How Bad Bunny’s halftime show is fuelling Latin American pride north of the border
The reggaetonero delivered a performance full of Puerto Rican imagery and Latin American culture during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. For some Montrealers whose roots extend south, the show’s impact was indisputable.
Canada beats Czechia, but captain Poulin exits game with apparent injury
Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin left the first period of an Olympic women’s hockey game against Czechia with an apparent knee injury and did not return for the second.
Quebec backs off 2030 electric bus targets, brings back hybrid subsidies
Quebec Transport Minister Jonatan Julien announced he will be reintroducing subsidies for the purchase of hybrid buses by 2028.
How Brazilians are celebrating Black history month in Montreal
A unique festival is celebrating Black History Month through the lens of the Afro-Brazilian community. The Maison de l’amitié, in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood, is playing host to a number of activities highlighting Brazilian culture. Event organizer Renata Carmo explains why...
Quebec man guilty of 2nd-degree murder in toddler’s daycare death
Tomy Carranza Ladry has been found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with the 2023 death of an 18-month old toddler at a home daycare in L’Assomption, Que.
After 6 decades, Steve’s Music to close most locations in Ontario, Quebec
It’s been an institution in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal for decades, but soon Steve’s Music will be mostly falling silent — save for one store.
Academics pan decision to cut CEGEP education in Quebec’s federal prisons
Inmates in Quebec’s federal prisons will soon be deprived of post-secondary studies that had been offered for 52 years after Correctional Service Canada decided to slash funding.
Montreal bagels see surge in popularity following Heated Rivalry scene
Montreal’s tourism bureau says enthusiasm for the city on social media has also increased because of the hit TV series. Although the series was filmed in Ontario, part of the story takes place in Montreal.
Quebec mayors challenge end of PEQ, cite need for immigrants in regions
The Federation of Quebec Municipalities signed an open letter published in La Presse Thursday about the impact of Quebec’s decision to cut a popular pathway to immigration. On Saturday, protests are planned in solidarity across the province.
Jazz artist Emilie-Claire Barlow’s latest album is a love letter to Québécois culture
Juno award-winning jazz singer Emilie-Claire Barlow has a new album out in French. It’s called La plus belle saison and it’s a nod to the Quebec artists and rich cultural themes nurtured by the place she now calls home.