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

VALENTINE'S DAY IN 2026

VALENTINE'S DAY IN 2026- 
By Bernard Bujold - 
In the past, Valentine's Day was a time for roses, chocolate, and romantic restaurants... But in 2026, a dozen roses will cost at least $100, a small bar of chocolate will sell for almost $10 at the drugstore, and a meal at a local “bring your own wine” restaurant will cost over $200! Valentine's Day should be about friendship and love! For those who have the financial means, and for those who don't, the fundamental question is how to express our feelings without a financial outlay that's almost worthy of a stock market investment... 
It's time to return to the very essence of the holiday: attention, time, and a smile are proof of friendship and love. 
Happy Valentine's Day 2026! 
See video 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MySuXX548gUv50S4ZxSNW2AepRcsyH5r/view?usp=sharing

ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES AND THE GUTHRIE FAMILY

ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES AND THE GUTHRIE FAMILY - 

By Bernard Bujold -

Americans (and the rest of the world) have been playing "armchair detectives" for almost two weeks... The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie (84 and living alone), the mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie, has become a real detective thriller or a Netflix series, with all the American media and their listeners trying to solve the enigma. Even U.S. President Donald Trump has gotten involved, giving the FBI official permission to put all its resources to work on the case. Google is also assisting the investigation, and thanks to its artificial intelligence technology, it has been possible to trace visual recordings of one of the intruders, images held as digital information in Google's cloud archives. The AI was able to transform the information and reformat it into images. 

If there's a conclusion to be drawn, it's that in the end, we'll have to see who wins the battle, the human bandits or the artificial intelligence used by law enforcement agencies. 

Why Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Is Breaking Through the Noise? The answer: A vulnerable victim, an unknown perpetrator, and a recognizable celebrity are all factors in a case that has captivated the public.

See full story:

www.lestudio1.com

MEMORIES AND COFFEE...

MEMORIES AND COFFEE... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
Medical scientists have just confirmed that drinking two coffees a day is a remedy for forgetfulness (Alzheimer's disease)... A report in the New York Times presents the results of this research, which has spanned the last 40 years... 
I love coffee, especially Italian espresso. My life memories are therefore protected from the depths of oblivion... My mascots also love coffee... 
Farewell, Alzheimer's... and have a happy end of winter 2026 

SEE STORY The New York Times 
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/health/coffee-tea-dementia-risk.html?unlocked_article_code=1.LFA.byaa.R67inwutXUmY&smid=url-share 
SEE VIDEO 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z-LJVwGyPbPSz0h5vaF1nqvpvOhfn_0Y/view?usp=sharing

RENÉ ANGÉLIL & CÉLINE DION

THE ERA OF RENÉ ANGELIL AND CÉLINE DION... 
By Bernard Bujold- 
I've just finished reading the biography by Vito Luprano, the man who was Vice-President of Sony Canada from 1986 to 2019, and thus the direct associate of René Angélil and Céline Dion during their many musical successes. 
In another life, I knew René Angélil when I was at Quebecor. I liked René, but Pierre Péladeau did not like him so much ... Let's just say that both characters were “ control freaks ”! I also had the opportunity to photograph the couple Angélil-Dion on several occasions, and René in particular. I loved taking pictures of him because he was very photogenic, knew how to look at the camera, and his face caught the light perfectly. He could have been a great film actor! 
Luprano's book: “It's all coming back to me...” is available in English and French (with the same title). Overall, it's an excellent and faithful portrait of the evolution of the music industry in Quebec between 1975 and today, with a direct look at the successes of Céline and René at the height of vinyl's glory, and the downfall of the entire music industry with the invention of online distribution by Spotify and Apple Music. Luprano's biography (who turns 70 on April 6) is written in the style of a conversation, as if we were in his living room with him and he were telling us his life story. 

SEE VIDEO 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vz9DtVxYQS_tk5X_l9RoXJ0iX5kjDn7f/view?usp=sharing 
SEE AMAZON 
https://www.amazon.ca/Its-All-Coming-Back-beginnings/dp/B0G1VL1BX1