Kategori: Culture
Quebec’s cultural oases and deserts: the hyperconcentration of spending in Montreal and Quebec
All people in Quebec are equal, except that in cultural matters, some are much more so than others. Three-quarters of the total expenditures of the Quebec public administration on culture…
Is the song as much of a lie as a former US president?
Some of Donald Trump’s outrageous lies during the debate against Kamala Harris invite us to reflect on how our popular culture approaches mythomania. Published 09/14/2024 08:16 Reading time: 6 min…
Sheriff’s Corn Ribs
This text is part of the special Pleasures notebook Corn is an integral part of the cuisine traditionally prepared on American ranches. However, rather than cooking it on the cob…
Disappearing in the wind, the erosion of the Magdalen Islands
Let me take one last look at summer, before I plunge into the maze of ripped open trash cans and orange cones of Montreal. Let me cling to the sublime…
For the first time, civilians will perform a spacewalk with SpaceX
Published 12/09/2024 10:47 Video length: 1 min “Polaris Dawn” mission: for the first time, civilians will carry out a spacewalk with SpaceX “Polaris Dawn” mission: for the first time, civilians…
The Court of Auditors points to a system “with uncertain objectives”, a budget “largely underestimated” and whose generalization is “unprepared”
The body is sceptical about the generalisation of the SNU, but also about its current form. Published 09/13/2024 10:05 Updated 09/13/2024 10:11 Reading time: 2 min Young people in SNU,…
The National School of Humor will move to the Latin Quarter
The National School of Humor will be moving to rue Saint-Denis, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, starting in the fall of 2026. The announcement was made Friday in…
Abbé Pierre “is a terrible sinner”, considers Pope Francis after the multiple accusations of sexual violence involving the famous man of the Church
The pontiff spoke to journalists on the plane returning him from a tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania. He said the Vatican had learned of the accusations of sexual assault…
Review of Hangman 4, by Lost | The pen is mightier than the sword
Nine years after the release of the first part, Lost offers a fourth chapter to the series of mixtapes which allowed him to make a name for himself. Published at…
The anthem “Parade” will be released on streaming platforms on the night of Thursday to Friday
The track will be available on Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music in particular. Published 09/11/2024 09:22 Updated 09/11/2024 10:42 Reading time: 1 min The Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower…
Terrebonne as soon as possible | Le Devoir
Mr. Legault, The real consultation on Bill 69 (Energy Resources Governance Bill) will take place during the by-election in the vacant riding of Terrebonne. So, I would ask you to…
Should Ukraine Strike Russia to Win the War?
As Russia launches a counteroffensive in the Kursk region and Ukraine continues to lose ground in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is increasing pressure on his Western allies…
New testimony relaunches investigation
Published 09/13/2024 9:07 PM Video length: 4 min Boulin case: new testimony relaunches the investigation A testimony that marks the twist in a state affair that dates back to 1979…
Smile at the Angels Review | Gustafson’s Caressing Pop
Gustafson delivers a pleasant second album, filled with refined and romantic songs with catchy melodies. Published at 12:30 p.m. Gustafson is a duo formed by two actor friends, Adrien Bletton…
A demonstration in support of Gisèle Pelicot brought together several dozen people in Avignon
The rally was held Friday in front of the courthouse where the trial of Gisèle Pelicot’s husband and 50 men is taking place, on trial for raping her while she…
Justin Timberlake Apologizes for Drunk Driving
Désolé, votre navigateur ne supporte pas les videos (New York) « Même si vous n’avez bu qu’un verre… prenez un taxi » : la vedette de la pop américaine Justin Timberlake a fait ses…
First successful private spacewalk
Published 09/13/2024 10:52 Video length: 2 min Space X: First successful private spacewalk For the first time in history, private astronauts performed a spacewalk on Thursday, September 12. The goal:…
Quebec would be depriving itself of hundreds of millions of dollars from the federal government in the caribou file
The Legault government’s lack of collaboration with the Trudeau government in protecting the forest caribou would deprive Quebec of hundreds of millions of dollars that could be used to finance…
Why are the co-accused of the “Mazan rapes” granted anonymity?
In the “Mazan rapes” case, Dominique Pelicot is not alone before the criminal justice system: he has 50 co-accused. Those who browse social networks may have seen the list of…
Violinist denied boarding because of size of instrument
Published 09/13/2024 10:05 PM Updated 09/13/2024 10:06 PM Video length: 2 min Plane: Violinist refused boarding due to size of her instrument Violinist Esther Abrami was unable to board her…