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CBC
6 hours ago
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- CBC
Fête nationale marked by parades, concerts and extreme weather in Quebec
Thunderstorms and heavy rain dampened Fête nationale festivities in Quebec's provincial capital region on Monday. About 15 minutes before a concert was set to begin on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, organizers cancelled the event and evacuated the area due to extreme weather that brought thunder, lightning and heavy downpours. The violent thunderstorm that swept through the Capitale-Nationale and the Chaudière-Appalaches region just south has left more than 44,000 customers without power in the Quebec City area as of Tuesday afternoon. The province is also facing other extreme weather as it celebrates its national holiday. Quebec City announced this week it is opening air-conditioned community centres and libraries and extending hours at splash pads due to an Environment and Climate Change Canada heat warning covering much of the province. Temperatures are expected to reach 30 C and above, with humidex values between 40 and 45 on Tuesday. Montreal will be hosting a parade beginning at 2 p.m., followed by an evening concert at Parc Maisonneuve featuring artists such as Robert Charlebois and Sara Dufour. This year's celebrations will commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first performance of Gilles Vigneault's song Gens du pays, which is often considered the province's unofficial anthem. Quebec says nearly 650 events are happening across the province to mark the holiday also known as St-Jean-Baptiste Day. During heat waves, the City of Montreal often extends the opening hours of many public places where people can get a reprieve from the heat, including pools, splash pads and misting fountains.
Toronto Sun
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Toronto Sun
Weather plays havoc with Fete nationale events in Quebec
Published Jun 24, 2025 • 1 minute read A person holds a Quebec flag on Saint-Jean-Baptiste day in Montreal, Saturday, June 24, 2023. Photo by Graham Hughes / THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Thunderstorms and heavy rain dampened Fete nationale festivities in Quebec's provincial capital region on Monday. 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. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. 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 About 15 minutes before a concert was set to begin on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, organizers cancelled the event and evacuated the area due to extreme weather that brought thunder, lightning and heavy downpours. The violent thunderstorm that swept through the Capitale-Nationale and the Chaudiere-Appalaches region just south has left more than 70,000 customers without power in the Quebec City area on Tuesday. Quebec is also facing heat warnings as it celebrates its national holiday. Montreal will be hosting a parade beginning at 2 p.m., followed by an evening concert at Parc Maisonneuve featuring artists such as Robert Charlebois and Sara Dufour. This year's celebrations will commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first performance of Gilles Vigneault's song 'Gens du pays,' which is often considered the province's unofficial anthem. Quebec says nearly 650 events are happening across the province to mark the holiday also known as St-Jean-Baptiste Day. Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA World World Relationships
National Observer
11 hours ago
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- National Observer
Parades, concerts and heat warnings will mark Fête nationale in Quebec
Quebecers will be decked out in blue and white today as the Fête nationale holiday is marked by parades, celebrations, and heat warnings. The festivities are coinciding with some extreme weather conditions this year. Quebec City announced this week it is opening air-conditioned community centres and libraries and extending hours at splash pads due to an Environment Canada heat warning covering much of the province. Montreal will be hosting a parade beginning at 2 p.m., followed by an evening concert at Parc Maisonneuve featuring artists such as Robert Charlebois and Sara Dufour. This year's celebrations will commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first performance of Gilles Vigneault's song "Gens du pays," which is often considered the province's unofficial anthem. Quebec says nearly 650 events are happening across the province to mark the holiday also known as St-Jean-Baptiste Day.
Global News
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Global News
Parades, concerts and heat warnings to mark Fête nationale in Quebec
Quebecers will be decked out in blue and white today as the Fête nationale holiday is marked by parades, celebrations, and heat warnings. The festivities are coinciding with some extreme weather conditions this year. Quebec City announced this week it is opening air-conditioned community centres and libraries and extending hours at splash pads due to an Environment Canada heat warning covering much of the province. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Montreal will be hosting a parade beginning at 2 p.m., followed by an evening concert at Parc Maisonneuve featuring artists such as Robert Charlebois and Sara Dufour. This year's celebrations will commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first performance of Gilles Vigneault's song 'Gens du pays,' which is often considered the province's unofficial anthem. Quebec says nearly 650 events are happening across the province to mark the holiday also known as St-Jean-Baptiste Day.
CTV News
13 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Parades, concerts and heat warnings to mark Fête nationale in Quebec
A person wears miniature Quebec flags on a hat during a Fête nationale event in Trois-Rivières, Que., Monday, June 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes MONTREAL — Quebecers will be decked out in blue and white today as the Fête nationale holiday is marked by parades, celebrations, and heat warnings. The festivities are coinciding with some extreme weather conditions this year. Quebec City announced this week it is opening air-conditioned community centres and libraries and extending hours at splash pads due to an Environment Canada heat warning covering much of the province. Montreal will be hosting a parade beginning at 2 p.m., followed by an evening concert at Parc Maisonneuve featuring artists such as Robert Charlebois and Sara Dufour. This year's celebrations will commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first performance of Gilles Vigneault's song 'Gens du pays,' which is often considered the province's unofficial anthem. Quebec says nearly 650 events are happening across the province to mark the holiday also known as St-Jean-Baptiste Day. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 24, 2025. Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press
