Podcasts about Quebec

Gene Marks reports on his travels, conversing with host John Batchelor about a Quebec credit union conference where executives discussed loans, competitiveness, and adopting AI in front and back offices. Due to high mortgage rates, credit unions are shifting focus toward commercial loans. In Atlanta's thriving steel industry, tariffs have boosted competitiveness, and companies are deploying AI-powered robotic arms, gloves, and dogs to improve safety. Finally, a recent Pew Research survey indicates that Gen X is leading AI adoption because older, established professionals feel more secure than younger generations, though Marks calls the fear of job loss an urban legend. (5)

TONIGHT-CONTENTS-8-26-2026California Swells Weather And Nevada CasinosJeff Bliss discusses a massive southern ocean swell creating rare surfing conditions at Newport Harbor's channel. Driven by an intense tropical storm off Mexico, California is experiencing unprecedented humidity and a nearly five-degree Fahrenheit rise in ocean temperatures, prompting a surge in marine life including hammerhead and great white sharks. Turning to Nevada, Bliss describes the K-shaped economy, where Las Vegas strip casinos profit from wealthy international tourists, while local traffic declines. He details In-N-Out's slow, quality-controlled eastward expansion and concludes with Berkeley's controversial, permissive approach toward housing campus homeless encampments, noting they receive government-funded clean needles and glass pipes. (1)Separation Of Powers And Election FraudRichard Epstein discusses a federal ruling by Judge Indira Talwani blocking the Trump administration's postal mail-in voting regulations for the 2026 midterms. Epstein asserts the administration overstepped, as the Constitution explicitly delegates election regulation to Congress, not the executive. He criticizes Chief Justice John Roberts's defense of the unitary executive, calling his opinions a disgrace that allows executive power to swamp both the legislature and the judiciary. Lastly, Epstein references Paul Krugman's views on Trump's destructive physical and institutional teardown of Washington and laments how flawed standing doctrines prevent ordinary citizens from legally challenging executive overreach in federal court. (2)Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center details the alarming surge of the United States gross national debt to record heights, exceeding forty trillion dollars. She argues that the country suffers from an out-of-control spending problem rather than a lack of tax revenue, citing massive unpaid pandemic spending. De Rugy blames both political parties for avoiding structural reforms and warns of the critical 2032 deadline when Social Security and Medicare funding will face automatic, severe cuts. She predicts that Congress will resort to further debt and inflation, which will heavily penalize the public, while indebted European nations face similar struggles. (3)Economic Boom In Idyllic Lancaster CountyJim McTague details the thriving post-pandemic economy of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Tourism remains robust, with attractions like the Renaissance Faire drawing two hundred thousand visitors annually. The local real estate market is red-hot, with retirees purchasing existing homes with cash and bid-ups creating million-dollar McMansions. McTague notes that rising inflation has packed Costco aisles with middle-class shoppers seeking the famous five-dollar loss-leader rotisserie chickens. He also discusses local commercial resistance to data centers, explaining how the impoverished borough of Columbia rejected a lucrative data center deal that would have solved its fiscal deficits, while baby boomers power local restaurants. (4)Small Business Growth And AI IntegrationGene Marks reports on his travels, conversing with host John Batchelor about a Quebec credit union conference where executives discussed loans, competitiveness, and adopting AI in front and back offices. Due to high mortgage rates, credit unions are shifting focus toward commercial loans. In Atlanta's thriving steel industry, tariffs have boosted competitiveness, and companies are deploying AI-powered robotic arms, gloves, and dogs to improve safety. Finally, a recent Pew Research survey indicates that Gen X is leading AI adoption because older, established professionals feel more secure than younger generations, though Marks calls the fear of job loss an urban legend. (5)French Resistance And World War ExileJane Rogoyska, author of Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War, Part Two: Rogoyska details how German anti-fascists and French Jews fled Paris for Marseilles and Spain in 1941. While Heinrich Mann escaped successfully, philosopher Walter Benjamin tragically committed suicide at the Spanish border. Rogoyska notes that Samuel Beckettjoined the resistance after Paul Léon's arrest. The Abwehr, aided by the treacherous priest Robert Alesch, infiltrated resistance networks, but was sidelined as the Gestapo's brutality worsened. Post-war, the Lutetia hotel became a repatriation center processing concentration camp survivors. Beckett survived and wrote literary masterpieces, while Alesch was executed. (6)Nuclear Politics And Precision Guided WarfareHenry Sokolski, executive director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center, discusses the unpublicized nuclear cooperative agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He warns host John Batchelor that keeping side agreements secret from the American public prevents Congressional oversight. Saudi Arabia refuses to sign the additional protocol for inspections, claiming it violates sovereignty. Sokolski also highlights Poland's conflicting stances on hosting nuclear weapons, Germany's interest in funding the United Kingdom's Trident submarine program, and how Russia uses precision-guided munitions to target civilians and demoralize Ukraine, moving nuclear weapons further into the background, concluding that this is the new reality. (7)Debating Environmental Politics Of Data CentersKevin Frazier leads a roundtable with Jim McTague and Simon Constable discussing the political and environmental backlash against data centers. Frazier details how Lancaster City welcomed data centers to erase its school district's deficit, while the poorer borough of Columbia rejected a lucrative deal due to local protests. Frazier argues that data centers are vital national infrastructure, defending the construction jobs they create and noting that blocking them harms the digital economy. Finally, Constable shares trivia from his Wall Street Journal quiz, revealing that Virginia leads the United States in data centers, followed globally by the United Kingdom. (8)V

God's leading is rarely a matter of seeing the whole road at once. In this episode, Jennifer Teachout shares how the Lord used a childhood surrender, years of service in Quebec, and a long-held burden for French Guiana to teach her to keep walking with Him. As you obey Him in the small opportunities before you, trust God to lead you one step at a time. Topics Discussed Jennifer Teachout's salvation testimony and childhood surrender to missions Overcoming the fear of being ashamed of God's call God's leading through language study, marriage, and seventeen years of ministry in Quebec The Lord's long-term direction to French Guiana and ministry in Matoury The challenges of missionary life, motherhood, cultural differences, and personal inadequacy Serving God faithfully in small, often unseen opportunities Key Takeaways God often guides His children as they walk with Him in daily obedience. A call or burden from God may unfold over many years without being forgotten. Faithfulness in small acts of service forms a heart ready to follow God's direction. God's work does not depend on human adequacy; He supplies mercy and brings the fruit. Young women can trust God with their future one faithful step at a time. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

Ontario-based ice cream maker Chapman's says in the face of tariff threats, they're replacing American products with Canadian-sourced ones wherever possible. As Puerto Rico's worsening droughts push the U.S. government to declare a state of disaster in many communities. A farmer tells us his crops are dying — and he's been left high and dry. Quebec's provincial election campaign kicks off and a political reporter walks us through the hotly contested race, where sovereignty and U.S. tariffs loom large. A new study finds Black Canadians face barriers to donating blood — and one of the researchers involved tells us that has consequences for prospective recipients as well as would-be donors. A male Montagu's Harrier is playing a key role in repopulating the raptor species by taking up with two female birds. And a U.K. man who has been following this prolific fellow can't get enough of his golden boy. As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that hopes everything works out for the nest.

Season 12 begins with the trip to the Northwoods! For over a century Paul Bunyan has been America's best loved lumberjack hero. Statues honoring the gigantic woodsman dot the mid-west. His smiling face has been used to sell everything from building materials to loaves of bread. But, in the 1950's one of America's leading folklorists declared that Paul Bunyan was a prime example of something he called "fakelore." These were tales invented by authors that mimicked stories that came out of oral traditions. He accused Paul Bunyan of being a corporate mascot masquerading as an authentic American myth. Have these accusations stood the test of time? Is Paul Bunyan a fake myth? Tune-in and find out how lumberjack improv teams, mythical Quebec potholes, and the best man in Ottawa all play a role in the story!Listen to more Staring Contest HereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off the first Cascadia Men's Conference, I'm pleased to share my first long-form podcast episode in some months. Right now, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is storming around the world, a $1.3 billion phenomenon that has returned one of humanity's oldest stories to the center of our cultural conversation.My guest today is a man who has been steeping in this epic for years. Phil Cousineau is the author of newly published ‘The Wisdom of the Odyssey: Twenty-four Life Lessons from Homer's Epic' and more than forty other books, including the bestselling The Art of Pilgrimage and The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work. He is a writer, teacher, and storyteller who has consulted on myth and story for Warner Brothers, Pixar, and Lucasfilm, led mythology travel programs to Greece for more than three decades, and hosted the PBS television series Global Spirit.In our conversation, Phil invites us to look at why The Odyssey has risen once again. He suggests the epic poem is Western culture's first articulated case of PTSD and the consequence of war and conquest. We speak of the women who guide Odysseus back to himself, the terror of crossing your own threshold after twenty years away, and what it means when love rather than fame becomes the gravity that pulls a man home.Phil reminds us that the Odyssey is everybody's story, and the courage required to bend down and kiss the earth in gratitude for the chance to begin again.Here in full is the Rumi poem I reference (translated by Haleh Liza Gafori)LOVE, YOUR waters, your melodieswhirl me and whirl me.I'm the wheel in a mill.Whirl me forever.When my heart is troubled,when my heart has fled,keep me close.No branch, no leaf, no piece of straw drawn to amberwill move without a breeze.Unless desire stirs it, nothing in this world will dance.Every element, every particle of every elementis a whirling lover, drunk on union.The generous host lays out a feast.Animals graze the sweet grass.Didn't the ants tell secrets to Solomon?Didn't the mountains singwhen David sang his songs of praise?The sky is your lover.Lay your head on its peaceful chest.The sun is your lover. Drink its light.Love moves through every mountain and field.How else would green grow from earth's dark body?LINKS * Phil Cousineau - Official Website* The Wisdom of the Odyessy - BookHeads up, if you are a man seeking to explore the mythopoetic path, you are invited to check out The Archetypal Compass. This mini-guide is designed to help you navigate the internal archetypes of the soul, providing a map for those ready to move beyond personal inquiry and toward a more conscious stewardship of their lives and the world.Also, the next cohort of The Deep Masculine, my 3 month online journey for men begins Sept 20th. Join a mythic brotherhood aimed at re-patterning your relationship to sex, soul and purpose.SHOW NOTES00:04 — Quebec and Detroit Roots: Phil traces his ancestry to Jean Baptiste Cousineau, one of the nine founding families of Montreal, and his mythic upbringing in Detroit.00:06 — A Family of Readers: Growing up reading Homer, Grimm, and Canadian folk tales aloud together, and the inherited practice of read, pilgrimage, and the Long Conversation.00:10 — The Odyssey Sketched: A whirlwind through the enchantment at Olympus, the judgment of Paris, Helen, and the 1,156 ships sailing for Troy.00:16 — The First Documented PTSD: Why Odysseus is arguably history's first case of post-traumatic stress, and why a soldier cannot go straight home from war.00:22 — The Bard Scene: On the island of Phaeacia, when Odysseus hears his story sung, takes it back, and the healing begins.00:25 — Why Myths Rise Again: James Baldwin on reading as the antidote to unprecedented pain, and why myths that never happened are always happening.00:33 — The Masculine Arc: From the hunger for kleos (glory) to being pulled home by eros (love), and the grief of men who have achieved everything yet feel lost.00:39 — Polytropos: What it means that Odysseus is "many-turning" — the colossal, radical act of a man capable of changing his mind.00:42 — The Six Women: How Athena, Calypso, Circe, Nausicaa, Eurycleia, and Penelope guide Odysseus home, making the epic the world's first romance.00:46 — Achilles in the Underworld: The axis mundi where glory confronts the choice for one more day of sunshine over eternal fame.00:52 — Gratitude and Kissing the Earth: On Rumi, Coleman Barks, and Odysseus bending down to kiss the beach as literature's first grateful male hero.00:56 — The Beggar's Return: Odysseus comes home not in triumph but humbled, bent, and listening — a diminishment that is actually a deepening.01:06 — Nolan's Ending vs. the Greek Original: Why sailing away into the sunset is American Western mythology, not a Greek ending, and what the film sacrifices.01:10 — Talking Until Dawn: Penelope's fierce "My heart can take it" and the moment husband and wife talk and listen to each other until dawn.01:13 — The Wisdom of the Odyssey: Phil's new book, recommended translations by Lattimore and Emily Wilson, and upcoming mythology tours to Greece. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themythicmasculine.substack.com/subscribe

Trump has since announced that on January 1st, 2027, tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel go to 50 percent. Carney says Canada will match them dollar for dollar. CNN's Daniel Dale ran the fact check. Canadian unemployment is 6.4 percent and has been falling for three months, not 10 and rising. Canada does 72 percent of its trade with the US, not 95. And the trade deficit runs on crude oil imports, with roughly 97 percent of American agricultural exports entering Canada tariff free. Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded in terms Hawk wishes American institutions would use, and Trump answered with a post about Ford's late brother. Steve Forbes lays out what an actual trade war between the two countries would look like. Elbows up. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Paul Chablo, Chairman of Police Technology at CEGEP - John Abbott College and member of the board of directors of the International members of police academies and college training organization

Barry Appleton, international trade lawyer and co-director of the Center for International Law at New York Law School, and an Adjunct Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 - you can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM

Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Tasha Kheiriddin, a writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack

Charles Milliard, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Hey, it's Mary Anne. With the Log Driver's Waltz Grand Départ coming up on August 29, it felt like the perfect time to bring this conversation back. Whether you're riding this year or just curious about bikepacking, here's my chat with Jen and Eric. Enjoy. “Just get out and explore on a bike.” In 2022 Jen and Eric bikepacked over 7000 km which included Grand Departs on the 4400 km Tour Divide and the 800 km ⁠ Log Driver's Waltz⁠ (LDW), and a time trial on the North of Seven 770.   In 2019 they were amongst the first few riders to complete the BT 700. They had such a positive experience following a well curated route that they decided to develop one of their own. Over the years they had completed many multi-day bike trips in the Lanark Highlands of Ontario and the Outaouais Region of Quebec. They knew they had the “knowledge of place” necessary to create a quality bikepacking route; one that would showcase the region, contribute to the growing bikepacking community, inject tourist dollars and foster connections between locals and riders. Importantly this would also be a challenging route that riders from Ontario, Quebec and New England could access without extensive travel. The result was the 800 km⁠ Log Driver's Waltz⁠ which they released in 2020.  In response to the requests of less experienced bikepackers they soon added ten shorter, more accessible routes. This has grown into a social project they call “bikepacking for all”. Through inclusive panel discussions, mechanics workshops,and rallies this project has continued to grow as more riders join the bikepacking community. Jen and Eric believe there are hidden gems to be discovered in all localities and it is by creating well curated routes that bikepacking route developers can share this knowledge with riders from near and far.They can be reached via their⁠ website⁠. *Artwork photo credit: Louise Philopovich, Panorama Cycles ⁠https://www.panoramacycles.com/en/⁠* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Headlines: It was quite a weekend! Trump turned DC streets into a 1.7-mile IndyCar speedway for another Freedom 250 event, took a ceremonial lap in the presidential limo with Melania — not Natalie — while his Qatari plane did a flyover. In other shady news, Trump announced he's importing up to 300,000 metric tons of "product for ground beef" without specifying what the product is, where it's from, or how it'll be discounted 25% — which landed one day after a New York Times investigation revealed the Bureau of Land Management has been selling wild horses to buyers who ship them to slaughter plants through a legal loophole, with sales more than doubling in 2025. On the tariff beat, The trade war with Canada is officially back on with 50% tariffs on $20 billion in goods, Canadian PM Mark Carney promising to match them dollar for dollar starting September 8th, and Carney publicly stating that Trump is demanding Canada change its French language and Quebec culture as conditions for reversing tariffs. We finally have a nominee to lead the FDA, Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton and she has an MD and a PhD, which is more than expected. She has also called for conservatives to "infiltrate" public health institutions though, which is less reassuring given that 2026 has already seen four times the average number of foodborne illness cases. The Department of Education took the first steps to strip the American Bar Association of its law school accreditation authority, which would prevent graduates of non-accredited schools from sitting the bar exam in most states — a creative way to destabilize the entire legal profession. Back to shady, Jared Kushner quietly met with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss working together on housing and cost of living, which suggests the White House privately expects Democrats to win the House majority in November. And finally, a wildfire near Reno has burned over 13,000 acres with zero containment, putting 42,000 people under evacuation orders including two hospitals, with 40 additional fires burning across Nevada simultaneously. Resources/Articles mentioned:  CNN: Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, DC, and other Trump administration news CNN: Trump defends pause on beef tariffs amid criticism from US cattle producers Variety: Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone' From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit NYT: Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter Time: Who Is Heidi Overton, Trump's Nominee to Lead the FDA? AP News: What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect WSJ: Trump Administration Attacks Bar Association's Power to Accredit Law Schools AP News: Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November NYT: Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Explaining History Podcast, I examine the extraordinary diplomatic demands the United States has placed on Canada – demands that echo the Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia in July 1914 and raise profound questions about American intentions.The Trump administration's trade demands on Canada are not mere negotiations. They include provisions that would restrict Canada's ability to make trade agreements with other countries, effectively preventing it from diversifying its economy beyond the United States. They target the Canadian automotive industry, Quebec's French language and cultural rights, critical minerals, and agricultural markets. Taken together, they amount to a demand for the end of Canadian sovereignty – the ceding of economic, foreign, and domestic policy to Washington.I draw a historical parallel with the Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia in 1914. The Habsburgs presented demands designed to be unacceptable – including the right to send their own police into Serbian territory to conduct investigations. The Serbs accepted most demands but rejected the diminution of their sovereignty. War followed, and with it, the cataclysm of the First World War.Is America seeking a rejection? Or is this simply the chaotic flailing of a desperate regime? I explore the incoherence of Trump's policy – the simultaneous attempts to lay economic siege to Iran, to pressure China, and to bully Canada. This is not strategy; it is the kind of random, improvisational aggression that emerges from a dysfunctional administration where access to the president determines policy, and where policy changes with the weather.The comparison to the Nazi regime's chaotic decision-making – the "working towards the Führer" model – is not about equating Trump with Hitler, but about understanding how autocratic systems generate incoherence. When the leader is inattentive, lazy, and surrounded by competing factions, policy becomes a function of who has access and what they think they heard.The result is the rapid erosion of American credibility and power. Canada will not accept these demands. And the damage to America's standing in the world – already immense – will take generations to repair.Topics covered:The Austro-Hungarian ultimatum to Serbia (1914)Trump's trade demands on CanadaRestrictions on Canadian sovereigntyThe Canadian automotive industryQuebec's French language and cultural rightsCritical minerals and the tech industryThe incoherence of American foreign policyThe "working towards the Führer" modelThe erosion of American credibilityIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us – we are migrating from Patreon to Substack. Details in the show notes.Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

El comercio entre Canadá y Estados Unidos mueve entre 800.000 y 900.000 millones de dólares cada año. Funciona desde hace años a las mil maravillas gracias a la cercanía geográfica, la infraestructura compartida, el idioma común y unos estándares empresariales similares. Ambas economías no solo intercambian productos terminados, también los fabrican juntas. La industria del automóvil, por ejemplo, está tan entrelazada que las piezas cruzan la frontera varias veces, el energético también, Canadá aporta cerca del 60% de las importaciones de petróleo estadounidense. Esa relación, ya deteriorada desde el año pasado, se rompió la madrugada de este sábado. Minutos antes de expirar el plazo fijado por Trump, las conversaciones se interrumpieron porque los negociadores canadienses decidieron levantarse de la mesa. El primer ministro Mark Carney aplicó su máxima de que mejor es ningún acuerdo que uno malo. Días antes, Trump había anunciado precipitadamente un acuerdo que rebajaba los aranceles del acero y aluminio (del 50% al 25%) y del automóvil (del 25% al 15%). Pero una serie de detalles hizo que descarrilase en el último momento. Los fabricantes de derivados del acero y el aluminio exigieron mantener los aranceles sobre los transformados. A ello se sumaron exigencias de última hora sobre los etiquetados en francés, una lengua que es oficial en la provincia de Quebec, y sobre el automóvil, donde Estados Unidos se empeñó en excluir a los camiones medianos y pesados del alivio arancelario. Carney lo denunció como una cuestión de soberanía con una frase corta y sentenciosa: "pedían demasiado y ofrecían muy poco”. Trump recurrió a la Sección 338 de la Ley Arancelaria de 1930, algo que nunca se había empleado antes, alegando discriminación comercial. La excusa es muy débil. El déficit comercial que Estados Unidos tiene con Canadá se debe en exclusiva a las importaciones de crudo pesado para el que muchas refinerías estadounidenses, especialmente del medio oeste, están adaptadas desde hace mucho tiempo. El daño inmediato es relativamente asumible, afecta al 5% de las exportaciones y eleva el tipo efectivo del 5% al 7,5%, pero desigual, los plásticos, los químicos, la madera y la maquinaria cargarán con lo peor. Lo más grave es la desconfianza que se ha instalado en la relación bilateral en un momento económicamente muy delicado para Canadá. La represalia, prevista para el 8 de septiembre, podría empujar la inflación hasta el 4% y destruir unos 90.000 empleos. Carney disfruta por ahora de un amplio apoyo interno pero tiene que equilibrar un tablero político muy complejo. En octubre se celebrará un referéndum en Alberta en el que podrían plantearse la independencia y poco antes habrá elecciones provinciales en Quebec y los nacionalistas encabezan las encuestas. Su apuesta consiste en ganar tiempo. Ha retrasado dos semanas las represalias y espera que las elecciones de medio mandato devuelvan a Trump a la mesa de negociación. Pero es una apuesta, no una certeza. La firmeza tiene fecha de caducidad y esa viene marcada por el bolsillo de los canadienses. Carney ha comprado tiempo a cambio de dinero, y ese tiempo solo juega a su favor si Trump lo ve muy negro en noviembre. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:50 Divorcio comercial en Norteamérica 36:06 Legalización y narcotráfico 42:04 ¿Por qué no llegan pateras a Gibraltar? 47:09 Capacidad de atención en los jóvenes · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #canada #aranceles Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian products after trade talks collapsed at the last minute, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney went straight to the war framing — claiming Canada "got attacked" and that the US made threats against the French language and Quebec culture. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer went on CNBC and called that story flatly untrue, laying out what the negotiations were actually about. Larry O'Connor breaks down the whole thing, plus Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's blunt assessment of what Canada actually brings to a fight with the United States. For complete Medicare guidance, dial 580-308-0975 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/oconnorBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Akil Alleyne is joined by Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and Government Relations at Casacom, and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante. Trade negotiations collapsed after Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected late US demands, sparking a full-blown tariff war. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Christine Fréchette united to protect Quebec culture from Washington's trade pressures. A Leger poll revealed cost of living is the top issue for non-francophones, while many youth plan to leave Quebec. Montreal City Hall faces a heated debate over a Projet Montréal motion calling for a boycott of Israel.

Interview Date: August 9th, 2026 Episode Summary:In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with Canadian choreographer Alex Francoeur to trace the journey that took him from a nine-year-old boy reluctantly entering his first hip-hop class in Quebec to building a full-time career across performance, choreography, television, live production, and entrepreneurship. Alex shares how early professional opportunities showed him that dance could become a real career, eventually leading him from Montreal to Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles. Along the way, he reflects on the mentors, relationships, O-1 visa journey, and willingness to take risks that shaped his path.Alex also opens up about the major turning points that redirected his career, including Révolution, receiving a Golden Buzzer on France's Got Talent, and discovering his voice as a choreographer and creative leader. He explains why genuine relationships matter just as much as talent, how assisting choreographers for years unknowingly prepared him to lead, and why defining success on your own terms can completely change your trajectory.The conversation dives into one of Alex's biggest projects yet: serving as head choreographer for the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, including the massive audition and rehearsal process behind the production. During the Q&A, Alex shares valuable advice about auditions, skeleton crews, networking, personal branding, leveraging opportunities, and treating yourself like a business. Above all, he encourages dancers to enjoy the journey, stay curious, build meaningful relationships, and recognize that every experience is preparing them for what comes next.Shownotes:00:42 – Starting dance at nine in Quebec05:09 – Discovering dance could become a career10:28 – Relationships that led to FIFA World Cup15:14 – Taking a one-way chance on Los Angeles18:04 – Révolution performance changes Alex's career20:11 – Becoming his own brand and business22:29 – Unexpected transition from dancer to choreographer25:51 – Building an international dance convention company28:21 – Defining success on your own terms32:09 – Choreographing FIFA with 125 dancers35:16 – Inside the massive FIFA audition process54:04 – Q&A: Why skeleton crews create opportunities57:43 – Q&A: Receiving the life-changing FIFA call1:05:13 – Q&A: Treating yourself like a business1:11:16 – Final advice: Believe and enjoy the journeyBiography:Alex Francoeur is a Canadian choreographer who creates large-scale movement for the world's biggest stages — from sold-out arenas to global broadcast events reaching millions of viewers.With more than 100 television episodes to his name and live productions staged before crowds exceeding 100,000 spectators, Alex has built a reputation for choreography that merges precision, storytelling, and raw emotional impact. His work doesn't just fill a stage — it commands it.His international profile surged after receiving a Golden Buzzer on France's Got Talent, a breakthrough that brought his singular artistic vision to audiences far beyond Canada. That vision — rooted in authenticity and human connection — is what consistently earns him trust from the industry's most demanding productions.Alex has recently served as the Head Choreographer for the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, cementing his standing among the elite creators shaping how the world experiences live performance. His work spans productions across Canada, the United States, and Europe.Connect on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_francoeur/Website: https://alexfrancoeur.ca/

New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods take effect as Quebec's separatist movement pauses its independence push amid growing tensions with Washington. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for work to continue on President Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom project. The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, raising concerns about the military newspaper's editorial independence. And Somali piracy is resurging, with armed men seizing an Iran-linked oil tanker in one of a growing number of attacks in the region.

Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist. Canada and the U.S. appear to be getting closer to a trade agreement, with Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc saying the two sides are “very close” after another round of negotiations in Washington. Premier Christine Fréchette is facing criticism from the Parti Québécois over her recent decision to make statements in both French and English, particularly when discussing the Canada-U.S. tariff dispute. Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is promising that SPVM officers will be equipped with body cameras within the next year, reviving a project that has been discussed in Montreal for more than a decade.

Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. Secure your online presence and enjoy a special deal at www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts.  Asteroid or comet, dinosaur impact firestorms, crater discovery, and Q&A on exoplanets and satellitesAndrew Dunkley is joined by Professor Jonti Horner of the University of Southern Queensland for two tightly related Space Nuts conversations. The first explores how astronomy keeps blurring the lines between asteroids and comets, what new research says about the dinosaur-killing impact, and a surprising crater found by an amateur astronomer planning a trip. The second is a listener Q&A covering exotic exoplanet weather, space regulation, and whether planets can form without a star.Key topicsIn this episode, Andrew and Jonti explain why astronomy often uses tidy labels for objects that sit on a continuum, especially when the line between asteroid and comet gets blurry.They discuss near-Earth object 1998 SH2, which appears to have comet-like activity despite looking asteroid-like for decades.Jonti breaks down how outgassing can nudge a small body off its predicted path, revealing non-gravitational forces.The dinosaur-killing impact is revisited with new modelling suggesting the first hours after impact may have included global firestorms, not just long-term climate collapse.The show covers the terminology debate around meteor, meteorite, fireball, bolide, asteroid, and comet impact.A Canadian amateur astronomer, Joel LePointe, is credited with spotting a likely impact crater while planning a camping and hiking trip using satellite imagery.The newly identified crater near Lake Marcel in northern Quebec is described as about 390 million years old and roughly 25 kilometers wide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Trudie Mason is joined by Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS, and political analyst Karim Boulos. Donald Trump delayed the fifty percent tariff deadline by three days as a pending Canada-US trade deal takes shape. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledged to abolish Santé Québec, claiming the agency added massive administrative costs without improving healthcare. OpenAI is launching a specialized version of ChatGPT for teenagers featuring strict content safeguards and parental controls. The growing popularity of Meta smart glasses has sparked fresh privacy concerns over covert public recording. Québon launched a new six percent milk and cream blend designed specifically for desserts, yogurt, and tea.

Trudie Mason hosts Dan Delmar, media strategist, co-founder of TNKR Media, and independent political analyst, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette warns she will block a Canada-US trade deal unless supply management and cultural protections are fully preserved. A fresh poll reveals nearly half of Canadians want an immediate federal election once a final trade agreement with Washington is secured. CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette pledged a new family plan including flexible parental leave and increased back-to-school payments. [1] The PQ and Liberals unveiled competing election slogans as provincial parties position themselves for the upcoming campaign. A troubling new FAE survey shows sixteen percent of Quebec teachers are planning to leave or are questioning their future in the profession.

As officials hammer out a trade deal, Trump is trumpeting a revival of cross-border pipeline plans — and an Alberta energy exec who worked on the Keystone XL project says it might be just the bargaining chip Canada needs.Ukraine's former defence minister says it's time for an election — war or no war — but an opposition MP argues a vote would be illegal and open to Russian manipulation. The IDF launches an investigation into the high-profile, 2024 killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab. We hear from an emergency dispatcher who spoke to her in the moments before she died. A professor tells us why he's challenging the Quebec law that made swearing an oath of allegiance to the King optional for provincial lawmakers. The last thing a marathon runner needs is extra distance tacked onto the end of the race, but that's exactly what happened in Edmonton. We hear from a runner who says that mistake may have robbed him of his chance to qualify for the Boston Marathon. As It Happens, the Wednesday edition. Radio that hopes it all works out... in the long run.

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!We have a special episode for you this week in honor of our trip to Montreal! Instead of covering stories from the United States, we're traveling up north to our neighbors in Canada to explore some of the country's dark history and chilling mysteries. First, Kenzie takes us to Quebec for the murder of 19-year-old Guylaine Potvin in April 2000. A case that would remain unsolved for more than two decades before investigators finally identified her killer. Then, Lauren ventures into the remote wilderness of Nahanni National Park Reserve to uncover the eerie legends of the infamous Headless Valley, a region known for its unforgiving terrain, mysterious deaths, and unsettling stories that have endured for generations. Join us as we cross the border and explore the darker side of Canada!Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgqLQokaZhiy7s7tspN6_4aueaVSW-TOsuZYM_iPjd4/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

We're taking you on a journey through Québec City, where old-world charm meets vibrant modern culture, visiting the iconic Fairmont Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and Petit-Champlain plus savoring Quebec's farm-to-table cuisine and setting sail on an unforgettable AML River Cruise.WE also go beyond the city walls to take in the soft outdoors with a day at Strom Spa, Montmorency Falls, Canyon Sainte-Anne, Chutes Jean Larose, and kayaking on Ile d'Orleans.Highlights of Quebec City in this episode:Where to eat & drink in Quebec CityAML River CruiseMontmorency Falls, Canyon Sainte-Anne & Chutes Jean LaroseStrøm Spa NordiqueSunset Kayaking on the St. Lawrence RiverOur top recommendations for hotels in Québec City:⁠Hilton Quebec ⁠⁠Hotel Palace Royale Center⁠⁠Le Capitole Hotel⁠Or check out these ⁠highly rated hotels in Quebec City⁠Explore our curated list of ⁠Quebec City tours and things to do⁠ that we recommend and a few more we wish we had time for!Find a great flight deal to Quebec City, or anywhere else, with ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠'s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop:⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

Trudie Mason is with Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, and Paul Gott, lead singer of the Ripcordz and journalism professor at Concordia. PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledged to delay any Quebec independence referendum until Donald Trump leaves the White House. Quebec and Newfoundland signed a seventy billion dollar deal reshaping Churchill Falls power rates and funding future hydro projects. The Auditor General warned that Quebec faces massive spending cuts to meet its goal of a balanced budget by 2030. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada called for the revival of the REM de l’Est transit line to balance service with the West Island. A media investigation criticized the ongoing RCMP security costs for former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his international travels.

David and Rachel discuss the tragic history of the Quebec Bridge.

In this episode, Shir Fulga (Toronto) and Erin Schachter (Montréal) (Toronto) discuss recent Quebec and Ontario court decisions certifying consumer class actions in data breach cases—and what these rulings mean for employers handling employee data. The discussion covers how courts are lowering the threshold for claims, allowing actions based on moral damages even in the absence of proven financial harm, and applying multiple legal frameworks, including privacy statutes, consumer protection laws, and human rights legislation.

Plus: Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation accelerated to three per cent in July, Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement about energy security regarding Churchill Falls, an autopsy is being performed following the death of television star Hayden Panettiere, new research shows the beneficial relationship between young teens struggling with anxiety and dog ownership, and how do we stop antisemitism on university campuses? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Newfoundland and Labrador strike a new Churchill Falls deal with Quebec, one that's worth more than $70 billion, but could the upcoming Quebec election put it all at risk? Power & Politics asks N.L. Premier Tony Wakeham and federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson.

Volatility Shares wants to launch ETFs that let investors bet on the performance of NHL teams, turning sports fandom into a tradable product that could fit inside registered accounts and blur the line between investing and gambling.Plus, Calgary-based De Havilland is weighing a second production line for Canadair water bombers as demand surges from countries facing worsening wildfires, potentially making the aircraft a bigger piece of Canada's critical infrastructure and defence strategy.And in The Big Picture: Alibaba's AI models hit 3 billion downloads, Ontario and Ottawa put $1 billion toward housing infrastructure, Quebec and Newfoundland near a new power deal, and Stripe finalizes a major OpenRouter acquisition.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

CBC News has learned trade negotiators fear steep U.S. tariffs will take effect Wednesday — leaving vulnerable sectors like Quebec's textile industry bracing for impact. Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the prime minister to halt an upcoming gas tax hike and eliminate fuel taxes through next summer. Ukraine launched one of its largest drone assaults of the war overnight, firing hundreds of drones into Russia that killed six people and hit targets across multiple regions. Russian missile strikes have killed at least five people across Ukraine, forcing the partial shutdown of the country's main steel producer and igniting fires in Kyiv. At least 12 people are dead after a bus carrying Polish pilgrims crashed into a ditch on a highway in eastern Hungary. Morocco arrests over 100 people attempting to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. More than 50 people are dead and thousands are displaced after a 7.7 — magnitude quake triggered hundreds of aftershocks across eastern Indonesia. Hurricane Lala hits the Big Island in Hawaii damaging homes and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. Atleast six people are dead as historic floods sweep through the state of Indiana in the United States. Aging trees and extreme weather are causing coffee exports in Uganda to plummet, threatening one of the country's most vital industries.

Talks are in their final stretch to reach a new trade deal with the United States. The U.S. is set to slap a 50 per cent tariff on a wide-range of Canadian goods on Wednesday - everything from hockey sticks and ice skates, to plywood and tulip bulbs. And sources tell CBC News the prospects of a new trade deal aren't looking good.Also: Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette are set to hold an important meeting in St. John's tomorrow...with the Prime Minister joining them. Talks of a new deal on Churchill Falls energy have ramped up over the last week - and Radio-Canada has confirmed Quebec's premier is heading to Newfoundland to sign an agreement.And: The Bradley Creek wildffire in B.C. has destroyed hundreds of structures. But members of the Okanagan Indian Band say the loss is much greater than burned down buildings - it's the erasure of priceless belongings and lost memories.Plus: Tropical Storm Lala hits Hawaii, Why Colombia's earthquakes caused less damage than Venezuela's, and more.

B.C. wildfire evacuees in Summerland begin returning home as orders are downgraded to alerts. B.C. lumber companies explore workarounds as a massive U.S. tariff deadline looms. Alberta beekeepers race to ship honey south before a 50 per cent U.S. tariff kicks in. Newfoundland's premier faces pressure to hold a referendum on a new Quebec power deal. At least 47 people are dead after a powerful earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia. Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill at least 11 people in the deadliest attacks since a June truce. Mount Etna's latest eruption triggers severe flight cancellations and travel chaos across Sicily. Berlin hosts its annual techno parade under heavy police security and soaring heat.

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dave Kenney, author of Helium; Sandy Malone, author of the book series, Gem Of The Golden Isles; & Marc Hartzman, curator of WeirdHistorian.com Download Dave Kenney is a journalist and historian, who has authored more than two dozen non-fiction books, but he is releasing his first novel, called Helium, which deals with the flying saucer craze of the 1950's.(A 30 second teaser YouTube short is available) Sandy Malone is a former reality TLC star of Wedding Island, author of a series of summer beach reads called Gem Of The Golden Isles that take place on Jekyll Island in Georgia, where she lives.(A 30 second teaser YouTube short is available) Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850's to 1920's. He’s back with the weird story for August. This one deals with a horse who bolted while carrying a casket.(A 30 second teaser YouTube short is available) This week's opening slate is presented by Tristan Brand, a Vancouver-based creative director, photographer, cinematographer and biologist. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com Part of the success of this show depends on the generosity of its listeners worldwide. If you enjoy the program please feel free to make a donation in any amount, no matter how small, in any denomination of $1, $5, $10, $20 or more.  Just click on the donate button to the left. It will be greatly appreciated. This website is powered by PubNIX a boutique Internet service provider with great personalized service that was instrumental in helping to structure the look of this very site! The computer used for this site was built by InfoMontreal.ca, serving individuals, commercial & industrial companies in Quebec with computers, software and networks. Your needs are unique and InfoMontreal.ca believes the solutions should be too.

Unsealed court documents are shedding new light on February's mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.Officials in British Columbia say rapidly spreading wildfires may be the new norm.A standoff between Israeli settlers and Palestinian families in the Occupied West Bank has turned violent, prompting Israeli military intervention.Polls are open in England's seaside town of Clacton where Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage is up against comedian known as "Count Binface".Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are close to signing a landmark deal over hydro electricity.Canadian doctors are reporting a sharp rise in childhood e-scooter injuries and calling for stricter safety rules.

Canada/U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc meets with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington for the second time this week.Also: Raging wildfires have boosted the market for Canadian-made water bombers. But the manufacturing plant in northeast Calgary says it will need government help to ramp up production.And: Canadian doctors are sounding the alarm about the number of children being seriously injured by e-scooters.Plus: Israel sends more soldiers to the occupied West Bank, a dementia-friendly town in Quebec, and what are your rights if the concert you paid to attend is delayed?

Full Text of Readings Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 416 The Saint of the day is Blessed Michael J. McGivney Blessed Michael McGivney's Story The eldest son of an immigrant Irish family in Connecticut, young Michael left school at 13 to work in a brass factory making spoons. At 16 Michael J. McGivney began studies for the priesthood in Quebec, but was obliged to leave to help support the family when his father died. Michael completed his education in Baltimore, Maryland, and was ordained for the diocese of Hartford in 1877. Assigned to St. Mary's Parish in New Haven, Michael J. McGivney was very active in parish and civic affairs, serving as director of public plays and fairs. He volunteered to become the guardian of Alfred Downes, a minor whose father had died leaving a large family in poverty. This situation as well as his own family's circumstances and that of other immigrants impressed on Fr. McGivney the need for lay Catholic men to establish a mutual aid society to provide financial assistance for their families if the primary wage earner died. Protestant fraternal groups already provided this type of life insurance protection for their members. In 1882, Michael J. McGivney formed the Knights of Columbus among a small group of St. Mary's parishioners to promote charity, unity, and fraternity, assisting widows and orphans. Because of the Knights' emphasis on serving Church, community and family, the organization grew and did not remain strictly parish-based. Patriotism was added as a founding principle in 1900. Michael J. McGivney died from pneumonia in 1890 and was buried in Waterbury, Connecticut. Later his body was moved back to St. Mary's in New Haven where it remains today. He was beatified in 2020. Reflection Michael Joseph McGivney was a genuine pastor who, in the words of Pope Francis, was unafraid to share “the smell of his sheep.” He promoted families whose members were strong in their faith expressed through generous following of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. In a decree read at the beatification Mass, Pope Francis praised Fr. McGivney's “zeal and the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for his brothers and sisters.” These “made him an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.”Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Encore Episode. James Moore and Gerald Butts are back with another one of their highly anticipated "Conversations." This time it centres around the possibility that the near future could see two referendums, one in Quebec and one in Alberta. Is Ottawa ready to handle that fight? Who would Captain Canada be if it came to that? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the WTR Small Cap Spotlight, Cannara Biotech COO and Interim CFO Nick Sosiak joins WTR's Linda Bolton Weiser and Tim Gerdeman to discuss the company's expansion following the announcement of a long-term international supply agreement with Curaleaf carrying a potential aggregate value of up to C$21 million. The conversation covers Cannara's differentiated approach within the cannabis industry, the market positioning of its three brands, the scale advantages of its two Quebec mega-facilities, growing room economics, the current state of the Canadian cannabis market, the role of innovation in driving share gains, and the path to reaching maximum annual production capacity of 100,000 kg. 

My guest today is Marilyn Armand, founder and creative force behind Le point visible, a modern quilting studio based in Quebec's Eastern Townships.Raised by her grandmother and aunts, all talented seamstresses, Marilyn grew up surrounded by fabric, creativity, and the traditions of making by hand. Today she's one of the few quilters recognized as a Professional Artisan by the Quebec Crafts Council and she has built a thriving business creating contemporary quilts, wearable art, and custom textile pieces from reclaimed and sustainable materials. Her work has been featured in publications including House Beautiful, The Globe and Mail, Elle Canada, and more. Marilyn's Instagram caught my eye because she's taking an art form that has deep roots in women's history and bringing it into modern homes in a beautiful and meaningful way.Le point visible modern quilts website: https://lepointvisible.com/enQuilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/Square One Textile Art WorkshopJoin Brandy's email listFree Quilter on Fire Holiday Table Runner VIDEOSUPPORT THE PODCAST by becoming a Quilter on Fire Podcast Angel for as little as $3 per week.Support the showThank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. 

One summer evening in 1977, three teenagers walked toward the edge of Florida's Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge and came face-to-face with an eight-foot-tall Skunk Ape. Standing motionless just yards away, the creature's glowing red eyes, powerful build, and unmistakable odor created a moment none of them would ever forget.Carol Stanhope joins Bigfoot Society to share her unforgettable encounter, along with the remarkable history of Skunk Ape reports throughout Palm Beach County during the 1970s—including accounts involving sheriff's deputies, farmers, and security guards.Later in the episode, the conversation expands across North America with firsthand experiences from Ontario, Northern Quebec, Oklahoma, Virginia, Iowa, and Oregon. You'll hear reports of tree knocks, mysterious rock throwing, tracks deep in remote forests, powwow encounters, possible gifting behavior, and a child's startling visual sighting during a family prayer.Every story comes directly from the people who experienced it. Listen all the way through and decide for yourself what may be living just beyond the tree line.Resources: https://fdc.com/blog/florida-skunk-ape-cryptids/https://www.westpalmbeach.com/the-skunk-ape/https://www.facebook.com/carol.stanhope.52/https://nonstatetorture.org

In this episode, we sit down with Nikki Young, host of the Serial Napper podcast, to take a deep dive into the disturbing and unsolved disappearance of 22-year-old Liam Tomen. On the weekend of January 31, 2025, Liam and two friends traveled from Whitby, Ontario, to the resort village of Mont Tremblant, Quebec, for a ski trip. After spending the evening at local village spots—ending at Le P'tit Caribou—Liam got separated from his friends. Surveillance footage captures him walking directly toward his hotel, L'Auberge du Voyageur, just minutes away. He never made it inside. Despite extensive search efforts using cadaver dogs, snowmobiles, helicopters, and pond drainage, no trace of Liam was found during the winter. Months later, as the snow melted, his wallet was recovered near a parking lot—intact with his ID and bank cards, but stripped of cash. With phone pings raising questions and a white vehicle spotted in the area, Liam's family continues to fight for answers. Key Case Details Name: Liam Tomen (22 years old) Date Disappeared: Late night Jan 31 / Early morning Feb 1, 2025 Last Known Location: Mont Tremblant Village, Quebec (near L'Auberge du Voyageur) Last Digital Activity: Text message sent at 3:15 AM; final cell tower ping on Feb 2 at 6:42 PM Key Evidence: Wallet recovered after spring thaw (cash missing) Reward Info: $50,000 reward active for information leading to his whereabouts Guest Information Guest: Nikki Young (@SerialNapper on all social media!) Podcast: Serial Napper — A true crime podcast for the chronically tired, featuring long-form storytelling, thoughtful case breakdowns, and deep dives into mysteries around the globe. Learn more about Serial Napper at: https://serialnapper.com/pages/about-serial-napper --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's been talk of high-speed rain for generations in Canada and while there's been a lot of studies and political promises, there's not a lot to show for it. Finally, plans are taking shape for the Alto high-speed rail project, which could get you from Toronto to Montreal in just 3 hours. Except well before construction begins, it's facing push back.Farmers in Ontario and Quebec are worried about how the proposed route will affect their land. A growing chorus of politicians from the opposition Parti Quebecois to the federal Conservatives are pushing back on its massive price tag. And now, Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives in Ontario are also questioning the project. The Toronto Star's Queen's Park Bureau Chief Rob Benzie joins guest host Jason Markusoff to tackle the question: could political disagreement derail this long-awaited train project?For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Céline Dion is set to emerge from her career dormancy into a sold-out Paris residency—a triumph over a rare neurological illness that, until recently, prevented her from singing. Her silence seemed unimaginable. Only a few decades ago, a precocious Dion evolved from a big-lunged teen Francophone chanteuse to the chest-beating frontwoman of a string of smash English-language hits—including several titanic movie themes. The sheer physicality of her athletic voice captivated audiences in the '90s, and filled your mom's car.Join Chris Molanphy as he unlocks the heart of Céline Dion's chart history—how she built pop's most soaring career from working-class Quebec to the stage at Eurovision…from the power of love to the prow of a very large ship.Podcast production by Kevin Bendis.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Céline Dion is set to emerge from her career dormancy into a sold-out Paris residency—a triumph over a rare neurological illness that, until recently, prevented her from singing. Her silence seemed unimaginable. Only a few decades ago, a precocious Dion evolved from a big-lunged teen Francophone chanteuse to the chest-beating frontwoman of a string of smash English-language hits—including several titanic movie themes. The sheer physicality of her athletic voice captivated audiences in the '90s, and filled your mom's car.Join Chris Molanphy as he unlocks the heart of Céline Dion's chart history—how she built pop's most soaring career from working-class Quebec to the stage at Eurovision…from the power of love to the prow of a very large ship.Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Céline Dion is set to emerge from her career dormancy into a sold-out Paris residency—a triumph over a rare neurological illness that, until recently, prevented her from singing. Her silence seemed unimaginable. Only a few decades ago, a precocious Dion evolved from a big-lunged teen Francophone chanteuse to the chest-beating frontwoman of a string of smash English-language hits—including several titanic movie themes. The sheer physicality of her athletic voice captivated audiences in the '90s, and filled your mom's car.Join Chris Molanphy as he unlocks the heart of Céline Dion's chart history—how she built pop's most soaring career from working-class Quebec to the stage at Eurovision…from the power of love to the prow of a very large ship.Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.