MY FATHER'S FOREST

MY FATHER’S FOREST… 
By Bernard Bujold - 
On this Sunday, June 21, it is Father's Day. Whenever I think of my father, Léonard (1915–1976), an image of a forest always comes to mind. My father was of Acadian descent, and he loved the forest, and the forest loved him… He owned a large wooded property, and my greatest pleasure was walking through it with him and looking at the trees growing there and marking the ones he would cut down. My father, Léonard, was born on November 6, and he would be 110 years old today in 2026. 
Happy Father’s Day! 
See the video of Father's Day 2026 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lXdEZmXA4ByECOzpuxyFTvy6KClmzAfd/view?usp=sharing 
See the biography of my father 

https://mesancetresacadiens.blogspot.com/2023/07/mes-ancetres-acadiens-15-aout-2023.html

HELLO, POLICE

HELLO, POLICE… 
By Bernard Bujold - 
The city of Montreal is facing a scandal of unprecedented proportions, and it seems as though the city has become a mirror image of the racism found in certain police units, such as those in cities like Minneapolis, Minnesota (George Floyd – May 25, 2020)… Police officers from Precinct 39 in Montreal North allegedly even collected braids of hair from Black people they arrested as trophies, for no other reason than their race… Is the situation limited to Precinct 39 or widespread elsewhere in Montreal? The investigation will tell! It should be noted that it was police officers who raised the alarm about the abuses committed by some of their colleagues… To be continued. 
 SEE REPORT IN LA PRESSE 
https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/justice-et-faits-divers/2026-06-15/allegations-de-racisme-au-spvm/fady-dagher-s-attend-a-un-tsunami-de-denonciations.php

THE BATTLE IN THE BARN

THE BATTLE IN THE BARN- 
By Bernard Bujold - 
The battle may not reach the scale of the one staged to celebrate Donald Trump’s birthday at the White House, but it’s safe to say that the gloves are off in Quebec between the political party leaders… 
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is becoming increasingly provocative, and after declaring that Premier Mark Carney should cancel the high-speed rail project and instead write a $40 billion check to Quebec, he is now claiming that the Quebec Liberal Party is getting close to organized crime for its funding… The current leader of the PLQ is threatening to sue the PQ leader, and clearly, the ultimate battle has begun… The winner of the fight could be Christine Fréchette, who will inherit the political spotlight while the all-out battle between Plamondon and Milliard plays out… To be continued! 
www.lestudio1.com

A YOUNG MAN OF 80 YEARS OLD

A YOUNG 80-YEAR-OLD MAN... - 
 By Bernard Bujold - 
 The President of the United States celebrates his 80th birthday this Sunday, June 14, 2026. 
 Donald Trump is a young man amongst old ones, as he is not the oldest leader in the world. Although he holds the record as the second-oldest sitting president in US history after Joe Biden, who was 82 years old on his last day in office, Donald ranks well below several other current world leaders who are older than him. Donald doesn’t even rank among the world’s top 10 oldest sitting leaders, as many presidents, monarchs, and prime ministers remain in office well past their 90s… 
 The 2026 Trump’s birthday is also the year of the United States 250th Anniversary, which will be celebrated next July 4, as the United States was created on July 4, 1776, when Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. 
 For those interested in sending Donald a gift, it is said that he loves to receive nice colorful ties... 
 Also this year, Donald will receive a sort of birthday gift to himself (Donald), from himself... A Fighting show (Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC) on the South Lawn of the White House, which will be live stream on CBS Network and on Paramount+ at 8 pm. Sunday, June 14. 
 In the afternoon, Donald will have played a round of golf, to be ready for the fights in the evening… Happy birthday, dear Donald... 

SEE WHITE HOUSE SITE
https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/donald-j-trump/   

SEE VIDEO 80 YEARS OLD

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jJkcENDPoPGVfnuyneIUaDhO36dUE4FO/view?usp=sharing

A BUSY WEEKEND...

A BUSY WEEKEND… - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
It’s going to be a busy weekend, especially Sunday. June 14 is indeed the birthday of Donald Trump, a character that all of you knows thant I am a great fan of. Donald will be turning 80 on Sunday. In hockey, in the evening, the Colorado Avalanche could win the Stanley Cup, as they lead the series 3-2 against the Vegas Golden Knights. 
Have a great weekend, and especially a great Sunday! 
www.lestudio1.com

THE BIG BOSSES' FEAR

THE BIG BOSSES' FEAR… 
By Bernard Bujold -
I’ve been shopping at the same SAQ location for several years. The staff is always polite and efficient, but without going overboard. I was quite surprised this Thursday, while I was picking out wines for the weekend, to notice the, shall we say, excessive zeal of all the store clerks. They kept saying hello to me and offering to help. After four clerks offered the same help, I was intrigued by so much attention. I understood the reason when I noticed that the SAQ president and his vice president were visiting the store… 

Clearly, the staff was afraid of the big boss and wanted to impress him… 
www.lestudio1.com

THE SEARCH FOR THE MAGIC STICK

THE SEARCH FOR THE MAGIC STICK - 
 By Bernard Bujold - 
 With less than four months to go before Quebec’s provincial elections on October 5, it must be acknowledged that none of the five leaders stands out from the pack of “racehorses” in the stable. It’s a race with no clear favorites… 
 To win an election, you have to be like a salesperson and give the impression that you’re offering more than the others. This impression doesn’t have to be based on reality, but voters need to be won over by a symbol, a style, and develop an attraction to one of the leaders. That’s not currently the case for any of the leaders in the running. 
 I remember Jack Layton’s election in Quebec during the federal election on May 2, 2011. Thanks to his charismatic personality and, above all, his walking cane, which he raised in the air to greet the crowd just as a rock singer would have done... He swept aside Gilles Duceppe, who was offering a much more serious platform. Layton won 59 of Quebec’s 75 seats, even though many of his candidates were “straw candidates.” Right now, all five Quebec party leaders could use Jack’s magic cane… 
 In my view, there are three possible scenarios for the 2026 election: 
 1. It will be a dead-heat election with a completely split result and a minority government (a sort of photo finish); 
 2. According to some political observers, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney could, discreetly, play the role of “kingmaker,” particularly regarding the Parti Québécois’s referendum platform. The question is whether he would support Charles Milliard, who shares his political allegiance, or Christine Fréchette of the CAQ, whose style he likes and with whom he gets along particularly well; 
 3. An unforeseen event (such as a scandal or the creation of a media crisis) could be revealed, drawing attention and disrupting the rhythm, which would allow one of the candidates to break away from the pack (the question of the ballot box). 
Officially, the elections on Monday, October 5, have not yet been called. The campaign will not officially begin until the National Assembly is dissolved by the Lieutenant Governor at the request of the Premier. In accordance with the Quebec Election Act, a campaign period lasts 33 to 39 days. The official call for the election will therefore take place between late August and early September 2026. A new poll was published this morning (June 10) in La Presse confirming this lack of a clear frontrunner. 
 To be continued!​ SEE POLL REPORT 
https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/2026-06-10/sondage-synopsis-la-presse/le-plq-chute-la-caq-remonte-encore.php

THE DANGERS OF THE JUNGLE

THE DANGERS OF THE JUNGLE -
By Bernard Bujold - 
It was announced this morning (Monday, June 8, 2026) that French singer-songwriter Patrick Bruel has been taken into custody… Another icon of our society, now a pariah. 
Personally, among all the people I’ve known throughout my life, as well as my neighbors, I’d say there are dozens, if not hundreds, who have suffered the same fate as Bruel and whose fraudulent story has been exposed! One can imagine there are thousands more whose secrets remain hidden... 
Society is a jungle, and even though many see it as a place of magnificent beauty, it is deceptive and merciless. In the end, what we see is a mirage hiding reality. Outcasts are ultimately like the lion of the jungle: often magnificent to behold for their beauty, but deeply predatory. 
That being said, I’ve always enjoyed Bruel’s songs. His lyrics contain everything needed to understand life... 
Have a great summer 2026 and stay safe! 
LISTEN TO PATRICK BRUEL’S SONG: “QUI A LE DROIT...” 
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=JNp3trPgdZE

2026 BELMONT STAKES

2026 BELMONT STAKES -
By Bernard Bujold - 
The horse Golden Tempo won the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes on June 6, 2026, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz and trained by Cherie DeVaux. Godlen Tempo did as he did at the Kentucky Derby, and for the first half of the race, GOLDEN TEMPO was running at the back, surging from the pack at the last moment to finish first by more than one horse length (1 1/4). The Kentucky Derby champion secured the win over Commandment, with the morning-line favorite Renegade finishing in third. 
A sudden deluge of rain began falling right before the horses loaded into the starting gate, making it a rainy and muddy race. 
There was no Triple Crown on the line in 2026 because Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo skipped the Preakness Stakes as his Trainer Cherie DeVaux elected to sit out the second leg of the series on May 16 to keep the colt fresh, the Preakness being too close on the calendar between Kentucky and Belmont. 
I watched the race, and it was exceptional. One could say that Golden Tempo is a real champion! https://www.nyra.com/belmont-stakes/

THE CAMP BY THE LAKE

THE CAMP BY THE LAKE - 

By Bernard Bujold -

According to the meteorologists' calendar, summer began on June 1.... 

Of course, the actual start of summer on the calendar will be June 21. 

As for me, don’t try to reach me because I’m ​already gone fishing... 

Have a great weekend—the first one of June 2026! 

SEE VIDEO 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ed_sx4I--ej7Ukbf45i3UUm2Wfm_PmGH/view?usp=sharing