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Review of the album “Songwriter” by Johnny Cash
Funny business. Usually, we are against this kind of tinkering with archives. It turned out that the rights holders of the late Johnny Cash dug up a small pile of…
The reissue of “Tu m’aimes-tu” disappoints
It is one of the best albums of Quebec song. Music lovers have been asking for a vinyl version for several years. Do you love me by Richard Desjardins, which…
Gérald Darmanin considers unabashed racism to be “extremely worrying”
The Minister of the Interior was the guest of Franceinfo on Friday morning. Published on 06/28/2024 07:59 Update on 06/28/2024 08:07 Reading time: 1 min The Minister of the Interior,…
Montreal Jazz Festival | Hypnotic Hiatus Kaiyote
It’s a start for the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and among those to remember, Australian jazz-funk band Hiatus Kaiyote gave an electrifying start on the biggest stage at Place des…
Women are largely underrepresented among candidates
The share of women among candidates for the early legislative elections has fallen compared to the previous election in 2022, among almost all political parties. Published 06/28/2024 05:54 Reading time:…
Montreal International Jazz Festival | Hearts warmed by Jean-Marc Vallée’s friends
A tribute to Jean-Marc-Vallée? It is rather a tribute to the music that his friends had imagined with Mixtapepresented Thursday evening at the opening of the 44e edition of the…
In Versailles, the Air Force takes off to celebrate its 90th anniversary
Published on 06/27/2024 4:18 p.m. Video length: 3 min Aviation: in Versailles, the air force takes off to celebrate its 90th anniversary A unique air show will be held on…
French-speaking favorite | Marjo, The Boulay Sisters and Mônica Freire on display
The names of the first artists on the bill for the Coup de cœur francophone festival were revealed on Thursday. On the menu this year, between November 7 and 17:…
Oklahoma mandates Bible teaching in schools
Oklahoma’s top education official on Thursday ordered public schools in the southern U.S. state to teach the Bible, a controversial move that promises to fuel the culture wars fracturing America.…
Gorton more cautious than Hughes on eve of NHL draft
If Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes loudly proclaimed that he would like to select a forward with the fifth pick in the NHL draft, his boss, vice-president of hockey…
Nursing assistants complain about the behavior of some beneficiaries
Published on 06/27/2024 9:16 p.m. Video length: 2 min Racism: caregivers complain about the behavior of certain beneficiaries Racism: caregivers complain about the behavior of certain beneficiaries (France 2) Racist…
Montreal International Jazz Festival | Laufey: Bringing Jazz Back into the Modern Age
Laufey is a beautiful anomaly. The jazz singer is one of the most popular artists on TikTok, the platform for 18- to 34-year-olds. With viral videos (and Grammy awards), the…
One year after the riots, the inhabitants of Châtellerault are getting back on their feet
Published on 06/27/2024 9:26 p.m. Video length: 2 mins Death of Nahel: one year after the riots, the inhabitants of Châtellerault are recovering Death of Nahel: one year after the…
Band members sick | Neil Young suspends North American tour
(Toronto) Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse are taking a “major unplanned break” from their North American tour after some members of the band fell ill. Posted at 11:13…
After Churchill Falls fire, rain will help control Labrador fires
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says the wildfires near Churchill Falls have been downgraded and rain forecasts for central Labrador should further ease the threat. Furey wrote on social…
Benefits linked to the pandemic: the CRA will come out strong in the face of recalcitrants
People who have received COVID-19 related benefits that they were not entitled to, who continue to ignore calls and letters to inform them of this, and who are likely to…
44% of French people believe that LGBT+ people “are still not well accepted in society”, according to a barometer
The Le Refuge foundation’s barometer, published Thursday, indicates that the sporting environment and schools “remain areas greatly subject to discrimination”. Published 06/27/2024 5:00 p.m. Reading time: 2 min The rainbow…
Weekend plans | Another busy long weekend
Call me Stéphanethe Montreal International Documentary Meetings… For the second long weekend of summer, our journalists have unearthed activities not to be missed. Published at 11:45 a.m. Call me Stéphane…
Kendji Girac speaks for the first time on video since his gunshot wound
The singer, who shot himself voluntarily at the end of April, posted a video on Instagram expressing his regret and apologizing to his fans. Published 06/27/2024 08:03 Update on 06/27/2024…
McDavid, Matthews among finalists for NHL individual honors
Some of the NHL’s greatest players will be honored Thursday night at a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is one of three finalists for the…