Being told that it could always be worse when bad news is announced or “there are plenty of other fish in the sea” when we are heartbroken isn’ t always what we want to hear! While these words are always well-intentioned and aimed at comforting us, in the long term, they might well end up...

I saw this green sign at the end of the road. There were names that made my hands tingle; behind that piece of sheet metal was the promise of landscapes which seemed more exciting than the strip of asphalt under my four wheels. After driving under grey clouds for miles, a brighter sun seemed to...

Curious, energetic, and “chill” by his own admission, Pierre-Yves Lord is a host, producer, and DJ. With more than twenty years of experience in his field, he always has a thousand and one projects on the go, taking advantage of the quieter moments of the year to travel. Recently returned from a stay in the...

Investing in well-being at work Disconnection Day is a Strøm Nordic Spa initiative designed to promote balance between professional life and personal well-being. Enjoy a well-deserved break with this extra day off each year. Offered by your employer, it will allow you to recharge your batteries in one of Strøm’s Nordic spas, exceptional havens combining...

They called me “the beadle” in Beauce. I was a real church rat, a religious heritage enthusiast. Holy places have this invisible energy, this undefinable magnetism that draws me to them. However, like many people of my generation, I didn’t grow up with faith, with my baptism as the only baggage in my pocket. As...

Sister Lise Tanguay has devoted her life to helping sick people. Nearly 60 years ago, she joined the Augustines, a religious community that laid the foundations for the provision and administration of healthcare in Quebec.1 She recounts the past with emotion and gratitude and offers us, clearly and optimistically, her wishes for the future. Strøm...

Marking the transition from childhood to adulthood, adolescence is a period of exploration, identity discoveries and challenges that will profoundly affect the emotional and social development of those who experience it. It can also affect the bond between parent and teenager. To support their child through this crucial stage, parents benefit from maintaining a relationship...

Savoury Smoked Salmon Cake A creation by Kevin Lafrenière, executive sous-chef of Strøm Nordic Spa restaurants A perfect recipe for brunch, an appetizer, or even a light dinner, accompanied by some greens. Easy to make, this cake is sure to impress with its thoughtful toppings and the contrast between the freshness of the crunchy fennel,...

From the calm of a village after a snowstorm to the suffocating quiet of a secret, silence can be stressful or soothing. At the seaside, we readily appreciate it, but in a house on the edge of a dark forest, we dread it. In these five suggested books, silence exerts pressure on the protagonists by...