Hi everyone,
JustFP, the owner of ToR, here. I am a French Canadian and on the night of July 6th a terrible tragedy happened in my province. The people who visit ToR have always been very helpful in time of need, which is why I am reaching out to all of you, to help my fellow French Canadians from Lac Megantic. Lac Megantic has been devastated and needs help badly. Check out the video below and you will understand why. My heart is breaking for these people. The Eastern Townships are where my entire family lives. This train passed through my dad’s town. It could have easily been me searching for a loved one. Everyone in this town knew each other, everyone lost someone they knew that night. The Quebec Red Cross is gathering money to help these people out. If you can, please donate, even if it’s a small amount.
To all the authors out there, the library has also been destroyed. They are trying to build back their book collection, so if you can send them a book it would be great!
Please watch this video.
Lac-Mégantic Support
During the night of July 6th, a derailed train carrying crude oil caused explosions and a devastating fire in downtown Lac-Mégantic. Canadian Red Cross teams are actively responding to ensure that the needs of evacuees are being met. Some of these people have lost everything. Your help is urgently needed.
Five days after a train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, the rural town resembles a scene of desolation. Its downtown is a charred sacrifice zone. 50 people are likely dead, making the train’s toll one of the worst disasters in recent Canadian history.
In a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Quebec provincial police Insp. Michel Forget said police had completed the difficult process of meeting with the families of the 50 people who remain unaccounted for.
The best way you can help is by making a donation. Cash donations are the most efficient way for you to translate your care and concern into immediate, meaningful help for those affected by this disaster.
Donate to Lac-Megantic Support fund (from Canada)
Canadian Red Cross
Canadians can text: REDCROSSQC at 30333
International donations can be made by phone: 1-800-418-1111
or
Online (worldwide)
For the books:
Dear all,
As many of you have heard, there was a train crash in Lac-Mégantic last Friday. Among the many buildings destroyed is the local library, which was about to move to a new location. As a result, all books have been burnt to ashes.
Numerous authors from Quebec have decided to send a signed copy of their books in order to express their sympathy to those who have lost a loved one in the tragedy. After discussing with UNEQ and several local administrators, we realized that they were not ready for a massive donation as of now. Nevertheless, the Fondation des Parlementaires agreed to store a portion of the books, only if signed and sent by their author. To make such a donation, please mail your book(s) to the following address:
FONDATION DES PARLEMENTAIRES
1390, rue Newton, local E
Boucherville (Québec) J4B 5H2
Via their facebook
Another address:
CADEUL Pavillon Maurice Pollack Bureau 2265
Université Laval Quebec
QC G1V 0A6 Canada
Thinking of Rob 
