Montreal Then: When Pop Culture Came to Montreal, or Superman Never Says…….. “Ouch”
An English lecture allows Alapi to consider some important questions about the Man of Steel.
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Win a Pair of Tickets to see SLOWDIVE
Win a pair of tickets to see the return of one of Britain’s best indie bands.
1763-4: Along Comes Murray & Other Quebec Curios
Though British occupation should have only started following the Treaty of Paris, the British would be quick in setting up people to rule the colony as interim leaders to [read on]
1763: The Royal Proclamation & Other Quebec Curios
While King George III is unfortunately known as the tyrant who lost the Thirteen Colonies and who suffered from at least two bouts of mental illness, re-evaluations of this [read on]
1756-7: The War Goes to Europe & Other Quebec Curios
While 1754 marked the beginning of a major colonial war in North America, the year 1756 marks the time when the Seven Years’ War truly became a global conflict. The British [read on]
1755: Evangeline’s People & Other Quebec Curios
Just about any Quebec history book will have at least a section dedicated to Acadia (Acadie), the former French colony fell under British rule following the 1713 Treaty of [read on]
1754: The Beginning of the End & Other Quebec Curios
The traditional date of the beginning of the Seven Years’ War is 1754, when somebody named George Washington attacked a French scouting party, provoking the French into [read on]
Louis Riel : Puppeting Chester Brown’s Graphic Novel
Interview with Zach Fraser about Louis Riel, a production based on Chester Brown’s graphic novel that uses two-dimensional puppets.
My Montreal: Montréal-Est & Other Quebec Curios
On our tour of places to live in Montreal, we arrive at Montréal-Est, a municipality on the island in the East End.
My Montreal: Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve & Other Quebec Curios
Get to know the east end in facts, figures, and election districts.
My Montreal: Lachine & Other Quebec Curios
It is said that the town’s name came from a joke of the explorer La Salle looking for China one fine day in 1669. When he didn’t make it to Asia, the people mocked him [read on]
My Montreal: Hampstead & Other Quebec Curios
Hampstead, founded in 1914, is generally considered as one of the richer parts of Montreal, as many wealthy citizens call this independent municipality home. In 2011, just a [read on]
The Frenglish Digest: Language Wars (Again), Horse Controversy & Archaeology Digs
Montreal’s most interesting round up of news.
Katie Leggitt Shines On with The Shiner
Julie talks to spiritual animator by day, laugh animator by night Katie Leggitt.
Book of the Month Club: The Collected Poems of Samuel Beckett, edited by Seán Lawlor and John Pilling
Review of “The Collected Poems of Samuel Beckett”, edited by Seán Lawlor and John Pilling.
Fear and Loathing South of the 40: What I Learned at School
Montreal now has hippie raves at 6:30 a.m. and we can kill ourselves with a doctor’s help. Beyond that, find out what weirdness is going on at some elementary school.
We Have Never Used the Napoleonic Code & Other Quebec Curios
Exploring the history of Quebec law, part two: the British contribution.
Commonwealth Laughter at Brit-Ish During Just For Laughs
Review of the multi-comedian show Brit-Ish at Just For Laughs.
Not a Knock Out : Love Punch
Even with a refreshing pairing of a similarly-aged, older couple, a convoluted plot and cliché humour leave this Brosnan-Thompson vehicle flat on the mat.