At Citadelle, Pope and Governor General speak of next steps Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On July 27, after a four-hour flight, leaving the immensity of the Canadian prairies to be welcomed …
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Walkers follow ‘path of a thousand dreams’ to Wendake
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Une Veuve Joyeuse livens up the Festival d’opéra de Québec
Une Veuve Joyeuse livens up the Festival d’Opéra de Québec Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Jeunesses Musicales Canada presented Une veuve joyeuse, a very merry adaptation of Franz Lehàr’s La veuve joyeuse …
Faust and the devil appear at the Grand Théâtre
Faust and the devil appear at the Grand Théâtre Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Opéra de Québec outdid itself with the production of Charles Gounod’s Faust as part of the 11th …
Yourcenar – Une Île de Passions makes its world première
Yourcenar – Une Île de Passions makes its world première Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The organizers of the Festival d’opéra de Québec presented the world première of a Quebec creation, Yourcenar …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com June 28, 1821 – The Quebec Gazette School Master Wanted Circumstances having occurred which make it necessary to …
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COMMENTARY: Winston Churchill’s war history has lessons for today’s world
COMMENTARY: Winston Churchill’s war history has lessons for today’s world Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com It took longer than expected, but it’s done. As recounted in a column …
OPINION: Reconciliation and path forward start with an apology
OPINION: Reconciliation and path forward start with an apology Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com After six days of apologies by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for the horrendous abuses perpetrated …
COMMENTARY: Petro-Canada evolved from nationalist dream to dépanneur partner
COMMENTARY: Petro-Canada evolved from nationalist dream to dépanneur partner Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Y our scribe is not now nor has ever been a communist. Still, I kind of miss having …
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Pilgrims arrive in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré for annual celebration
Pilgrims arrive in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré for annual celebration Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com Just four days before Pope Francis was scheduled to land in Quebec City, the town of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré was peacefully drowsy …
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The Pro-Am Gagné-Bergeron returns for its 12th edition
The Pro-Am Gagné-Bergeron returns for its 12th edition Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com The Pro-Am Gagné- Bergeron will return for its 12th edition this summer. The annual celebrity hockey game will take …
Washington sweeps Capitales in battle of division leaders
Washington sweeps Capitales in battle of division leaders Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com The Quebec Capitales could not score a run in the sudden death inning on July 31 and lost 5-4 …
Remparts rookies to open 2022-23 training camp on Aug. 15
Remparts rookies to open 2022-23 training camp on Aug. 15 Luc Lang luclang@qctonline.com Although it seems like last season just ended for the Quebec Remparts, the 2022-2023 campaign is already …
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July 18-24 is Quebec Drowning Prevention Week
July 18-24 is Quebec Drowning Prevention Week Adapted from a press release by QCT staff From July 18-24, the 28th Quebec Drowning Prevention Week will be held under the theme …
Bill 96: French language courses for all face obstacles
Bill 96: French language courses for all face obstacles Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Within the next year, as a result of Bill 96, anglophones and allophones born …
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: MNAs share parting words as recess, elections approach
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REPORT: MNAs share parting words as recess, elections approach Raquel Fletcher MarieChantal Chassé’s short-lived political career was not an easy one: the former environment minister, relegated to the backbenches …
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STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue de l’Albatros
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue de l’Albatros Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Rue de l’Albatros is located in the La Haute-Saint-Charles borough of Quebec City, near the Club de Golf de …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Avenue de Bourlamaque
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Avenue de Bourlamaque Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street in the Montcalm district of Quebec City was named after François-Charles de Bourlamaque (1722-1764). Born in the …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Avenue de Bougainville
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Avenue de Bougainville Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street in the Montcalm district of Quebec City is named in honour of Louis-Antoine, Comte de Bougainville, who was …
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Charlevoix set to get first heated lagoon village
Charlevoix set to get first heated lagoon village Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Quebec, with its long brutal winters, may seem like an unlikely place for a year-round …
Show your appreciation of Canada’s lakes: Snap a pic and vote!
Show your appreciation of Canada’s lakes: snap a pic and vote! Submitted by Living Lakes Canada What is summer in Canada without beautiful freshwater lakes? July is Lakes Appreciation Month …
There’s one thing in the world that always gives you butterflies: caterpillars!
There’s one thing in the world that always gives you butterflies: caterpillars! Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Where would one least expect to see tropical butterflies? In the parking lot of Les Galeries …