Category Archives: Cities

Père-Lachaise Cemetery (Paris, France): a brief history

Posted on January 1, 1998 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(January 1, 1998) New cemeteries were needed as an alternative to the horrendous burial conditions in the city. The fear of disease-causing “miasmas” from rotting corpses lead to designating new cemeteries on the outskirts of Paris. Continue reading →

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Reference reseccesion of Quebec

Posted on January 1, 1998 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(January 1, 1998) In the matter of a reference by the Governor in Council concerning certain questions relating to the secession of Quebec from Canada, as set out in Order in Council P.C. 1996-1997, dated the 30th day of September 1996. Continue reading →

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Book reviews

Posted on December 22, 1997 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(December 22, 1997) The Battle over Multiculturalism: Does It Help or Hinder Canadian Unity? Continue reading →

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Discussion Group, The other gay lifestyle, enduring couples (part 2 of 2)

Posted on December 21, 1997 by Other News Sources

(December 21, 1997) I’m a 16-year-old gay college student in Montreal. I just read your article, and I greatly enjoyed it. I believe that gay marriage and social benefits are an extremely important part of the path towards full societal acceptance. I fully intend to marry my beloved,(when I get a beloved) first in a Wiccan hand fasting ceremony, then legally. Continue reading →

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Discussion Group, The other gay lifestyle, enduring couples (part 1 of 2)

Posted on December 21, 1997 by Other News Sources

(December 21, 1997) A couple of years ago, two friends of ours announced that, after living together for some time, they’d decided to get married. The date was set for the first Saturday in July, which happened to be Canada Day, they registered their china pattern at Ashley’s, and they sent out tasteful formal invitations. Continue reading →

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