Francis Vachon Photographe

December 11, 2011

Bernard Drainville

Bernard Drainville

Bernard Drainville, PQ MNA for the riding of Marie-Victorin, joins hands as he listen to an answer from Pierre-Marc Johnson, representative of Quebec to the Canada-Europe free trade negotiations at the National Assembly in Quebec city, Thursday December 8, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Francis Vachon

November 30, 2011

Ground zero in the war to protect and preserve Quebec’s finite farmland

This is an amazing but weird story by my writer friend Mark Cardwell: An uphill battle to save Quebec farm

Brigitte Robinet feeds her sheep at her farm in Saint-Anne de Beaupre, 45 minutes East of Quebec city Thursday November 24, 2011. Robinet have on hold a project of developing an apple orchard where her sheep would "lawnmower" the grass and small trees because of a threat of the city of rezoning this part of her property residential instead of agricultural. (Francis Vachon/ THE GAZETTE)

Sheep are seen in Brigitte Robinet's farm

November 5, 2011

Réseau de Résistance du Québécois storms into SNC-Lavalin office

A member of Réseau de Résistance du Québécois (RRQ) raise his fist as he leaves SNC Lavalin office in Quebec City Friday November 4, 2011. The RRQ invaded SNS-Lavalin to protest corruption with the provincial government.

RRQ take over SNC Lavalin

Members of Réseau de Résistance du Québécois (RRQ) protest in front SNC Lavalin office

RRQ take over SNC Lavalin

A member of Réseau de Résistance du Québécois (RRQ) is arrested after 7 of them occupied SNC Lavalin office in Quebec City

RRQ take over SNC Lavalin

A member of Réseau de Résistance du Québécois (RRQ) is arrested

Occupons Québec / Occupy Quebec

I was able to squeeze a 15 minutes between two assignment to get some photos of Occupy Quebec / Occupons Quebec for the Montreal Gazette.

Occupy Quebec

A man walks at Occupy Quebec in a park of the Quebec City district of St-Roch Friday November 4, 2011. After rumours of eviction Thursday night, the protester still occupy the park.

A man sits in a chair at Occupy Quebec

A man sits in a chair at Occupy Quebec

A map showing various occupy protest is seen at Occupy Quebec

A map showing various occupy protest is seen at Occupy Quebec

Occupiers use a laptop at Occupy Quebec

Occupiers use a laptop at Occupy Quebec

November 3, 2011

Lucian Bute and Glen Johnson press conference

Lucian Bute, left, and Glen Johnson

Lucian Bute, left, and Glen Johnson pose for the photographers after a press conference in a sport restaurant in Quebec city, Wednesday November 2, 2011. Lucian Bute will defends his IBF title against Glen Johnson at the Colisee Pepsi on November 5.

This photo was published in the USA TODAY

Lucian Bute

Lucian Bute

Glen Johnson

Glen Johnson

September 24, 2011

Jean-Paul L’Allier

Jean-Paul L'Allier

Member of Langlois Kronstom Desjardin and ex Quebec city Mayor Jean-Paul L'Allier takes part into the Maitres Chez Vous conference in Quebec city, Saturday September 24, 2011.

Jean-Paul L'Allier

Jean-Paul L'Allier

Jean-Paul L'Allier

Jean-Paul L'Allier

More photos of Jean-Paul L’Allier.

François Legault & Coalition pour l’Avenir du Québec

Francois Legault, Coalition pour l'Avenir du Quebec

Coalition pour l'Avenir du Quebec founder Francois Legault gestures as he speak at the Maitres Chez Vous conference in Quebec city, Saturday September 24, 2011.

Francois Legault, Coalition pour l'Avenir du Quebec

Francois Legault, Coalition pour l'Avenir du Quebec

More photos of François Legault and the Coalition pour l’avenir du Québec

September 7, 2011

Nathalie Normandeau resigns

Nathalie Normandeau resigns

Nathalie Normandeau gestures as Jean Charest looks on during a press conference in Quebec City Tuesday September 6, 2011. Normandeau announced that she was resigning as MNA, minister, and Deputy Premier after 14 years in the Quebec Liberal Party

Nathalie Normandeau resigns

August 26, 2011

Quebec City Military Tattoo and the Switzerland Top Secret Drum Corps

Switzerland Top Secret Drum Corps at the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands

Switzerland Top Secret Drum Corps performs at the Quebec City Military Tattoo during the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands on Thursday, August 25th, 2011. The Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands is considered one of the most renowned military band festival in the world.

Quebec City Military Tattoo at the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands

800 Musicians Dancers and Choristers performs at the Quebec City Military Tattoo during the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands on Thursday, August 25th, 2011. The Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands is considered one of the most renowned military band festival in the world.

July 4, 2011

Réseau de Résistance du Québecois protest against Prince William and Kate Middleton visit in Quebec city

I was covering the Réseau de Résistance du Québecois protest against the Royal visit in Quebec city for the Montreal Gazette. Here are some photos I took.

Protesters demonstrate against the the royal visit by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011. Canada is the first stop on the first international tour by the Royal couple.

Protesters demonstrate against the the royal visit by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011. Canada is the first stop on the first international tour by the Royal couple.

Protesters demonstrate against the the royal visit  by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois  in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011. Canada is the first stop on the first international tour by the Royal couple.

Protesters demonstrate against the the royal visit by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011. Canada is the first stop on the first international tour by the Royal couple.

People eat on a patio as protesters demonstrate against the the royal visit  by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011.

People eat on a patio as protesters demonstrate against the the royal visit by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011.

Protesters wave flag and sign at the door of the Quebec National Assembly as they demonstrate against the the royal visit  by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois  in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011.

Protesters wave flag and sign at the door of the Quebec National Assembly as they demonstrate against the the royal visit by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011.

Protesters wave flag and sign at the door of the Quebec National Assembly as they demonstrate against the the royal visit  by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois  in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011.

Protesters wave flag and sign at the door of the Quebec National Assembly as they demonstrate against the the royal visit by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011.

Protesters demonstrate against the the royal visit  by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois  in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011. Canada is the first stop on the first international tour by the Royal couple.

Protesters demonstrate against the the royal visit by Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, during a demonstration organized by the pro-independence group Réseau de Résistance du Québecois in Quebec City Sunday July 3, 2011. Canada is the first stop on the first international tour by the Royal couple.

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