PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP'S 2026 STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS -

PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP'S 2026 STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS -

By Bernard Bujold - 

The annual State of the Union address, delivered by the president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, to a joint session of the United States Congress, will be a highly watched event. Personally, I will not be inside the Capitol in Washington, but I will be watching very closely on television with my three mascots (Ulysse, Argos, and Gus). The main issue in the 2026 speech should be the economy. The official theme of the speech, according to White House officials familiar with the draft, is “America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected,” a reference to the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. One will also be watching the US Olympic Ice Hockey team, which will be in the visitor special guests galleries. The State of the Union will start at 9 p.m. ET tonight, Tuesday, February 24. 

SEE THE WHITE HOUSE 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ 

SEE VIDEO 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vV_MRyRl_LtLriP13C3pKIj7N_A53m77/view?usp=sharing

OLYMPICS GAMES 2026

OLYMPICS GAMES 2026 - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
I've always had a soft spot for Italy, and I'm a big fan of Giorgia Meloni. So I loved the idea of holding the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. 
I particularly enjoyed the ice hockey game between Canada and the United States. It was a match of great quality, the likes of which you rarely see, with no disjointed play and two top-class teams. Unfortunately, Canada had to settle for the silver medal, which the players didn't really want... You could say that the goalkeepers decided the game. As for me, I'm going back to the gym with the mascots... 

SEE VIDEO 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KXpc-jwpbRpoSdEzQKeZ53ohNmiEM6hJ/view?usp=sharing 
SEE OLYMPICS HOCKEY STORY 
https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/02/23/la-medaille-insupportable

ICE RINK FOR SPRING 2026

ICE RINK FOR SPRING 2026-  
By Bernard Bujold- 
An ephemeral ice rink has been installed opposite the Place Ville Marie Oval, and will be open to the public free of charge from February 27 to March 29. A way to welcome the end of winter, and the arrival of spring... The rink (40' X 40') is small for a public skating rink and far from an Olympic ice, but the idea is interesting and the view magnificent! Of course, it cannot be crowded... 
SEE VIDEO 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JQSnBK4ovXLQATMEFxVMe6OJxNuw-MrU/view?usp=sharing 
SEE WEBSITE 
https://www.jeuxurbains.ca/patinoiresouslanneau

OLYMPICS ICE HOCKEY

OLYMPICS ICE HOCKEY 2026-

By Bernard Bujold - 

The USA wins a thriller game vs Canada for their first men’s hockey gold since 1980. Jack Hughes scored the game-winner at 1:41 in overtime to give Team U.S.A. a 2-1 win over Team Canada in the gold medal game in men's hockey at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Connor Hellebuyck showed why he was the U.S. starting goalie at the Olympics! The goaltending numbers for the USA's Connor Hellebuyck and Canada's Jordan Binnington made all the difference in the final game.

HAPPY WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY

HAPPY WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY! - 
February is fading fast, and spring is just around the corner in March 2026. Now is the perfect time to enjoy the last pleasure of winter. Have fun! 

See photo album 
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=bernard.bujold&set=a.10173418303945541 
See video 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d0hvjrSINsfay9df-aVz6yLK0QKXeMYo/view?usp=sharing

THE QUEBEC RACE 2026

THE QUEBEC 2026 RACE- 
By Bernard Bujold - 
The Quebec 2026 electoral racetrack is beginning to take shape, and the horses are starting to leave the stable... Of course, in politics, nothing can be taken for granted until the night that the votes are counted! Personally, just as I was beginning to discover and appreciate Pablo Rodriguez, he was the victim of a fatal putch. I'm still saddened by his departure, because I'm convinced that he had the makings of a winning horse on which I would have placed my bet! 
But now, a former journalist for whom I have a great deal of respect and esteem, Philippe Schnobb, has announced his candidacy, precisely in my riding... I have some good friends in the Liberal party, but I also admire Schnobb's style, and I'm sure he'll make an excellent MP. The race is next October 5, but we can already start evaluating the horses to choose our bet on race day! 
To be continued... 
SEE VIDEO 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ETC7QWJvAzYmlebj5A3maaOkjFmjW-qz/view?usp=sharing

THE ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES - PART 2

ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES Part 2 -

by Bernard Bujold - 

One of my great passions are detective series like CHICAGO PD and NCIS. I consulted my artificial intelligence engine, GEMINI, to determine whether the search for Nancy Guthrie (84), mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie, would benefit from techniques used in TV series. Real-life authorities use “by the book” strategies, whereas TV series often fight fire with fire and partner with criminals to obtain the specific information needed to solve the crime. So far, the “by the book” strategy hasn't worked, and it's becoming increasingly tempting to copy TV detectives...

SEE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE​ GEMINI INTERVIEW ABOUT NANCY GUTHRIE https://drive.google.com/file/d/17at8ko3OGVKlGYgG8m9A-iZF_ZyM7RcI/view?usp=sharing ​

SEE STORY IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL​

 https://www.wsj.com/us-news/the-sheriff-under-fire-for-his-handling-of-the-nancy-guthrie-case-a50e1e96?st=dMcXud&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink 

SEE VIDEO 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lSl6OUhn9izBlJv5hUPDMLlIoMEvmm1B/view?usp=sharing

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY...

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
On this Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon celebrates his 49th birthday! Born in Trois-Rivières in 1977, he is married with three children. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Oxford University (2006); a Bachelor of Civil and Common Law from McGill University (2001); and a Certificate in International Law from Lund University (2001). He aspires to become Premier of Quebec on October 5. 
For those interested: Charles Milliard was born in Lévis on September 10, 1979 (age 46); Christine Fréchette was born in 1970 in Trois-Rivières, like Paul, but is 56; and Eric Duhaime was born in Montreal on April 15, 1969 (age 56). 
Happy birthday, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, and for the rest, to be continued...

CANDIDATES FOR QUEBEC 2026

CANDIDATES FOR QUEBEC 2026- 

By Bernard Bujold - 

Valentine's Day Weekend 2026 was also the weekend of the Quebec Liberal Party and the coronation of its leader Charles Milliard. 

If we had to describe Milliard (46), we could say that he has the style of a television announcer! 

All political observers agree that Milliard doesn't display his personal emotions, and although his presentation is very serious, precise, and elegant, he doesn't lift the crowd... 

We'll have to see how he fares against his opponents, particularly Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who knows how to be emotional, and who is presenting a highly polarized message with his call for a referendum on Quebec separation. 

The referendum project will probably be the dominant and decisive element in the electorate's vote on October 5. 

To be continued! 

See video candidates

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t4Bw11Bz6ZRvYA_ZFjZDEvT4VjQzEFaX/view?usp=sharing

See elections Québec 2026

https://www.electionsquebec.qc.ca/voter/elections-en-cours-et-a-venir/ 

THE END OF THE ROAD

THE END OF THE ROAD... 

By Bernard Bujold -

After two weeks of searching and despite using all the techniques of artificial intelligence, police authorities (and the FBI) declare that Nancy Guthrie (mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie) will be found, but they can't say when! 

It could be in a day, it could be in 1 year... 

In the end, they believe it's the public's clues that will eventually solve the crime. 

If there's one unavoidable thing in life, it's the end of the journey (death). But what's totally unpredictable is the kind of end of the road... 

Imagine being 84 years old, coming home from a birthday dinner, and going to bed around 10 p.m. on the Saturday night of January 31. At 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, February 1, you're awakened by an intruder in your house who orders you to follow him. 

The end of life's road is always an unknown, but sometimes this one is more dramatic than normal and worthy of a truly exceptional detective story! 

To be continued. 

SEE STORY THE NEW YORK TIMES 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/us/nancy-guthrie-profile.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MVA.gDwD.tzc7u-mIA1im&smid=url-share 

SEE REPORT MISSING PERSONS 

https://www.npr.org/2026/02/12/nx-s1-5708836/nancy-guthrie-missing-abduction-kidnapping-data