Chronicles
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Since April 2004, Le Magazine de L’Île-des-Soeurs has been publishing a series of columns written by Jacques Lacoursière. Everyone who is interested in the origins of Île-des-Soeurs (Also called Nun’s Island in English) will be fascinated by the topics covered by these articles, which serve as a prelude to the publication of a book by the brillant writer. Jacques Lacoursière’s book promises to the captivating. With the painstaking care for which he is promises to be captivatin. Withthe painstaking care for which he is known and his skill at bringing texts to life and making them so interesting. Jacques Lacoursière will take his readers on a trip through time. From the dawn of history to our days, we will have an opportunity to learn unknown details about the history of this island and its occupants.
  
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We recommend that you read the series of articles published by Jacques Lacoursière in Le Magazine de L’Île-des-Soeurs. They provide a thrilling history of the nuns’ island!

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First episode
An island without a name

Second episode
One island: three owners

Third episode
The island belongs to the nuns

Fourth episode
The island is occupied by the Americans

Fifth episode
At the sign of the foghorn...

Sixth episode
From the ice bridge to the break-up...

Seventh episode
Working for the Nuns

Eigth episode
The Island, a nourishing land

Ninth episode
The Island had its share of drownings

Tenth episode
An Island steeped in prayers

Eleventh episode
L’Île-des-Soeurs was not a quarantine island

Twelvth episode
L’Île-des-Soeurs for sale?

Thirteenth episode
L’Île-des-Soeurs becomes modern

Fourteenth episode
The Island does not escape misfortune

Fifteenth episode
Were the Island’s cows really sick?

Sixteenth episode
L’Île-des-Soeurs: an attraction for undesirable visitor

Seventeenth episode
A new vocation for L’Île-des-Soeurs?

Eighteenth episode
L'Île-des-Soeurs during the Second World War

Nineteenth episode
From île St-Paul to L’Île-des-Soeurs...

Twentieth episode
1769-1956: an Island reserved for the nuns

Twenty-first episode
The island has a new owner

Twenty-second episode
Who will annex L’Île-des-Soeurs?



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