University of Laval

The Priest’s University & Other Quebec Curios

April 9, 2015 // 0 Comments

St. Denis street with Université Laval in the background, c. 1897, from the studio of William Notman and Son. Credit: McCord Museum.

Part one of an ongoing series, a little history of Quebec’s universities. This week: Université Laval.

Battle of the Law School Premiers & Other Quebec Curios

January 15, 2015 // 0 Comments

René Lévesque, Jean Lesage, and Daniel Johnson Sr. during the inauguration of the Manic-5 hydroelectric dam, 1968. Source: Musée Virtuel/Hydro-Québec.

It is not surprising that many of our Quebec premiers have been extremely accomplished in their respective domains of work. Premiers have come from diverse backgrounds, such [read on]