The MyQ garage door controller is an accessory that can connect Chamberlain Group garage door openers to the MyQ app. The MyQ platform used to support more smart home integrations, but has increasingly become focused on those that require subscriptions.
Garage door opener manufacturer The Chamberlain Group has launched a new version of the communication platform that powers its connected garage door openers – and it’s bad news for smart home users.
The new Security+ 3.0 platform, launching alongside Chamberlain’s latest openers, shuts down the workarounds that third-party accessory makers such as Tailwind, Meross, and Ratgdo developed to let you integrate your garage door with Apple Home, Home Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and others.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/firefighters-combat-a-raging-wildfire-with-water-hoses-amidst-a-glowing-orange-skyline-right-a-quebec-firefighting-plane-drops.jpg?id=55541129&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=97%2C0%2C98%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Wildfires in Los Angeles continue to rage, and firefighters from all over are stepping in to help. As a result, two planes from Quebec's SOPFEU (the province's forest fire protection agency) are in California. But things took a turn for the worse when one of them collided with a drone.</p><p>According to <a href="https://x.com/PIOErikScott/status/1877599087492739291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1877599087492739291%7Ctwgr%5E7f18c73b730ba6da6dc76dcb82476dd8fc2374f8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtlblog.com%2Fr%2Fentryeditor%2F2670792956distribution" target="_self">Captain Erik Scott</a> of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the incident happened on Thursday afternoon while the SuperScooper Québec 1 was flying over an area over the Palisades. </p><p>The civilian drone, which wasn't authorized to be in the area, hit the plane's wing, causing damage that grounded the aircraft. Luckily, no one was hurt, but the plane is out of action for now.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1877599087492739291">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Scott reiterated that flying drones in fire zones isn't only dangerous; it's also illegal, reminding people that doing so is a federal crime in the U.S., with penalties reaching up to $75,000 in fines or even a year in prison.</p><p>Since 1994, Quebec has been sending firefighting planes to Los Angeles as part of an agreement with California. This year, those planes have proven especially important as large fires burn through neighbourhoods like Palisades and Eaton Canyon, destroying thousands of acres and forcing over 153,000 people to evacuate.</p><p>The Canadian government has also stepped up. Earlier this week, Justin Trudeau announced that Canada was prepared to send 250 firefighters, along with aircraft and other resources.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1877446487358968285">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Federal Civil Protection Minister Harjit Sajjan confirmed that the Canadian Forces are on standby to transport personnel and equipment.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1877451186607116460">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>The <a href="https://www.weather.gov/lox/" target="_blank">National Weather Service</a> says a brief lull in high winds is expected over the weekend, but further intensification could occur between Tuesday and Wednesday next week.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em><br/></p>
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-montreal-skyline-with-autumn-colours-from-mont-royal-kondiaronk-belvedere.jpg?id=53806115&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C179%2C0%2C179"/><br/><br/><p>As <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/thanksgiving">Thanksgiving approaches in Montreal</a>, it's the perfect opportunity to take a break and enjoy the long weekend with family, friends, and of course, delicious turkey (or a vegetarian or vegan alternative, if you'd prefer). </p><p>But before you dive into the festivities, it's essential to know <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/whats-open-and-what-s-closed">what's open and closed</a> on Thanksgiving Monday in Montreal to avoid any last-minute surprises.</p><p>While many services will be impacted by the holiday, there are still plenty of places open if you need to run errands or get out of the house. </p><p>From shopping malls to public markets, several spots will remain accessible, though some services will be operating on modified schedules.</p><p>Here's your guide to what's open and closed in Montreal this Thanksgiving Monday:</p><h3>What's closed in Montreal on Thanksgiving</h3><br/><ul> <li><span></span>Banks<span></span></li></ul><ul> <li>Canada Post services<span></span></li></ul><ul> <li>The Grande Bibliothèque<span></span></li></ul><ul> <li>Federal and provincial service centres
</li><ul> <li>Passport Canada</li><li>Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)</li></ul></ul><ul> <li>Accès Montréal offices<span></span></li></ul><ul> <li><span></span>City of Montreal permit counters<span></span></li></ul><ul> <li><span></span>City of Montreal administrative offices and borough halls<span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span></span>Municipal court</li></ul><h3>What's open in Montreal on Thanksgiving</h3><br/><ul> <li>Many malls and shopping centres, including:</li><ul> <li>CF Fairview Pointe Claire</li><li>CF Carrefour Laval (restaurant hours may vary)</li><li>Plaza Côte-des-Neiges</li><li>Carrefour Angrignon</li><li><span></span>Galeries d'Anjou</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Most bars and restaurants</li></ul><ul> <li>Most grocery stores, supermarkets and pharmacies<span></span></li></ul><ul><li>Most depanneurs</li></ul><ul> <li>Most Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) and Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) locations<span></span></li></ul><ul><li>Entertainment venues<ul><li>La Ronde</li><li>Montreal Casino</li><li>Cinemas</li></ul></li></ul><ul> <li>Public markets (individual merchants may opt to work on a reduced schedule), including:<ul> <li>Jean-Talon Market</li><li>Atwater Market</li><li>Maisonneuve Market</li></ul></li></ul><ul> <li> The Montreal Museum of Fine Art<span></span></li></ul><ul><li>Espace pour la vie (Space for Life) museums:<ul> <li>Montreal Botanical Garden</li><li>Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium</li><li>Montreal Insectarium</li><li>Montreal Biodome</li><li>Montreal Biosphere</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Montreal transit on Thanksgiving</h3><br/><ul> <li>Société de transport de Montréal (STM)<ul> <li>Public transit will run on a holiday schedule. Be sure to look up specific bus and metro times before making Thanksgiving plans to avoid any unpleasant surprises.<span></span></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Exo Commuter Trains</li><ul><li>Exo trains will still be running to and from the downtown core. Like many other statutory holidays, Exo trains will be following a Sunday schedule.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Garbage and recycling pick-up</li><ul><li>All garbage, recycling, large items, dead leaves, and compost usually picked up on Mondays will be picked up on Thanksgiving as usual.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Parking restrictions will remain in effect as usual.</li></ul><ul><li>311 city service centre<ul><li>You can still call 311, but expect reduced hours.</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Everything else</h3><br/><p>In terms of the City's arenas, swimming pools, libraries, cultural centres, sports facilities, and more, holiday schedules vary by borough so <a href="https://montreal.ca/en/places?mtl_content.lieux.installation.code=AREN,BIBL,CENC,CENT,GYMN,PISI,STUD,SALS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">check the facility’s webpage</a> before you confirm any plans.</p><p>Whatever you get up to this long weekend, have a good one Montreal!</p>
