TRAM TRACKER: City to negotiate forestry deals with residents on tramway route Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com City officials will soon be meeting with property owners whose trees …
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La Grande Virée canoe races cut short by river traffic
La Grande Virée canoe races cut short by river traffic Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Teams Volvo 540, Blaxton/ Latulipe 927, Glenn Losier/Jack Wolfskin 505 and UQAR Nordet 200 glided into first …
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Record crowds attend the 54th Shannon Irish Show
Record crowds attend the 54th Shannon Irish Show Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Let the St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin! The traditional Shannon Irish Show, back after a three-year hiatus due to …
REVIEW: L’Harmonie des Saisons meditates on Lenten music
REVIEW: L’Harmonie des Saisons meditates on Lenten music Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com A contemplative concert of Lenten music was presented at Église Saint-Dominique on March 12. Billed as Méditations, it was …
Festival d’Été de Québec lineup to be revealed March 22
Festival d’Été de Québec lineup to be revealed March 22 Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com The Festival d’Été de Québec won’t be announcing its full lineup until March 22, but at least …
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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: Quebec phosphorus mine may supply growing EV battery demand
COMMENTARY: Quebec phosphorus mine may supply growing EV battery demand Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com Gardening season is just around the corner … yeah, right! OK, imagine it really is for a …
OPINION: Can drug decriminalization affect overdose deaths? B.C. pilot program may have answers
OPINION: Can drug decriminalization affect overdose deaths? B.C. pilot program may have answers Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com In British Columbia, it is no longer an offence for a person over age …
COMMENTARY: Irish immigrant wave of 1847 tested Quebec’s capacity to receive refugees
COMMENTARY: Irish immigrant wave of 1847 tested Quebec’s capacity to receive refugees Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com An air-conditioned bus ride to the Canadian border from Miami or Houston via New York …
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Record crowds attend the 54th Shannon Irish Show
Record crowds attend the 54th Shannon Irish Show Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Let the St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin! The traditional Shannon Irish Show, back after a three-year hiatus due to …
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Remparts clinging to first place in QMJHL overall standings
Remparts clinging to first place in QMJHL overall standings Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The Quebec Remparts ended their four-game losing streak on March 8 with a 2-1 victory over the Rouyn-Noranda …
Lady Lions win OT thriller to cap off championship regular season
Lady Lions win OT thriller to cap off championship regular season Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence Lady Lions basketball team capped off the 2022-23 regular season on March …
CITY SPORTS: Capitale-Nationale athletes finish Jeux du Québec in third place
CITY SPORTS: Capitale-Nationale athletes finish Jeux du Québec in third place Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The Jeux du Québec ended on March 11 in Rivière- du-Loup after eight days of competition …
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Lac Saint-Charles is first target in provincial plan to protect region’s waters
Lac Saint-Charles is first target in provincial plan to protect region’s waters Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On Jan. 24, Environment Minister Benoit Charette and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Andrée …
Lightbound mulls run for Quebec Liberal leadership
Lightbound mulls run for Quebec Liberal leadership Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The Liberal MP for the federal riding of Louis- Hébert, Joël Lightbound, said “The rumour is …
Health officials announce new prevention guidelines for respiratory illnesses
Health officials announce new prevention guidelines for respiratory illnesses Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On Feb. 2, Quebec public health director Dr. Luc Boileau and Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh, president of the Quebec …
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STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue McMahon, St. Patrick’s Church and the Celtic Cross
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue McMahon, St. Patrick’s Church and the Celtic Cross Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The façade of the former St. Patrick’s Church on Rue McMahon (now integrated …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Riopelle
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Riopelle Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This street is named in honour of Jean-Paul Riopelle (1923-2002), one of Quebec and Canada’s best-known artists. Born in Montreal, …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue du Pont
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue du Pont Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Rue du Pont owes its name to the second Dorchester Bridge to which it leads, which is named after …
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SAAQ chaos hinders Shannon class action claimants
SAAQ chaos hinders Shannon class action claimants Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Advocates for former residents of Shannon who are eligible to claim compensation for tainted water exposure …
SAVING THE PLANET ONE WEEK AT A TIME: Go green on St. Patrick’s Day by becoming an eco-friendly beer drinker
SAVING THE PLANET ONE WEEK AT A TIME: Go green on St. Patrick’s Day by becoming an eco-friendly beer drinker Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com Beer, glorious beer. Sing the praises of …
Compost program kicks into high gear — with help from Rivière-du-Loup
Compost program kicks into high gear — with help from Rivière-du-Loup Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com On Feb. 15, three months after the first purple compost bags were …