I eat a fair amount of poutine. Not like daily or anything, that would be dangerous. Foolish even. (Plus poutine goes right to my thighs) To me, poutine is something you indulge in every once in a while. A brief meal (typically enjoyed inebriated) to remind you and those around you about your thoughts on [...]

The Best Poutine I’ve Ever Had – Chez Ashton’s in Quebec City is a post from: I Backpack Canada

One of my fondest memories of taking french immersion was back in Grade 4 or 5. I was living in Saskatchewan and we had a teacher intern from Quebec who was sharing french culture to classrooms throughout the school. Most of us moaned at the thought of learning about anything cultural. That was until she [...]

T’ire D’érable – Why aren’t you everywhere? is a post from: I Backpack Canada

The NDP notes that on May 23, 2002, the leader of the opposition stood…

Crashed Ice has sparked my curiosity for years. The speed and grace of hockey, the agility of ski cross, and the obstacle course like adrenaline rush you would only expect to find in a military training facility. Quebec City was no fluke choice destination for this event, it’s narrow streets and steep hills make it seem [...]

A Weekend in Quebec City for Red Bull Crashed Ice is a post from: I Backpack Canada

Daniel LeBlanc considers Paul Dewar’s showing.
There was a strong feeling among people following…

3:15pm…. Closing arguments. Mr. Mulcair: Common values, unity, reaching out, taking the Quebec success

It’s getting to that time again in the winter season when athletes from around the world (30 nations!) compete in what can only be described as one of those most awesome sports ever created! These athletes come from all walks of life. Professional BMXers, Skateboarders, Speed Skaters, and Hockey players strap on their pads, and [...]

Crashed Ice is Coming Back to Quebec, and this Hoser’s checking it out! is a post from: I Backpack Canada

Dear Reders; They say a month is an eternity in politics, and by that criteria the past month has not been too kind to the NDP! ———————————————- OTTAWA – A new poll suggests the tide has turned on the NDP’s orange wave in Quebec. The Canadian Press Harris-Decima survey indicates the NDP’s support in the [...]

QUEBEC — A new Quebec party that could dramatically shift the province’s political landscape is expected to be announced today. Former Parti Quebecois cabinet minister Francois Legault has called a news conference in Quebec City to announce the creation of his centre-right party. The Legault-led movement, called the Coalition for Quebec’s Future, has been causing [...]

Wading into a discussion about rail service between Quebec City and Windsor, Conservative MP…

It looks as if the first Canadian occupiers to be evicted are going to be the occupiers of Quebec City.Occupy protesters in Quebec City are facing imminent eviction after the mayor, citing safety concerns, said the area had to be cleared out.Mayor Rég…

It looks as if the first Canadian occupiers to be evicted are going to be the occupiers of Quebec City.Occupy protesters in Quebec City are facing imminent eviction after the mayor, citing safety concerns, said the area had to be cleared out.Mayor Rég…

Paul Wells on how Jacques Parizeau lives to undermine leaders who don’t share his reckless passion for sovereignty

It’s hard to feel much sympathy for PQ leader Pauline Marois. It was an…

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Winnipegers have a mighty comedown ahead of them when they finally see what the…

Why shouldn’t sports get public money if the arts do?