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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…
Banksy unveils graffiti at London Zoo, the end of an intriguing series
(London) Banksy has lifted part of the mystery: in the apparent conclusion of nine days of an intriguing animal series, the street artist unveiled on Tuesday at London Zoo a…
Closures planned for the La Fontaine tunnel and the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge
Motorists traveling in Montreal this week should expect closures at the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel and the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge. First, the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel will be inaccessible in both directions during…
Shots fired at Kirkland residence
Shots were fired during the night from Monday to Tuesday in Kirkland, a municipality located in the west of the island of Montreal. According to the Montreal Police Department (SPVM),…
“Civic Hour”, an hour to help your neighbors
Published 08/13/2024 4:00 p.m. Video length: 3 min Citizenship: “Civic Hour”, an hour to help your neighbors Citizenship: “Civic Hour”, an hour to help your neighbors (France 2) The principle…
New management of the TNM | Geoffrey Gaquère dreams of a national stage for the TNM
The announcement of his arrival at the helm of the TNM, on July 11, surprised many. Monday, for the first time since his appointment, Geoffrey Gaquère met the media. And…
“It’s really a breakup song”
Author, composer, performer and lyricist Vianney is the special guest of Le Monde d’Élodie Suigo from August 12 to 16, 2024. Five days, five songs to get to know this…
The war of the airwaves | La Presse
Quebecor has long wanted to complete its ecosystem with an FM radio station. Now it’s done! By offering the content of its web radio station QUB on the frequency 99.5…
A couple who died in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii in 79 AD were found with a small treasure during an archaeological excavation.
According to the Italian Ministry of Culture website, the couple had taken shelter in a room while waiting out a rain of lapilli. Published 08/13/2024 11:47 Reading time: 1 min…
At the head of the TNM, Geoffrey Gaquère wants to renew the audiences
Inheriting a renovated building with a second auditorium and a “modern” program, the next co-general and artistic director of the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde (TNM) believes he has all the…
Near the Olympic sites, businesses are delighted and ready for the Paralympic Games
After the success of the Olympic Games, businesses near Olympic sites are eagerly awaiting the Paralympics. Published 08/13/2024 08:52 Updated 08/13/2024 08:53 Reading time: 2 min The Grand Palais during…
Why do we love observing animals so much?
At the Repaire de Biquette in Maisonneuve Park, our sheep are particularly adorable this year, and not very boisterous, with the exception of Chalette, a charismatic grandmother, and Madrid, a…
Building our climate resilience | Le Devoir
On the website of the Ministry of Public Security, the most consulted tab these days is the one that provides information on “floods”. Who to contact in the event of…
TV Radar | Our suggestions of the week on your screens
Every week, The Press Look through the TV offering to find four titles to watch. Updated yesterday at 9:00 a.m. Catching up The Paris Olympics All Olympic sports are available…
27 million Canadians watched the Olympics on CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada says 27 million viewers tuned in to watch the Paris Olympics during the 17 days of coverage on the network and its broadcast partners, including Sportsnet, TSN and RDS.…
Value of Canadian building permits drops in June
The total value of building permits in Canada fell sharply to $9.9 billion in June, a 13.9% drop from the previous month, Statistics Canada said Monday. The total value was…
In Taiwan, oyster shells transformed into eco-friendly wool
Used for centuries for their insulating properties, oyster shells are now being reused to create a unique eco-friendly fabric in the western oyster industry of Taiwan. Entrepreneur Eddie Wang remembers…
D23 Event | “The World’s Best Fans”
(Anaheim, California) We heard this phrase dozens of times during our weekend in Anaheim, California, where The Walt Disney Company held its eighth annual D23 event every two years. It’s…