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A 90-minute lineup in the rain didn't stop Montrealers from honoring Levesque.
A 90-minute lineup in the rain didn't stop Montrealers from honoring Levesque.
Lévesque, René, 1922-1987
11/3/1987
1976. Victory at last: After eight years as party leader without a seat in the legislature, Rene Levesque saw his Parti Quebecois win a landslide victory over Robert Bourassa's Liberals. Before the election Levesque had six seats and after it he had 71 and the Premiership of Quebec.
1976. Victory at last: After eight years as party leader without a seat in the legislature, Rene Levesque saw his Parti Quebecois win a landslide victory over Robert Bourassa's Liberals. Before the election Levesque had six seats and after it he had 71 and the Premiership of Quebec.
Bezant, Graham
11/15/1976
The agony of defeat: Quebec Premier Rene Levesque, his wife Corinne at his side, delivers a tearful speech to a crowd of 6,000 suppoters at Montreal's Paul Sauve arena
The agony of defeat: Quebec Premier Rene Levesque, his wife Corinne at his side, delivers a tearful speech to a crowd of 6,000 suppoters at Montreal's Paul Sauve arena
Lévesque, René, 1922-1987
5/20/1980
All eyes in Canada were on Quebec today to see if the separatist Parti Quebecois would unseat the ruling Liberal party in the provincial election
All eyes in Canada were on Quebec today to see if the separatist Parti Quebecois would unseat the ruling Liberal party in the provincial election
Griffin, Doug
11/15/1976
Another elected body with a nine-year mandate looks to me like another incipient madhouse
Another elected body with a nine-year mandate looks to me like another incipient madhouse
Cooper, David
8/11/1983
Back in the news: Former Quebec premier Rene Levesque, in Metro late last week for a conference on Quebec's economy, wants to work at what he calls temporary jobs
Back in the news: Former Quebec premier Rene Levesque, in Metro late last week for a conference on Quebec's economy, wants to work at what he calls temporary jobs
Lennon, Frank
9/25/1987
Bourassa (left) challenged Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque to a public debate on economic consequences of Quebec independence and its impact on Canadian dollar
Bourassa (left) challenged Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque to a public debate on economic consequences of Quebec independence and its impact on Canadian dollar
Griffin, Doug
11/11/1976
Collared: Quebec Premier Rene Levesque reacted quickly when he felt a hand on his collar during a reception during the premiers' conference in Toronto last night
Collared: Quebec Premier Rene Levesque reacted quickly when he felt a hand on his collar during a reception during the premiers' conference in Toronto last night
Lennon, Frank
8/8/1983
Collared: Quebec Premier Rene Levesque reacted quickly when he felt a hand on his collar during a reception during the premiers' conference in Toronto last night
Collared: Quebec Premier Rene Levesque reacted quickly when he felt a hand on his collar during a reception during the premiers' conference in Toronto last night
Lennon, Frank
8/8/1983
Corinne Levesque: The premier's second wife was once his appointments secretary.
Corinne Levesque: The premier's second wife was once his appointments secretary.
Lévesque, René, 1922-1987
5/12/1980
Dead at 65: Classic photo of Rene Levesque, with his enigmatic smile and ever-present cigarette, was taken last year
Dead at 65: Classic photo of Rene Levesque, with his enigmatic smile and ever-present cigarette, was taken last year
Lévesque, René, 1922-1987
10/23/1986
Difficult decision: As he worries about when to call an election, Premier Rene Levesque is doing a juggling act the likes of which is rare even in the byzantine world of Quebec politics - projecting himself simultaneously as a good Canadian and as a sincere separatist
Difficult decision: As he worries about when to call an election, Premier Rene Levesque is doing a juggling act the likes of which is rare even in the byzantine world of Quebec politics - projecting himself simultaneously as a good Canadian and as a sincere separatist
Lévesque, René, 1922-1987
5/20/1980
Doubts sincerity: Quebec Premier Rene Levesque arrived at the premiers' conference accusing Ottawa of a ploy in calling for economic co-operation
Doubts sincerity: Quebec Premier Rene Levesque arrived at the premiers' conference accusing Ottawa of a ploy in calling for economic co-operation
Lennon, Frank
8/8/1983
File Levesque
File Levesque
Bezant, Graham
n.d.
Final goodbye: Long lines formed yesterday outside the Quebec National Assembly where the body of former premier Rene Levesque lay in state after being flown to Quebec city from Montreal
Final goodbye: Long lines formed yesterday outside the Quebec National Assembly where the body of former premier Rene Levesque lay in state after being flown to Quebec city from Montreal
Combs, Erin
11/5/1987
Former PM Levesque. As forecast, enthusiasm flagged
Former PM Levesque. As forecast, enthusiasm flagged
Bezant, Graham
11/16/1976
Funeral cortege: Crowds line the old city as Quebec police lead the hearse carrying former premier Rene Levesque from Quebec's National Assembly to a funeral service in Quebec city's Basilica
Funeral cortege: Crowds line the old city as Quebec police lead the hearse carrying former premier Rene Levesque from Quebec's National Assembly to a funeral service in Quebec city's Basilica
Lévesque, René, 1922-1987
11/6/1987
Gagged by bill: Anglophone veteran expresses his feelings about Bill 101, introduced by Premier Rene Levesque, right.
Gagged by bill: Anglophone veteran expresses his feelings about Bill 101, introduced by Premier Rene Levesque, right.
Lennon
9/25/1981
His last respects: A mourner draped in the Quebec fleur de lis flag was among the thousands of Montreal-area people who lined up yesterday to say farewell to former premier Rene Levesque
His last respects: A mourner draped in the Quebec fleur de lis flag was among the thousands of Montreal-area people who lined up yesterday to say farewell to former premier Rene Levesque
Lévesque, René, 1922-1987
11/3/1987
Independence stand: Rene Levesque says some believe for a relationship between two distinct peoples based Quebec is going down the drain economically
Independence stand: Rene Levesque says some believe for a relationship between two distinct peoples based Quebec is going down the drain economically
Bull, Ron
1/24/1980
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