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A collection called Toys and Traditions is full of mechanical space toys from the 1950s and 60s and is on display at the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage.

Montreal Comiccon was back this past weekend at the Palais de congrès. Tens of thousands of lovers of comics, sci-fi, anime, manga, horror, video games, toys and collectibles assembled over

St. Joseph's Oratory. Gibeau Orange Julep. Empress Theatre. Lachine Canal. These are just some of the Montreal-inspired features of a model train set up in Alex Montagano's basement.

The countdown to Halloween is on, and it only takes a quick walk through the neighbourhood to confirm some families take holiday decorations seriously -- but for one West Island resident, his home makeover isn’t just for fun, it’s for charity.