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What Does Poisson d’Avril Mean in Quebec French?
Poisson d’avril is the French name for April Fools’ Day and its pranks. In Quebec, paper-fish jokes are familiar, but the holiday’s exact historical origin remains uncertain.Continue Reading: What Does Poisson d’Avril Mean in Quebec French?
Niki de Saint Phalle at MNBAQ – Personal Reflections and Exhibition Archive
Niki de Saint Phalle: The 1980s and 1990s — Art Unleashed ran at MNBAQ from June 12, 2025 to January 4, 2026. This archive preserves our first-person visit and correct exhibition context.Continue Reading: Niki de Saint Phalle at MNBAQ – Personal Reflections and Exhibition Archive
J.A. Moisan Reopening in Quebec City – What We Know
J.A. Moisan closed in January 2025, but a reopening was announced in August 2026. Here is the current status of the historic rue Saint-Jean grocery.Continue Reading: J.A. Moisan Reopening in Quebec City – What We Know
Is Costco Canada’s Poutine Gravy Vegan? What We Can Verify
Costco Canada’s poutine is not vegan because it contains dairy cheese curds. Reports often describe the gravy as plant-based or vegetarian, but Costco does not publish a current nationwide food-court ingredient list confirming vegan status.Continue Reading: Is Costco Canada’s Poutine Gravy Vegan? What We Can Verify
Bobba, Simu Liu and Dragons’ Den – The 2024 Controversy Explained
A 2024 Dragons’ Den pitch by Quebec City company Bobba sparked a debate about cultural appropriation and bubble tea. Bobba apologized, Manjit Minhas withdrew her investment, and the company remains active.Continue Reading: Bobba, Simu Liu and Dragons’ Den – The 2024 Controversy Explained
A Quebecer’s Review of Smoke’s Poutinerie in Toronto
Our visit to Smoke’s Poutinerie in Toronto found an enjoyable, topping-heavy interpretation of poutine that should be judged differently from a traditional Quebec casse-croûte.Continue Reading: A Quebecer’s Review of Smoke’s Poutinerie in Toronto
Maplefields in Champlain Is a Useful Stop Before Canada
Maplefields at 3 Spiegel Drive in Champlain is a practical fuel, food and restroom stop near the Champlain–Lacolle border crossing on the drive to Quebec.Continue Reading: Maplefields in Champlain Is a Useful Stop Before Canada
Why Does Quebec Want to Separate From Canada? The Independence Debate
Why does Quebec want to separate from Canada? Not all Quebecers do. Here is a neutral guide to the sovereignty movement, arguments on both sides and the 1980 and 1995 referendums.Continue Reading: Why Does Quebec Want to Separate From Canada? The Independence Debate
Quebec City Pizza Guide – Nina, NO.900 and Milano Compared
Looking for Quebec City pizza? Compare Nina Pizza Napolitaine, NO.900 and Milano by style, location and the kind of pizza experience you want.Continue Reading: Quebec City Pizza Guide – Nina, NO.900 and Milano Compared
Monsieur Rose in Quebec City and the 2024 Mignonisme Installation
A dated archive of Philippe Katerine’s 2024 Monsieur Rose installation in Petit-Champlain and Place Royale, with the original visitor photograph.Continue Reading: Monsieur Rose in Quebec City and the 2024 Mignonisme Installation