This street and a nearby park are named in honour of painter, engraver, ceramist and sculptor Jordi Bonet (1932-1979), who was born in Barcelona, Spain. At the age of seven, …
Monthly Archives: January 2021
The next link in the chain: Reviving the music of Douglastown
As they packed up their equipment, the members of the Douglastown Dance Orchestra figured they had dodged a bullet. It was March 14, 2020.They had spent the morning clearing snow … Continue reading The next link in the chain: Reviving the music of Douglastown
How did you ring in the New Year?
If your New Year’s celebration included self-inflicted hypothermia, you’re probably a Canadian who takes an annual polar bear dip for charity.Out with the old and in with the new! People …
2021 should see its share of sporting events, including Olympics
The year 2020 is now behind us, and in 2021, fans will get to see their share of sporting events. This will hopefully include the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, postponed …
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League modifies playoff format
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) assembly of members voted unanimously on Dec. 22 to modify the format of the standings and the playoffs for this season, due to …
Sports books that you must read, COVID-19 or not
With the local sports scene pretty quiet, now is the time to check local bookstores, libraries and websites for a good sports book that will keep you busy for a …