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A Typical Summer Concert in MTL

Last night we went to see a bangin’ all-girl brass band in Parc Molson, just a few blocks away–one of the many City-sponsored summer events we love so much here.

Below is a little video snippet (1:40 long) from the finale, just a taste of some sassy, brassy musicians and the rare delight of a typical Montreal summer happening.… [Read More]

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Here It Comes: La Canicule

Canicule = “heat wave” to you and me. Also vague de chaleur. Either way–much, much hot.

Temps are going to be “dangerously high” this week in Montreal and Ontario: 30C-35C, with humidex values of up to 45.… [Read More]

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Bonjour Montréal

Despite all my whingeing about the internet situation, things are going pretty well up here. I’ll try to bring you up to date.

Friday, I went to the public library, where I was able to use the public WiFi to upload the pictures for this posting.… [Read More]