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Swearing across cultures: The beaver said what?!

Here’s one about potential traps strewn across unfamiliar cultural landscapes. As recounted by the National Post, a French author and a French publishing house with a popular series of children’s books set in Quebec got it wrong...

Quebec moving forward on “dying with dignity” measures

Euthanasia has always been a controversial topic. Proponents see it as a simple, logical route to a “good death”, as found in the word’s Greek roots. After all, we all die. Offering a less painful exit (in appropriate...

More on that Quebec Maple Syrup heist

NCPR’s David Sommerstein already brought you the story of Quebec’s Strategic reserve of Maple Syrup. Reports of a major theft of syrup from a warehouse connected to that reserve were mentioned in an In Box post early this September. In...

A summer election for Quebec

I generally hunt and gather an odd array of topics and try to give politics a bit of a rest. But no mercy today, because of a provincial election called this past week. The last time Quebec hit the radar screen in the U.S., Montreal was gripped by a...

Spring weather swings hurt fruit farmers

Reports in Ontario and Quebec indicate fruit crops have been heavily damaged by this spring’s weather fluctuations. As summarized by the Globe and Mail: Extreme weather over the past few months has had a devastating impact on fruit growers...

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Repercussion Theatre plays Twelfth Night in Potsdam

by Todd Moe

Jul 18, 2001 — It's Shakespeare on the air! Todd Moe talks with members of the Repercussion Theatre of Montreal. They're in Potsdam for a performance of Twelfth Night in Ives Park tonight. Go to full article

Lower Canadian Standards Attract Hazardous Waste Disposal

by David Sommerstein

Jun 22, 2001 — A report says Canada has become a haven for hazardous waste generated in the U.S. Companies in the Great Lakes region use lower standards in Ontario and Quebec to dispose of the waste more cheaply. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article

Kahnawake Mohawks Move Toward Traditional Self-Government

by David Sommerstein

Jun 04, 2001 — Kahnawake Mohawks near Montreal have taken a first step toward traditional self-government. Last week the tribe unveiled a set of agreements with the Canadian government that it calls the beginning of a new relationship. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article

Free Trade Opponents Try to Enter Canada

by David Sommerstein

Apr 06, 2001 — Opponents of free trade talks in Quebec City this month will try to cross into Canada at Cornwall next week, escorted by Mohawks from Akwesasne. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article

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