MONTREAL — There has been a strong public outcry over the demolition of a house in the town of Chambly, Quebec, with links to a civilian uprising against British rule in the 1800s. The house, built around 1820, was home to Rene Boileau, a local notary who took part in the Rebellions of 1837-1838. Despite efforts by local citizens to save the house, the wrecking ball brought down the Maison Boileau on Thursday. He slammed the town’s administration on Saturday, adding that it’s time to change the way Quebec protects its heritage. “We have to find a new way to protect our heritage.”Today, the rebellions of 1837-1838 do not go unheralded in Quebec.

Source: National Post November 24, 2018 21:22 UTC