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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.
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.
Quebec 102: Welcome-ish Snow
Links and information about surviving the snowstorm season in Montreal.
Be Stretched to A Better You in 2016
Forget diet resolutions. Instead, resolve to book yourself an appointment at the Toro Holistic Health Centre for the best way to start the New Year.
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.
The Shop Around the Corner: Our International Friends & Other Quebec Curios
Some more of Montreal’s micro-bookstores. This week: French and international bookstores.
Smooth Like Butr Savonnerie
Montreal’s soapmaker Butr uses products you can eat to create her wonderful soaps. Interview and review here.
Open Up To Mademoiselle Poire at the Salon de Métiers d’Art de Montréal
Turn a rainy day into a colourful one with one of these cute umbrellas, on sale now for the holidays at the annual craft salon.
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.
Photojournal: Mademoiselle Opens with a Smoking Party
Lady Josephine, a go go dancer, and The Continentals gave a rowdy, fun welcome to this new joint.
Play and Dine at Colonel Moutarde, Montreal’s New Games Bar
Have the Sommelier de Jeu find the right game for you.
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.
Write a letter, save a life! Amnistie Internationale Canada Francophone hosts Write-a-thon
Annual event brings together many to support human rights victims around the world.
Photojournal: Amnestie International Marathon d’Écriture
Hundreds come out to send cards of support to Amnesty International’s chosen prisoners each December. Pictures here.
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”).
MTL à TABLE Review: Helena
This scrumptuous restaurant had generous portions and the best apple donuts ever.
Montreal in December : Festivals and Events
Montreal scales back on its festival calendar in December, but theres still lots to do.