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1934: Paul Gouin & Other Quebec Curios

November 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

Up-and-coming politician Paul Gouin would also follow in the footsteps of his family. The grandson of Honoré Mercier and the son of Lomer Gouin, the young Paul Gouin would [read on]

1918: Lionel Groulx & Other Quebec Curios

November 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

Lionel Groulx’s political and social thought came from his work and his upbringing. An historian and a priest, as well as a writer, Groulx grew up in the shadow of Henri [read on]

1900: Desjardins & Other Quebec Curios

November 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

Many people stop by their local Caisse Desjardin to do their banking, but did you know that there was a man behind the name? Alphonse Desjardins (not to be confused with [read on]
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