Samuel Rancourt

Samuel Rancourt is a host and producer with Radio-Canada in Manitoba, as well as a great enthusiast of French Canadian history.

Latest from Samuel Rancourt

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'The Franco-Beat' looks at the legacy of groundbreaking author Gabrielle Roy

As part of "The Franco-Beat," a mini-series on CBC Manitoba's Weekend Morning Show, host Nadia Kidwai and Radio-Canada host and producer Samuel Rancourt delve into the intriguing story of the prolific Franco-Manitoban author Gabrielle Roy.
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What makes maple syrup Canada's liquid gold? CBC's 'The Franco-Beat' dives in

Radio-Canada Manitoba producer Samuel Rancourt joins Nadia Kidwai, host of CBC's Weekend Morning Show, to present some sticky and delicious facts about maple syrup.
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Why does Manitoba have so many different French accents? 'The Franco-Beat' finds out

CBC Manitoba Weekend Morning Show host Nadia Kidwai and Radio-Canada host and producer Samuel Rancourt look into the range of French accents heard around Manitoba, and across Canada and beyond, in this instalment of their weekly series "The Franco-Beat."
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How poutine went from rural delicacy to national icon

With La Poutine Week coming up in Winnipeg, Weekend Morning Show host Nadia Kidwai and Radio-Canada host and producer Samuel Rancourt explore the humble origins of Canada’s most identifiable dish: poutine.
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National goalball tryouts bring aspiring Paralympians to St-Henri

Several Quebec athletes are vying for a spot on the national goalball team, which could mean a shot at competing in Rio at the 2016 Paralympics.