Metatron

In 2013, while I was in China and Ottawa, Metatron appeared on the publishing scene in Montreal. They started off with live poetry readings and eventually added publications. The founder, aged 28, wanted literature that was relevant to our generation. She got a grant and things grew rapidly from there. I initially heard about them … Continue reading Metatron

Farine Five Roses – a brief history of the sign

Copy/pasted from: Farine Five Roses (I didn't write this) The Farine Five Roses sign is unlikely to remain a feature of the Montréal skyline for much longer, even though it has been around in some form since 1948. In mid-July 2006, the sign was turned off – seemingly permanently – as a direct result of … Continue reading Farine Five Roses – a brief history of the sign