October 5, 2000: Rheal Mathieu, a former FLQ member who spent 9 years in prison for his membership, attempts to firebomb 3 Second Cup cafes in Montreal, due to the use of their English name in French culture. Mathieu was convicted in 2001 to six months in prison. As a result, Quebec stores changed their names to "Les cafes Second Cup."
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October 5, 2000: Rheal Mathieu, a former FLQ member who spent 9 years in prison for his membership, attempts to firebomb 3 Second Cup cafes in Montreal, due to the use of their English name in French culture. Mathieu was convicted in 2001 to six months in prison. As a result, Quebec stores changed their names to "Les cafes Second Cup."