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U.S. Secretary of State chooses Montreal over Toronto

Anthony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, will be in Ottawa on Thursday and in Montreal on Friday for his first visit to Canada since taking charge of U.S. diplomacy.

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, will take the opportunity to present the most beautiful attractions of the city, reports La Presse.

However, presenting activities to a member of the U.S. government is complex because the plan must be verified and approved by the Secret Service before it can be put into action!

Blinken was supposed to leave earlier for the United States, but he kindly accepted Ms. Joly’s invitation. These few hours in Montreal prove that he has a “special” relationship with Joly.

This claim was made by an anonymous government source.

As this source said, Blinken could have chosen Toronto instead of Montreal, but he opted for the city of the Sainte-Flanelle, which may say a lot about the good relationship between him and Melanie Joly.

Ms. Joly was in Washington on September 30 for a one-on-one meeting with the Secretary of State, which will be a second meeting for the duo in a short time.

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Nightlife.ca

Nostalgic (and challenging!) LEGOs!

LEGOs are not only for children, contrary to what you might think!

No, they are not! There are also very complex and fun LEGOs for adults.

We have selected for you some sets that will make you nostalgic of your childhood, while offering you a real challenge!

Icons Atari 2600

LEGO

Here is a 100% nostalgic building project! For all the gamers of the 80’s. There are even game tapes and a hidden scene to build!

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The bouquet and wedding accessories

Capture via Instagram LEGO

Here’s a very original way to create your wedding bouquet, let’s just say!

LEGO Icons Galactic Explorer

LEGO

This set was created to celebrate the 90 years of LEGO. Indeed, do you remember the similar model that existed in the 1970s? It was a classic and we can finally get it back and share it with our kids!

Super Mario The Mighty Bowser

LEGO

Who remembers the evil Bowser? Probably everyone! This one has many features like the fireball, biting jaws, moving head, etc. Hours of fun for the whole family!

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News

Amazon delivery man killed by two guard dogs

According to information delivered by FOX 4 of Kansas City, a deliveryman of the mega-company Amazon was attacked by two guard dogs, finally dying on the property of the customer.

The body of the individual is said to have remained on the location for several hours, before the neighborhood decided to contact the authorities because of the Amazon van that was parked in the same place for a very long time.

Once on the scene, police officers quickly came upon the unconscious body, as two very aggressive dogs in the area were circling the victim’s body.

The officers had to shoot the dogs, but it was ultimately the first responders who killed the two unknown breeds.

In the case of the owner of the dogs, he was still unaccounted at that moment.

For the moment, this incident is under investigation, although the cause of death has not yet been determined.

However, the driver’s injuries are consistent with a dog attack, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Lifestyle

The Dufour-Lapointe sisters launch a beautiful collection for young girls!

Here’s a new collection of outerwear and they are so beautiful!

Clothes to move outside while having style, we love it! This collection is launched by the Dufour-Lapointe sisters via their project Tissées Serrées.

“I’m so excited to finally unveil this year’s big news: @tisseesserrees now has a collection for girls ages 3-14!!! We’ve always wanted to be more creative and offer products that reflect us and since we’ve been skiing since our first steps, it was a natural fit to create an extension of the collection. Plus, it fits perfectly with our mission to encourage young people to get moving! Once again this year, we’ve put our heart and passion for winter into this new collection. We hope these pieces will keep you warm and beautiful all winter long. The Tightly Woven pieces are starting to arrive in stores and will be available in over 90 locations. Ask your favorite retailer and find all the points of sale at www.tisseesserrees.ca!”, says Justine Dufour-Lapointe, not a little proud!

There are also pieces for adults!

This is the result when comfort, sports and style are finally combined!

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Ton Barbier

Lewis Hamilton is already preparing his post-career

Lewis Hamilton who has seven championships under his belt, the highest total in F1 history, tied with Michael Schumacher, is preparing his post-career.

Now 37 years old, Sir Hamilton has launched his film and television production company called Dawn Apollo Films.

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The Mercedes driver has teamed up with the recruitment company Copper, which is headed by his manager Penni Thow, to launch his own company, which is already preparing two projects.

Both projects will be on Apple TV+.

Lewis Hamilton said the company’s main ambition will be to promote “meaningful conversations and impactful stories.”

“The goal is to create impactful stories and ultimately inspire people through film and storytelling. A big part of the new company will be social impact, community and causes. That’s very important to me,” he said in an interview with Deadline.

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It happened on a… October 26

(191216) -- WELLINGTON, Dec. 16, 2019 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attends a press conference after the cabinet meeting in Wellington, New Zealand, Dec. 16, 2019. Questions need to be asked and answered with regard to the casualties caused by the White Island volcanic eruption, said New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday. People across New Zealand observed a one-minute silence on Monday in honor of the victims of the White Island volcanic eruption. (Xinhua/Guo Lei) Where: WELLINGTON When: 16 Dec 2019 Credit: Newscom/Cover Images **Only available for publication in United Kingdom**

2017

Jacinda Ardern is sworn in as Prime Minister of New Zealand, becoming the world’s youngest female (37) head of government.

1997

Jacques Villeneuve finishes third at the 69-lap European Grand Prix at Jerez, clinching the Formula One title and becoming the first Canadian to win the World Championship of Drivers.

1992

Charlottetown Accord is reject by margin of 54.4% to 44.6%.

1990

Wayne Gretzky of the Los Angeles Kings scores his 2,000 career NHL point with an assist against the Jets.

1984

“The Terminator” directed by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton is released in the US.

19-year-old John D. McCollum killed himself after spending the day listening to Ozzy Osbourne records. The case was eventually thrown out of court.

1965

Beatles receive the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace.

1951

Winston Churchill became the prime minister of Great Britain.

1950

Mother Teresa founds Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India.

1922

Italian government resigns under pressure from fascists & Benito Mussolini.

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Sports (en)

A Tom Brady card sold for $2.4M!

Tom Brady has just made headlines once again, and this time it’s because of a signed and numbered rookie card that was purchased by a collector for $2.4 million dollars!

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This 8 of 100 card, which means there are only 100 in the world, is the most expensive football card sold at public auction this year.

The card was delivered by Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket and it passed the $1 million mark after 16 hours of auctioning, which is sensational.

This price is not the highest of any card in any sport, however, as two other trading cards were purchased at a higher price this year at public auction.

The main reason it “went” for such an exorbitant price was because it was graded mint and the signature was graded perfect.

Of the 100 cards, only a few were graded “perfect”, so that increases the rarity of this one to $2.4 million.

Congratulations to the new owner, who got his hands on something that every sports card collector has wanted.

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Sports (en)

“Underrated”: Stephen Curry will have his own documentary

October 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (right) high-fives guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

For the past decade, Stephen Curry has been considered one of the top five players in the NBA, and his playoff prowess is a testament to his immense talent, but also to his determination and desire to win.

Everywhere he went to “lead” a basketball game, he was underestimated by many, including some of his coaches. This belief drove him to become stronger, and to prove to all those who underestimated him that he was the best on the court.

For this reason, the documentary being made about his perseverance-driven story will be called Underrated.

Emmy winner Peter Nicks will direct the documentary that will showcase Steph Curry as the man and athlete he is. The doc will be produced by Apple Original Films, A24, Unanimous Media (owned by Curry) and Proximity Media.

The documentary will focus on his historic success at the 2008 NCAA March Madness, in addition to his style of play that has taken him to the highest level, breaking records, changing the course of the game, winning four championships and becoming an “MVP.”

In short, through this film, people will fully grasp why the label “overlooked” is attached to Stephen Curry, the best three-point shooter in NBA history.

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Sports (en)

Lewis Hamilton raced against a jet!

Lewis Hamilton showed up at a runway with the goal of defeating a jet in a drag race, which is side by side in a straight line for 1/4 mile.

“I took the W12 out for a special occasion a while back. It’s not every day you get to race a jet. Nearly had him too! Always a pleasure!”

A second video is also available, and this one was captured by Lewis himself. The number 44 is thus able to “text” with his cell phone in hand, while driving at top speed with his Mercedes W12. Wow!

The combined sound of F1 and the “jet” is quite a concert for the ear canal!

This live run from an airstrip may prove that Lewis really wants to be Maverick from Top Gun, especially since he flew in his latest opponent!

It should be noted that Lewis is 6th in the F1 driver rankings this year, with a car that is not yet ready.

Let’s remember that he is looking for his 8th career championship, which would allow him to surpass the legend Michael Schumacher. The two drivers are tied with a total of seven championships, a great feat.

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Éphémérides (anglais)

It happened on a… October 25

Wikipedia

2020

Lewis Hamilton has beaten Michael Schumacher’s Formula One win record after claiming his 92nd career triumph in the Portuguese Grand Prix..

2010

“Speak Now” 3rd studio album by Taylor Swift is released (Billboard Album of the Year 2011)

2007

The first Airbus A380 passenger flight, operating for Singapore Airlines, with flight number SQ 380, flying scheduled service between Singapore and Sydney, Australia.

1978

“Halloween”, directed by John Carpenter, starring Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis in her film debut, is released.

1968

Yoko Ono announces she is having John Lennon’s baby.

1964

The Rolling Stones appeared for the first time on The Ed Sullivan Show from New York, performing “Around And Around’ and ‘Time Is On My Side’.

1955

The microwave oven, for home use, was introduced by The Tappan Company.

1954

Jean Drapeau elected Mayor of Montreal for the first time.

1944

The largest naval battle in history, takes place in and around the Philippines between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the U.S. Third and U.S. Seventh Fleets. Afterward is the first Kamikaze attack of the war.

1881

The founder of “Cubism,” Pablo Picasso, was born in Malaga, Spain.

1861

Toronto Stock Exchange created.