Protection From Friends
“My daughter-in-law believes it’s wrong. She says it would be taking blood money.” “You don’t have to take it, Mrs. Levesque—” “Call me Aline, s’il vous plait, please.” “Thank you. You can donate it,...
View ArticleMontreal as cool as it is cold
[From "Igloofest sizzles in Montreal" from the Toronto Star, published February 11, 2010.] MONTREAL–It’s minus-35C with the wind chill and Nicolas Cournoyer sweats. He’s not alone. Around him more...
View ArticleThe Great Dessert Search, Edition No. 4: Le Bremner Jelly Doughnuts
At Le Bremner, the Jelly Doughnuts come in chocolate, lemon and fruity jam flavours. (Julia Pelish photo) MONTREAL — Soft, sugary, sweet and so guilt-inducing they’ll sentence you to the gym for a...
View ArticleWhy a Calgary Winter Stampede would be the Coolest Show on Earth
A Calgary Winter Stampede may not have much of a rodeo presence, but it sure would be The Coolest Show on Earth. (Julia Pelish photo/Vacay.ca) [This opinion piece was first published on Vacay.ca and...
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