They describe themselves as "Pythagorean-Cubist Dada-rock Mantra." They play masked with a microtonal guitar, sing the praises of Parisian pâté, and sometimes throw sardines into the crowd. On paper, it sounds like commercial suicide. But in the reality of 2026? The Saguenay duo Angine de Poitrine is packing venues across Quebec and is currently touring France.

In the vibrant creative scene of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, the sculpture capital and home of Le Socle, some figures stand out for their ability to inhabit multiple worlds simultaneously. This is certainly true of Christian Michaud, an artist whose talent extends far beyond the stage, finding equal expression in the quiet stillness of wood. Today, in our Creator Portraits series, we delve into the world of this talented sculptor and actor, who has honored us by acting as a mentor

Portraits of Creators / Inspiration by Le Socle In Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, wood carving is a tradition. But some artists have embraced this tradition, looked it in the eye, and decided to nurture it until it reaches for the sky. Today, for our Creator Portraits series, we focus on a gentle giant of our region: Michel Saulnier.

If there's one lesson every creative entrepreneur should learn, it's that the most powerful inspiration is often right before our eyes. For us, here in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, it's the St. Lawrence River. And no one has captured the majesty, strength, and melancholy of our river with such genius as Flore Laurentienne.