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In the realm of Canadian literature, a significant loss has been felt with the passing of Jacques Poulin, a renowned Quebecois author known for his atmospheric novels in a purified style. Poulin, the creator of works such as "Volkswagen Blues" and "Les grandes marées", passed away at the age of 87.
His literary works, built since the Quiet Revolution, offer a soft, tender, and sometimes whimsical vision of life on this American land, from Gaspé to California. Poulin's passing is a loss not just for the literary world, but for anyone who has been touched by his unique storytelling.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, concerns have been raised about Canadian law enforcement's retention of intimate photos. A recent Quebec court case revealed that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) can keep such photos exchanged by private messaging for 100 years. This revelation has sparked discussions about potential misuse of artificial intelligence in such cases.
Police use artificial intelligence in various aspects of their work, but its use has potential pitfalls, according to a cybersecurity specialist. The implications of this extended retention period and the potential misuse of AI are issues that require further examination and discussion.
On a different note, Rando Quebec is working to connect the unlinked trail pieces of the Sentier national. The Sentier national, a 1830-kilometer network of marked trails connecting Gatineau to Gaspé, remains largely unknown. Rando Quebec's goal is to develop and connect these trail pieces, offering hikers a natural heritage work.
Lastly, Publications BLD, the publisher of "Les Débrouillards" among other publications, has lost its general director, Isabelle Vaillancourt, who passed away on Sunday. Vaillancourt's contributions to the publishing industry will be greatly missed.
Under the surface of Canadian territory, hundreds of archaeological sites are scattered, including the wrecks of the Empress of Ireland, the HMS Terror and Erebus, the whaling ship of Red Bay, and various canoes, steamships, and merchant ships. These historical treasures continue to remain a significant part of Canada's rich heritage, waiting to be explored and understood.
