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Your Week's Dish - Catch Up on the Latest Buzz to Impress Your Peeps over the Weekend
The Can't-Miss Show of the Year
Hugo Dumas was left spellbound by the Quebec series, Empathie, penned by Florence Longpré. This tragicomedy about mental health has stirred quite the buzz, garnering more views on Crave than renowned US series like The Last of Us or The White Lotus. "When Quebec TV is of superior quality, viewers can't resist," Dumas shared. Discover why this show has sparked such a commotion before the weekend gossip sessions.
Check out Empathie
Life Lessons from the Ballot Box
This week's federal elections, won by the Liberal Party of Mark Carney, dominated headlines. After the dust has settled, here are some key takeaways from Vincent Brousseau-Pouliot, not to mention insights from experts and readers. From the Trump jitters to strategic voting, the midterms offered valuable insights into the Canadian psyche. Dive in to get up to speed on the nation's pulse.
Read Lessons Learned at the Polls
A Presidency Like No Other
Donald Trump celebrated his first 100 days on the job this week, marked by headlines about immigrant deportations, budget cuts, and a trade war. Your conversations are likely buzzing with talk about this new administration. Donald Trump's popularity is waning, according to Janie Gosselin. She explains how the US president's agenda has followed the plan outlined in Project 2025, and how Canada-US relations have been strained—despite a long history of fruitful relations, thanks to Marc Thibodeau. Quench your political thirst with these insights to stay in the know.
Brush up on Project 2025: Taking Flight and A Bumpy Ride - The Canada-US Relationship
The Hospital that Keeps Going - By a Thread
Remember Montreal's Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital last Tuesday night? The city narrowly avoided a disaster when a storm knocked out power, leaving the operating room in darkness. With nothing but cell phones and headlamps, medical staff improvised to keep patients alive. "In the intensive care unit, they had to rely on makeshift lighting and supplies to save lives," Isabelle Hachey wrote. "It reminded me of the makeshift hospitals I witnessed during my time on the front lines in Ukraine."
Read Like a Bush Hospital
The Montreal Canadiens' fairy tale came to an end this week, with their elimination at the hands of the Washington Capitals. The team had raised hopes among fans with a promising season. "This was the year of revelations," concludes Alexandre Pratt, who shared his thoughts on standout players like captain Nick Suzuki, Sam Montembeault, Lane Hutson, and Patrik Laine—some of whom may have a bright future, while others might not be a fit for Montreal.
Jump into The Year of Insights
- Despite the political drama surrounding Donald Trump's presidency, attention has turned to a French-language tragicomedy named 'Empathie', written by Florence Longpré, which has surpassed the viewership of popular US series on Crave.
- Celebrating the end of the federal elections, here's an insightful article, 'Lessons Learned at the Polls', offering key takeaways from Vincent Brousseau-Pouliot and experts on the Canadian psyche.
- For those craving some fun this Monday, why not catch up on the adventures of sports characters with 'The Year of Insights', where Alexandre Pratt discusses the performance of players like captain Nick Suzuki, Sam Montembeault, and Lane Hutson, among others.
- If you're a sports betting enthusiast, keep an eye on the evolving Canada-US relations, as experts like Marc Thibodeau analyze the impact of key administrative decisions made by Donald Trump, including budget cuts and trade wars.
- Reminisce the Monday Night Football like no other, with Janie Gosselin's take on 'Project 2025: Taking Flight' and 'A Bumpy Ride - The Canada-US Relationship', providing insights into the Trump administration's agenda and its impact on the bilateral relationship between Canada and the US.
