One of the most frustrating childhood memories is undoubtedly the sheer irritation of having to cover up your beautiful costume—the one you pestered your parents about for weeks, the one you shed a tear o...
On the night of Wednesday, October 21, through Thursday, October 22, 2026, if the sky is clear and light pollution is low (let’s set a reminder right now: turn off the lights), we’ll be able to see betwee...
Halloween is a deeply nostalgic time for anyone who remembers walking the streets as a child—with a pumpkin-shaped bag in hand, a glittery polyester witch’s hat on our heads, and parents in sweaters pushi...
We had expected a long, mild fall, with plenty of sunshine and a warm breeze that makes it almost too hot when you’re sipping an “extra-hot” pumpkin latte. And then, because Quebec’s weather is unpredicta...
The October full moon will be high in the Montreal sky on October 26, 2026, at 12:12 p.m. EST. Just before the Halloween festival, when the veil between the world of the dead and the living is at its thin...
The nights are getting longer, alas! But during the day, it’s still warm and sunny on the streets of Montreal. Since the fall equinox on September 23, there have been more hours of night than hours of sun...
The leaves are changing color, the wind is crisp, and this morning, for the first time this year, we thought about the gloves we should have packed in our bag. And since it still feels a bit like back...
Going back to school is tough. The sun sets earlier and earlier, temperatures drop, we head back to work or college, and before we know it, we’re exhausted. A full-time job robs us of those moments wh...
In the ancient calendars (Mesopotamian, Celtic, Mayan) of the Northern Hemisphere, the year is always divided into two parts. The year is divided between the season of light and the season of shadow. This...
Ah, summer! It’s gentle, a little stifling, and it smells like lake water, pine needles, and scorching asphalt. And when it’s over, the return to real life and the cool autumn nights can be quite a shock....