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Santa Claus declared an essential worker, gifts to be delivered

Santa Claus says he still appreciates some milk and cookies, and maybe some Portuguese custard tarts

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Quebec reports a record 2,146 new COVID-19 cases, 21 more deaths

For the second day in a row, Quebec has recorded more than 2,000 cases.

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Bloc calls on Ottawa to halt flights from U.K. over new, more infectious coronavirus variant

France, Italy, Germany and Belgium already announced they're temporarily suspending flights from the U.K.

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COVID robocalls featuring the likes of Shea Weber cost Quebec $195,000

The province's pandemic communications campaign has a monthly budget of around $13 million for media placements.

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Jack Todd: Shortened NHL season is something to look forward to

An intense 56-game season rather than another long, dreary 82-game campaign, could lead to more memorable games.

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Jack Todd 22 minutes ago Opinion

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Nuns' residence, Heart Institute, Ormstown hospital report COVID outbreaks

Nearly half the residents at Résidence Bonsecours in Westmount have contracted the virus along with 28 employees.

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Christmas Fund: Refugee separated from his family

Hervé had to leave his home country of Congo in a hurry, but he had to leave his wife and children behind. "Being alone, it's not easy."

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Hindsight 2020: The pandemic exposed deep cracks in Quebec society

What COVID-19 has taught us about our most vulnerable.

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Our photographers' favourite images that never appeared in print

The photography team at the Montreal Gazette takes hundreds of photos every year, and not all of them land on a printed page.

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Most Canadians optimistic about 2021 in light of COVID-19 vaccines, poll suggests

Quebecers were slightly more positive than those in the rest of Canada.

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Jack Todd: Shortened NHL season is something to look forward to

An intense 56-game season rather than another long, dreary 82-game campaign, could lead to more memorable games.

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Jack Todd 22 minutes ago Opinion

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Chris Selley: Banishing Canada's NHL teams to U.S. would be nothing but public-health theatre

Governments should not be lauded for implementing pointless, symbolic restrictions — especially since they've gotten so many truly important things so wrong.

Chris Selley 1 day ago Opinion

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Macpherson: In politics, Quebec non-francophones don't count

It's electoral mathematics. There are simply many more francos than non-francos, controlling many more seats in Parliament and the Assembly.

Don Macpherson 2 days ago Columnists

Editorials

Editorial: Rebuilding trust in how sexual assault cases are handled

The creation of a special tribunal deserves serious consideration, as do the committee's other recommendations.

Montreal Gazette Editorial Board 2 days ago Editorials

Editorials

Editorial: Good riddance to kindergarten registration campouts

For decades, parents have lined up in front of Royal Vale for a couple of days in order to secure a coveted kindergarten spot.

Montreal Gazette Editorial Board 2 days ago Editorials

Jack Todd: Shortened NHL season is something to look forward to

An intense 56-game season rather than another long, dreary 82-game campaign, could lead to more memorable games.

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Jack Todd 22 minutes ago Opinion

Montreal Impact

Impact's fighting spirit buoys Thierry Henry for next season

"They tried to battle all the way and that's the club I thought I had and I'm sure of it now," manager says of trying 2020 campaign.

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NBA investigates allegation of a $2.5M payment for recruiting Kawhi Leonard from Toronto Raptors

NBA rules prohibit 'indirect communications, such as those made through intermediaries,' and the Clippers could be fined up to $10M and lose draft picks.

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Montreal Alouettes

Alouettes veteran Kristian Matte among seven added for 2021

The 6-foot-4, 296-pound offensive-lineman will be entering his 11th season with the Alouettes.

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NHL teams in Canada face 'bubbling’ in U.S. after pushback on travel between provinces

The NHL wants to put its Canada-based clubs in one division for the 2020-21 season, north of the closed border

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A speculative frenzy is sweeping Wall Street and world markets

Animal spirits are famously running wild across Wall Street, but crunch the numbers and this bull market is even crazier than it seems. Global stocks are now worth around $100 trillion.

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Costa Rican hybrid sailboat aims to reduce shipping industry's carbon footprint

About 200 workers from 27 nations are building a hybrid sailboat on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica designed to carry 350 tons of goods, hoping to demonstrate in the 21st century it is possible to transport cargo without polluting the environment.

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Brownstein: Hard-hit restaurateurs pay cash gift forward to the more needy

Apart from the costs of purchasing the food, all the monies received have gone toward collectively providing over 700 individual meals now and another group offering for 100 families in early January.

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Bill Brownstein 1 day ago Columnists

Real Estate

A look at five noteworthy condo developments coming to Montreal in 2021

Despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, developers have been able to adapt to the new normal, and projects have largely been able to move forward.

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Two former Roche execs charged with making illegal political donations

Mario Martel and André Côté are alleged to have solicited contributions from members of upper management, later to be reimbursed by the firm.

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My Pandemic Year: Elisapie's 2020 has been marked by social change

The singer-songwriter was struck by the “openness, strength, resilience, humour and joy” of the Atikamekw people.

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Quebec film 14 jours 12 nuits enters race for Best International Film Oscar

A short list of 10 finalists from among the films submitted will be unveiled Feb. 9. Five of them will be officially nominated in mid-March.

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It's a wonderful life for Letterkenny's small-town brawlers

“The biggest barometer we have on the show is that we hate bullying," says Montreal native and co-creator Jacob Tierney. The Canadian cult comedy's ninth season comes out on Crave on Christmas Day.

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Montreal movies

Quebec offers $4.6 million to struggling cinemas shuttered because of COVID-19

The money will help ensure the Quebec movies that filmed over the summer have a place to be shown when COVID restrictions are lifted.

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Entertainment

Brownstein: Montreal animator brings her skills to Pixar Christmas film Soul

Emilie Goulet, who has been with Pixar the last four years, makes no bones about it: She is living the dream.

4 days ago Entertainment

Fitness: Are exercise enthusiasts assets in the workplace?

If you’re passionate about fitness, there’s a good chance the enthusiasm spills over into other parts of your life, including work. At least that’s what a team of researchers set out to prove.

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Brownstein: Hard-hit restaurateurs pay cash gift forward to the more needy

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Bill Brownstein 1 day ago Columnists

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Homes

Shelter: Eclectic furnishings add character to Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue condo

Kam McIntosh grew up on the West Island and, in 2013, actively searched for a place to live in the area.2013.

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Homes

Karl Lohnes: Three gift types to best suit your hostess and the occasion

I like to give presents that show how much I appreciate all the hard work and creativity it takes to host an event, especially this year.

1 day ago Homes

Food

Bill Zacharkiw's Wines of the Week: Dec. 18, 2020

Every week, Bill Zacharkiw identifies his top wine picks available at the SAQ and offers ideas for food pairings.

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Just to be on the safe side, this Ferrari has been made bullet-proof open in new tab

AddArmor will, well, add armour to just about anything you ask the company to

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This 15-km Japanese traffic jam had some trapped for 40 hours open in new tab

It’s gruesome, but not even close to the record 12-day-long clog that happened in another Asian nation

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Canadian environment minister pushes for zero-emission car plan tied to U.S. open in new tab

Ottawa wants to work with the incoming administration in Washington on joint electric vehicle policies

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Just like a real Tesla, the launch of the R/C model Cybertruck is delayed open in new tab

The toy Teslas were supposed to arrive for Christmas, but will instead show up May 2021

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News Roundup: How to spot a fake cop car, plus a jet-powered Beetle open in new tab

Also, more Ford Maverick rumours, and Carroll Shelby’s personal Cobra is up for sale

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COVID-19 may cross into brain, research suggests open in new tab

A study suggests COVID can cross the blood-brain barrier. 'You do not want to mess with this virus'

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ADVICE: Is picking your nose bad for you? open in new tab

Digging for gold may be a comfortable way to pass the time, but you may be leaving your schnoz open to infection

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5 therapeutic tools to manage stress amid COVID-19 open in new tab

Skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy are uniquely positioned to manage lockdown stress

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Mark Cullen's gift ideas for gardeners open in new tab

Stocking stuffers and freebies that will delight the gardener if your life

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New estimate: All Canadians can get COVID vaccine by September open in new tab

It moves up a previous estimate from health officials that suggested all would have acccess by December 2021

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A third of Canadians with cancer saying yes to cannabis: Alberta study open in new tab

The number of cancer patients using medical cannabis climbed about seven points between 2007 and 2016.

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Canada’s largest private-sector union aims to include medical cannabis coverage in collective bargaining agreements open in new tab

Unifor has partnered with Aleafia Health on a long-term medical cannabis agreement.

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Anthony Pettis discusses why he's stopped consuming alcohol and cannabis ahead of UFC bout open in new tab

"At this part of my life, I don't need that stuff."

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U.S. Coast Guard vessel offloads $500K worth of cocaine and weed at Florida port open in new tab

“This patrol highlights our crew’s continued commitment to protecting the American people from our adversaries.”

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Rand Paul introduces bill to boost hemp THC limits open in new tab

The bill would raise THC limits from 0.3 per cent to one per cent.

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Santa Claus declared an essential worker, gifts to be delivered

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