Podcasts about Eastern Townships

There's an effort underway by the Trump administration to defund public media in America. Vermont Public's CEO Vijay Singh will  answer listener questions along with our own to get a clearer view of public media's mission, its message, and future if financial support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is eliminated.Plus, Quebec's Eastern Townships may be overshadowed by the glamour associated with the city of Montreal, but the editors of a new book called "Quebec's Eastern Townships and the World" argue the collection of towns just north of the border have their own historical and cultural footprint that reaches far beyond the province.

One of the Hells Angels who took part in the notorious slaughter of five of the biker gang's members in the Eastern Townships nearly four decades ago spent a few months behind bars following his arrest after he was badly injured in a collision last October. Nearly 35 years later the ghosts of the Lennoxville Purge still haunt the killers who assassinated them. Join us as we discuss.Please consider sponsoring the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.Follow us on: Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTVTikTok: BlackDragonBikertvTwitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchiiZelle: jbunchii@aol.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.com Get 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehiiv.com/subscribeGet my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on Instagram BlackDragonBikerTV. Thank you!

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Nov. 24. It dropped for free subscribers on Dec. 1. To receive future episodes as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:What There's a good reason that the Ikon Pass, despite considerable roster overlap and a more generous bucket of days, failed to kill Mountain Collective. It's not because Mountain Collective has established itself as a sort of bargain Ikon Junior, or because it's scored a few exclusive partners in Canada and the Western U.S. Rather, the Mountain Collective continues to exist because the member mountains like their little country club, and they're not about to let Alterra force a mass exodus. Not that Alterra has tried, necessarily (I frankly have no idea), but the company did pull its remaining mountains (Mammoth, Palisades, Sugarbush), out of the coalition in 2022. Mountain Collective survived that, just as it weathered the losses of Stowe and Whistler and Telluride (all to the Epic Pass) before it. As of 2024, six years after the introduction of the Ikon Pass that was supposed to kill it, the Mountain Collective, improbably, floats its largest roster ever.And dang, that roster. Monsters, all. Best case, you can go ski them. But the next best thing, for The Storm at least, is when these mountain leaders assemble for their annual meeting in New York City, which includes a night out with the media. Despite a bit of ambient noise, I set up in a corner of the bar and recorded a series of conversations with the leaders of some of the biggest, baddest mountains on the continent.Who* Stephen Kircher, President & CEO, Boyne Resorts* Dave Fields, President & General Manager, Snowbird, Utah* Brandon Ott, Marketing Director, Alta, Utah* Steve Paccagnan, President & CEO, Panorama, British Columbia* Geoff Buchheister, CEO, Aspen Skiing Company, Colorado* Pete Sonntag, VP & General Manager, Sun Valley, Idaho* Davy Ratchford, General Manager, Snowbasin, Utah* Aaron MacDonald, Chief Marketing Officer, Sun Peaks, British Columbia* Geordie Gillett, GM, Grand Targhee, Wyoming* Bridget Legnavsky, President & CEO, Sugar Bowl, California* Marc-André Meunier, Executive Marketing Director, Bromont, Quebec* Pete Woods, President, Ski Big 3, Alberta* Kendra Scurfield, VP of Brand & Communications, Sunshine, Alberta* Norio Kambayashi, director and GM, Niseko Hanazono, Japan* James Coleman, Managing Partner, Mountain Capital Partners* Mary Kate Buckley, CEO, Jackson Hole, WyomingRecorded onOctober 29, 2024About Mountain CollectiveMountain Collective gives you two days each at some badass mountains. There is a ton of overlap with the Ikon Pass, which I note below, but Mountain Collective is cheaper has no blackout dates.What we talked aboutBOYNE RESORTSThe PortfolioBig SkySunday RiverSugarloafTopicsYes a second eight-pack comes to Big Sky and it's a monster; why Sunday River joined the Mountain Collective; Sugarloaf's massive West Mountain expansion; and could more Boyne Resorts join Mountain Collective?More Boyne ResortsSNOWBIRDStats: 3,240 vertical feet | 2,500 skiable acres | 500 inches average annual snowfallTopicsThe new Wilbere lift; why fixed-grip; why 600 inches of snow is better than 900 inches; and how Snowbird and Alta access differ on the Ikon versus the Mountain Collective passes.Wilbere's new alignmentMore SnowbirdALTAStats: 2,538 vertical feet | 2,614 skiable acres | 540 inches average annual snowfallTopicsNot 903 inches but still a hell of a lot; why Alta's aiming for 612 inches this season; and plotting Mountain Collective trips in LCC.PANORAMAStats: 4,265 vertical feet | 2,975 skiable acres | 204 inches average annual snowfallTopicsPanorama opens earlier than most skiers think, but not for the reasons they think; opening wall-to-wall last winter; Tantum Bowl Cats; and the impact of Mountain Collective and Ikon on Panorama.More PanoramaASPEN SKIING COMPANYStatsAspen MountainAspen HighlandsButtermilkSnowmassTopicsLast year's Heroes expansion; ongoing improvements to the new terrain for 2024-25; why Aspen finally removed The Couch; who Aspen donated that lift to, and why; why the new Coney lift at Snowmass loads farther down the mountain; “we intend to replace a lift a year probably for the next 10 years”; where the next lift could be; and using your two Mountain Collective days to ski four Aspen resorts.   On Maverick Mountain, MontanaDespite megapass high-tides swarming mountains throughout the West, there are still dozens of ski areas like Maverick Mountain, tucked into the backwoods, 2,020 vertical feet of nothing but you and a pair of sticks. Aspen's old Gent's Ridge quad will soon replace the top-to-bottom 1969 Riblet double chair that serves Maverick now:On the Snowmass masterplanAspen's plan is, according to Buchheister, install a lift per year for the next decade. Here are some of the improvements the company has in mind at Snowmass:On the Mountain Collective Pass starting at AspenChristian Knapp, who is now with Pacific Group Resorts, played a big part in developing the Mountain Collective via Aspen-Snowmass in 2012. He recounted that story on The Storm last year:More AspenSUN VALLEYStats* Bald Mountain: 3,400 vertical feet | 2,054 skiable acres | 200 inches average annual snowfall* Dollar Mountain: 628 vertical feetTopicsLast season's massive Challenger/Flying Squirrel lift updates; a Seattle Ridge lift update; World Cup Finals inbound; and Mountain Collective logistics between Bald and Dollar mountains.More Sun ValleySNOWBASINStats: 3,015 vertical feet | 3,000 skiable acres | 300 inches average annual snowfallTopicsThe Olympics return to Utah and Snowbasin; how Snowbasin's 2034 Olympic slate could differ from 2002; ski the downhill; how the DeMoisy six-pack changed the mountain; a lift upgrade for Becker; Porcupine on deck; and explaining the holdup on RFID.More SnowbasinSUN PEAKSStats: 2,894 vertical feet | 4,270 skiable acres | 237 inches average annual snowfallTopicsThe second-largest ski area in Canada; the new West Bowl quad; snow quality at the summit; and Ikon and Mountain Collective impact on the resort.The old versus new West Bowl liftsMore Sun PeaksGRAND TARGHEEStats: 2,270 vertical feet | 2,602 skiable acres | 500 inches average annual snowfallTopicsMaintaining that Targhee vibe in spite of change; the meaning of Mountain Collective; and combining your MC trip with other badass powder dumps.More Grand TargheeSUGAR BOWLStats: 1,500 vertical feet | 1,650 skiable acres | 500 inches average annual snowfallTopicsBig-time parks incoming; how those parks will differ from the ones at Boreal and Northstar; and reaction to Homewood closing.More Sugar BowlBROMONTStats: 1,175 vertical feet | 450 skiable acres | 210 inches average annual snowfallTopicsWhy this low-rise eastern bump was good enough for the Mountain Collective; grooming three times per day; the richness of Eastern Townships skiing; and where to stay for a Bromont trip.SKI BIG 3Stats* Banff Sunshine: 3,514 vertical feet | 3,358 skiable acres | 360 inches average annual snowfall* Lake Louise: 3,250 vertical feet | 4,200 skiable acres | 179 inches average annual snowfallSunshineLake LouiseTopicsThe new Super Angel Express sixer at Sunshine; the all-new Pipestone Express infill six-pack at Lake Louise; how Mountain Collective access is different from Ikon access at Lake Louise and Sunshine; why Norquay isn't part of Mountain Collective; and the long season at all three ski areas.SUNSHINEStats & map: see aboveTopicsSunshine's novel access route; why the mountain replaced Angel; the calculus behind installing a six-person chair; and growing up at Sunshine.NISEKO UNITEDStats: 3,438 vertical feet | 2,889 skiable acres | 590 inches average annual snowfallTopicsHow the various Niseko ski areas combine for one experience; so.much.snow; the best way to reach Niseko; car or no car?; getting your lift ticket; and where to stay.VALLE NEVADOStats: 2,658 vertical feet | 2,400 skiable acres | 240 inches average annual snowfallTopicsAn excellent winter in Chile; heli-skiing; buying the giant La Parva ski area, right next door; “our plan is to make it one of the biggest ski resorts in the world”; and why Mountain Capital Partners maintains its Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective partnerships even though the company has its own pass.More Valle/La Parva JACKSON HOLEStats: 4,139 vertical feet | 2,500 skiable acres | 459 inches average annual snowfallTopicsThe Sublette lift upgrade; why the new lift has fewer chairs; comparisons to the recent Thunder lift upgrade; venturing beyond the tram; and managing the skier experience in the Ikon/Mountain Collective era.More Jackson HoleWhat I got wrong* I said that Wilbere would be Snowbird's sixth quad. Wilbere will be Snowbird's seventh quad, and first fixed-grip quad.* I said Snowbird got “900-some inches” during the 2022-23 ski season. The final tally was 838 inches, according to Snowbird's website.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 79/100 in 2024, and number 579 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

À l'occasion de sa revue de presse, lundi, Paul Arcand réagit à une enquête des Coops de l'information concernant les difficultés de joindre, par téléphone, le service à la clientèle de la Société d’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ). Pendant trois semaines, du 27 août au 13 septembre, l'équipe d'enquête a fait des appels du lundi au vendredi à différents moments de la journée. Sur les 30 appels, 24 se sont soldés par un échec. «Ils ont découvert que c'est impossible de parler à un être humain à la SAAQ [...] Un parcours du combattant. Et ce qui est particulier, parmi les essais qui ont été faits, c'est que vous pouvez attendre longtemps sur la ligne et paf! Ça raccroche [...] C'est mieux que c'était, mais c'est encore un cafouillage régulier à la SAAQ.» Autres sujets abordés Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation La situation au Proche-Orient Victoire de l’extrême droite en Autriche Les discours décousus de Donald Trump Pénurie de pharmaciens: on coupe dans les heures d’ouverture Commission scolaire Eastern Townships: les cours de francisation pourraient bientôt disparaître Montréal: le bruit, les odeurs et le marquage dans les rues Patrik Laine blessé: les fous se déchaînent sur les réseaux sociaux Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Meet Kerri Gibson, the founder of  Chalets Hygge, a collection Scandinavian-style cottages located in the heart of Quebec's Eastern Townships. In this episode, Kerri and I discuss an amazing collaboration that's reshaping how boutique hospitality entrepreneurs can market their properties.  Kerri, along with Monique DeLorenzo from The Vermont A-Frame, have worked together to organize a strategic alliance of creators and hosts across New England for a Fall Creator Road Trip.  Kerri takes us behind the scenes of this innovative project, where talented creators Maddie and Will from Guest House Creative hit the road, capturing stunning content across multiple short-term rentals and local businesses.  Kerri shares invaluable insights on the power of intentionality in partnerships and how aligning with the right creators can elevate your brand without breaking the bank. We dive into detail around: What the goals of the project are How all participants in the roadshow — the creators, Kerri, Monique, as well as the incredible entrepreneurs at Lumen Camps and The Maine A-Frames will share and collaborate on content post-campaign What the big audience growth strategy of a MAJOR giveaway will look like Ideas for how other hospitality entrepreneurs might replicate something like this in their own market And so much more Follow along on this exciting journey by via the Instagram handles below: https://www.instagram.com/will_zimm_/ https://www.instagram.com/maddie_brandon/ https://www.instagram.com/guesthousecreativestudio/ https://www.instagram.com/maineaframe/ https://www.instagram.com/lumencamps/ https://www.instagram.com/thevermontaframe/ https://www.instagram.com/chalets_hygge/ This episode is brought to you by The Content House   If you listen to this podcast, you likely care a lot about your brand. You care about building it thoughtfully and purposefully.  What I love about Nate and the team at The Content House is that they truly understand this. They care about getting to know your style, your approach, and the unique quirks and features that make your collection of stays special.  Their service is full end-to-end social media management and content creation. From shooting stunning videos and photos to editing, posting, and even sourcing influencers to partner with… The Content House specializes in working with hospitality entrepreneurs building well-branded, boutique collections, often in exotic or extra-special locations… Follow The Content House on Instagram Dunlap Hollow Reel Live Oak Lake Reel FLOHOM Reel Villa Stay Texas Ree About the Show Behind the Stays is brought to you by StayWatch — the internet's best resource for deals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. You can subscribe, for free, at www.staywatch.ai Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Co-founder of StayWatch, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee or on LinkedIn. 

Speaking with Aaron Rand is Sebastien Lebel-Grenier, Principal & Vice-Chancellor at Bishop's University. 

Just twenty miles north of Vermont, the Eastern Townships of Quebec are 15 separate towns that all offer farms to visit, some unique activities like Velo Velant, and dining where the food is grown right in front of you!

Louise Penny's debut novel transports readers to the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada, and the fictitious village of Three Pines. The mysterious death of a retired teacher, Jane Neal, sends this secluded community into a fog of suspicion marked by the exhumation of buried secrets, insecurities and dark history. Working the case is Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, veteran of the Sûreté du Québec, whose peaceable personality puts him in good stead among the denizens of Three Pines. So pack your bag, readers, and book your B&B: visitors to the leafy lanes of "Still Life" can expect lessons in archery, antique furniture and amateur art! Fast Facts @4:00, Summary @19:30, Review from 43:30.

If you look at a compass or maps app, you may notice our sense of direction in Montreal is a bit…tilted. Our “north” leans pretty far west and if you head over to the South Shore and keep going, you end up in the Eastern Townships...which are not in Eastern Quebec. We'll try to help you find your bearings by exploring our off-kilter geography. 

Kedrin Simms Brachman grew up in Knowlton, now lives in the U-S. Her father recently passed away and was cleaning out his house. While going through his tool box, she found a live grenade. She spoke to Andrew Carter.

For this very special French-language episode of the Rural Routes to Climate Solutions podcast, recorded in the late summer of 2023 during the Stories of Regeneration tour, Sara Maranda-Gauvin of Regeneration Canada talked with brothers Vincent and Simon-Pierre Bolduc of La Station: an organic farm and cheese factory in the Eastern Townships of Quebec.

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Philippe Choinière and Stacey Lecuyer, co-founders of Oneka. They tell us about their organic plant farm in the Eastern Townships, working with people who match their values, and committing to truly organic skincare. They are also joined by Ernie Furt, Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss communicating with your accountant during tax season.

Vermont Edition collected winter travel recommendations for Montreal and the Eastern Townships.

Embark on an expedition through Québec's Eastern Townships for breathtaking landscapes, vibrant wineries, and a rich tapestry of cultural heritage. Travel expert Darley Newman takes you to the luxurious lakeside retreat, Manoir Hovey, a favored haunt of the Clintons and mystery novelist Louise Penny in North Hatley. Indulge in delectable poutine and visit Leon Courville Vineyard with female winemaker Anne-Marie Lemire, while also trying unique outdoor adventures, including the zipline coaster at Mont Sutton and a treetop cycling.

Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest talks to Andrew Carter about the potential tuition hikes to Anglo universities in Quebec.

Embark on a journey without leaving the comfort of your headphones with the 'Travels with Darley' podcast. Join Emmy-award winning PBS travel host Darley Newman every Wednesday for an immersive experience that transports you to fascinating destinations with locals as your guides. This isn't just a travel podcast; it's your go-to source for expert advice, travel hacks, and inspiration to elevate your vacation planning. In Season One, unlock the secrets of hidden gems in Quebec, Santa Fe, Alabama, West Virginia, and beyond, where history, culture, and exceptional dining experiences await. George R.R. Martin, the mastermind behind "Game of Thrones," shares insights into the Sky Railway Western train adventure in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Explore iconic Alabama restaurants, the very places where music legends like Hank Williams and Civil Rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. drew inspiration while savoring hot dogs and BBQ. Journey through Quebec City, the Eastern Townships and Montreal alongside expert foodies and guides, immersing yourself in the vibrant New France Festival and cycling through treetops at Mont Sutton. Hit subscribe or follow to unlock your passport to the world every Wednesday. Visit Darley-Newman.com for more exclusive content, and for real-time travel tips, connect with @darleynewman on all social media platforms and @travelswithdarley on Facebook. Let 'Travels with Darley' redefine your travel experience – one podcast episode at a time.

Have you ever been scammed? Ripped off? Betrayed? Lied to? Ever fallen for a sociopath? Are YOU a sociopath? How would you know if you were? These are the questions we discuss with Zoe Whittall, author of the bestselling novel “The Fake”. Zoe is a Canadian poet, teacher TV writer and novelist. She has won all sorts of awards for her work, including being shortlisted for the Giller Prize, and her 2016 novel, The Best Kind of People, is being developed for film by Sarah Polley. “The Fake” is her fifth novel, and tells the story of a charming con artist who changes the lives of two victims (or patsies, as Mo calls them). We also tackle humour and mental health, Judy Blume, and growing up in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. “The Fake” is published by Harper Collins. Zoe is currently working on a book based on the Gilmore Girls, to be edited by Jen Sookfong Lee - another Woman of Ill Repute! We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign Up for our Substack Newsletter.  If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Wendy and Maureen at womenofir@gmail.com A Transcription of the show can be found here.  We now have a YouTube Channel! Please hit the Subscribe button when you get there. And because you asked for it - Future episodes will be in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we head to Quebec to chat with David-Alexandre Chabot, the founder of Timber & Fin. We talk mostly about David's career life, and how it changed dramatically when the pandemic started.Already having a business in mind, he decided to take it as an opportunity to start a company making high quality products. Starting with wood and ended up working with leather. His mission now is to create quality gear that can be passed down generations. David-Alexandre Chabot is a former lighting designer from Quebec's Eastern Townships. Over the course of his 15 year career within the theatre industry, his passion and interest for design and the arts have consistently grown. His work has been shown across Canada and internationally, eventually earning him a Cochon d'or award for Best Lighting Design. Having recently left lighting design behind in order to focus on his true passion: fly fishing, he became frustrated by the lack of responsibly-made, high-quality gear on the market. This inspired him to start Timber&Fins, a company dedicated to crafting heirloom-quality fly fishing gear.David was born in Quebec's Eastern Townships. His love for fishing started at a young age, when he and his brothers would spend hours throwing worms at whatever would bite.His passion for fly fishing was ignited six years ago, when he caught his very first trout using a fly he had tied the night before. More and more fascinated with the sport with each passing day, but unable to find quality fly fishing products that were responsibly made, he was moved to create Timber&Fins. We are committed to crafting heirloom quality fly fishing gear that enhances your fishing experience and that can be passed down from one generation to the next.Timber&Fins is a company dedicated to crafting heirloom-quality fly fishing gear that enhances the fishing experience and can be passed down from one generation to the next. Founded three years ago by David-Alexandre Chabot, Timber&Fins was created out of a desire to provide high-quality, responsibly-made fly fishing products. Visit us at www.timberandfins.com •Instagram https://instagram.com/timberandfins?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=u

Part of Quebec, Canada's Eastern Townships consist of nine territories, four national parks, and miles of hiking and biking routes, plus many public markets, vineyards, and wineries. A tourist mecca since 1850, the region borders three New England states and attracts 10 million visitors per year. Hear why when Shanny Halle joins TRAVEL ITCH RADIO on Thursday, March 16 for an interview with Dan Schlossberg and Maryellen Nugent Lee. Listen live at 8p New York time on iTunes, BlogTalkRadio.com, or the TRAVEL ITCH RADIO Facebook page. This will be episode #495 and is part of our 12th season.

David-Alexandre Chabot was born in Quebec's Eastern Townships. His love for fishing started at a young age, when he and his brothers would spend hours throwing worms at whatever would bite. His passion for fly fishing was ignited six years ago, when he caught his very first trout using a fly he had tied the night before. More and more fascinated with the sport with each passing day, but unable to find quality fly fishing products that were responsibly made, he was moved to create Timber&Fins. We are committed to crafting heirloom quality fly fishing gear that enhances your fishing experience and that can be passed down from one generation to the next.   Check out https://www.brokentippet.com/ to get 15% off your next order,when you use cbflyfishing Be sure to sign up to our mailing list at https://www.cbflyfishing.ca/      

There's Canadian famous, and then there's Famous famous. Like author Louise Penny. Luckily, she was Wendy's best friend in grade 9, so we were able to persuade her to come on the podcast. Maureen, Louise and Wendy talk all about friendship, fame, and facing fear. Too many f's? Well, that's her motto: Don't be Afraid. She's just published book #18 in her Three Pines Inspector Gamache series. A World of Curiosities. She will be speaking at the Indigo bookstore in Toronto on December 2nd, the same day Prime Video launches the Three Pines series with Alfred Molina as Gamache! 18 books in 18 years! A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Louise Penny's new book is out, the latest in her Inspector Armand Gamache Three Pines murder mysteries. A World of Curiosities. Often compared to a modern day Agatha Christie, her work is a lot more than cozy, with ill winds blowing in Quebec's Eastern Townships, the setting for all the murders. We talk about the books, about growing up, and the value of friendship. We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign Up for our Substack Newsletter.

Gribblenation's Doug summarizes a bit about his trips through the Eastern Townships of Quebec. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gribblenation/support

This is a personal one for me. Yes, all the episodes are personal but this one involves some of my own grief. This episode is the Ultimate D, a title bestowed by my guest, one of my close friends, Zach. The ultimate D being death. Last year, my friend and Zach's wife Tarin, died. In this episode, Zach shares his love story, and about his grief, we talk about what it's like to be alone, after having the future you hoped for erased. And, we talk about what healing has looked like for him. Join The Big D community by supporting on Patreon or following along on Instagram! - Zach was born and raised in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, but now calls Toronto home. As part of his resetting of his life, he is just in the process of launching a brand new travel company called Dinosaur Trips that specializes in dinosaur and paleontology-based experiences to destinations around the world. Maybe this will be the first job he's had that he identifies as part of who he is, but maybe not. We'll see. The main things he cares about are music, movies, books, pop culture in general, and sports. Plus friends and family, because of course. And he has a dog named Dixie and a Montreal Canadiens-centric podcast called The Montreal Bias that may or may not come back at some point soon. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-big-d/message

Originally published January 6. 2017A show about the criminal investigative failure of the death of Theresa Allore from the Eastern Townships of Quebec. In this episode we focus on the murders of Manon Dube and Louise Camirand:www.theresaallore.com

The Chairman of the Eastern Townships School Board, Michael Murray, joined Andrew to provide an update on the school bus situation.

"It started with 3 chickens"   The perfect intro to this episode with Kristen Gingera of Cheeky Creek Farm. I was so thrilled to be able to talk to Kristen. Partially because I hadn't chatted with a manifestor in a while, and mainly because I have been so curious about her story and her life as a farmer.    Kristen and her husband Corey had been living on the South Shore of Montreal when they decided to make a big move out to the Eastern Townships and buy a farm with Kristen's in-laws.    Kristen was a teacher and Corey an electrician. When they started their farming journey there was a lot they needed to figure out. But 7 years later they seem to have their feet on the ground (and Kristen got her chickens!)   They now have 3 kids and Kristen proudly calls herself a farmer. She's also realized that as manifestor it's ok to kick a project off the ground and then pass it off to others.    She also is a very strong believer in eating locally sourced food and that mangos should only be eaten on vacation (just kidding...but have a listen to find out what I mean!) This episode has encouraged me to think more about what I put in my body.    I highly encourage connecting with Kristen on IG (her reels are great). And if you live in the area head over to her website to order from her farm!   IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheekycreekfarm_mama/ Website: https://www.cheekycreek.com/home-1

Nestled in the Eastern Townships of South Western Quebec, Knowlton is home to its namesake brewery, La Knowlton Co., which is renowned in the region for its easy-drinking, approachable craft beers. Co-Founder Nicholas Allan joined Cee for a great chat about their story and build-out, why they make crushable beers, how they came up with their unique art direction, their approach to experimentation, their gorgeous brewery, and a whole lot more. They got into a bunch of the beers, including their English Special Bitter, their West Coast IPA, their Cream Ale, their Berry Cream Ale, their DDH Oat Cream Double IPA and their Irish Red Ale. Cheers!   BAOS Podcast Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube | Website | Theme tune: Cee - BrewHeads

This week, instead of bringing you a podcast interview, I'd like to share something a bit more personal. I'd like tell you about my father, Prof. Dr. Max G. Krell. In so many ways, he's the reason I'm the person I am today. My father was a nuclear physicist. He was born in 1935 in Lower Silesia, a region that was part of Germany before the Second World War and is now part of Poland. He studied Physics at the university of Erlangen, in Bavaria, which is where he met my mother. As newlyweds, they moved to Karlsruhe, another German university town, so that my father could pursue his doctorate. They then relocated to Geneva, where my father worked at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) for several years. Eventually, my father accepted a tenure-track position in the department of Physics at the Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec. Leaving behind all their family and friends, my parents immigrated to Canada. My mother was almost eight months pregnant at the time, and I was born about a month after they had settled into their small apartment near the university campus. My father had a three-decades long career as a science professor in Sherbrooke. He finally retired in 1999, and happily devoted himself to his 100-acre hobby farm. He had bought the property, a ten-minute drive from the university, when I was two years old. It was a perfectly square, partially forested piece of land, with an old “saltbox” style farmhouse, a barn, and a couple of ponds. This was the backdrop of my childhood. To my father, that farm was his very own piece of Paradise, something he could have never afforded if he had stayed in Germany. He often told me about his own childhood, vividly remembering the years around World War II. At the end of the war, he and his family had had to flee their village and head west to safety, with basically just the clothes on their backs and whatever they could carry on foot. The years right after the war, his formative years, were especially difficult. His family had to start all over in a new town, mourning loved ones lost in the war, rebuilding their lives from scratch, and food was in short supply. I suppose that's why my father was obsessed with the idea of having his own land and being as food self-sufficient as possible. My mother, whose family had also had to flee westward at the end of the war, was on the same page. Thinking back now, I realize what a wonderfully idyllic childhood I had, growing up in the beautiful countryside of the Eastern Townships – though I often dreamed of city life, especially as a teenager. We had a huge vegetable garden, fruit trees, berry shrubs, beehives, a small herd of sheep, rabbits, ducks, geese, and more. I was immersed in the natural world, seeing things grow around me, planting things, harvesting things, witnessing the cycle of life, and knowing exactly where most of my food came from. For my father, the proximity to nature combined with his training as a scientist, also led to environmental activism. In my teens, I remember several citizen-led, pro-environmental initiatives that my father helped launch and organize, which were driven by the prospect of local authorities making potentially disastrous decisions. All through my youth, I witnessed my father fight stubbornly, unflinchingly for what he believed was right, even when it meant opposing the powers-that-be. He taught me some very important lessons about stepping up when it matters and fighting for the greater good. He shaped the core values that I carry with me as an adult: a belief in science, in justice, in personal integrity, and in social responsibility. On April 16th, 2002, exactly three years into his retirement, my father died unexpectedly of a massive stroke. He never got to meet his only grandchild, who was born the year after his death. But I know he would have been so incredibly proud. He also never got to see me launch my own business. But I know he would have been extremely supportive and interested, especially with regards to my new focus on Cleantech. No doubt whatsoever, he would have had a lot to say about the inherent risks of nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels. I wish he was still with us. This Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday, marks the 20th anniversary of my father's passing. On the one hand, I can't believe it's already been 20 years. On the other hand, so much has happened in those years – many things that would absolutely amaze and thrill him, and other things that would completely outrage and dismay him. I'm pretty sure that if he were still alive, at the age of 87, he'd be as involved as ever in his local community of environmental activists. My father was a man of strong principles, deep moral convictions, and a level of personal integrity that seems all too rare these days. He believed in fairness, honesty, and accountability. And he wasn't afraid to say unpopular things if he felt that truth and justice were at stake. I'm incredibly proud to be his daughter. In so many ways, his legacy is what drives me now. So this Easter long weekend, I will celebrate my father's life, and I will remember all the things that made him a such wonderful dad and a truly great human being. Whether you're celebrating Easter, Passover, Ramadan, or Songkran, I hope that you're able to spend it with family or friends, sharing memories of loved ones who have passed, and cherishing your time together. Kathrin

For those of you coming in fresh to this website / podcast this is what we have so far. Twelve chapters, the stories are all interrelated, in some cases the stories are connected. The narrative all focuses on a region in southeastern Quebec known as The Eastern Townships that I call, Quebexico.For more information please visit the website: www.theresaallore.com

I would like you to stop thinking of the deaths of Louise Camirand, Manon Dube and Theresa Allore as connected cases. The basis for that argument was something suggested by criminologist, Kim Rossmo when he recommended - based on the geographic proximity of the crimes - that Quebec Police look at the cases together. It was supported by another criminologist who stated that it is "statistically improbable" that a serial killer didn't commit three similar murders in the space of 19 months in the Eastern Townships. These are just theories, an hypothesis...For more information please visit the website: https://theresaallore.com/2022/02/26/theresa-allore-case-update-1/

On Friday, March 15, 1974 two Atomes gang members were shot and killed by Gitans in a four hour battled that started in a tavern parking lot, continued at the local hospital, and ended in the downtown streets of Sherbrooke. Any high schooler can tell you the leader of the Roman Empire was betrayed and assassinated on March 15, the Ides of March in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The Night of the Long Knives is by far not the only moment of gang conflict in the Eastern Townships region in the 1970s, but it is the most well known event, in Sherbrooke. It's a story that many locals would just as soon forget. But it can't and shouldn't be forgotten because in many ways it speaks to the heart of the character of Sherbrooke.For more information please visit the website: https://theresaallore.com/2022/02/20/the-night-of-the-long-knives/

There's an even more frightening theory than the one where it's "statistically improbable" that a serial killed didn't commit three similar murders in the space of 19 months in the Eastern Townships: the idea that all sorts of people were getting away with some very bad things, including murder in the era of my sister Theresa's murder. One of the ideas that has persisted over the years is the theory of a folie-a-deux; more than one offender committing these murders, as a shared, escalating experience with one partner being more dominant, possibly older than the other. For more information please visit the website: https://theresaallore.com/2022/01/15/folie-a-deux/

Quebec police believed they had tracked the men down to a motel in Rock Forest, Quebec, a small community in the Eastern Townships wedged between the city of Sherbrooke and the town of Magog. Police stormed the Chatillon motel in the early hours of the morning of December 23, 1983 strafing the carpet layers' room with bullets from an UZI submachine gun, wounding Jean-Paul Beaumont and killing Serge Beaudoin who died four hours later in a Sherbrooke hospital. We pick up after the Coroner's Inquest, where it was determined that officers Roger Dion, André Castonguay and Michel Salvail were criminally responsible for the violent death of Serge Beaudoin, opening the door for criminal charges.For more information visit the website: https://theresaallore.com/2021/12/11/bang-bang-knock-knock-the-rock-forest-massacre-part-2/

The 1983 Rock Forest Massacre in which two carpet layers were mistaken for armed and dangerous criminals involved in the fatal shooting of a Brinks security guard. Quebec police believed they had tracked the men down to a motel in Rock Forest, Quebec, a small community in the Eastern Townships wedged between the city of Sherbrooke and the town of Magog. Police stormed the Chatillon motel in the early hours of the morning of December 23, 1983 strafing the carpet layers' room with bullets from an UZI submachine gun, wounding Jean-Paul Beaumont and killing Serge Beaudoin who died four hours later in a Sherbrooke hospital.For more information please visit the website: https://theresaallore.com/2021/11/27/bang-bang-knock-knock-the-rock-forest-massacre-part-1-wkt5-20/

In this episode, I sit down with obstetrician gynaecologist, Dr. Joanna Baxter to discuss: Local statistics on c-section vs vaginal birth. How is this trend changing?The negative stigma around c-section Reasons why a c-section may be planned during pregnancy. Can this be purely elective?Reasons why a planned vaginal birth needs to move to a c-section once labour has startedHow the decision is made to have a forceps birth vs c-sectionWays physiotherapists help women prepare for birthEach person is an individual The benefits to being flexible in your thinking as you prepare for birthOriginally from the  Eastern Townships in Quebec Dr. Baxter graduated medical school from McGill, and completed her residency in Obstetrics and gynaecology in 2015 from UBC. Initially she practiced in the lower mainland before making the move to the Okanagan. Dr. Baxter enjoys the outdoors, and takes full advantage of the Okanagan life style. She is an avid backcountry camper, hiker, skier, mountain biker, wake surfer and paddle boarder.    Dr. Baxter is a practicing OBGYN at KGH and her practice is highly varied with a special interest in high risk obstetrics, minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, and pelvic reconstructive surgery for prolapse. Looking for more info?Listen to episode 8- Ways to prepare for a c-section Listen to episode 14 - Supporting your body the first 6 weeks after c-section Thanks for joining me! Here is where you can find more:To make a donation to offset the cost of production click donate:DonateWant more details on the small groups?Contact: mel@mommyberries.commy online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.comI offer online 1:1 appointments to help you address the physical symptoms holding you back from living your best life. Follow me on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the show

On this episode Amanda and Marco discuss their trip and stay in Quebec, they visit the Eastern Townships and stay in a most quaint in called Auberge la chocolatiere and then they head to Montreal and stay and a more contemporary and modern hotel, along the way they talk about skiing in Aspen Colorado and Amanda cleans her purse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On AMI Audio's program “outdoors with Lawrence Gunther” we explore Quebec's Eastern Townships on motorbikes and more. Join Lawrence and Lilly as they pic apples, picnic on mountain tops, tour Quebec's Eastern Townships aboard motorbikes, and prepare a Thanksgiving feast complete with a deep-fried turkey. Lots of tips on riding aboard motorcycles blind, and expert advice on two versus three wheeled motorcycles.

Join Alex and Bill as they sit Jess Hobbs in the hot seat. While Jess has been a regular guest host on many shows in the past, it's time to get to know her better! The trio sits down to talk photography, travel, BBQ Chicken, life in the Eastern Townships, and so much more! We are also pleased to welcome Jess aboard as part of the hosting team for 2022, as Alex will be taking a short break for part of next year.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We begin the show by asking listeners whether they prefer to return to the office or work from home at this point in the pandemic. Charlie Sennott gives an update on top international news. He critiques the U.S. government's response to Haitian migrants at the border and the U.S. drone strike in Kabul that killed 10 civilians. Sennott is a GBH News analyst and the founder and CEO of The GroundTruth Project. Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett takes questions from callers about all things vaccines. She discusses the ethics and uses of booster shots and the status of vaccine trials for children. Gergen Barnett teaches in the Department of Family Medicine at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Medical School. Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III critique some Christian leaders' hypocrisy in discouraging COVID-19 vaccines. They also talk about what it means for Boston that none of the three Black mayoral candidates made it through the preliminary election. Monroe is a syndicated religion columnist, the Boston voice for Detour's African American Heritage Trail and a visiting researcher in the Religion and Conflict Transformation Program at the Boston University School of Theology. Price is the founding pastor of Community of Love Christian Fellowship in Allston. Together, they host GBH's All Rev'd Up podcast. Christopher Muther share memories from his recent trip to Quebec's Eastern Townships, and discuss the decision by the European Union to remove the U.S. from its safe travel list. Muther is a travel writer and columnist for the Boston Globe. We end the show by asking listeners about their thoughts on the ethics of booster shots in the United States.

I met Eleni at a virtual networking event and as soon as I heard about her offerings I said "I need that. I need her".    Eleni has embraced her windy, bumpy path that has been full of roadblocks and self-discoveries. She sees the power in the words that we use and encourages others to not only speak in a clear and confident way but to feel comfortable taking up space that each of us deserves to take up.   Eleni helped me create my Alignment Toolkit online program (which will be launched in the fall of 2021) and I honestly wouldn't have been able to do it without her.   She is a Manifestor who naturally feels the urge to follow her strategy of informing and who has learned to really trust the pings with her splenic authority. She knows she is here to make an impact - which is exactly how a manifestor can live in true alignment.  If you would like to connect with Eleni you can find her at: Website: elenidr.com IG: @elenidracopoulos If you would like to order some delicious coffee to enjoy while listening to your favourite podcast (this one of course) head on over to: https://www.virginhillcoffee.com/ And to get your 10% off with orders over $50 enter promo code: JAIME AND if you would like to treat yourself to a spa experience out in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, head on over to spabolton.com and book yourself a spa experience with promo code jaime15 to get 15% off!

In this episode, I talk to my manifesting-generator friend Megan. It was really hard to keep this episode under an hour because we had SO much to talk about. We chatted about all things on being a female entrepreneur, self-worth, navigating the restaurant industry, women supporting women, and everything in between.   Megan is a doula who has created a business where she leads a team of doulas who are here to support women through their pre and post-natal experiences. Their mission is to help you enjoy the ride through this crazy, wonderful, and exciting time in your life with expert advice and down-to-earth vibes.   Since Megan works with me at Marina Knowlton we also had a good chat about the service industry and all of the ups and downs that come with it.    Whether you are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or dealing with the new world of motherhood, I highly recommend reaching out to Megan! If you would like to connect with Megan you can find her at: Website: bumpandglow.ca IG: @bumpglow If you would like to order some delicious coffee to enjoy while listening to your favourite podcast (this one of course) head on over to: https://www.virginhillcoffee.com/ And to get your 10% off with orders over $50 enter promo code: JAIME   AND if you would like to treat yourself to a spa experience out in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, head on over to spabolton.com and book yourself a spa experience with promo code jaime15 to get 15% off!

Dave accidentally drops some house keys down into the gutter and he ventures deep into the storm sewer to go collect them.

Meghan and Jennifer June chat with, Sarah Holmes about her journey from Dance school to a career in special care, to one as a personal trainer/fitness instructor/dance teacher. We dig into burnout, the pros and cons of narcissism, weight loss and body positivity, Sarah's life-changing epiphany and, most importantly, Lee. “I definitely changed lives with my boobs” - Jennifer June Chapman “The best way to change lives is with boobs”- Sarah Katie Holmes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendly.tree Instagram: @earth2sarah About Sarah: Sarah's love for all things movement and creativity began in her early childhood and blossomed into adulthood when she moved to Toronto at the age of 17 to become a triple threat performer. With Step Up, 5: All In the movie, Mary Poppins the musical, music videos and television performances under her belt, Sarah feels great importance in sharing the power of movement, performance, creativity, self-discovery and connection to the growing youth as well as adults. Over the last 7 years, Sarah has focused on teaching dance and movement to all ages ranging from 6 months old to 50 + in dance studios, daycares, elementary schools, community centres, high schools, corporate businesses and gymnastic centres. Last year Sarah quit her 11-year career working with the mentally disabled and moved back to the Eastern Townships, her home, to become a small business owner. During her career with the mentally disabled, she encountered burnout, depression and learned how to rise above with self-love, movement and action. She aspires to continue teaching the importance of movement, dance and self-love to small children and adults alike. As a group fitness instructor and personal trainer, she also assumes her role as a body acceptance and self-love teacher. She now runs an online gym providing virtual fitness and wellness classes, movement programs, private training, group training, dance classes for all ages and dance programs in elementary schools.

Melissa Haney is originally from Inukjuak, Quebec. A small fly-in only community on the Hudson Bay. Flying in and out regularly growing up, she never thought of flying as a career.  She attended Concordia University and was not too sure what she wanted to do for a career. She applied at Air Inuit as a flight attendant for a new challenge, September 11th, 2001 was her first day solo as a Flight Attendant. As much as this day was to change aviation worldwide, it made her realize how much she wanted to be a part of the industry. After a year working as a flight attendant, she decided to begin flight training having heard the stories from the pilots she worked with.  She attended Cornwall Aviation and completed her commercial/multi IFR in 9 months. She started in the Air Inuit ground school for the Twin Otter soon after; now having the opportunity to work above and see the vast Nunavik tundra from a different view.  After gaining experience she moved to the Dash 8 as a first officer. In 2016 she was promoted to Captain on the Dash 8 and was the first female Inuit Captain. In 2017 the Canadian 99s honored her with a commemorative stamp for this accomplishment. In the last year she has become the assistant chief pilot for Dash 8 operations at Air Inuit and is also the coordinator for the Sparrow Program which supports Inuit youth pursuing their pilot licence.  Living in the beautiful Eastern Townships and raising 2 young children she also promotes women in aviation as the Quebec Ambassador for the Elevate Aviation Wing. Melissa can be found on Instagram @nunavikflygal and on LinkedIn by searching her name.

This month World Book Club talks to acclaimed Canadian writer Louise Penny about the very first in her astonishingly successful series of Inspector Gamache crime novels. When a much-loved inhabitant of the village of Three Pines in the Eastern Townships of Quebec is found dead in the woods during Thanksgiving, the locals are certain that it was just a tragic hunting accident. But Chief Inspector Armand Gamache from Montreal suspects foul play and won’t rest until he’s rootled out the darkness at the heart of this seemingly peaceable and bucolic community. His always courteous but also insistent sleuthing gradually brings to light the family secrets and long-held grudges seething under its apparently serene surface. (Picture: Louise Penny. Photo credit: Jean-Francois Berube.)

Alexandre Hupe of the Eastern Townships, just South of Montreal, was trained as a glass blower and is a glass artist and builder.  He found that the repetitive nature of production glass blowing gruelling and decided it wasn’t for him.  Alex is a glass creator, explorer and free thinker.  He is also the acting President of GAAC - Glass Art Association in Canada.  This role allows him to contribute to a wider community and  stay connected to the fragile and exciting material that drew him in years ago.Alexandre Hupé holds a college degree in glass art from Espace Verre, Montreal. Inspired by the relation in which humans are shaped by their environment, and fascinated by the optical qualities of light in glass, he uses blown, solid and sand casted glass to create complex sculptures and modular LED illuminate surfaces.   He lives and work in Québec, Ontario and British Columbia. ·      https://alexandrehupeart.com/·      https://gaacanada.ca/·      https://home.cmog.org·      https://www.instagram.com/gaacanada/?hl=en

The People of the Eastern Townships should have dealt with Bill Morton from the first moment he threatened violence.For more information please visit the website: www.theresaallore.com

Jon MacAulay is a singer/songwriter and guitar player from the Eastern Townships of Quebec, soon to be a mainstay of the Calgary scene. We talked about Americana music, jazz guitar and the blue eyes of Frank Sinatra.

In the episode: -Author Catherine McKenzie talks about her mystery novel I'll Never Tell, which takes place past and present at summer camp in Quebec's Eastern Townships. During the conversation, McKenzie provides advice for young writers, talks about who she read growing up, where she writes her books, how she plans out her stories, and more. - Nick Burgess plays music from the Segal Centre - CORONA Serenades: Yara Zeitoun: O mio babbino caro

TALES OF THE CYPHER  AVEC SUGY ET EMIL, CYPHERSONS (FR) EPISODE 4 - SCARY ARI (FUNKY STEPS)     Un autre solide show cette semaine alors qu'on reçoit le doyen de la ville de Sherbrooke, le Maître Ariel aka Ariel qui fait peur aka SCARY ARI du crew Funky Steps. On en apprend sur l'histoire du break dans les Cantons de l'Est, de ses inspirations ainsi que des moments chauds dans son parcours. Un artiste complet en qui nous avons énormément de respect, une encyclopédie de connaissances, une brute de b-boy et un legitime bon gars overall.  Bonne écoute! Another solid show this week, this time featuring the dean of Sherbrooke, master Ariel aka the scariest aka SCARY ARI from Funky Steps Crew. We discover the story of breaking in the Eastern Townships region. He shares with us his many inspirations and the heated moments of his breaking career. A very well-rounded artist which whom we respect a lot, a true encyclopedia of knowledge, a dope b-boy and a legitimately great dude. Enjoy the show!   Pour suivre les aventures musicales d'Ariel : https://www.facebook.com/ARIALofficiel/ Pour nous suivre: www.cyphersons.com IG @CYPHERSONS   Musique par @benito_turntable et @sqreeb  https://uglypitch.bandcamp.com/album/flashkick-beat-tape 

What's the one thing you can do when visiting wine regions to make it your best trip ever? How can yoga help you become a better wine taster? How do you calibrate your palate and why should you do it? What's it like competing in the World's Best Sommelier Competition? How can you develop your wine tasting vocabulary? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, Master Sommelier Elyse Lambert shares tips on how you can become a better wine taster. Highlights How can Le guide des Méchants Raisins help you learn about wine? Which simple tip does Elyse recommend for you when pairing wine and food? How can you make the most out of a trip to French wine regions? What key strategy should you keep in mind when visiting wine regions? Which wine can you pair perfectly with pizza? Why should you taste with a variety of people you don’t know? How can yoga help you become a Master Sommelier? When should you calibrate your palate and how can you do so? How can you develop your wine tasting vocabulary? Which Canadian wine regions should you keep your eye on? What role does humility play for a sommelier?   About Elyse Lambert Born in Montréal, Québec, Élyse Lambert graduated with a degree in hotel management from the prestigious Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) in 1998 and as Sommelier from L’École Hôtelière des Laurentides in 1999. Her career as a Sommelier began in the Québec Laurentians at the award winning Relais & Châteaux l’Eau à la Bouche. Her next move was to the Eastern Townships where, from 2000 to 2004, she was an integral member of the sommelier team at Auberge Hatley, a 5 diamond CAA – Relais & Châteaux. Throughout her exciting career path, Elyse continued to earn credibility for her craft and accolades in Canadian and international competitions. Elyse Lambert is now the 5th Best Sommelier of the World 2016. She is currently working as a Sommelier Consultant and continues sharing her passion at Radio-Canada’s morning show, Medium Large and as a wine column in Journal de Montreal. Elyse lives in Montreal and consults for private and corporate clients and is often invited to facilitate wine education seminars and to speak at corporate functions in Canada and around the world.   To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the https://www.nataliemaclean.com/67.

Waskaganish presents a classic Canadian epic of lost and found love, brutality, and murder, from the Polish pogroms to southern England, to regions of Quebec affected by the 1980s political unrest: Waskaganish, Montréal, and the Eastern Townships.We experience the unraveling of the connection between an exquisite blue diamond necklace and the missing 16.25 caret Eagle Diamond – one of the biggest diamonds ever recovered in the continental United States, stolen in 1964 from New York’s Museum of Natural History – and what lies beneath the cratonic rocks of Waskaganish, a small Cree community at the junction of the Rupert River and James Bay, and the lives of the Montrealers it touched.One man with deep-rooted connections to Waskaganish was wealthy, ruthless entrepreneur Robert Steinman. He and a young, geologist, Avrum Wood, the great-grandson of Polish-Jewish immigrant Charles Wood, who found the Eagle Diamond in 1876 on his rented farm in Eagle, Wisconsin, had a dream that changed forever the lives of those it touched, including the epic’s protagonist, striking, amber-eyed food and nutrition expert Hannah Epstein Star, internist Jonathan Star, Cree physician Rebecca Stone, and, ultimately, actor/director Kurt Garnet.We can identify and empathize with the protagonist as she struggles to maintain her moral compass and optimism in a society rife with pseudo-science, racism, insatiable greed, deceit, love, lust and loss, and brutality. The journey through the boreal forests of Waskaganish and the genteel urban quilt of the unique Montreal neighborhoods are described intimately as the lives of the leading characters emerge and the novel's complex plot unfolds.https://amzn.to/2teS0DOSTART YOUR OWN PODCAST:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=694901Thank You so much for supporting this show.Support the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/757583)

My first podcast episode An interview with Deborah Henderson - Author of a fictional novel called "The Missing Pieces" this story is about severe trauma and a woman's struggle to survive the aftermath.   Like her main character Bobby, is a survivor who finds strength to keep going. Deborah finds peace today living with her husband in the Eastern Townships surrounded by lakes and mountains while fulfilling her purpose to be an inspiration to others.    You may get a copy of her book by clicking on the following links: https://www.amazon.ca/Missing-Pieces-Deborah-Henderson/dp/0228811538 https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Writer/The-Missing-Pieces-Fiction-Novel-By-Deborah-Henderson-1977735759008337/    

My first podcast episode in mp3   An interview with Deborah Henderson-Author of a fictional novel called "The Missing Pieces" this story is about severe trauma and a woman's struggle to survive the aftermath. Like her main character Bobby is a survivor who finds strength to keep going. Deborah finds peace today living with her husband in the Eastern Townships surrounded by lakes and mountains while fulfilling her purpose to be an inspiration to others.       

The Lac-Mégantic rail disaster occurred in the town of Lac-Mégantic, in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec, Canada, at approximately 01:15 EDT, on July 6, 2013, when an unattended 74-car freight train carrying Bakken Formation crude oil rolled down a 1.2% grade from Nantes and derailed downtown, resulting in the fire and explosion of multiple tank cars. Forty-two people were confirmed dead, with five more missing and presumed dead. More than 30 buildings in the town's centre, roughly half of the downtown area, were destroyed, and all but three of the thirty-nine remaining downtown buildings had to be demolished due to petroleum contamination of the townsite. Initial newspaper reports described a 1-kilometre (0.6 mi) blast radius. The Cornfield Meet: Rail Disasters is brought to you by Sargent Signals (Andy) and Mrs. Sargent Signals (Michele). Contact us here: Web Page: http://cornfieldmeet.show Email: thecornfieldmeet@gmail.com Follow us here: Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/thecornfieldmeet Facebook: http://facebook.com/thecornfieldmeet Twitter: @CornfieldMeet Instagram: thecornfieldmeet Become a Patreon here and help keep our show going: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecornfieldmeet Help us to get the word out about our podcast! Subscribe and most importantly review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cornfield-meet/id1466432944 Andy's Ending Music: Artist: Crass Song: Bloody Revolution's Link: https://youtu.be/khxsqf_L_v0 Music created by Michele Sargent using GarageBand.

Welcome to the Martini Minute, this is what's new in the world of luxury: Enjoy the thrill of soaring to your resort in a seaplane in the scenic countryside of Quebec. After boarding your private Cessna operated by Hydravion Aventure, you’ll fly over stunning landscapes to the Eastern Townships, landing on Lake Massawippi at the Manoir Hovey dock.

This week a special edition as the Link was on site on Thursday at the Montreal "Salon de l"Immigration- Immigration Expo" in Montreal (video of show at bottom) Hosts were Levon and Marc. along with several special guests. (audio version below, video of show at bottom) ListenEN_The_Link-20190531-WEE15 Starting us off was Jonathon Chodjai, president of the expo who explains how it has grown and some of the services and opportunities provided at the expo. These include help in preparing resumes (C.V.) adapted to Canadian styles, job opportunities and recruiting, education opportunities and information about the multitude of services to help newcomers understand and navigate the often new and confusing culture, laws, and bureaucracy systems in Canada. Also as guests and to give some examples of those services and opportunities, Oscar Gonsalez of the Central Quebec School Board ( Commission scolaire Central Quebec)  who spoke about the education opportunities to learn in a bilingual environment in the central Quebec region, and the advantages. Thousands of visitors came to learn more about integration, jobs, careers, education, and other aids to their new lives in Canada (Leo Gimeno-rCI) Patricia Grzesiak with the immigrant interconnection programme, developed as an initiative of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce which connects newcomers with career paths and related businesses. Melissa Medeiros- who accompanied the Eastern Township’s delegation to promote the more relaxed atmosphere of Quebec’s Eastern Townships as a wonderful education, job, and career location outside the province’s two major urban centres of greater Montreal, and Quebec City and David de Palma of the National Bank, explaining about the workings of the Canadian banking system and the importance for newcomers to understand how banking and credit work in Canada. This was the 8th addition of the annual Salon de l"immigration, an annual event held at the convention centre in downtown Montreal. Watch The Link May 30th 2019! Images of the week window.jQuery || document.write('

Martha Pellerin was a musician, scholar, advocate, educator and song collector—to name just a few of her many roles. Her family immigrated to Vermont from the Eastern Townships of Quebec in the 1960s, settling in Barre. Growing up, Martha navigated a complicated landscape of culture and identity. While her family spoke French at home and maintained strong ties to Quebec, Martha also spent much of her life immersed in American culture and the English language. Ultimately she found her calling, unifying these dual elements of herself and proudly identifying as a Franco-American. Martha worked her whole adult life to understand the nuances therein, to draw out, document and sustain the stories, songs and traditions of her family and community and to help others do the same. She was committed to “progressing the culture” of Franco-Americans in Vermont and beyond. Martha died of cancer in 1998 at 37 years old - much too soon. In this episode we hear recordings of Martha from the VFC archives as well as interviews with her son, Ian Drury, and with Burlington-based musician Michele Choiniere, one of many Franco-American Vermonters whose life was touched by Martha.

Thanks to the good folks at the Cantons de l'Est Tourism Office, we were blessed with the opportunity to meet with Stan Groves, owner and head brewer at Golden Lion, the oldest and longest running brewpub in the province of Quebec. Located in Sherbrooke in the gorgeous Eastern Townships, we chatted with Stan about what the scene was like in the '80s and how it changed along the way. Beers Reviewed: Golden Lion Irish Stout; Golden Lion Lion's Pride. This episode is brought to you by High Season Co. - @highseasonco // highseasonco.com Theme tune: Cee - BrewHeads // bit.ly/CeeBrewHeads Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! // bit.ly/BAOSYouTube

The sound of a train in the night… it's a comforting sound that tells us somebody's out there in the darkness. But to the people of Lac-Mégantic in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, the sound of a train has very different associations. It's a reminder of that night — July 6, 2013 just after 1 am, when a runaway train barrelled into town, killing 47 people and decimating the core of the small town of approximately 6,000 people. Bruce Campbell has just written a book called The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster – Public Betrayal, Justice Denied, published by James Lorimer and Company. He's the former Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and is the author of three major reports and a number of media commentaries on the Lac-Mégantic tragedy. The book is the story of one runaway train and a small town catastrophe. It's also a larger story about how free market ideology of unfettered markets, big oil and deregulation caused the tragedy. Bruce Campbell managed to blend the two aspects of the story – the political issues and the human repercussions, painting a vivid picture of the town and its people and the long term effects of policy failures on individual lives.  He speaks to rabble podcast exec producer Victoria Fenner. You can read an excerpt from the book here. Image: Wikipedia – Police Helicopter View of Lac-Mégantic If you're in Toronto tomorrow, November 9, 2018, join Bruce Campbell at the Centre for Social Innovation, 720 Bathurst for his Toronto book launch. It's from 5-7 pm. Help make rabble sustainable. Please consider supporting our work with a monthly donation. Support rabble.ca today for as little as $1 per month!

    Sophie Lymburner is a soulful entrepreneur. In addition to being a marketing guru, she's a good friend and the founder of YogaTribes, the Montreal based international yoga platform bringing together yoga teachers and their respective yogi tribes.   The site was founded by Sophie and her team after she discovered the power of yoga when offereing free yoga classes to her staff in her former offices. The rest, as they say, is history. YogaTribes is a terrific hub, comparable to Uber and Airband B in other spheres, where one can locate, and reserve and pay for a yoga class.  The site has been praised by world-renowned luminairies such as Elena Brower, a New York based yoga teacher with an impressive pedigree who was in Montreal this past February for the Expo Yoga.  In addition to being the perfect gathering place for yogis and teachers,  YogaTribes hosts a number of amazing events throughout the year, including the eponymous (and well worth it!) YogaTribes Sound Off, where headsets provide an intimate connection with teachers and ambient music, a remarkable multi-sensory experience like no other.   On June 21st, on International Yoga Day, YogaTribes will unveil its programming for Tout le monde yoga, a summertime yoga program that will offer Montrealers free yoga all summer long, as well as officially launch its collaborative and commercial platform for yoga. Through a partnership with studios and instructors in the Greater Montreal Area, YogaTribes has developed a diverse original programming with over 75 free classes offered between June 21st and September 20th.   Tout Le Monde Yoga, is a jam-packed calender of yoga events for the summer months, which to my absolute delight, includes outdoor yoga, yoga at Place des Arts, spinning yoga, as well as a wonder full outdoor yoga experiences during the Oneka Open House in the Eastern Townships. ( I'm thrilled to mention that I will be part of the programming for this amazing weekend, more details to come soon!)     What I admire most about Sophie is her steadfast dedication to her innovative platform, her immense creativity, her passion, and her can-do attitude.  I've never heard her complain or recoil in front of any business challenge. Sophie is a role model for all entrepreneurs, young and old, who have that fire in their belly and who want to make a difference in the world. If you're a fan of yoga, I encourage you to join the YogaTribes community today.  You can do so here. Also, listen in on the podcast to find out more about the awesome events coming up this summer in Montreal and the Townships. Thank you Sophie for sharing your passions, lighting that flame, and sharing your gifts with the world. You're an inspiration for us all.      

The post MSS-073-Drouin Collection Records-part 2 appeared first on Maple Stars and Stripes - Your French-Canadian Genealogy Podcast. Moving on…to eleven more record sets from the Drouin Collection records. These records span the United States, Quebec, Ontario, and the Eastern Townships. They cover Catholic as well as Protestant records. They begin with the settlement period, and some go into the 21st century. Bertrand Desjardins joins us again to walk us through these collections. […] The post MSS-073-Drouin Collection Records-part 2 appeared first on Maple Stars and Stripes - Your French-Canadian Genealogy Podcast.

“The Write for Rights campaign is really a beautiful campaign, where once a year instead of writing to governments to tell them that we ask or demand that they release prisoners, we write directly to persons who are in danger or who are struggling for their rights and we want to give them a word of support,” said Mireille Elchacar, Amnesty International’s spokesperson for the Eastern Townships region in the Province of Quebec.

Robert Martellacci, Publisher, The MindShare Learning Report shares a MindShare Learning moment with Ron Canuel, CEA Chief Executive Officer – Learn how this former Director General of the Eastern Townships School Board in Quebec successfully launched one of Canada’s first one-to-one laptop initiatives across his district. Ron has over 34 years of experience in the public education sector, most recently as Director General of the Eastern Townships School Board in Quebec. / Chef de la direction de l'ACE - Détenant plus de 34 ans d’expérience dans le secteur de l’éducation publique, plus récemment à la direction générale de la Commission scolaire Eastern Townships au Québec.