May 17, 2013 | 14:24Breakaway La Journée des Patriotes: Remembered AudioBreakaway La Journée des Patriotes: Remembered May 17, 2013 | 14:24It's the Friday before the long weekend across the country... but as the rest of the country prepares for Victoria Day Weekend celebrations, Quebec gets ready for la Journée Nationale des Patriotes. Do they remember why people celebrate?
May 17, 2013 | 11:47Breakaway Quebec Comedy Darling Sugar Sammy AudioBreakaway Quebec Comedy Darling Sugar Sammy May 17, 2013 | 11:47He's been called the Bill 101 poster boy. Poking fun at francophones, anglophones, allophones - anyphones - and he's a global reputation for his multilingual humour. He's Sugar Sammy, and this past Sunday, he picked up the biggest award in Quebec comedy.
May 16, 2013 | 9:19Breakaway Holland Huskies headed to Sherbrooke AudioBreakaway Holland Huskies headed to Sherbrooke May 16, 2013 | 9:19Holland Elementary School's Holland Huskies Cheerleading team is heading to big competitions. Head Coach Amy Miron, along with Marylou, Victoria and Dominique told her about some of the basic rules of the sport, and why they are so excited to compete.
May 15, 2013 | 3:30Breakaway La Vie Parisienne in Quebec City AudioBreakaway La Vie Parisienne in Quebec City May 15, 2013 | 3:30La Vie Parisienne, written by Jacques Offenbach in the mid 1800's, is a comedic look at Parisian society of the day. Jacquie Czernin brings s all the energy backstage at the Opéra de Québec's production, on stage this week at the Grand Theatre.
May 15, 2013 | 13:09Breakaway StoryNet: Making History AudioBreakaway StoryNet: Making History May 15, 2013 | 13:09In this week's StoryNet feature, Dwane Wilkin introduces us to Ken Bouchard and Linda Spear. Linda Spear, from Sutton, is this province's first ordained woman Catholic priest. Ken Bouchard is a history lover and tells us about his rowing skiff.
May 14, 2013 | 13:07Breakaway Preventative double mastectomy AudioBreakaway Preventative double mastectomy May 14, 2013 | 13:07Angelina Jolie revealed she had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. It's the same operation that Quebec City's Ann McBryde will undertake in a few months.
May 14, 2013 | 9:24Breakaway Everest: A Photographic Journey to the Top AudioBreakaway Everest: A Photographic Journey to the Top May 14, 2013 | 9:24He's climbed Mount Everest no less than eight times, and now he's talking about, and some of the issues at stake in the world of commerical climbing . Dr. Rob Casserely, who now lives in St-Romuald, will showcase his photographs at the Morrin Centre
May 13, 2013 | 15:32Breakaway Brome Lake Books in Knowlton AudioBreakaway Brome Lake Books in Knowlton May 13, 2013 | 15:32A profile on Brome Lake Books, in Knowlton. The little independent English-language bookstore where one catches up on life in the village. Our Jacquie Czernin stopped by for a visit to the world they've created amongst the bookshelves.
May 13, 2013 | 4:59Breakaway Baie Comeau High School publishes book AudioBreakaway Baie Comeau High School publishes book May 13, 2013 | 4:59Baie Comeau High School students have published a book based on a Christmas story remembered by pioneer resident Lorraine (Cameron) Gray. It's a part of the North Shore Community Association's In Search of Yesterday project.
May 10, 2013 | 8:53Breakaway Jardin des Glaciers closes AudioBreakaway Jardin des Glaciers closes May 10, 2013 | 8:53A major tourist attraction on the North Shore has been... put on ice. The glacier interpretation centre in Baie-Comeau closed this week. Our Peter Black spoke with its manager Cedric Mimeault.
May 9, 2013 | 14:01Breakaway Gaspe Elementary Aboriginal Art Night AudioBreakaway Gaspe Elementary Aboriginal Art Night May 9, 2013 | 14:01Students at Gaspé Elementary School have been learning about aboriginal history and culture all year-long. This evening, a special Art Gallery Night will display some of their projects. Our Rachelle Solomon spoke with staff and students.
May 8, 2013 | 9:23Breakaway Ross Murray joins Jacquie in studio AudioBreakaway Ross Murray joins Jacquie in studio May 8, 2013 | 9:23Every two weeks, Ross Murray delights us with a new humorous column, written and recorded from his home in Stanstead, in the Eastern Townships. He joined Jacquie in studio to talk about his latest project, a collection called "Don't Everyone Jump at Once.