Kategori: Culture
Yannis Philippakis and the late Tony Allen team up for an EP
Yannis Philippakis, the leader of the English rock band Foals, and Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, founder of Afrobeat, met to record five tracks before the drummer’s death in 2020. They…
“Short n’ Sweet”, Sabrina Carpenter
So, what do you think was the hit of the summer? Between the revengeful Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar and the inevitable disco air Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter, our…
On your screens | Le Devoir
To see on Noovo, Noovo.ca and Crave: MusicPlus as an encore A wave of nostalgia will sweep across the screens. MusiquePlus, the legendary channel that thrilled crowds with its looping…
Rapper Zola arrested in Essonne for refusing to comply
The 24-year-old rapper was arrested and taken into custody after refusing to stop. He had previously been driving at 200 km/h on a section of the A6 motorway. Published 08/29/2024…
Typhoon Shanshan and torrential rains kill five in Japan
Typhoon Shanshan, which is slowly moving towards Japan on Friday, has dumped torrential rains, killing five people, authorities and local media said. The typhoon, one of the most powerful in…
LMB: Bowden Francis dominates on the mound, Toronto Blue Jays defeat Boston Red Sox 2-0
Bowden Francis didn’t give up a hit until the sixth inning and left after allowing just one in seven innings Thursday in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2-0 victory over the…
To sell, electric vehicles must be cheaper, federal report says
It’s already more cost-effective in the long run to buy an electric vehicle than a gasoline-powered model, but the savings must be significantly higher if Canada is to meet its…
Gabriel Diallo advances to third round of US Open tennis tournament
Quebec’s Gabriel Diallo won the most important match of his career on Thursday when he defeated Frenchman Arthur Fils, 24e seed, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-4 in the second round…
ABBA protests Donald Trump’s use of their music
The ultra-famous Swedish quartet does not agree with the use of their music without their permission by the Republican candidate for the White House. France Télévisions – Culture Editorial Published…
Norris feels no added pressure ahead of Italian GP
Lando Norris says he doesn’t feel any added pressure – not any more than usual, at least, ahead of the Italian Grand Prix (GP). Norris claimed an impressive victory at…
‘Humanitarian pauses’ to take place in Gaza for polio vaccinations
Israeli authorities have agreed to a series of three-day “humanitarian pauses” in central, southern and northern Gaza to allow vaccinations of 640,000 children against polio to begin on Sunday, the…
Testimonies “I felt like an incapable mother”: in Lyon, the difficult daily life of families on the streets, while 2,000 children sleep outside in France
According to the “children on the streets” barometer, published by UNICEF and the Federation of Solidarity Actors, more than 2,000 children are sleeping outside, just a few days before the…
Between the best and the worst | Fortunately there was Beau Dommage
This is not a return, but rather what, in 2024, most closely resembles a Beau Dommage show, without being one: Friday and Saturday, the Orchestre Métropolitain offers a symphonic celebration…
Saskatchewan: Pronouns law implemented
Saskatchewan’s two largest school divisions say they have responded to teachers’ concerns as they implement the province’s pronoun law ahead of the start of the school year next week. Jason…
Quebec submits new proposals to the FIQ to resolve the impasse
The Quebec government announced Thursday that it had submitted a new offer to nurses who are members of the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé (FIQ). An offer that takes into…
Taylor Swift fans take a stand for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris
A group of fans of the American star, who has not yet taken a position in view of the American presidential election in November, have decided to enter the campaign…
What does August 29th say?
This Thursday, August 29, the Paralympic cauldron was lit, more than 2,000 children are living on the streets and European adolescents are using condoms less and less. Published 08/29/2024 10:05…
Weekend Plans | Enjoying the Long Weekend
Artistic performances in Montreal’s alleyways, IAM performing at OfF Piknik, Estival du nouveau cinéma at the Esplanade Tranquille, the hundredth anniversary of Frédéric Back… There’s plenty to enjoy all over…
Unraveling | Why do some French-speaking immigrants keep their accent and others don’t?
Have you ever noticed that some French-speaking immigrants borrow Quebec expressions, or even the Quebec accent, while others retain more of their country’s accent? What explains these differences in linguistic…
Paralympic Games: playing sport to live better with a disability
Marco Dispaltro is a boccia player, a Paralympic sport played with balls. Having missed the Olympic trials this year, Marco is not letting that discourage him. He will try again…