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Last month, Netflix made the surprising decision to kill off a key feature: With no prior warning, the company removed the ability to cast videos from its mobile apps to a wide range of smart TVs and streaming devices. Casting is now only supported on older Chromecast streaming adapters that didn’t ship with a remote, Nest Hub smart displays, and select Vizio and Compal smart TVs.
That’s a stunning departure for the company. Prior to those changes, Netflix allowed casting to a …
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-person-in-a-scarf-standing-by-christmas-decor-right-a-person-standing-outside-a-christmas-store.jpg?id=54185642&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're dreaming of a <a href="https://www.narcity.com/11-super-christmassy-places-in-canada-that-everyone-should-visit-at-least-once" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christmas vacation</a>, you'll want to pack your bags and head to this glittering city that's a road trip away from Montreal. </p><p>The destination was named among the best 18 Christmas vacay spots in the world and with its historic streets, twinkling shops and endless festive activities, it's easy to see why.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5yulDIhe2k/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=be2f1821-d743-4dfa-a029-c96946553dd3" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><a href="https://www.narcity.com/canada-romantic-cities-quebec-city-winter-getaway" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Québec City</a> ranked at number two on the list of the <a href="https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-christmas-vacations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">best Christmas vacation spots in the world by U.S. News</a>. According to the article, the destination is the "next best thing" to a European holiday and is full of Christmas magic.<br/></p><p>"Come December, the quaint stone buildings and narrow, winding streets of Old Québec, outfitted with decorations and lights, inspire glee," U.S. News says.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CXrROJslwdo/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=27f855f0-aaac-4a00-b312-3c44096c1db2" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>"Race down a thrilling toboggan run at lightning speed, try seasonal German delicacies like gingerbread and mulled wine at the German Christmas Market or go ice skating at Place D'Youville."</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/what-to-do-quebec-city/december#:~:text=Marvel%20at%20the%20Illuminated%20Neighbourhoods&text=Petit%2DChamplain%20and%20Place%2DRoyale,of%20wonder%20on%20December%20weekends." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Québec Cité</a>, "<a href="https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/what-to-do-quebec-city/events/christmas-at-the-quartier-petit-champlain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Petit-Champlain</a> and Place-Royale are among the best places to immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere."</p><p>You can also sail down the toboggan run at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage through the dazzling streets.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C1LH9mELS5i/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=a9305900-5a2a-48e3-8be5-616d7cf49627" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><a href="https://www.narcity.com/best-place-for-christmas-in-canada-quebec-city" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Québec City</a> was the only Canadian city to make the list of the best Christmas vacations. Prague topped the list, and the Maldives ranked third.</p><p>The destinations were chosen based on factors like culture, seasonality and entertainment options, as well as reader votes.</p><p>If you're looking for European charm and Christmas magic without going too far, you may want to head to Québec City this holiday season.</p><p><a href="https://www.quebec-cite.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Québec Cité Website</a></p><p></p>
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for finally signing the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill 2022 into law while also…
