Lips that speak of peace
Lips that speak of peace must not covet power or minerals buried deep in the soil of the Other.
Something for Everyone: the Townships Sun
Long-time subscriber, Susan Bennett, talks about why reading the Townships Sun magazine feels like home. Filmed and edited by Xania Keane and Robert Donachie. Special thanks to Marie Moliner. Subscribe now! http://www.townshipssun.ca/subscribe
Coming in May: All the Stage is a World
My first acting gig was at age 10. I say “gig” like I was paid, like I was some kind of pro. Instead, I was simply “Boy” in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. I had one scene. I sang a short song and then was shuffled backstage to be babysat by the makeup…
It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)*
Sarah Mackenzie is not a robot. Vanessa Rigaux can be a clown. And Eric Desmarais is a cultural connector. Wide ranging interviews with these three artists ― half my age ― yielded thoughtful insights into AI and the risks we all face, often without even realizing it.
Headstands for the Townships Sun
Will the Arts Editor for the Townships Sun fall flat on her face? Watch until the end to find out….and subscribe to the Townships Sun! The magazine for the English-language community of the Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada: https://townshipssun.ca/subscribe Filmed and Edited by Xania Keane and Robert Donachie
Editor’s Note: Brain Rot & The American Dream – by R.A. Garber
I confess to feeling desperate about the enormities of the world we humans have crafted. Whether you look through the lens of climate, conflicts, economy, extinctions, health, politics, pollution, or population, the whole picture is unnerving. (Notice my list is in alphabetical order; I see no way to prioritize these diverse disasters.) Gone are…
Townships Sun Photo Detective Challenges
Attend any of our future Townships Sun Photo Detective Challenges and use your skills and knowledge of the Eastern Townships to help us identify the collection of as yet unidentified historic images in our archives.
Have you read these articles about planning your death?
Have you read these articles about planning your death? Dr. Peter Moliner, a medical doctor who practices anaesthesia and palliative care in the Eastern Townships, has recently written two articles in the Townships Sun about dying. In his first article, Let’s Talk about Dying (Dec-Jan 2025), Dr. Moliner focuses on the most significant decisions one…
Cinema Haskell: Bringing World Cinema to a Historic Border Landmark – by Daniel Kirchin
The brainchild of veteran film programmer Danny Lennon, Cinema Haskell has been screening films within the storied walls of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House since August 2023. With screenings twice a week, plus a monthly short film program, Lennon has crafted a vibrant cultural hub that celebrates global and local cinema alike.…
“Help the Townships Sun reach 1,000 subscribers!”
Our Sun has something to say: “Help the Townships Sun reach 1,000 subscribers!” (If every current subscriber gets one friend to subscribe, we’ll reach our goal!) Subscribe or gift a subscription today: https://www.townshipssun.ca/subscribe