How will Trudeau’s Liberals shape the SNC-Lavalin affair?
Much more important than the content of even the most famous political scandals is the shape each scandal develops. The shape of a scandal is formed less by what happens, …
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Morin-Doyle returns to Quebec City Hall after a long recovery
A serious accident has kept Michelle Morin-Doyle out of sight for more than three months. The absence was so long she was nearly out of a job. The long-time Charlesbourg …
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New bus service announced between City of Shannon and Quebec City
Shannon residents may now use the public transit network as a means of getting around. As of March 1, a brand-new line will be added to the Transport collectif de …
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The story behind Avenue Carrel
This street was named after Dr. Alexis Carrel (1873-1944), who was born in Lyon, France. His father died when Alexis was very young and he was educated at home by …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
February 24, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteOn Saturday morning past, there were several claps of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning, and in the afternoon some heavy showers of rain. …
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The Carnival spirit spreads across Quebec City
People who found the two main sites of the 65th Winter Carnival on Grande Allée somewhat restrained, aimed at adults only or “missing something” had 70 other sites to visit …
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The story behind Rue Carleton
This narrow street within the walls of Old Quebec is named in honour of Sir Guy Carleton (1724-1808). In 1786, he was raised to the peerage as Lord Dorchester, Baron …
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Recycling and the print media: the breaking point
Quebecers are aware of the challenges that print media have been facing for some time now. According to Ministry of Culture figures, one weekly in four has permanently stopped its …
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“Not available for shipping in Quebec”
The ban on shipping consumer products to the province of Quebec, due to its language laws, is plain stupid. Worse, these laws are discriminatory. They effectively create two classes of …
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Outremont has had a who’s who of MP candidates
Few federal ridings in the country have as rich a history, populated by distinctive characters, as does Outremont, the diverse cross-section of central Montreal.The seat is up for grabs again …
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