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According to a 2023 survey conducted by Moving Waldo, four Quebec cities have been ranked in the Top 10 best cities to live in Canada.

Three main criteria are used to determine the ranking of a livable city: safety (based on the crime rate), affordability and access to recreational facilities and parks.

To be fair, the best Canadian city to live in 2023 is Edmundston, New Brunswick.

Right behind the small city of nearly 17,000 people comes the City of Saguenay. In addition to offering some of the most affordable housing in Canada, the City of Saguenay is very safe.

The City of Saguenay is also versatile, offering its 144,000 citizens a full range of educational and recreational programs covering various fields of interest.

The third largest city in Canada is Lévis on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. Hiking trails, affordable housing and proximity to Quebec City are some of the reasons why it was ranked so high.

With a crime severity index of 27.04, Levis is also considered one of the safest cities in Quebec.

Speaking of Quebec City, the nation’s capital ranks 6th on this list. In addition to its impressive architecture and rich history, Quebec City was praised for its beauty, festival culture and quality of life.

As one of Canada’s leading cities, Quebec City boasts relatively low rents and a wide range of employment opportunities, earning it a spot in the Top 10.

Finally, the last Quebec city to rank is Thetford Mines, at #7.

This city of 26,000 people is affordable. According to Moving Waldo, you can rent a home in Thetford Mines for as little as $455 per month, which is 69% less expensive than the Quebec average .

The abundance of outdoor activities and proximity to Sherbrooke also make it an attractive location.

Here are the Top 10 Canadian cities to live in!

1. Edmundston, New Brunswick
2. Saguenay, Quebec
3. Levis, Quebec
4. Deep River, Ontario
5. Trenton, Nova Scotia
6. Quebec City, Quebec
7. Thetford Mines, Quebec
8. High River, Alberta
9. Barrie, Ontario
10. Wellington County, Ontario

January is a difficult month on the wallet, because we have to pay for the holiday expenses… but, the MontrealMexican restaurant La Toxica is doing its part for us!

For only 20$ + taxes, the restaurant located near the Jean-Talon market offers you its delicious all-you-can-eat tacos!

The formula is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Taco Sundays starting at 2pm.

The month-long promotion allows you to chow down on as many meat tacos as you can eat, plus a soft drink. You have four filling options for your tortillas: carnitas, steak, chorizo, and al pastor for pork lovers.

In addition to tacos, La Toxica also offers churros for dessert on its menu!

La Toxica
7221 Saint-Hubert Street, Montreal

Open every day

Monday to Wednesday and Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm.
Thursday, 10 am to 9 pm.
Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm.

The 24h Tremblant, presented by Sun Life, has achieved a colossal feat, its largest fundraising event since its creation.

Thanks to a record participation of 4300 participants, 24h Tremblant raised no less than 5.8 million dollars!

It was the 22nd edition of this weekend of “sport, surpassing oneself and philanthropy”, and it took place from December 9 to 11 live at Mont-Tremblant.

“The weekend was simply exceptional in every way. The participants were enthusiastic, the crowd was large and the energy was high. It is clear that people were happy to renew the tradition and celebrate in a big way after two years where the event was not able to develop its full potential. The sense of pride we feel is immense and we share it with our participants. Their efforts and involvement have an invaluable impact on children,” said Simon St-Arnaud, executive producer of the 24h Tremblant.

The association is certainly pleased with the profits raised… and to distribute them to the Charles-Bruneau Foundation, the CHEO Foundation and the Tremblant Foundation.

Again this year, the organization was able to count on a ton of artists, including Les Trois Accords, Busty and the Bass, Domeno, Dan D-Noy, Alicia Moffet, DJ Short Cut, David Laflèche, Jason Bajada, Guillaume Lafond, Brittany Kennel, Julie Dasilva, Charlie Rose Fradette, Gilbert Fradette, DJ Fehmiu and DJ Caro.

Since 2002, a little more than 20 million dollars have been used for research and the fight against pediatric cancers.

Pierre Bruneau exclaimed on this subject:

“Twenty years of thinking big and making common dreams come true for a childhood without cancer, there is much to celebrate!”

In addition to running, walking and skiing for 24 hours, ten ambassadors each sponsored a child, spending a wonderful time with each other.

Congratulations toDominic Arpin, Patricia Boal, Phil Denis, Derick Fage, Philippe Fehmiu, Benoît Gagnon and Frédéric Plante, as well as athletes Alexandre Bilodeau, Alexandre Despatie and Erik Guay for their generosity.

The next edition of the 24h Tremblant will take place in December 2023.

The Osheaga music festival, which will take place in Montreal from August 4th to 6th, has announced three of its headliners and it’s going to be a memorable one!

The Osheaga team revealed on its Instagram account that the festival will be hosting Billie Eilish on stage, Rüfüs Du Soland Kendrick Lamar.

“Here are your three OSHEAGA2023 headliners: @rufusdusol @billieeilish @kendricklamar!” reads the description of the exciting announcement!

In addition to the fun of bringing these big names to Montreal, the Osheaga team has organized a contest on Instagram that allows you to win several great prizes, including three nights in a high-end hotel in downtown Montreal and access to the Osheaga 2023 afterparty!

Hurry, because you have until Thursday 7am to enter!

Admit it, it’s just amazing!

We know you’re anxious to get your tickets, but you’ll have to wait a little longer, since they won’t go on sale until December 16th at 10am.

Are you as excited as we are?

By popular demand, the Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains exhibition at the Arsenal Art Contemporain de Montréal will be extended until February 5, 2023.

We’re talking about an extra month, during which fans of the mythical band and the cultural scene who didn’t have the opportunity to get tickets due to sold-out dates will now be able to get them.

The popularity of this exhibition is phenomenal, presenting a retrospective of Pink Floyd, its music and its major impact on art and music:

“Equipped with an audio guide and guided by the voices of the band members, the public immerses itself in the world of Pink Floyd by discovering, piece by piece, the story behind the creation of each legendary album such as Ummagumma, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish you Were Here, The Wall and many others.”

As a reminder, this exhibit also features never-before-seen photographs from his 1973 The Dark Side of the Moon concert at the Forum and 1977 at the Olympic Stadium.

The entire history of Pink Floyd in multimedia mode, it’s grandiose and unique!

Join us in discovering a Danse-Cité presentation in co-production with FRGMNT that took place last weekend at Ausgang Plaza!

This is a new collective of 5 members connected by the street dance community who offered us their first work: Superheroes Cry Too.

Check out a preview of this incredible performance right here!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CmH3LXqsxk5/

The theme of the Québec Winter Carnival will be ” Energize your pom-poms” from February 3 to 12, 2023!

Your friends and family will probably want to participate, because this new edition promises to be very interesting.

Indeed, the Quebec Winter Carnival is back with a ton of activities, including an urban slide starting from the fortifications, a silent disco and aquafitness sessions in a ball pool under an igloo, a perfect program to get you moving!

Electro, Franco, hip-hop and new country music nights are held in the heart of the Bonhomme Ice Palace.

In addition, the two parades, the Scotiabank sculpture tour, the canoe race and the St-Hubert snow bath will also be back this year!

What would the Québec Winter Carnival be without these activities?

To find out about all the other activities, the Carnival schedule and to buy your effigy for $15, it’s right here!

Which of these activities are you most looking forward to?

On February 17th and 18th, a new festival named ArtikFest is coming to Trois-Rivières andyou don’t want to miss the first edition, which promises to be one of the most epic if we believe the current promotion.

What is the ArtikFest?

ArtikFest is a new Electro music and culture festival located in the port park of the city of Trois-Rivières.

During these two crazy days, you can expect great DJ concerts, epic aftershows in downtown bars, musical animations during the day and Ferris wheel rides, all for free!

Yes, yes, you read that right, you will be able to access these two days of winter parties for FREE!

Great news, isn’t it?

Perfect for all those who want to have a magical time, but have spent too much money during the holidays…

The official program should be presented on December 14th.

Are you ready, Trifluvians?

The LASSO festival will be back for a second edition on August 17, 18 and 19 at Parc Jean-Drapeau and the two headliners announced will make you want to buy tickets!

Indeed, the country festival announced this Wednesday its first two headliners and they are Chris Stapleton and Kane Brown!

In addition to the fun of bringing these big names in country music to Montreal, the LASSO team has organized a contest on Instagram that allows you to win several great prizes, including four tickets to the festival and two nights at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth.

It’s completely mind-blowing!

We know you’re anxious to get your tickets, but you’ll have to wait a little longer, since they won’t go on sale until December 12th at 10am.

Stay tuned, more artists will be announced early in the new year!

Maison Ladore ‘s Cabernet Sauvignon has won the Judges’ Choice Award for the United States at the 2022 World Wine Selections Canada!

In fact, Maison Ladore owners Cassandra Loignon and her husband Max Bourdeau proudly announced the good news on the company’s Instagram page!

“Words fail us to share with you the level of pride we have. Our Cabernet Sauvignon is now a gold medalist, in addition to winning the Jury Award for the United States, at the Canada 2022 World Wine Selection. 🏅🍾,” reads the emotion-filled announcement.

“What is World Wine Selections Canada? Nothing less than the most important wine competition in North America, and the most renowned internationally! The members of the jury are mostly oenologists, graduates in the field of wine or recognized as experienced tasters”, adds the couple.

To win this prize, the wine had to have obtained the highest score in its country of origin.

Let’s recall that it is around September that the couple formed by the businessman Max Bourdeau and Cassandra Loignon, the chef and creator of the cookbooks Simplement Chic, made the launch live from a vineyard in Napa Valley.

Loignon shared the special moment when she taped the award-winning mentions to the bottles in a story!

Maison Ladore will also be present for tastings in most Costco’s in Quebec on December 1st and 2nd, from 1:30pm to 8pm, and on December 3rd and 4th from 11:15am to 5:45pm!

For those who would like to taste, the two grape varieties available are Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

Have you tried Maison Ladore wines yet?