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Al Sciola’s Biography

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I’m a Montreal-based writer with a passion for storytelling. While hockey is my main beat, I dive into travel, food, and culture whenever I can, seeking out hidden gems and fresh perspectives along the way.

Over the years, I’ve penned over 2,000 articles, blogs, and newsletters for outlets like Daily Hive, Cult MTL, The Montreal Gazette, and The National Post.

Whether analyzing the Habs' latest trade or uncovering the culinary treasures of a new city, my goal is always the same: to entertain an…

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Vancouver B-boy Phil Wizard ready make Olympic history this summer | Offside

Vancouver B-boy Phil Wizard ready make Olympic history this summer | Offside

Phil "Wizard" Kim is set to make history as he represents Canada in the sport's Olympic debut in Paris this s…

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This year's Young Canada Week tournament is set to reignite former Goderich glory

This year's Young Canada Week tournament is set to reignite former Goderich glory

Now in its 72nd edition, Young Canada Week has acted as the country's staple youth hockey tournament for gene…

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Pets, perks, and puck drops: Montreal's modernized Sheraton has it all | Urbanized

Pets, perks, and puck drops: Montreal's modernized Sheraton has it all | Urbanized

Montreal's Sheraton first opened in 1982, but the René-Lévesque street staple has recently undergone a major …

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HFTV: How a group of Canadiens fans became a social media sensation | Offside

HFTV: How a group of Canadiens fans became a social media sensation | Offside

You've likely stumbled upon a chaotic video of Montreal Canadiens fans partaking in interviews, dances, and c…

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5 questions with Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki | Offside

5 questions with Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki | Offside

Daily Hive caught up with Suzuki as the London, Ontario, native spends his second straight summer in Montreal.

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How to spend a BBQ and sports-filled weekend in Raleigh, North Carolina (PHOTOS) | Mapped

How to spend a BBQ and sports-filled weekend in Raleigh, North Carolina (PHOTOS) | Mapped

Known as the "Smithsonian of the South," Raleigh, North Carolina, is filled with museums, tailgates, and an o…

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Montreal had more than 450 break-ins in June — Here's where they're happening

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Another stretch of warm weather brought another busy month for break-ins in Montreal. The city logged roughly 465 of them in June, a slight dip from May's 487 but still the second-highest monthly total so far this year. That brings the running tally to 2,685 as of June 30, according to data from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM), tracked through the city's Vue sur la sécurité publique mapping tool.
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The Montreal Canadiens have traded Brendan Gallagher

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By Al Sciola Verified
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Brendan Gallagher is no longer a member of the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs announced they've traded the longtime forward to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations. Montreal is retaining 50% of Gallagher's salary as part of the deal. General manager Kent Hughes confirmed the move in a release on Monday afternoon, and didn't hold back on what Gallagher meant to the organization over his 14 seasons.
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Montreal is in for a sticky heat wave this week and temperatures could feel like 44°C

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Montreal is about to heat up. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the Montreal area on Monday morning, warning that a stretch of hot and humid weather is on the way, with humidex values that could make things especially uncomfortable. The timing is rough, as the worst of it lines up with Canada Day and Quebec's Moving Day on July 1, when plenty of people will be lugging boxes and furniture around in the thick of it.
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