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Montreal Remembers, Social Media Shifts & Space Adventures — Your Saturday Scoop

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⚾️ Remembering Rodger Brulotte

  1. A heartfelt farewell to a sports legend. Hundreds of fans and dignitaries gathered for the emotional funeral of Quebec's beloved baseball commentator Rodger Brulotte in Sainte-Thérèse. He touched many lives with his iconic calls like “Bonsoir.” After battling cancer, he passed away on March 20 at 79, leaving behind a legacy cherished by generations.

📱 Social Media Under Scrutiny

  1. Newsflash: Kids' online playtime is about to change! Liberal party members have voted to set age restrictions for social media and AI chatbots. This initiative aims to create a safer online experience for our youth, so parents can breathe a little easier.

🚀 Space Odyssey Continues

  1. What just happened in the stars? Artemis II has been making waves, and we're here for it. After successfully entering Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion spacecraft is racing toward the Pacific. The mission is stirring excitement about future lunar explorations, hinting at what humanity could achieve next!

🥤 Bottle Deposits are Fading Away

  1. Say goodbye to your favorite bottle deposit machine! Grocery stores across Quebec are phasing out these machines, raising questions about recycling habits and environmental impact. What does this mean for our community's commitment to sustainability?

⚖️ Legal Oddities

  1. Surprise! A man pronounced dead is actually alive! The top court has upheld a decision to reverse the death declaration of a Quebec man who has been found alive. Just goes to show, when it comes to life and death, it’s never too late for surprises!

🌌 The Great Beyond

  1. Orion's incredible journey isn't over yet! As it hurtles toward the Pacific, the excitement surrounding the Artemis mission has everyone buzzing. It reminds us of the bold adventures humanity can take into the cosmos.

So what? Whether you’re mourning a community hero, navigating new rules on social media, or dreaming of the stars, there’s always something happening around us in Montreal!

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Artemis II: Orion enters Earth's atmosphere, speeding rapidly toward Pacific Ocean

General Apr 11, 2026

Top court upholds reversal of death declaration for Quebec man found to be alive

The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed a judge's decision to annul the declaration of a Quebec man's death when new evidence indicated he was actually alive and well in Iran.

General Apr 11, 2026

Top 3 takeaways from the Artemis II mission and what's next

While their trip looked like fun during the numerous news conferences and videos we saw, the four astronauts were hard at work with scientific observations, medical experiments and exercise. And they also had to deal with unexpected issues.

General Apr 11, 2026

Bottle deposit machines are being phased out from Quebec grocery stores. Here's why

Bottle and can deposit machines inside Quebec grocery stores are being phased out as part of a Consignaction modernization plan. Though new sorting centres are replacing them, not everyone is convinced the change will make returns easier.

General Apr 11, 2026

Liberal members vote in favour of age restrictions for social media, AI chatbots

Liberal members voted in favour of restricting young Canadians' access to social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots, as the party's national convention winds down in Montreal.

General Apr 11, 2026

Hundreds gather for funeral of Quebec baseball commentator Rodger Brulotte

The funeral for longtime Quebec baseball commentator Rodger Brulotte was held Saturday morning in Sainte-Thérèse, north of Montreal.

General Apr 11, 2026
Baseball broadcaster Rodger Brulotte remembered

Baseball broadcaster Rodger Brulotte remembered

The funeral for longtime Quebec baseball commentator Rodger Brulotte was held Saturday morning in Sainte-Thérèse, north of Montreal.

Entertainment Apr 11, 2026