Museum attendance in Quebec up in 2022, but not to pre-pandemic levels
More Quebecers visited Quebec museums in 2022, but as in many cultural sectors, the figures still haven't reached pre-pandemic levels.
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National Day for Truth Reconciliation in Montreal: Here's what you need to know
Canada's third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up, honouring the survivors and victims of the residential school system.
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Bruce Springsteen postpones remaining 2023 tour dates, including stop in Montreal
Bruce Springsteen has announced he is postponing all of his remaining tour dates this year until 2024 due to a medical issue.
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Quebec author at heart of controversy in France over 'sensitivity reading'
Quebec author Kevin Lambert wanted to avoid stereotypes and not write anything "stupid" when he enlisted what is known as a sensitivity reader to review the manuscript of his latest novel, but since his 'Que notre joie demeure' was nominated this month for a prestigious French literary prize, Lambert has found himself at the centre of a debate in France, where the practice of hiring someone to screen for offensive content is unfamiliar.
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Group hopes to resurrect 128-year-old Cyclorama of Jerusalem, near Quebec City
The last cyclorama in Canada has been hidden from public view since it closed in 2018, but a small group of people are hoping to revive the unique Quebec-based attraction.
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Montreal's Mount Royal Park is getting a makeover. What would architect Olmsted say?
The park's architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, is responsible for some of the most celebrated public green spaces in North America, including New York's Central Park. But what the famous landscape artist would think of the closure of Camillien-Houde Way is unclear, says University of Pennsylvania professor emeritus and Olmsted biographer Witold Rybczynski.
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The Pileated Woodpecker: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue's new emblematic bird
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue has chosen to make the Pileated Woodpecker its emblematic bird, the municipality announced on Friday.
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Mercier Bridge between Montreal and Kahnawake lined with Indigenous artwork
The Honore-Mercier Bridge has lined both spans of the bridge with work from Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) artists since 2017. This year, eight artists from Kahnawake, two from Kanesatake and one from Oneida have work on display.
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Religious Heritage Days take place across Quebec
Churches, sanctuaries and presbyteries are opening their doors this weekend as part of the Journées du patrimoine religieux (Religious Heritage Days). Across Quebec, 215 places that once had a religious vocation, or still do, are welcoming the public to help them discover the rich history of these establishments.
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Taylor Swift tickets available...at Montreal movie theatres
Montreal Taylor Swift fans will be able to catch her Eras Tour concert, as it comes to Cineplex theatres starting in October.
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Mohawk-language Bible published after decades-long effort by one Quebec man
A Mohawk-language version of the Bible has been published after a Quebec man's nearly 20 years of work.
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Quebec company buys private island with chalet to boost employee happiness
A Montreal-area company has come up with a novel — if extreme — way to boost employee happiness: buying them a private island.
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After nearly 40 years in the biz, Montreal radio's Ken Connors will retire
Long-time Montreal radio personality Ken Connors will retire in January of 2024. The 'Weekends With Ken' host on CJAD 800 made the announcement on the air Monday morning while filling in for Andrew Carter.
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South Asia is expected to grow by nearly 6 per cent this year, making it the world's fastest-growing region
South Asia is expected to grow by 5.8 per cent this year, making it the fastest-growing region in the world even as the pace remains below pre-pandemic levels, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
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Laurentian Bank appoints new CEO after computer mainframe outage
Following a major power outage last week, the effects of which are still being felt, Laurentian Bank has announced the departure of its president and chief executive officer, Rania Llewellyn, and its board chairman Michael Mueller.
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street slips as the bond market cranks up the pressure
Most stocks are drifting lower Monday as the constrictor of higher interest rates tightens its coils around Wall Street.
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Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula One as an 11th team with FIA expansion approval
The FIA on Monday said Michael Andretti meets all required criteria to field a Formula One team, an important step toward expanding the F1 grid to 11 teams.
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Unifor sets Oct. 9 deadline for contract talks with General Motors
Unifor has set a deadline for its contract talks with General Motors for 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 9.
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From vehicle brakes to smart plugs: These were the major recalls in Canada this week
This week the government of Canada issued recalls and safety alerts for a series of vehicle components and consumer products. With dangers ranging from short circuit fire risks to electric shock hazards, here are some recalls the country has seen this week.
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New study shows where you fall on new internet addiction spectrum
Researchers have come up with categories for people who are addicted to the internet and for those who are at risk.
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Did the pandemic change the way we treat others? We want to hear from you
In a country known for its kindness, have Canadians started to change? Some say there's been a decline in the way we treat others since the pandemic. We want to hear your thoughts.
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Blue Jays on the road for best-of-three wild-card series with Twins
The Toronto Blue Jays kick off their American League wild-card playoff series with the Minnesota Twins today at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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China welcomes Taiwanese athletes at the Asian Games but they still can't compete under their flag
China claims the democratic self-governing island as its own, and a decades-old agreement between Taipei and Beijing means that Taiwanese teams can only compete internationally if they don't use the name - or flag - of Taiwan.
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Raptors president Masai Ujiri on Knicks lawsuit: 'Go figure'
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is dismissive of a lawsuit brought against his team by the rival New York Knicks.