Mr. Speaker, 2017 is a special year for Rivière-du-Loup, which is celebrating a number of centennials this year.
The famous bell tower at city hall has been watching over Rivière-du-Loup's inhabitants for 100 years. The old Princess theatre remains a jewel of culture and architecture in the heart of downtown and is more vibrant than ever thanks to the “Vues dans la tête de...” film festival. We also have l'Harmonie de Rivière-du-Loup, the local band that continues to put on large benefit concerts for community organizations. Many musicians got their start there.
Finally, the world renowned Sisters of the Infant Jesus of Chauffailles chose to call this town on the St. Lawrence home and establish their provincial house there. It now houses the Poor Clares.
I congratulate everyone who has contributed to keeping these institutions alive so that they may be part of our regional story. Happy anniversary to all.