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Feb 22, 2013 | 12:17Quebec AM Canadian producer Ariel Nasr is suiting up for Oscar AudioQuebec AM Canadian producer Ariel Nasr is suiting up for Oscar Feb 22, 2013 | 12:17Montreal producer Ariel Nasr's movie Buzkashi Boys is up for best live-action short film at the Oscars.
Filmed in Kabul, the movie follows the lives of two best friends who struggle to achieve their dreams in a war-torn country. The two boys dream to be part of Afghanistan's National sport of Buzkashi, a brutal game of horse polo played with a dead goat.
The movie Buzkashi Boys goes beyond headlines of war in Afghanistan and dresses a human portrait of the essence of childhood. Ariel Nasr is currently in Los Angeles where he is getting ready for Hollywood's biggest event along with the two stars of his movie who came in from Afghanistan for the ceremony. We reached him by phone yesterday morning.
Feb 21, 2013 | 11:57Quebec AM FEUQ President Martine Desjardins' hopes for summit on higher education AudioQuebec AM FEUQ President Martine Desjardins' hopes for summit on higher education Feb 21, 2013 | 11:57Next week, a year's worth of carrés rouges, pot-banging, and street demos comes together in the Quebec government's summit on higher education. A lot's at stake, for the student federations in particular, because they're the ones who took the battle over tuition fees to the streets. We're hoping to bring our listeners up to speed on what's up for debate. We spoke with Martine Desjardins, the president of the university students' federation (FEUQ).
Feb 21, 2013 | 5:56Quebec AM Gaspé Pee Wee Hockey team in Quebec City AudioQuebec AM Gaspé Pee Wee Hockey team in Quebec City Feb 21, 2013 | 5:56The Gaspe pee-wee CC hockey team les Predateurs de Forillon are in Quebec City for the International Pee Wee tournament. Caleb Gaul is one of the players on the team, and tells us why this tournament is so important to them.
Feb 20, 2013 | 12:57Quebec AM Urban design, art and pulp mills AudioQuebec AM Urban design, art and pulp mills Feb 20, 2013 | 12:57Meriol Lehmann speaks with Susan about his new photography project, Anglo Pulp and Paper Mills, Ltd.
Feb 20, 2013 | 42:47Quebec AM Quebec AM live show from New Carlisle Part One AudioQuebec AM Quebec AM live show from New Carlisle Part One Feb 20, 2013 | 42:47Quebec AM live show from New Carlisle High School along the Baie des Chaleurs. Part One
Feb 20, 2013 | 41:43Quebec AM Quebec AM live show at New Carlisle High School Part Two AudioQuebec AM Quebec AM live show at New Carlisle High School Part Two Feb 20, 2013 | 41:43Quebec AM live remote at New Carlisle High School Part Two.
Feb 20, 2013 | 19:58Quebec AM Quebec AM live remote from New Carlisle Part Three AudioQuebec AM Quebec AM live remote from New Carlisle Part Three Feb 20, 2013 | 19:58Quebec AM live remote from New Carlisle High School Part Three
Feb 19, 2013 | 7:42Quebec AM Concerns over centralization of Carnaval events AudioQuebec AM Concerns over centralization of Carnaval events Feb 19, 2013 | 7:42Now that the 59th edition of Quebec City's famous Winter Carnaval has wrapped up, people are airing their grievances about what they'd like to see done differently. Concerns over the centralization of the popular winter festival on the Plains of Abraham are high on the list. CBC's Julia Caron brings us a look at how things used to be done in the St-Sauveur neighbourhood.
Feb 19, 2013 | 10:24Quebec AM Growth, opportunity and change for industries in the Baie des Chaleurs region AudioQuebec AM Growth, opportunity and change for industries in the Baie des Chaleurs region Feb 19, 2013 | 10:24There's new hope in communities along the Gaspé coast that economic times are changing for the better. In the final installation of our look at industry along the Baie des Chaleurs, Quebec AM's Glenn Wanamaker brings us stories of about growth, opportunity, and challenge.
Feb 19, 2013 | 9:03Quebec AM Part Two: Baie des Chaleurs AudioQuebec AM Part Two: Baie des Chaleurs Feb 19, 2013 | 9:03Part two of our final look at industry in the Baie des Chaleurs region
Feb 19, 2013 | 9:42Quebec AM Fundraising campaign to keep Gemini Pizzeria's alive AudioQuebec AM Fundraising campaign to keep Gemini Pizzeria's alive Feb 19, 2013 | 9:42A pizzeria in downtown Quebec announced it was closing its doors... but fans of the pizzeria's signature pizzas were having none of it! Olivier Ouellet is the owner of the Gemini Pizzerias in Quebec City. He recently closed his two restaurants after inspectors told him he had to upgrade the ventilation system in one of his locations - an improvement he can't afford. We spoke to him about the surprise fundraising campaign which may come to the rescue. Julie Tremblay-Potvin is a fan of Gemini Pizzeria and one of the organizers.
Feb 19, 2013 | 11:04Quebec AM Teens in New Carlisle talk about their future AudioQuebec AM Teens in New Carlisle talk about their future Feb 19, 2013 | 11:04We convened a panel of teenagers for our live remote at New Carlisle High School. Susan hears from several young people about how they view their future, and whether they will return or stay along the Baie des Chaleurs.
Feb 18, 2013 | 12:07Quebec AM Wind in the sails of the wind energy business in the Gaspé AudioQuebec AM Wind in the sails of the wind energy business in the Gaspé Feb 18, 2013 | 12:07There are many reasons why the economy along the Baie des Chaleurs is showing signs of improvement. The wind energy business is one in particular that has showcased the versatility of local entrepreneurs, and lead to growth in the region. CBC's Glenn Wanamaker took a tour of the new wind farm near New Richmond, and hear how one local industry has re-made itself.
Feb 18, 2013 | 9:37Quebec AM New Carlisle curlers throw rocks for a good cause AudioQuebec AM New Carlisle curlers throw rocks for a good cause Feb 18, 2013 | 9:37One of the well know treasures of New Carlisle is the curling rink. It's a real ice rink, with no artificial refrigeration. For one winter weekend for the past ten years, dozens and dozens of people from the community and beyond crowd into the rink for the Linda Lemore-Brown Cancer Foundation bonspiel. Cathy Brown is one of the founders. Susan spoke with Cathy and Maria Chatterton about the big weekend.
Feb 18, 2013 | 2:13Quebec AM My curling rink is a piece of art. AudioQuebec AM My curling rink is a piece of art. Feb 18, 2013 | 2:13Dwayne Boudreau is one of the people in charge of maintaining the curling rink in New Carlisle. No artificial ice here. He explains how it's done.