When you think of Quebec City, you probably think of great cheese, striking architecture, and the St. Lawrence River. But how often do you think of gardens? Indeed, Quebec City …
Daily Archives: 25 June 2014
Three parties in one on Rue Saint-Jean gives something for everyone
From world beat music to the World Cup, craft beer to arts and crafts, there was something for everyone along Rue Saint-Jean this weekend. Three events – Faubourg en fête, …
A new exhibit at Holy Trinity: The King’s Gift
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, nestled in the heart of Old Quebec, has developed a project aimed at increasing its visibility in Quebec City’s tourism circuit with the creation …
Quebec International Sacred Music Festival announces fall program
Daniel Taylor’s voice soared above the pews of Église Saint-Roch, in a haunting a cappella rendition of a 500-year-old English Christmas carol. The bells of Paradise I heard them ring …
New business course at Champlain–St. Lawrence in September
Champlain-St. Lawrence recently announced its newest program – International Trade for Business, leading to an Attestation of College Studies through continuing education. Campus director Jean Robert and the new director …
Meet the QCT’s newest journalist, Kasia Borkowska
Kasia Borkowska is a writer, pianist, music historian, and teacher. She was born in Poland and emigrated to Canada at age 16. It was here that she learned English and …
Hot town, summer in the city!
Now that the longest day of the year – June 21st – has passed, summer truly has begun in Quebec City. La fête de Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the patron saint of Quebec …
QALL seeking board members
The Quebec Association for Lifelong Learning (QALL) was established in 1981 to provide leadership in matters pertaining to lifelong learning. It is a collective voice that promotes learning opportunities for …
Prison escapees back in custody
The city can breathe a collective sigh of relief knowing that the three inmates who escaped from the Orsainville Detention Centre on the outskirts of Quebec City two weeks ago …
Canada Post commemorates the Empress of Ireland
Pointe-au-Père, Rimouski (Quebec) – Canada Post issued two stamps on May 29, 2014, to mark the centennial of the sinking of RMS Empress of Ireland on May 29, 1914, in …