Major Broadcast Glitch Shuts Down "Salut Bonjour" on June 17, 2025
This morning, June 17, 2025, something quite unexpected disrupted many Canadians’ daily ritual: tuning in to “Salut Bonjour” and other TVA network programs. If you flipped on your TV expecting to see Ève-Marie Lortie and her team bring you the latest news, lifestyle tips, and weather updates, you were likely surprised to find music clips, animated cartoons, or an unexpected silence instead. That's because a major infrastructure failure halted the live broadcast of TVA, LCN, and QUB Radio shows across the network.
The disruption began early in the morning, just as “Salut Bonjour” was scheduled to go live. According to official communication from Québecor, the parent company of TVA, the glitch stemmed from a technical breakdown that impacted their ability to transmit live programming. Work is already underway to restore full service, but for a good portion of the morning, regular programming was completely off the air.
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On social media, “Salut Bonjour” quickly addressed the situation with transparency and calm. A video posted by host Ève-Marie Lortie gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the team waiting patiently in the studio. “We’re experiencing a small technical hiccup this morning,” she shared with a smile. “The whole team is here. We’re just having a coffee while we wait to get back to you!” Her warmth and optimism reassured fans that despite the screen blackout, the people behind the show were ready and eager to return.
Meanwhile, Alexandre Dubé’s morning program on QUB Radio also faced complications. Though the show was being filmed and aired on TV, it couldn’t reach its radio frequency (99.5 FM), website, or app due to the same transmission issue. Viewers and listeners across the province were left refreshing their feeds and channels, hoping for things to go back to normal.
What’s striking is that this isn’t an isolated case. Since TVA’s studio relocation, several viewers have reported recurring technical issues — from choppy transitions and looping ads to the wrong episode of programs being aired. This morning’s total shutdown seemed to reinforce those concerns, with many commenting online about the apparent growing pains of the network’s new setup.
Thankfully, after roughly an hour of interrupted service, “Salut Bonjour” was back on air. Ève-Marie returned to update viewers with poise and a touch of humor, explaining the situation and thanking everyone for their patience. “What matters most,” she said, “is that we’re here for you — maybe with a few machines acting up, but the humans around are running strong.”
It’s a reminder that in our digital age, even major broadcasters aren’t immune to tech malfunctions. But the professionalism and good spirit of the “Salut Bonjour” crew turned a frustrating moment into a shared one — even if all they could do for a while was sip coffee and wait.
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