1629: Pirates Try to Conquer Quebec & Other Quebec Curios
Our story begins with a simple man: David Kirke. Born and raised in Normandy, like many people of his time, little is known about this Englishman until his participation in [read on]
Quebec history
1534: Everything You Wanted to Know about Cartier & Other Quebec Curios
The Vikings may have landed in Canada first, but the first permanent settlement was manned by Jacques Cartier, a French explorer. Learn about this era of exploration in this week’s Quebec Curios.
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part III & Other Quebec Curios
Part III of our exploration of Quebec’s aboriginal communities. Part of an ongoing series about Quebec History.
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part II & Other Quebec Curios
Part II of a presentation on Quebec’s First Nations and Inuit communities. Part of an ongoing series about Quebec history.
My Montreal: Anjou & Other Quebec Curios
Historically once the land of farmers and other agricultural workers. Anjou evolved in the 1950s to a more urban culture, and in 1956, Anjou separated from a fellow parish to [read on]
The Frenglish Digest: Language Wars (Again), Horse Controversy & Archaeology Digs
Montreal’s most interesting round up of news.
My Montreal: Ahuntsic-Cartierville & Other Quebec Curios
Quebec Curios explores the first in a series of Montreal’s boroughs and municipalities with Ahuntsic-Cartierville, home to one of the oldest settlements on the island.
The Priest’s University & Other Quebec Curios
Part one of an ongoing series, a little history of Quebec’s universities. This week: Université Laval.
The Quebec Easter Rising & Other Quebec curios
Exploring the Conscription Crisis and its aftermath on French Canada.
We Have Never Used the Napoleonic Code & Other Quebec Curios
Exploring the history of Quebec law, part two: the British contribution.
Hydro Quebec doesn’t belong to you & other Quebec curios
Examining the history and the legal implications of Hydro Quebec and its ownership by the Quebec state.