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So much for rapprochement. 'Passchendaele,' a pricey World War I epic, has taken the Canadian B.O. by storm becoming that rarest of creatures--a bona fide English-Canadian hit. But the pic [...]

Results from the survey Headspace Monitor reveal that Quebecers are concerned over the economic aspects of hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics, as they are the least likely to approve the use of federal funds in the bid for the Games. Quebecers also think that Olpympic sponsors should also encourage the younger generation to participate in sports. The results' implications to Olympic marketers are provided.

Business relationships between the French and the English in the Quebec province are markedly improved compared with a few years ago. There are, however, some things that the English-speaking executive should know about the differences in culture. Of great importance is that the French are more likely to take risks and also respond to situations more emotionally than the English. Most firms do business in English and French, and this has become more acceptable to both groups. Some previous cultural differences are becoming less divisive as English and French become more accustomed to the other's way of life.

Jack Kerouac, whose parents hailed from Quebec and whose ancestors included Indian men and women, is considered by some to be a Quebec writer in exile. Kerouac is known to [...]