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It might be a slow news day on the first day of the year, but you can catch up here.
Montreal’s COVID-19 hospital beds likely to be overrun within three weeks: projections
Exceeding capacity will mean further reducing non-COVID treatments in hospitals, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé warns. Read more here.
There are benefits — and risks — to a single-dose COVID vaccine strategy, experts say
A recently published New York Times opinion piece cites studies showing “significant protection” against COVID-19 “even without a second shot.” Read more here.
Montreal police report no major New Year’s Eve disruptions; 52 tickets issued in Quebec City
The SPVM had previously reported that its agents issued 34 tickets during the week of Christmas, 10 times fewer than the previous week. Read more here.
MUHC’s first baby of 2021 ‘ready for anything’ after almost 24-hour delivery
Weighing 8.9 pounds, Lara Michelle Adaszkiewicz came into this world Friday at 70 seconds past midnight. Read more here.
Montreal’s first snow of 2021 expected Friday night, with 5-10 cm forecast
The snow is forecast to start around midnight, with another 5 cm expected during the day Saturday, Environment Canada said.Read more here.
New year, new light: Our writers pick some of the Quebec artists to watch in 2021
From internationally renowned director Denis Villeneuve to up-and-coming comedian Amer Rez, these Quebec talents are poised for big things this year. Read more here.
Quartz CEO urges Quebec, Canada to develop ‘manufacturing sovereignty’
Quartz was one of several Quebec businesses that pivoted this spring to help supply health-care workers with badly needed safety equipment. Read more here.
