Kategori: Culture
Tragically Hip Documentary Series to Make World Premiere at TIFF
(Toronto) A four-part documentary series on The Tragically Hip and short films by Oscar winner Torill Kove and actor Connor Jessup are among the Canadian additions to the Toronto International…
American star Travis Scott arrested in Paris
(Paris) Travis Scott, one of the biggest stars of American rap, was arrested at dawn on Friday for violence, the Paris prosecutor’s office said, confirming information from Current Values. Published…
Remnants of Storm Debby Pass Over Quebec
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, which merged with another low pressure system over the Great Lakes, began to reach southern Quebec Friday morning. Due to the “significant amounts” of…
The unemployment rate for the month of July remains stable in Canada and Quebec
Students are facing a particularly tough job market this summer, Statistics Canada notes, while new immigrants are being disproportionately affected by the slowdown in the overall job market. That’s what…
In Montpellier, the Palmarosa rock festival struggles to fill up
Gossip, Phoenix and Tom Odell are among the fifteen groups expected from August 23 to 25. To attract a wider audience, ticket prices have been reduced. France Télévisions – Culture…
“Anti-Semitic acts in France have tripled since last fall,” says Gérald Darmanin.
A tribute is being paid on Friday to the victims of the attack on Rue des Rosiers, which took place on August 9, 1982. During this event, Gérald Darmanin confirmed…
Three tips for observing shooting stars this weekend
These celestial phenomena will be visible to the naked eye from areas free from light pollution on Saturday and Sunday. Three planets will also be observable for amateurs with a…
Season Launch at Espace Libre | A Jubilant Season
Espace Libre unveiled on Thursday evening the series of shows and artist projects that make up Félix-Antoine Boutin’s first program. Tribute to a great actress, experimental theater, cinema, variety, installation……
Paris 2024 Olympics: Egyptian athlete accused of sexual assault taken into police custody in Paris
According to a source close to the case, the events took place in front of the Café Oz, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. Published 08/09/2024 10:54 Reading time: 1…
“Stampede”, Orville Peck | Le Devoir
A small revolution? In the era of an all-powerful Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s country turn with Cowboy CarterOrville Peck confirms his uniqueness with a remarkable second album, Stampedefor which he…
Review of the album “A Change of Pace”, Greg Amirault Trio
A pillar of the Quebec jazz scene, guitarist, composer and teacher, Greg Amirault has called together the trio with which he officiates during jam sessions weekly to record A Change…
The controversy targeting boxer Imane Khelif highlights the meeting between anti-trans hatred and pure and simple misogyny.
What would the Olympics be without another controversy surrounding the gender of an athlete to remind us that despite the air of happy celebration of sporting achievements, the world is…
Water pollution and the environment: still the triumph of illogic
I have always been astounded by the negligence with which we treat what is probably our greatest collective wealth: water. The summer of 2024 is particularly revealing of this phenomenon,…
Have emojis become essential in struggles?
Watermelon and coconut give off a political scent on the Internet. One evokes support for the Palestinian cause, the other for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. Raised fist, flag, wink… Have…
Australian science publication under fire after publishing AI-generated papers
“Cosmos,” published by an Australian state-backed organization, used Open AI’s GPT4 to write six articles, some of which contain inaccuracies and inaccuracies. Published 08/08/2024 11:39 Updated 08/08/2024 12:10 Reading time:…
Heavy Rainfall | Debby Comes to Spoil the Party
The storm Debby and the heavy rainfall that it will bring with it in the coming hours is forcing the cancellation or postponement of several events. Published at 8:25 p.m.…
Leylah Fernandez eliminated in the second round in Toronto
Leylah Fernandez was eliminated in the second round of the National Bank Open on Thursday. The 21-year-old Quebecer was upset 6-4, 6-2 by American Ashlyn Krueger, who came through qualifying.…
Kamala Harris against arms embargo on Israel, adviser says
Kamala Harris is not considering an arms embargo on Israel, a close aide to the Democratic presidential candidate said Thursday, a rare statement from her campaign team about her Middle…
Quebec | The book industry is in good health, rejoices the Association of booksellers
The book industry is in good health in Quebec. Published at 11:16 a.m. Updated at 4:59 p.m. Sebastien Auger The Canadian Press Sales remain higher than pre-pandemic levels for a…
Quebecor increases its profit despite lower revenues in the second quarter
Quebecor saw its profits increase in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, despite a drop in its revenues from one year to the next, particularly in…