C'est la vie from CBC Radio show

C'est la vie from CBC Radio

Summary: CBC Radio's C'est la vie gives listeners a window into the life of French speaking Canadians through interviews with people in the news and documentaries from across the country. In repeats over the summer.

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Podcasts:

 French immersion for all? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1650

French immersion has sometimes been criticised as a kind of unofficial streaming. Now, that's starting to change. Find out how.

 Climate change in Chéticamp | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1573

Hear about the impact of climate change on the Acadians of Chéticamp, Nova Scotia, and what they are doing to face it.

 Musician Karim Ouellet | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1257

Meet one of the brightest new stars on the Quebec music scene, Karim Ouellet.

 Space for Life | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1628

Montreal's new planetarium is part of a natural sciences museum complex that's trying to do a whole lot more than show and tell. This week, C'est la vie explores the Space for Life.

 Native women's activist Michèle Audette | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1633

Michèle Audette has been an activist for native rights for more than 20 years. Hear her fascinating story of self-discovery and determination.fascinating story of self-discovery and determination.

 Edmonton's Congolese community | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1127

Find out about the beginnings of the Congolese community in Edmonton, and how the community has been officially recognized.

 French perfume with a Canadian flavour | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1620

It's sugaring off time in Quebec. But one sugar-shack owner is turning his maple sap into French perfume.

 Bilingual baby names | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1556

Choosing a name for a baby is always a challenge. But in Quebec, you also have to consider how the name will work in French, even if you're not a francophone. C'est la vie explores the name game in Quebec.

 Singer Garou returns to his roots | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1314

The musical Notre Dame de Paris launched the career of singer Garou. But now, more than a decade later, Garou is returning to his roots with an album of rhythm and blues.

 Quebec anglophones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1650

Meet some Quebec anglophones. Some were born and raised in the province. Others have moved there. And all have different life experiences. Hear their stories.

 Downton Abbey's francophone fans | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1227

There's nothing more quintessentially British than the TV series, Downton Abbey, which is why you may be surprised to learn that it has a lot of French speaking fans. Find out why francophones love it.

 Young French citizens moving to Quebec | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1204

With tough economic times in Europe and high unemployment, some young people are looking for opportunities elsewhere. Meet two young French citizens who are taking their chances on Quebec.

 Translating Life of Pi | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1220

Yann Martel wrote the novel "Life of Pi", now a successful film. His parents translated it into French. Hear Nicole, Emile and Yann Martel talking about language, translation and the politics of working together as a family.

 Car sharing in Quebec | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1220

Communauto is the oldest car sharing service in North America. Meet the visionary who founded it in Quebec City almost 20 years ago.

 French Quarter - Part 4 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1223

C'est la vie ends its French Quarter series with a visit to Calgary.

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