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Man behind the Quebec National Assembly's clocks retires
André Viger has been making sure the National Assembly runs on time for over 40 years. But now, the time has come for him to retire. Quebec AM host Julia Caron brings us on a tour of what a day in the life of Quebec's most esteemed timekeeper is like and why his work took her breath away.
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This rare bird was spotted in Quebec
The American Avocet bird is rarely seen in Quebec, but it appears at least one is currently exploring Trois-Pistoles in the Lower St. Lawrence. David Bird, an emeritus wildlife Professor at McGill University, tells us more about the Avocet.
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Scientists lay out steps for Quebec's climate change adaptation
Don't waste time. That's the message from a group of climate scientists tasked by the Quebec government to report on how to adapt to the impacts of the changing climate. Quebec AM host Julia Caron speaks with the group's co-chair Alain Bourque.
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Is road tripping with an electric vehicle possible in Quebec?
Daniel Breton, the president and CEO of Electric Mobility Canada, and Bruce MacNeil, a fervent electric car owner, join Quebec AM host Julia Caron to share their experiences of road tripping with an electric vehicle.
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Parti Québécois pitches sovereignty to anglophone Quebecers
The party launched a new video in English this week about what it presents as the economic benefits of sovereignty. Quebec AM host Julia Caron spoke with PQ leader Paul St-Pierre-Plamondon about the arguments presented in that video and about his party's relationship with English speakers.
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Raising a child in Quebec costs nearly $400K, new analysis finds
An analysis by Hardbacon, a Quebec financial technology company, suggests that the cost of raising a child in the province — from birth through undergraduate studies — is almost $400,000. Quebec AM host Julia Caron speaks to the company’s CEO Julien Brault to break down the numbers.
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Quebec designer worries streaming platforms can wait out Hollywood strike
Carl Lessard, a veteran designer who worked on films including Arrival and The Day After Tomorrow, speaks about the challenges faced by freelancers as the Hollywood strike continues.
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Quebec housing minister addresses housing crisis, Bill 31 concerns as moving day looms
France-Élaine Duranceau joined Quebec AM host Julia Caron to talk about criticisms over her recent housing legislation, Bill 31, which has drawn the ire of both tenants and landlords. She also addressed concerns about the current housing crisis in Quebec.
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Quebec City actor promotes his new play — while running on a treadmill
Émile Beauchemin will be running an entire marathon on a treadmill onstage during his new play called H+. It was inspired by a serious heart attack he suffered at the age of 25. He joined Quebec AM host Julia Caron from his treadmill.
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New Quebec documentary takes idea of being your own worst enemy to creative extremes
Haunted by three unfinished films, Quebec City filmmaker David B. Richard takes a deep, uncomfortable look at his relationship with failure through encounters with past collaborators. He tells Quebec AM host Julia Caron what it was like to confront his demons for his new documentary David vs. Goliath.