is at ROYALMOUNT. The long-awaited mall opened in September 2024 and has since served up a variety of luxe and everyday shopping, entertainment and (of course) delicious fare to the city's most discerning foodies and fashionistas.
The Canadiens have officially clinched a playoff spot - Here's who they'll play in Round 1

1 week ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

It may have taken all 82 games of the season, but the Montreal Canadiens have officially punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Habs came out swinging in Wednesday night's must-win matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. And yes, Montreal could've still squeaked into the Eastern Conference's final wild card spot if the Columbus Blue Jackets didn't win in regulation on Thursday — but clinching it themselves on home ice felt a whole lot better.
Mark Carney's debate French is getting roasted - especially by anglos

1 week ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

With the federal election less than two weeks away, leaders from Canada's four main political parties faced off in the first of two debates on Wednesday evening, discussing key issues like trade, the cost of living, energy and climate, and immigration. But for many viewers across the country, it was interim Prime Minister Mark Carney's French proficiency, not his policies, that ended up stealing the spotlight, drawing mixed reactions across social media.
Thousands of Quebec construction workers could soon get a $300 cheque - Here's how

1 week ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

In case you haven't noticed the never-ending sea of orange cones, Montreal is no stranger to construction — or to the drama that sometimes surrounds it. Now, nearly 14 years after an illegal protest shut down job sites across Quebec, workers and contractors who lost wages that day can finally apply for compensation.
4 deals at the L'Oréal Beauty Outlet in Montreal that'll make you grab your keys

1 week ago | mtlblog.com | Louie Murray

The L'Oréal Beauty Outlet is in full swing in Montreal's Ville Saint-Laurent. This banner event is the highlight of every beauty fan's calendar, connecting them with 30-80% off L'Oréal brands across makeup, skincare, haircare and more.
Here's what's open and closed in Montreal during Easter weekend 2025

1 week ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

Easter weekend is just around the corner — and if you've been holding off on chocolate (or wine) since Lent, the finish line is in sight. But before you dive into holiday mode, keep in mind that Easter also brings closures and schedule changes across Montreal. Whether you're planning a Good Friday (April 18) hangout or trying to squeeze in errands on Easter Monday (April 21), it's worth knowing what's open, closed, or operating on reduced hours throughout the weekend.
Bagels sold at Maxi and other stores across Quebec just got recalled

1 week ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

If a toasted bagel is your go-to breakfast, you might want to hit pause before biting into your next one. The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) has issued a province-wide recall for a series of bagels made by Brossard Bagel Inc., located in Longueuil. The recall includes plain, sesame, and poppy seed bagels that were sold at room temperature in clear plastic bags, up until April 15, 2025, in various stores across Quebec — including major chains like Maxi.
Canada's Green Party just got booted from both federal leaders' debates - Here's why

1 week ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

In a surprise move just hours before Canada's first of two nationally televised leaders' debates, the Green Party of Canada has officially been cut from the lineup — and the reason why may spark a debate of its own. On April 16, the Leaders' Debates Commission announced that it had rescinded the Green Party's invitation to participate in both the French and English debates ahead of the April 28 election. The reason?
Federal leaders want to postpone a Canadian election debate because the Habs are playing

1 week ago | mtlblog.com | Al Sciola

With the Montreal Canadiens fighting to keep their season alive, some federal leaders think political debates can wait. Both the Bloc Québécois and NDP are asking the Leaders' Debates Commission to reschedule the French-language federal election debate, currently set for Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m., because it overlaps with the Canadiens' final regular season game — a potentially playoff-deciding matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre.