Solange Chalvin

Solange Chalvin (March 20, 1932 She eventually began publishing columns under the guidance of editor-in-chief André Laurendeau, making her one of the first female journalists at the publication. In 1963, Chalvin began editing the newspaper's women's page, which she renamed "L'univers féminin." Chalvin's work in the column primarily focused on the social issues affecting women.

Chalvin later began working for the government of Quebec as a public servant. She was a manager of the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)

Awards

1964 Canadian Women's Press Club Awards; Women's Page category 1969 Canadian Women's Press Club Awards first place in the Features category (shared with Celine Legare) third place in the News Story category for the article "Quand l'homme s'ennuie, quand il ne fait ni la guerre, ni l'amour, il se drogue" In 2020, Chalvin received the Prix Georges-Émile-Lapalme award from the government of Quebec.

Personal life Chalvin and her French-born husband, Michael, were both Catholic.

Death Chalvin died on October 20, 2024, at the age of 92.