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Employees at Costco Pointe-Claire are wiping down carts before customers enter the warehouse.

This truck was seen around 8:30 a.m. on Montreal’s Notre-Dame Street in Little Burgundy fixing potholes.

La situation au Québec, concernant la pandémie de la COVID-19, a évoluée de manière inquiétante. Alors que, jusqu'à maintenant, c'était principalement les désinfectants qui disparaissaient des tablettes à une vitesse monstre, une annonce du gouvernement québécois a alarmé sa population qui s'est ruée dans les épiceries afin de faire le plein de nourriture en cas de quarantaine.

When you take a look at this little old lady, what do you see?

This week, Alex tracks down MTL's biggest fried chicken. Follow him as he stops by @hotstar_canada to see how it's made and to watch Alex try a piece of chicken that's literally bigger than his head. Reporter: Alex Melki

There's good news for all nature and animal-lovers in the city because the Montreal Biodome is officially reopening at the end of the month! The iconic Biodome was closed to the public for two whole years while it was being renovated. Everyone's favourite exhibits are back and better than ever, with a completely revamped and refreshed nature experience.

Mayor Plante talks about her position as one of the only female leaders in Canada and her allies in the business community.

Keep your eyes peeled — in a couple weeks at least. Halle Berry has officially arrived in Montreal to (apparently) film her new movie Moonfall, directed by Roland Emmerich.

If you love buying in bulk, then you've probably already heard that a new business-focused Costco warehouse opened near Montreal on September 29 — and about 70% of the items cannot be found at regular Costco Wholesale stores.

Linda Phillips, a resident of the Outaouais region of Quebec, has won a $55 million lottery jackpot just in time for the holidays and her birthday — but it wasn't so easy for Loto-Québec to find her.

Alpacas have taken over Place Royale.

Police are ready to enforce social distancing rules in Quebec. The Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) announced Wednesday that its officers had given out the very "first ticket under the Public Health Act," which forbids almost all gatherings of people who don't live in the same residence. "The $1,000 fine was issued following a trip to an apartment for a gathering," according to a statement on the SPVG website.

Here are the best costumes and cosplayers from this year’s ComicCon in Montreal! Alex goes on a hunt for selfies before taking a quick look around the vendors. Reporter: @alexmelki

Alex Melki attempts to make cute weed edibles for Valentine Day.

A worldwide study shows that 57% of men admitted to having cheated in a past relationship and 54% of women admitted to the same. But, what defines cheating? Flirting, messaging, emailing, kissing? After interviewing people on the streets of Montreal, it’s safe to say that everyone has a different opinion on this. Luckily we’ve got the best advice from expert relationship coach and certified master matchmaker, Joan Paiement.

The metro, buses, the airport... everything is strangely empty.

In this episode, Alex Melki heads to one of Montreal’s most iconic buildings to discover what lies behind it. A standing wave that lets surfers ride it endlessly. The unique physics behind this hidden surf spot are unlike anything in the city.

Montreal’s newest foodie spot, Mitch Deli in Rosemont, has opened its doors. This quirky space offers up a crispy fried chicken sandwich and a Nesquik ice cream that will bring you right back to your childhood. There’s even a hidden barbershop if you want a cut while you wait.

The government of Quebec is enforcing stricter social distancing rules. After announcing an extension of school closures to May 1 and ordering the closure of restaurant dining areas and shopping malls, Premier Legault put in place an almost total ban on gatherings. The Montreal Police (SPVM) followed up with an emergency declaration for the city. Now, anyone who disregards the Montreal social-distancing rules could reportedly earn a fine of $1,000.

Costco shoppers in the Montreal area are about to get even more options. The company has announced the opening of a Costco Business Centre in Saint-Hubert.

Who hasn't seen car fresheners, trinkets, or, in recent months, masks hanging from rearview mirrors? Even though the dangling masks are now a familiar sight on our roads, you could be fined $171 for the practice. Yes — one hundred and seventy-one bucks.

After 4 months of being closed to the public, movie theaters began opening their doors on June 26th. With no new films having been released in a long time and strict guidelines to follow, here’s what it’s like to go to the movies in the age of COVID. In this video, our host Alex Melki explores the Cineplex on Saint-Catherine Street to show first-hand how the moviegoing experience has changed as a response by the cinema to provide a safe environment.

The City of Montreal will close all pools, libraries, arenas, community centres, the Botanical Gardens, and so much more in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus. "As a result of the Quebec Government's ban on public gatherings over 250 people, the City of Montreal has made important decisions on public events and the operation of its facilities," said Mayor Valérie Plante at a press conference Thursday evening. These Montreal closures join a growing list of events that have been cancelled.

A car crashed into a Montreal Couche-Tard.

In a press conference on November 12, Premier François Legault said the provincial government is looking into temporarily closing Quebec schools.