Premier François Legault should amend Bill 96 to require that all large storms over 50 km/h be immediately translated before they’re permitted to cross Quebec’s border.
So tropical storms called Francis, Amy or Gene must be renamed tempêtes François, Aimée and Jean-Guy, while Hurricane Frank becomes Ouragan Franchement.Article contentby adding more inclusive names like Hurricane Denzel, or Beyoncé. Also some traditional Indigenous names, since the word “hurricane” itself comes from “hurakán,” an ancient Caribbean peoples’ word meaning “evil spirits of the wind.
Maybe we should start naming other Canadian weather events, too? For decades winter storms were no-name blizzards, but the U.S. Weather Channel has started naming them, so I think Environment Canada should join in. If we heard Blizzard Bombshell Fury was coming, we’d all keep our cars at home instead of adding to Montreal traffic jams. The same would go for Thunderstorm Mad Max.
I accept the fact my own name has been rejected as not serious enough for a hurricane. But I’d be happy with any Canadian-sounding weather front that got me into the morning news, like: “Hey folks. That recent cold front’s on the way out. But look out for Occasional Rain-and-Freezing-Drizzle front Josh.
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