Ciné Bazar and the Personal Story of a Collector
Annual event brings out collectors of memorabilia and all things film related.
Community Organizations
Photo Journal : Miss Black Inspiration 2016
This new event celebrates leadership, talent, and humanitarian work by giving an award to Miss Black Inspiration.
The Federal Courts & Other Quebec Curios
While not as fancy as Canada’s best known court, the Supreme Court, Canada has its own national court in the form of the Federal Court. As part of the right of the federal [read on]
Photojournal: Montreal St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Two Lenses
We sent out two photographers to capture the parade. Here’s what they saw.
Sex in MTL: Inclusiveness as the Centre of a Yoga Class
Jade Salter is making yoga accessible for everybody with her queer and trans yoga classes.
We’re All Irish at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade : Survival Guide
Survival guide to the Montreal St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2016
Expo Manger Santé : Samples, and Vegan Cake, and Kamut Bread Oh My!
Annual food fair at Palais de Congrès always a delight for tastebuds as well as social awareness.
Photojournal: Montreal Marches for Women on International Woman’s Day
International holiday for women’s rights strongly represented in Montreal with annual march.
1250 René-Lévesque & Other Quebec Curios
On our tour of Montreal architecture, we look at 1000 de la Gauchetière’s rival, 1250 René-Lévesque.
1000 de la Gauchetière & Other Quebec Curios
We continue our journey looking at Montreal architecture by stopping by 1000 de la Gauchetière, Montreal’s tallest building.
Complexe Desjardins & Other Quebec Curios
In case you haven’t noticed, or are generally just the reckless type, it’s tax time in Canada, meaning if you haven’t started getting your tax forms, you should [read on]
The Scotia Tower & Other Quebec Curios
Banks like to have tall, fancy buildings. Maybe it’s a capitalist quirk. One such Canadian bank, Scotiabank, like its competitor, the Royal Bank of Canada, has its roots in [read on]
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]
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]
Resistance is Futile: 2016 Is the Year That I….
Got resolved for 2016? Here’s how to make that resolution come to fruition. Suggestions for ways to improve yourself around Montreal.
Quebec 102: Welcome-ish Snow
Links and information about surviving the snowstorm season in Montreal.
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.
Get Moving to the Bouge d’Ici
Annual dance festival showcases how dance comes in many varieties and there’s something for everyone.
Quebec 102: Montreal Data For You to Mine
Check out free sets of data from the city of Montreal. You might find something worth blowing a whistle about.
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.