1900: Desjardins & Other Quebec Curios
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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1620s and 1630s: Early Quebec & Other Quebec Curios
What did an early Quebec look like in the 1620s and 1630s? Find out on this week’s Quebec Curios.
Book of the Month Club: The Quartet by Joseph J. Ellis
“One of the reasons Hamilton found the word democracy so offensive was because he realized that the vast majority of American citizens had not the dimmest understanding of [read on]
The Tour de la Bourse & Other Quebec Curios
The Tour de la Bourse was designed by architect Luigi Moretti and the engineer at its head was Pier Luigi Nervi. Built in the middle of an economic and social boom of [read on]
King Ludd #16: On Beer
Is it possible to choose the best beer to drink (or any other critical decision) if you have enough information and the right tools to process it?
King Ludd #9 : The Debt Montreal Owes to Softimage
When you’re at the top, there’s usually only one way to go… down. Montreal needs to take action to stay viable in the software and technology sectors.