Public sector workers ratify collective agreement
Public sector workers ratify collective agreement Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The four trade union federations of the Front Commun bloc, representing more than 420,000 public sector health, …
Défilé de la Saint-Patrick returns March 23
The Défilé de la Saint-Patrick returns March 23 Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The streets of Quebec City will once again resound with the rhythms of pipe-and-drum bands …
Opposition councillors denounce ‘toxic’ City Hall work environment
Opposition councillors denounce ‘toxic’ City Hall work environment Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Several opposition councillors at Quebec City Hall have sounded the alarm in recent days about …
City puts incinerator steam project for super-hospital on back burner
City puts incinerator steam project for super-hospital on back burner Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com An ambitious plan to provide steam power from the city’s massive incinerator to the new L’Enfant-Jésus super-hospital …
City announces $400,000 for Réverbère street art festival
City announces $400,000 for Réverbère street art festival Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com As the warm weather sets in early, the Ville de Québec is already thinking about autumn. Street performers are …
Port of Quebec first in Americas to earn green distinction
Port of Quebec first in Americas to earn green distinction Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The Port of Quebec is already one of the most popular tourist destinations …
National Assembly Library restored to its former glory
National Assembly Library restored to its former glory Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com After 18 long months of restoration and renovation, the National Assembly Library reopened on Feb. 14. “I’m very touched …
70th Winter Carnival spreads magic amid heat wave
70th Winter Carnival spreads magic amid heat wave Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Time flies when you’re having fun. The 70th Winter Carnival has come and gone, while the un- seasonably warm …
City’s two-day fireplace ban first test of new measures
City’s two-day fireplace ban first test of new measures Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Mayor Bruno Marchand was forced to explain why the city abruptly imposed a ban on wood- burning stoves …
Village Nordik returns with trout for all
Village Nordik returns with trout for all Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com One of the wonders of winter is ice. Ice normally creates a challenge for fishing, but not at the Village …