The sheets twist themselves up silently, like a secret whispered in the morning. No wake-up call to break the softness of that grey area between dreams and consciousness. A gust of warm air slips through the window which, as always, refuses to shut completely. It wafts into the room, bringing with it the steamy memory...

Actress, singer-songwriter, and, most recently, television host, Viviane Audet has as many strings to her bow as there are keys on her piano. Solo and alongside her partner and musical collaborator, she has been pursuing a flourishing artistic career for nearly two decades, without forgetting her native Gaspé Peninsula, where her passion took hold. She...

“We will not leave.” Jacques Brault   Every year, in Quebec, as in other northern territories, winter returns with its biting cold, shorter days, slippery streets, and snow-covered silences. And while it’s part of a natural cycle, it’s rarely greeted with indifference. Because beyond a simple change in temperature or scenery, winter has a profound...

A pivotal month at the year’s end, November is the precursor of winter, inviting us to prepare for its arrival. As the first chill sets in and days get shorter, our natural rhythm embraces slowness within the comfort of our homes. Back-to-school season already feels distant, and our vitality has been somewhat depleted. Yet the...

The stress of modern life, the hormonal upheavals linked to menopause or postpartum, or simply the feeling that your hair is losing density over time… Hair loss is more common than we might think. It affects a growing number of our friends, colleagues, and loved ones, sometimes starting with ourselves, yet it remains a taboo...

On September 23, 2025, for the second year in a row, Strøm Old Quebec was awarded the title of Canada’s Best Day Spa by a panel of experts and consumers at the 2025 World Spa Awards. This prestigious award celebrates the excellence and diversity of our offerings and acknowledges the care our team puts into every moment of...

Photo : © Justine Latour   Navigating between public and private life can be a real challenge, especially for those who live life in the spotlight. Léane Labrèche-Dor, an actress and host, shares her thoughts on this duality, the precarity of the profession, and the challenges of being perceived as “the daughter of…”. She also...

If you’re a parent, you know all too well that back-to-school time is the equivalent of an ultramarathon. Buying the items on the school list, registering for various extracurricular activities, checking that their clothes are still the right size, labeling their belongings… And it doesn’t stop there! You also have to catch up on all...

The components of a long and healthy life are multiple, and they can often be measured or studied. But one ingredient that gives life flavour and is difficult to quantify is meaning. Can a life lived without intention be satisfying? Is it absolutely necessary to emerge stronger from the trials that life places in our...