'English in its place.' (language controversy in Montreal, Quebec)

Article Abstract:

The Royal Victoria and Montreal General hospitals sparked the ire of anglophones when the administration of the two hospitals issued a directive telling employees to address patients in French first. Although the hospitals are officially bilingual, many view them as anglophone.

Hospitals, Social policy, Quebec, Language policy

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Deadly voyages

Article Abstract:

Five members of the Order of the Solar Temple killed themselves in a house fire in St. Casimir, Quebec. Two couples died of smoke inhalation and one women died of a likely drug overdose. Three teenagers were permitted to survive.

Investigations, Cults, Mass suicide, Order of the Solar Temple

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