Quebecers celebrate a damp 158th Canada Day Cassandra Kerwin, Local Journalism Initiative reporter cassandra@qctonline.com From coast to coast to coast, Canadians celebrated the 158th anniversary of Confederation on July 1. …
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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: The Northern Cardinal is Quebec City’s new avian emblem
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: The Northern Cardinal is Quebec City’s new avian emblem Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com “A cardinal’s song is like a prayer, gently calling us to listen to …
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Oktoecho head north to give percussion workshops
Oktoecho head north to give percussion workshops Adapted from a press release by Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The ensemble Oktoecho is travelling to Nunavik for two immersive musical residencies in the …
FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC: Rod Stewart opens 57th FEQ with ageless concert
FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC: Rod Stewart opens 57th FEQ with ageless concert Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com There is no age limit to perform at the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ). Legendary …
FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC: Men I Trust makes dreamy FEQ homecoming
FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC: Men I Trust makes dreamy FEQ homecoming Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com At the same time Simple Plan was rocking the monster crowd on the Plains of Abraham …
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Memorials and Things of Fame – July 9, 2025
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com July 11, 1765 – The Quebec Gazette His Excellency the Governor and Council are pleased to order that …
Memorials and Things of Fame – July 2, 2025
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce July 4, 1765 – The Quebec Gazette Advertisement Whereas the Jesuits College is to be converted into barracks …
Memorials and Things of Fame – June 25, 2025
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce June 27, 1765 – The Quebec Gazette Quebec The Act for Stamp-Duty will commence the 1st of November …
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COMMENTARY: English baby names popular as Quebec birthrate hits record low
COMMENTARY: English baby names popular as Quebec birthrate hits record low Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com When we chose the name of one of our sons, little did we know we’d be …
OPINION: Time for a truly Canadian Canada Day
OPINION: It’s time for a truly Canadian Canada Day Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com Canadian sovereignty has been making headlines ever since King Charles III delivered the throne speech at the opening …
COMMENTARY: What the f**k is with all the effing swearing these days?
COMMENTARY: What the f**k is with all the effing swearing these days? Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Editor’s note: As readers might have guessed from the title, this column contains some strong …
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Sillery, Valcartier groups receive heritage funding
Sillery, Valcartier groups receive heritage funding Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Heritage preservation groups in Sillery and Valcartier are among the 15 organizations across the province that have …
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NOTICE TO READERS: How to get your QCT if the Canada Post strike resumes
NOTICE to SUBSCRIBERS QCT staff Multiple sources have indicated that Canada Post delivery personnel may go back on strike as soon as May 23. If this happens, you will no … Continue reading NOTICE TO READERS: How to get your QCT if the Canada Post strike resumes
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Remparts take centre stage at NHL entry draft
Remparts take centre stage at NHL entry draft Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The National Hockey League’s Entry Draft was held in Los Angeles, Calif., on June 25 and 26, at the …
Capitales’ 38 victories dominate Frontier League
Capitales’ 38 victories dominate Frontier League Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com When a team wins a league championship, they can expect the other teams to double their efforts to beat them in …
Diamants capture LBJEQ in-season tournament with 4-1 victory
Diamants capture LBJEQ in-season tournament with 4-1 victory Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The second in-season tournament of the Ligue de Baseball Junior Élite du Québec (LBJEQ) final ended on July 3 …
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Government slashes funding to school boards, service centres
Government slashes funding to school boards, service centres Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Quebec’s English school boards reacted with alarm and frustration after the Ministry of Education imposed …
SAAQ head at time of $1.1-billion ‘fiasco’ admits he could have done better at Quebec City hearing
SAAQ head at time of $1.1-billion ‘fiasco’ admits he could have done better at Quebec City hearing Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Denis Marsolais, CEO of the Société de l’assurance automobile du …
Pablo Rodriguez becomes Quebec Liberal Leader
Pablo Rodriguez becomes Quebec Liberal Leader Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Members of the Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) chose former federal Liberal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez as their new leader heading into …
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MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The statue of Marie de l’Incarnation
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The statue of Marie de l’Incarnation Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This life-sized bronze sculpture, situated near the entrance to the Ursuline Monastery on Rue du Parloir in Old Quebec, …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: Paryse Martin’s tribute to the ‘cannonball’ tree installed at Place d’Armes
MONUMENTAL VIEWS Paryse Martin’s tribute to the ‘cannonball’ tree installed at Place d’Armes Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This past week, a large new tree “sprouted” in Old Quebec. Porter les songes …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: ‘Women Are Persons!’
MONUMENTAL VIEWS ‘Women Are Persons!’ Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com In honour of Women’s History Month, this week’s Monumental View features a group of statues located on the Plaza Bridge near the …
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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: The Northern Cardinal is Quebec City’s new avian emblem
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: The Northern Cardinal is Quebec City’s new avian emblem Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com “A cardinal’s song is like a prayer, gently calling us to listen to …
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Moult madness: Flight delayed, not cancelled
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Moult madness: Flight delayed, not cancelled Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com “Geese always support each other. When a goose gets injured, two birds always accompany it …
Quebec City’s first climate summit celebrates local initiatives
Quebec City’s first climate summit celebrates local initiatives Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On June 2, hundreds of participants gathered at the Château Laurier hotel to discuss collaborative climate action as part …