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Montreal Gazette
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Montreal Gazette
Friday on My Mind: Fantasia International Film Festival pays tribute to MusiquePlus
By Friday on My Mind is a highly subjective, curated rundown of five of the cooler things happening in Montreal during the weekend. Les années MusiquePlus: Ces artistes qui ont débuté avec le vidéoclip Saturday at 2 p.m. at Reggies, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. If you were watching MusiquePlus in the second half of the '80s — and we all were! — then you surely saw the video for Yves Jacques's punky new-wave ditty On ne peut pas tous être pauvre. It's a totally hilarious kitsch videoclip in which Jacques plays a spoiled rich kid whose daddy is always buying new Jaguars and whose mommy has a pink fridge, washer-dryer and washing machine. It is generally recognized as the first Québécois music video. During a chat in a Plateau-Mont-Royal park on Wednesday afternoon, Jacques said his lyrics were actually pretty autobiographical. He was basically spoofing his own family. The whole adventure was a bit of a lark for Jacques. He'd been in a retro '50s rockabilly band in Quebec City called Slick and the Outlags, and that morphed into his very brief new-wave project. 'I was really influenced by XTC's Making Plans for Nigel,' said Jacques. Jacques was already an actor, and he soon left music behind and ended up becoming one of French Canada's best-known thespians. He's often in major theatre productions here and has starred in a slew of films, most notably Denys Arcand's Le déclin de l'empire américain and Les invasions barbares. Made in 1981, the video for On ne peut pas tous être pauvre only really came to the public's attention after MusiquePlus came on the air in 1986 and began playing it fairly regularly. MusiquePlus had only 24 Québécois videos when the station opened its doors! Jacques will be taking part in a free event at the Fantasia International Film Festival on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Reggies in Concordia's Hall Building. Many of the directors of those early Quebec videoclips will be on hand for Les années MusiquePlus: Ces artistes qui ont débuté avec le vidéoclip. In addition to Jacques, directors there to talk about their videos will include Gabriel Pelletier, Alain Desrochers, George Mihalka and Chloé Robichaud; in 2011, the latter directed a new version of On ne peut pas tous être pauvre for the band Les Incendiaires (with Jacques making a cameo appearance in the video). MusiquePlus co-founder Pierre Marchand will also be there. Marc Lamothe, the Fantasia programmer who came up with the idea for the event, noted that it was an important moment for Quebec cinema. There were all these young filmmakers coming out of film school — mostly from Concordia — and they didn't have enough money to make short films, since you still had to shoot on 35mm film back then. So they turned to making music videos to get a foot in the industry. Even Denis Villeneuve of Dune fame made a few videoclips at the time. They made videos for artists like Sass Jordan, the Box, Vilain Pingouin, Richard Séguin and Groovy Aardvark. 'They hoped to do enough music videos to then go to the advertising companies and say: 'Look what we can do with no money; imagine if we had money!'' said Lamothe. 'It was a whole generation of filmmakers not big enough to make films and they wanted to showcase their talent. This is why there are so many cinematic elements in our music videos. They were not advertisers making music videos like in the States. They were filmmakers making music videos. They have the look of films. Everything in Quebec is different, and our music videos are not American. 'It was a new generation of filmmakers who all became big in the movie business. Érik Canuel. Lyne Charlebois. Alain Desrochers. George Mihalka. These are all people who became something because of music videos.' Jacques has had a fine career as an actor since his brief moment of music-video stardom, but I had to ask him if he regretted leaving music behind. He doesn't. But he still loves singing and belts out songs whenever the opportunity arises, whether it's on the hit musical TV show En direct de l'univers or at charity events. Just for Laughs Is there such a thing as festival fatigue? Apparently not in Montreal, where at least one major festival kicks off every single weekend in summer. For those tired of politically correct humour, maybe the Just for Laughs fest's Nasty Show is where you need to be this weekend. It's on Friday and Saturday at Club Soda and Sunday at Le Studio TD, with Toronto standup comic Che Durena hosting. Samedis pour emporter Saturday at 7 p.m. at Parc de la Petite-Italie, Clark and St-Zotique Sts. Montreal singer-songwriter David Bujold performs his folky/slacker tunes; you bring a picnic and hang out. Local food merchants will be selling their wares if you don't feel like packing a picnic. Nuits d'Afrique All weekend at various venues This is the final weekend for Nuits d'Afrique, and the good news is there are free shows through Sunday at Esplanade Tranquille, near Clark and Ste-Catherine Sts. Why not check out Lydol there Friday at 7 p.m.? She's a critically acclaimed slam poet and singer-songwriter from Cameroon. Cola Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at Toscadura, 4388 St-Laurent Blvd. You loved Ought, right? They were that fine indie Montreal band that delivered one absolute masterpiece, 2014's More Than Any Other Day, and then never fully matched that moment of sheer genius, disbanding in 2021. Two of Ought's members — singer-guitarist Tim Darcy and bassist Ben Stidworthy — are in the trio Cola, along with drummer Evan Cartwright from U.S. Girls. Yes, Cola is Ought-ish and yes, they're great. Think angst-ridden, post-punky angular guitar anthems. Or maybe just don't think and soak up the discordant sound.
Vancouver Sun
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
What the Puck: Expect the Canadiens to take a step forward next season
In the sweltering dog days of July, our thoughts naturally turn to … next season's Montreal Canadiens lineup! For us hockey obsessives, it's part of the beauty of living in Quebec — hockey talk never stops, even during a summer heat wave. I remember years ago swimming in a lake in the Townships and spending a half-hour in the water in the noonday sun chatting Habs with my buddy Karsten. The chatter is more animated than usual this summer, given that the Canadiens management team of Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes have added some key pieces and let go a few supporting-role players. The big additions are defenceman Noah Dobson and winger Zachary Bolduc . Both are upgrades any which way you look at it. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The signing of Montrealer Joe Veleno Wednesday is a much more minor add. The centre from Kirkland inked a one-year $900,000 contract with the Habs and presumably he's at best a fourth-line centre or maybe even someone who can help the Rocket in Laval. He's a left-shot centre and that's something the Canadiens strongly needed. But thus far in the National Hockey League, he's underwhelmed. The departures include David Savard, Joel Armia, Christian Dvorak, Emil Heineman and Michael Pezzetta. Savard was very good on the penalty kill and did yeoman service blocking shots. But he retired for a reason — he was seriously banged up after all those years sacrificing his body on the ice and by last season he was literally lumbering around. With Dobson being added to the blue line, the D is better, no questions asked. Dvo and Army are big losses because, with Jake Evans, they were the team's key PK dudes. So others will have to step up in that department. Heineman was a forward with some toughness and skill, but Bolduc last season showed he can also play that gritty style and he clearly has way more offensive upside than Heineman. Here's the key question right now about nos Canadiens: Do you think they will take a step forward next season, a step back or stay at about the same level? I would say the team will take a modest step forward and will probably be back in the playoffs. But there are no guarantees. To move forward, Juraj Slafkovsky has to play a consistent full season, something he's yet to do. Patrick Laine has to continue to pop in those power-play goals on a regular basis. Lane Hutson can't have a sophomore slump. Dobson has to show that he's more like the guy who put up 70 points two seasons ago than he is the fellow who only garnered 39 points last season. Bolduc, honestly, I have no worries about. He's going to be great. The other cool thing is that with the addition of Veleno gives Montreal six Québécois players, the most local players the team has had since 2008-2009. I have to applaud this as a chap who published a book last year, Le CH et son peuple, that made the case that the bleu-blanc-rouge had their greatest success when the roster was at its most Québécois. The six Quebecers are Veleno, Bolduc, Alexandre Carrier, Mike Matheson, Samuel Montembeault and Samuel Blais. It's interesting to underline that the team now has two bilingual anglo West Islanders in Veleno and Matheson. So much for the stereotype of the unilingual anglo! I posed the question about whether the Habs were moving forward or backward to the hockey-mad folks on my social networks and here are a few responses. Neath Turcot: It's going to be the most interesting year in a long time. I do think they will make the playoffs. Is Montembeault going to step up and be the man? They now have second round potential, but maybe not enough experience to get beyond that. But they will be one of the most fun teams in the league to watch. Sébastien Joannette: 'Trust the process.' This time … I actually believe. With Dobson finally giving us a real top-pair defenceman and Demidov arriving straight from his teenage KHL domination tour, things are starting to feel dangerously competent. Add a maturing core, a coach the players would probably follow into a volcano, and yeah — I'm all in. This season: big step forward. Two years from now? Parade planning. Don't act surprised. David Lametti: Improved on D: Dobson a major improvement, possibly Reinbacher. Improved top 6: Demidov gets a full season, Slaf only getting better; Bolduc; Dach healthy. Laine an enigma, but at least is healthy and hopefully a half-step quicker. Losing Armia and Dvorak is tough on the PK, but Evans still anchors it with Anderson. Bottom six of Evans, Anderson, Gallagher, Veleno, Newhook and room for Kapanen, Florian X, Beck. Goaltending is underrated and Fowler is waiting. Eminence grise: Probably won't make the playoffs, unless you think Joe Veleno just put them over the hump, lol. Adam Noodelman: I think a step forward in points but probably still a wild card in the playoffs because the top 3 teams in the Atlantic Division are still quite formidable in the regular season. Wild card 1 should be attainable though. Anna Winters: Same level. Doug Miller: We are going to be far better and an absolute joy to watch! Teams will not take the Habs lightly and will play their starting goalies all the time.
Montreal Gazette
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
What the Puck: Expect the Canadiens to take a step forward next season
Hockey Inside Out By In the sweltering dog days of July, our thoughts naturally turn to ... next season's Montreal Canadiens lineup! For us hockey obsessives, it's part of the beauty of living in Quebec — hockey talk never stops, even during a summer heat wave. I remember years ago swimming in a lake in the Townships and spending a half-hour in the water in the noonday sun chatting Habs with my buddy Karsten. The chatter is more animated than usual this summer, given that the Canadiens management team of Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes have added some key pieces and let go a few supporting-role players. The big additions are defenceman Noah Dobson and winger Zachary Bolduc. Both are upgrades any which way you look at it. The signing of Montrealer Joe Veleno Wednesday is a much more minor add. The centre from Kirkland inked a one-year $900,000 contract with the Habs and presumably he's at best a fourth-line centre or maybe even someone who can help the Rocket in Laval. He's a left-shot centre and that's something the Canadiens strongly needed. But thus far in the National Hockey League, he's underwhelmed. The departures include David Savard, Joel Armia, Christian Dvorak, Emil Heineman and Michael Pezzetta. Savard was very good on the penalty kill and did yeoman service blocking shots. But he retired for a reason — he was seriously banged up after all those years sacrificing his body on the ice and by last season he was literally lumbering around. With Dobson being added to the blue line, the D is better, no questions asked. Dvo and Army are big losses because, with Jake Evans, they were the team's key PK dudes. So others will have to step up in that department. Heineman was a forward with some toughness and skill, but Bolduc last season showed he can also play that gritty style and he clearly has way more offensive upside than Heineman. Here's the key question right now about nos Canadiens: Do you think they will take a step forward next season, a step back or stay at about the same level? I would say the team will take a modest step forward and will probably be back in the playoffs. But there are no guarantees. To move forward, Juraj Slafkovsky has to play a consistent full season, something he's yet to do. Patrick Laine has to continue to pop in those power-play goals on a regular basis. Lane Hutson can't have a sophomore slump. Dobson has to show that he's more like the guy who put up 70 points two seasons ago than he is the fellow who only garnered 39 points last season. Bolduc, honestly, I have no worries about. He's going to be great. The other cool thing is that with the addition of Veleno gives Montreal six Québécois players, the most local players the team has had since 2008-2009. I have to applaud this as a chap who published a book last year, Le CH et son peuple, that made the case that the bleu-blanc-rouge had their greatest success when the roster was at its most Québécois. The six Quebecers are Veleno, Bolduc, Alexandre Carrier, Mike Matheson, Samuel Montembeault and Samuel Blais. It's interesting to underline that the team now has two bilingual anglo West Islanders in Veleno and Matheson. So much for the stereotype of the unilingual anglo! I posed the question about whether the Habs were moving forward or backward to the hockey-mad folks on my social networks and here are a few responses. Neath Turcot: It's going to be the most interesting year in a long time. I do think they will make the playoffs. Is Montembeault going to step up and be the man? They now have second round potential, but maybe not enough experience to get beyond that. But they will be one of the most fun teams in the league to watch. Sébastien Joannette: 'Trust the process.' This time ... I actually believe. With Dobson finally giving us a real top-pair defenceman and Demidov arriving straight from his teenage KHL domination tour, things are starting to feel dangerously competent. Add a maturing core, a coach the players would probably follow into a volcano, and yeah — I'm all in. This season: big step forward. Two years from now? Parade planning. Don't act surprised. David Lametti: Improved on D: Dobson a major improvement, possibly Reinbacher. Improved top 6: Demidov gets a full season, Slaf only getting better; Bolduc; Dach healthy. Laine an enigma, but at least is healthy and hopefully a half-step quicker. Losing Armia and Dvorak is tough on the PK, but Evans still anchors it with Anderson. Bottom six of Evans, Anderson, Gallagher, Veleno, Newhook and room for Kapanen, Florian X, Beck. Goaltending is underrated and Fowler is waiting. Eminence grise: Probably won't make the playoffs, unless you think Joe Veleno just put them over the hump, lol. Adam Noodelman: I think a step forward in points but probably still a wild card in the playoffs because the top 3 teams in the Atlantic Division are still quite formidable in the regular season. Wild card 1 should be attainable though. Anna Winters: Same level. Doug Miller: We are going to be far better and an absolute joy to watch! Teams will not take the Habs lightly and will play their starting goalies all the time.
Toronto Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Where to eat in Vancouver: A restaurant guide for tourists
Here's a quick list for satisfying various wants and wishes, whether it's for iconic locations, a taste of what's local or a good deal Get an up close and personal view of Vancouver's best features at Mika. Photo by Mark Yammine Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. If you're visiting Vancouver this summer, or have friends or family who are, here's a quickie list for satisfying various wants and wishes, whether it's for iconic locations, a taste of what's local, a good deal, or the best of the best. We wouldn't want you to leave disappointed. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account READ MORE:Summer in Vancouver: 15 of the best activities that define the city 269 Powell St., Vancouver Consistently ranked as one of Canada's best. Upscale Québécois and French food from a Michelin-starred chef whose dishes are technical knockouts. It's in a rough part of town so catch a cab or Uber. Salmon n' Bannock 1128 West Broadway, Vancouver An Indigenous restaurant representing several Canadian First Nations. You won't likely find pemmican mousse or bison bone marrow with bannock crackers anywhere else. There's an abbreviated outpost at the Vancouver airport, located post-security in International Departures. Iconic views H Tasting Lounge patio Westin Bayshore Hotel, 1601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Stanley Park seawall winds around this breezy patio abutting Coal Harbour with a view of mountains by day and bright cityscape by night. Burgers, steaks, seafood tower, children's menu or maybe a cocktail and snacks during Happy Hour? Five Sails features spectacular views and delicious dishes. Photo by Nora Hamade Five Sails 999 Canada Place, Vancouver Mountains, harbour, Stanley Park, the iconic five white sails of Canada Place, cruise ships, Harbour Air traffic all just beyond the glass walls. More than just a view, the haute, award-winning food makes for delicious memories. Miku 200 Granville St., Vancouver Like at Five Sails, you have an up close and personal view of Vancouver's best features. Their modern Japanese food is approachable but creative. It's in the top tier of Japanese restaurants. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 130 East Pender St., Vancouver Delicious Chinese barbecued meat platters can be had for the price of a burger elsewhere. This modernized throwback preserves the feel of our old Chinatown. Japadog Various locations Yummy Japanese hotdogs took this company from a single food cart to several locations, including a brick-and-mortar spot on Robson Street. Wagyu Terimayo, Okonomi, Kurabuta and Oroshi dogs are but a few offerings. Street food There are lots of food trucks and carts in Vancouver but since they're not all stationary, you might have to hunt them down. The site will say when and where they're open with info about the food. Some popular ones are Salty Lobster, Tatchan Noodle, Pac Rim Patio and Reel Mac and Cheese. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 2451 Nanaimo St., Vancouver | 604-253-7242 It looks like squatters live here. The look is grunge with poster and graffiti-plastered walls but this old diner is packed, especially for the $2.95 breakfast of eggs, ham, toast and hash browns. (For a less grungy old-timey diner experience, Northern Cafe and Grill, in a lumber yard in south Vancouver is an option.) READ MORE:These are 18 of the best budget-friendly restaurants in Metro Vancouver Chinese and Taiwanese Din Tai Fung 1132 Alberni St., Vancouver Asian culture is part of Vancouver's DNA so no wonder this blockbustingly popular Taiwanese chain opened here recently, bringing its famous xiao long bao, noodles and other dishes. Smack in the city's downtown. Easy access for visitors. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 8351 River Rd., Richmond Elbows up at this summertime Asian night market crush. Speed date your way through a banquet of more than 500 food options, including Korean fried chicken, XinJiang lamb buns, skewered meats, mango rainbow sticky rice, 'flying' noodle cups, and cheese 'coin' bread. Take the Canada Line to the Bridgeport Station. Follow the smell of food. READ MORE:These are the 15 best Chinese restaurants in and around Vancouver Michelin star power Published on Main 3593 Main St., Vancouver Vancouver has 10 one-Michelin star restaurants, including Published, where the chef is on creative overdrive. His dishes look like art. They don't stick around as the menu is on the move. Option of à la carte or a tasting menu. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 1038 Mainland St., Vancouver At this one-Michelin star spot, you're looking at $325 per person — expensive for Vancouver but the 20 or so courses are not your everyday experience. From start to finish, it's theatre with ceremonial reverence for obsessively curated ingredients, food presentation and formal service. READ MORE:Here's a list of Vancouver's 10 Michelin-starred restaurants Seafood Blue Water Café 1095 Hamilton St., Vancouver Always the best of seafood from sustainable sources, including dishes from the sushi bar. Expect gracious service in an elegant room. Coast 1054 Alberni St., Vancouver Great seafood? Check! Great service? Check! Stop at the circular central bar for a drink and oysters if you want something quick. Friday lunch offers a $20 fish and chips with draft beer. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. READ MORE:Where to eat seafood in Metro Vancouver? A restaurant review roundup Steaks Elisa 1109 Hamilton St., Vancouver Check out their butcher shop next door and you have a window into the amazing steaks on the menu. Elisa is part of a restaurant group that's earned mile-high accolades for many years. There's a peaceful rooftop patio at The Victor. Photo by Tara Armstrong The Victor Parq Vancouver, 39 Smithe St. You'll find premium steaks along with seafood options and sushi. Bonus: In summer, there's a peaceful rooftop patio with waterworks, greenery and city view. Coffee kick-starts Nemesis Various locations One of the city's best and most consistent local chains. The company collaborates with coffee growers and roast their own beans. Don't miss the excellent pastries from collab partner Dope Bakery. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Various locations Friendly staff, great coffee and a neighbourhood vibe. They, too, build relationships with sustainable coffee farmers and roast their own beans. READ MORE:Where to eat breakfast in Metro Vancouver? A restaurant review roundup Vegetarian/vegan Folke 2585 W Broadway, Vancouver 'I want meat eaters to come in and not notice they're not eating meat,' the chef has said. He takes inspiration from meat and fish cookery and elevates plants — like the Vietnamese tapioca dumpling, where fermented mushrooms stand in for dried shrimp, scallops and ham in his XO sauce. It's a no-tip restaurant where staff are paid a living wage and benefits. The Acorn 3995 Main St., Vancouver Organic, vegetarian, vegan, zero-waste, deep connections to local growers, and unique dishes like leek ash spaghetti with samphire, kombu arrabbiata, green blueberries, apricots and seaside arrowgrass oil. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. READ MORE:Here are 18 restaurants in Metro Vancouver where you can get great vegetarian food Here are more Vancouver restaurant recommendations • These 18 Vancouver restaurants are Hollywood North favourites • Where to eat pizza in Metro Vancouver? A restaurant review roundup • Where to eat sushi in Metro Vancouver? A restaurant review roundup • Where to eat breakfast in Metro Vancouver? A restaurant review roundup • Where to eat ramen in Metro Vancouver? A restaurant review roundup • Where to eat seafood in Metro Vancouver? A restaurant review roundup • Where to eat Italian in Metro Vancouver? A restaurant review roundup • Where to eat French cuisine in Metro Vancouver? 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Calgary Herald
17-07-2025
- Calgary Herald
Where to eat in Vancouver: A restaurant guide for tourists and out-of-towners
Article content If you're visiting Vancouver this summer, or have friends or family who are, here's a quickie list for satisfying various wants and wishes, whether it's for iconic locations, a taste of what's local, a good deal, or the best of the best. We wouldn't want you to leave disappointed. Article content Article content Article content Consistently ranked as one of Canada's best. Upscale Québécois and French food from a Michelin-starred chef whose dishes are technical knockouts. It's in a rough part of town so catch a cab or Uber. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Mountains, harbour, Stanley Park, the iconic five white sails of Canada Place, cruise ships, Harbour Air traffic all just beyond the glass walls. More than just a view, the haute, award-winning food makes for delicious memories. Article content Like at Five Sails, you have an up close and personal view of Vancouver's best features. Their modern Japanese food is approachable but creative. It's in the top tier of Japanese restaurants. Article content 130 East Pender St., Vancouver Article content Delicious Chinese barbecued meat platters can be had for the price of a burger elsewhere. This modernized throwback preserves the feel of our old Chinatown. Article content Japadog Article content Various locations Article content Yummy Japanese hotdogs took this company from a single food cart to several locations, including a brick-and-mortar spot on Robson Street. Wagyu Terimayo, Okonomi, Kurabuta and Oroshi dogs are but a few offerings.
