Kategori: Culture
Social media, the gangrene of French
As part of the series The Ideas that Made Quebec, we cannot ignore the rout of French in light of the unbridled communications of speakers on social media. Notwithstanding the…
apps and portable telescopes to recognize and photograph the sky
On the occasion of the 34th edition of the Nuits des étoiles, which took place this weekend, let’s not forget these apps and connected objects that allow us to study…
Paris 2024 Olympics: Kavinsky’s song “Nightcall”, played during the closing ceremony, becomes the most “Shazamed” song in one day
The previous record was set on July 26, this time during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, when Cerrone’s “Supernature” was played. Published 08/13/2024 2:45 p.m. Reading time: 1…
Quebec acquires a new Challenger to update its fleet of “hospital planes”
The Government Air Service (SAG), which has been in the news in recent years due in particular to the dilapidated state of its “hospital planes,” will soon be able to…
In Chile, the world’s largest copper mine goes on strike
Workers at Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine in northern Chile, went on strike Tuesday after failing to reach an agreement on a new collective agreement with their employer, Australian…
Ode to the women’s cap: summer trend!
The baseball cap is making a comeback on the heads of women and celebrities. We see it everywhere, in Paris, New York, London and Montreal. Published at 2:00 p.m. It…
London | Street artist Banksy offers another surprise exhibition
(London) Staff arriving at London Zoo early Tuesday were surprised to find an unexpected display suggesting the animals were being released. Published at 9:41 p.m. Brian Melley Associated Press A…
Is Ukraine Turning the Tide of the War?
Since August 6, Ukraine has made a historic breakthrough into Russia, causing the flight of more than 100,000 inhabitants. Never has such a foreign incursion been made into Russian territory…
Banksy’s ninth work in London: animals freed from the zoo
Banksy has lifted part of the mystery: in an apparent conclusion to nine days of an intriguing animal series, the street artist unveiled a graffiti depicting a gorilla freeing other…
an AC/DC concert event in Paris
Published 08/13/2024 4:07 PM Video length: 2 min Music: a major concert by the group AC/DC in Paris. Music: a major concert by the group AC/DC in Paris. (FRANCE 2)…
Pink Floyd Review: Gilmour vs Waters | Pink Floyd or the Story of a Standoff
A new book explores the long-running conflict between David Gilmour and Roger Waters. Where nothing is entirely black and white… Published at 00:56 Updated at 7:30 a.m. Who was the…
Adidas relaunches SL 72 model
Adidas took advantage of the Olympic season to relaunch its iconic SL 72 model with style ambassadors such as footballer Jules Koundé and rapper A$AP Nast. Published at 3:00 p.m.…
Videotron merges its Club illico and Vrai services, which become illico +
Three years after splitting its catalog into two separate paid platforms, Quebecor is changing its strategy. Starting in October, Club Illico and Vrai will form a single video-on-demand service that…
Charles Milliard, aspiring leader of the Quebec Liberals, had been courted by those in Canada
Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) aspiring leader Charles Milliard has been approached by Justin Trudeau’s troops to run in the LaSalle—Émard—Verdun by-election, which is currently being campaigned. The person concerned says…
seasonal life in the heart of an amusement park in Rhône-Alpes
Published 08/13/2024 10:14 PM Video length: 4 min Summer holidays: seasonal life in the heart of an amusement park in Rhône-Alpes Summer holidays: seasonal life in the heart of an…
Nate Smith | Hope Through Tragedy
“I’m just a small-town guy who never thought he’d be an artist.” Published at 00:56 Updated at 6:05 a.m. While remaining himself, this late bloomer musical has come through the…
Quebec creates an authority on AI in higher education
The Quebec government will set up a “national consultation body” to address issues related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, in a context where new tools…
Media outlets received documents about the Trump campaign and refused to release them
At least three US media outlets have received confidential information from Donald Trump’s campaign team, including a report on the selection of JD Vance as his running mate. So far,…
Viewing platforms | Club illico and Vrai will become illico+
Club illico and Vrai are merging to become a single platform. Called illico+, this new subscription video-on-demand service will go live on October 23. Published at 12:14 p.m. Videotron announced…
Opera comes to the countryside in Sanxay, in Vienne, with Puccini’s “La Bohème”
The Gallo-Roman theatre of Sanxay is hosting “La Bohème” by Giacomo Puccini, an opera performed outdoors, until 14 August. This unique event in a rural setting aims to make opera…