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When I left Quebec city in May of 2020 and landed in Lanaudière, it was in the midst of the uncertain context of the pandemic. I found hope through my involvement with ECOL, the English Community Organization of Lanaudière.

When I left Quebec city in May of 2020 and landed in Lanaudière, it was in the midst of the uncertain context of the pandemic. The global crisis certainly brought anxiety, but it also made me feel that there might be no better time for a fresh start and to reinvent myself professionally. At the very least, I hoped to find work in a field closer to my own value system. I had enjoyed my corporate…

Back in September of 2021, Michelle Eaton-Lusignan was the executive director at the English Community Organization of Lanaudière in Rawdon. Michelle was is on podcast to talk about her years at ECOL and to contemplate the growth of the organization

Back in September of 2021, Michelle Eaton-Lusignan was the executive director at the English Community Organization of Lanaudière in Rawdon. Michelle was on the podcast to look back on her years at the helm of ECOL and to contemplate the growth of the organization she and her team had set in motion. Ericzone Podcast: Episode 39 (En) September 17th 2021 Michelle Eaton-Lusignan…

It was great to meet Ron Lukian and to watch him dance around his cosy atelier. I had never seen glass blowing in person and It was fascinating to watch. The beautiful and detailed paintings done by Gail also resonated with me on a profound artistic level

The month of March quite nearly beat me into submission. Winters in Quebec can be unbearably slow, especially if you spend a lot of time indoors sheltered from the cold. And even though this past winter sometimes felt like unholy punishment, I was also blessed with some interesting audiovisual projects. In plain-spoken terms; while winter was being a bitch, I got to work on two of the most…

I recently filmed, mixed and edited a very special St-Patrick's concert for the English Community Organization of Lanaudière with Carole Gravel and featuring Esmé Cavanaugh, Jeff Deeprose and Patrick Hutchinson.

I recently filmed, mixed and edited a very special St-Patrick’s concert. On March 5th 2022, I greeted talented musicians Esmé Cavanaugh, Jeff Deeprose and Patrick Hutchinson in my humble studio at an undisclosed place in the middle of the forest. Accompanied by Carole Gravel, the group not only had with them their instruments, but also brought a comfortable vibe of camaraderie that made this…