1864-67: The Dominion of Canada & Other Quebec Curios
Discussions for a confederation started in Charlottetown, when the Maritime colonies proposed their own union. After a series of governments swinging back and forth, the [read on]
To Live
1864: A Great Coalition & Other Quebec Curios
Problems existed almost from the very beginning of the Province of Canada’s new system of government. It seemed to achieve not only the semblance of a democratic system but [read on]
NDG Arts Week Not Blown Over
Many events for NDG Arts Week are still taking place despite a massive storm that tore through the main event space.
1858: Louis Riel & Other Quebec Curios
In 1858, a young man arrived in Montréal, unknown to many but a select few who had seen his potential as a scholar back in Manitoba. This man, Louis Riel, was supposed to [read on]
Festivals and Events in Montreal September 2017 Edition
September in Montreal keeps the city on the move all through the fall season.
Under Pressure Festival Celebrates Street Arts
Yearly festival dedicated to street art in Montreal features large murals and street dance.
1850-60: The Underground Railroad & Other Quebec Curios
The concept of the Underground Railroad had existed since the late eighteenth century but it was only until the 1830s when its name, part of a code for interested peoples to [read on]
1849: The Decline and Fall of Women’s Rights & Other Quebec Curios
Quebec was the last province in a post-Confederation Canada that granted women a right to vote, in 1940 to be exact, but the story of how that happened is another story for [read on]
Montreal Highland Games
Athletics, dancing, food, and shopping Scottish (and a bit of Irish) style at the Montreal Highland Games.
1849: The Rebellion Losses Bill & Other Quebec Curios
The effects of the 1837-8 Rebellions when the Canada East and Canada West were still Upper and Lower Canada respectively ran deep, and in some regards, it seemed that some of [read on]
Book of the Month Club: The Women of Saturn by Connie Guzzo-McParland
“When we finally walked out into the street to wait for our ride, I watched car after car move smoothly and quietly with lights flashing in the sleek wet pavement. All the [read on]
The Gentle Art of Punishment Rethinks Foucault
New theatrical production inspired by Foucault’s analysis of punishment and control.
1848: Responsible Government & Other Quebec Curios
Part of the reason why La Fontaine and his team were successful in obtaining responsible government in 1848 was due to the arrival of Lord Elgin the previous year. La [read on]
Montreal Festival and Event Calendar for August 2017
What should you be doing in August in Montreal?
1848: Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine & Other Quebec Curios
Papineau’s return to Canada East and subsequent runs for politics did not go unnoticed and while his influence was no longer that of his glory days during the 1830s, he [read on]