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CONTEST: Join the movement to make death wait
February is Heart Month. The month for Valentine’s day, happily. But also, and much less happily so, the month during which 5,000 Canadians will die of stroke or heart disease. A third of your good friends will die prematurely for the same reason. Unless… you act and encourage them to act: To give you one […]
El Wingador is no more the Wing Bowl King
I must admit I had never heard about El Wingador until last Friday. That’s when a good friend of mine – who is fascinated by competitive eaters – pointed me to the 9-minute video that Oscar-winning filmaker Errol Morris made about Bill “El Wingador” Simmons. He is the best known competitive eater, having been the […]
A dinner-concert for your Valentine
If you’re looking for somethig special for your Valentine (and for yourself) and happen to be in Montreal next Friday, Feb 10th, here’s a suggestion: A dinner-concert with opera music and love songs at the TribuTerre bistro 2590 Jarry Est*.
Happy New Year of the Dragon!
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on January 21, 2012. According to Chinese tradition, when the Dragon is master, all the demons go into hiding. That’s why the Year of the Dragon is generally happy and prosperous, and many couples want to have children during this year.
Have your heart checked up at Complexe Desjardins
The University of Montreal’s Health Center (CHUM) invites you to the Cardiovascular Diseases Awareness event, Wednesday and Thursday, this week, at Complexe Desjardins. Have your heart checked up and learn how to keep it healthy. Cardiologists, dietitians, kinesiologists, nurses, and psychologists look forward to seeing you on site from 9 am to 5 pm.
Have your heart checked
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on February 2nd, 2013. February is not only the month in which Valentine’s Day falls, but also the month of the heart and awareness about cardiovascular diseases. The “recipe” for becoming heart-healthy is simple: 1) Do regular physical exercise; 2) Don’t smoke; 3) Lose excess weight; 4) Adopt […]
The giant pumpkin regatta
Had Cinderella been in Gentilly, Quebec, her pumpkin would have been transformed into a speedboat, instead of a coach. And she would be ready to paddle in the boat race that will take place on the Becancour River tomorrow Saturday, October 8th. This race is the spectacular closing event of the Potirothon Gentilly. Several activities […]
Winemaker for a Day
Did you know that you can now pick grapes in Quebec? From mid-September to mid-October, certain vineyards such as la Bauge and Domaine du Ridge invite visitors to become ‘winemakers for a day’ by taking part in grape picking and stomping, thereby working together to create their own vintage.
World’s largest onion on display in England
The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, in Northern England, has celebrated its 100th anniversary last week, with a floral art show, a giant vegetable competition, and a competition to find the world’s heaviest onion. The previous record of 7.5 kg set in 2005 has been smashed by a whopping 8.15 kg specimen.
Tastebuds Fair from September 23 to 25
Having spent the first 20 years of my life in St-Hyacinthe, QC, I know every nook and cranny of town. One of my favorite places is the renowned “Market Center”. This building, built in 1876, is home to all sorts of delicacies: pastries, cheeses, breads and many more! This has been a favorite destination for […]
Festival of Cheese in Montreal
This year, the American Cheese Society is holding its annual conference and competition for the first time outside of the U.S.A., and right here in Montreal! If you love cheese, this is a unique opportunity to sample 1,676 specialty items and dairy products from Canada, Mexico and U.S.A. And, of course, beer and wine producers […]
Wine and the Gauls
With its "To Your Health, Caesar! Wine and the Gauls" exhibition, Pointe-à-Caillère (Montreal Museum of Archeology and History) invites visitors to embark on a fascinating journey to understand how this precious liquid helped shape society.
