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C'est la vie | Apr 8, 2012 | 27:30

C'est la vie - April 8 and 10, 2012

Find out what it's like working as a broadcast journalist when you are in the minority. Getting clips in your mother tongue is a daily challenge, especially if you are an anglophone journalist working Quebec, or a francophone working in English Canada.

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C'est la vie - Native rights' activist Michèle AudetteApr 7, 2013 | 27:30C'est la vie Native rights' activist Michèle Audette Audio
C'est la vie Native rights' activist Michèle Audette Apr 7, 2013 | 27:30Michèle Audette has been an activist for native rights for more than 20 years. Hear her fascinating story of self-discovery and determination.
C'est la vie - "Découvrir", 31/03/13Mar 28, 2013 | 4:18C'est la vie "Découvrir", 31/03/13 Audio
C'est la vie "Découvrir", 31/03/13 Mar 28, 2013 | 4:18Bernard and Johanne discuss "découvrir", which means to discover.
C'est la vie - Edmonton's Congolese communityMar 28, 2013 | 27:30C'est la vie Edmonton's Congolese community Audio
C'est la vie Edmonton's Congolese community Mar 28, 2013 | 27:30Find out about the beginnings of the Congolese community in Edmonton, and how the community has been officially recognized.
C'est la vie - French perfume with a Canadian flavourMar 24, 2013 | 27:30C'est la vie French perfume with a Canadian flavour Audio
C'est la vie French perfume with a Canadian flavour Mar 24, 2013 | 27:30It's sugaring off time in Quebec. But one sugar-shack owner is turning his maple sap into French perfume.
C'est la vie - "Parfum/Parfumer", 24/03/13Mar 24, 2013 | 4:41C'est la vie "Parfum/Parfumer", 24/03/13 Audio
C'est la vie "Parfum/Parfumer", 24/03/13 Mar 24, 2013 | 4:41Bernard and Johanne discuss "parfum" which means perfume, and "parfumer," which means to perfume, to scent, to flavour.
C'est la vie - Bilingual baby namesMar 17, 2013 | 27:30C'est la vie Bilingual baby names Audio
C'est la vie Bilingual baby names Mar 17, 2013 | 27:30Choosing a name for a baby is always a challenge. But in Quebec, you also have to consider how the name will work in French, even if you're not a francophone. C'est la vie explores the name game in Quebec.
C'est la vie - "Appeler", 17/03/13Mar 17, 2013 | 8:34C'est la vie "Appeler", 17/03/13 Audio
C'est la vie "Appeler", 17/03/13 Mar 17, 2013 | 8:34Bernard and Johanne discuss "appeler", which means to call.
C'est la vie - Singer Garou returns to his rootsMar 10, 2013 | 27:30C'est la vie Singer Garou returns to his roots Audio
C'est la vie Singer Garou returns to his roots Mar 10, 2013 | 27:30The musical Notre Dame de Paris launched the career of singer Garou. But now, more than a decade later, Garou is returning to his roots with an album of rhythm and blues.
C'est la vie - "Bosse", 10/03/13Mar 10, 2013 | 5:07C'est la vie "Bosse", 10/03/13 Audio
C'est la vie "Bosse", 10/03/13 Mar 10, 2013 | 5:07Bernard and Johanne discuss "bosse", which means bump, hump and lump.
C'est la vie - "Cas", 03/03/13Mar 3, 2013 | 4:35C'est la vie "Cas", 03/03/13 Audio
C'est la vie "Cas", 03/03/13 Mar 3, 2013 | 4:35Bernard and Johanne discuss "cas", which means case.
C'est la vie - Quebec anglophonesMar 3, 2013 | 27:30C'est la vie Quebec anglophones Audio
C'est la vie Quebec anglophones Mar 3, 2013 | 27:30Meet some Quebec anglophones. Some were born and raised in the province. Others have moved there. And all have different life experiences. Hear their stories.
C'est la vie - "Yeux", 24/02/13Feb 24, 2013 | 3:58C'est la vie "Yeux", 24/02/13 Audio
C'est la vie "Yeux", 24/02/13 Feb 24, 2013 | 3:58Bernard and Johanne discuss "yeux, which means eyes.
C'est la vie - Downton Abbey's francophone fansFeb 24, 2013 | 27:30C'est la vie Downton Abbey's francophone fans Audio
C'est la vie Downton Abbey's francophone fans Feb 24, 2013 | 27:30There's nothing more quintessentially British than the TV series, Downton Abbey, which is why you may be surprised to learn that it has a lot of French speaking fans. Find out why francophones love it.
C'est la vie - "Pot", 17/02/13Feb 17, 2013 | 3:45C'est la vie "Pot", 17/02/13 Audio
C'est la vie "Pot", 17/02/13 Feb 17, 2013 | 3:45Bernard and Johanne discuss "pot", which means jar, pot, and can. It also means luck.
C'est la vie - Young French citizens moving to QuebecFeb 17, 2013 | 27:30C'est la vie Young French citizens moving to Quebec Audio
C'est la vie Young French citizens moving to Quebec Feb 17, 2013 | 27:30With tough economic times in Europe and high unemployment, some young people are looking for opportunities elsewhere. Meet two young French citizens who are taking their chances on Quebec.

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