The Hydro-Québec Building & Other Quebec Curios
Outside of the Hydro-Québec Building on boulevard René-Lévesque is a bust of none other than René Lévesque. Sculpted in bronze by Hungarian artist Paul Lancz (sculptor [read on]
Articles by T. A. Wellington
Book of the Month Club: The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet by Bernie Su and Kate Rorick
“It was so odd just being in the same room as Darcy again. He looked…different. Not like he had a new haircut or a mustache or anything ridiculous like that, but he [read on]
The Royal Bank Tower & Other Quebec Curios
As we continue exploring architecture of Montreal, we follow RBC to its original Montreal location: the RBC Tower on rue Saint-Jacques ouest.
47 Floors of Emphyteusis & Other Quebec Curios
Ever wonder why the Royal Bank of Canada has its Montreal headquarters in 1 Place Ville-Marie? It started, like most business plans do, with a contract. In fact, they’re [read on]
The Mini Vatican Basilica & Other Quebec Curios
In our next stop looking at architecture and history in Montreal, we have a look at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral located downtown.
Celebrating 150 Years of Church of the Gesù & Other Quebec Curios
When one tends to think of religious institutions, one thinks of tradition and stability. More often we don’t realise that its long tradition is rooted in its history and [read on]
Book of the Month Club: La politique dans la peau by John Parisella
Part autobiography, part memoir, John Parisella’s latest book takes a retrospective look about Quebec politics from the 1970s to the 1990s.
The Shop Around the Corner: Other Specialty Bookstores & Other Quebec Curios
In our final stop around Montreal’s microbookstores, we take a look at some specialty stores around the area that service anything from food to religion.
The Shop Around the Corner: More French Neighbours & Other Quebec Curios
On another tour of Montreal’s micro bookstores, we stop and have another look at stores owned by some of our French neighbours.
The Shop Around the Corner: Our International Friends & Other Quebec Curios
Some more of Montreal’s micro-bookstores. This week: French and international bookstores.
The Shop Around the Corner: No Laughing Matter & Other Quebec Curios
Continuing our exploration of various small bookstores on Montreal island, we look at various comic book stores in Montreal.
The Shop Around the Corner: Your Local Coop & Other Quebec Curios
In our next glance at shops in and around Montreal, we take a look at the composition and legal background behind cooperatives (“coops”).
Book of the Month Club: A Very Courageous Decision by Graham McCann
T. A. Wellington reviews Graham McCann’s book “A Very Courageous Decision”, charting the making of what should have been Britain’s Best Sitcom.
The Shop Around the Corner: Montreal’s Micro Bookstores & Other Quebec Curios
Want to support small businesses? Check out some of these micro bookstore in Montreal!
My Montreal: All of the Rest & Other Quebec Curios
As a wrap up for the My Montreal series, it would be interesting to have a brief aperçu as to the other boroughs and municipalities on and immediately around the island. At [read on]
My Montreal: Westmount & Other Quebec Curios
Back in the day (as in the 1700s), it was known as as a little town named Cote St. Antoine. Then, in 1895, it was renamed Westmount. Chartered to become a city at the turn of [read on]
My Montreal: Ville-Marie & Other Quebec Curios
The heart of the Island, the borough of Ville-Marie goes back to 1642, when some of the first colonists came to populate the land and convert the natives. Founded by Paul de [read on]
Book of the Month Club: The Boy Detective by Roger Rosenblatt
T. A. Wellington reviews “The Boy Detective”, a memoir by Roger Rosenblatt looking back on life in New York in the 1940s.
My Montreal: Le Sud-Ouest & Other Quebec Curios
Like all the places covered in our My Montreal series, Le Sud-Ouest has an important place in the history of Montreal. Its story is particularly interesting: composed of [read on]
My Montreal: Saint-Laurent & Other Quebec Curios
Saint-Laurent has its origins in the late 1600s, with the start of land development after the death of colonist Jean Descaries. He gave the land to his three sons, Paul, [read on]