Tag Archives: Québec History

Montreal at the Crossroads: 1758

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Taylor C. Noakes

If you’ll indulge me for a moment, let’s take a trip back in time. The year is 1758 and the ‘Seven Years’ War‘ had entered its fourth year in North America. The conflict was the largest international conflagration since the … Continue reading →

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Kyoto, not Kippahs

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

Before anything else, something funny. Rick Mercer, as per usual, nails it. The Parti Québécois is completely delusional. I’m not completely sold on the divorce analogy, unless Confederation is a kind of political polygamy. Ours is not a nation of … Continue reading →

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An Incomprehensible Display of Political Incompetence: Amir Khadir Must Resign

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

Earlier today perennial last-place contestant Québec Solidaire issued a statement pertaining to the death of the convicted terrorist, felon and murderer Paul Rose. Further still, MNA Amir Khadir insinuated that he will table a motion before the National Assembly that … Continue reading →

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The OQLF – Still Ridiculous After All These Years

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

The OQLF is a joke. There is simply no threat to the stability and sanctity of the French language in Montréal, Québec or Canada, nor is there any doubt whatsoever of the predominance of the French language in the public … Continue reading →

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Fortune Favours the Bold

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Taylor C. Noakes

Belmont School demolition – 1978 (Rue Guy & Wrexham) Recent statements by PQ education minister Marie Malavoy concerning the elimination of basic English language instruction and the introduction of ‘Sovereignist education’ are cause for concern. It is yet another example … Continue reading →

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Upon Reflection…

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Taylor C. Noakes

As you might imagine I was pretty shaken up over what happened on September 4th. The PQ victory doesn’t bother me, Richard Bain does. Watching it all unfold live on Radio-Canada with Patrice Roy completely flabbergasted at what he had … Continue reading →

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