City surplus soars thanks to ‘welcome tax’ windfall Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com A red-hot real estate market was the major factor in the Ville de Québec recording a $77.8-million surplus in …
U Laval diplomat-in-residence Louise Blais gets Quebec CUSMA post Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com If things had gone differently, Louise Blais might have been the inspiration for …
Samuel de Champlain was a polyglot – why not us? Oksana Mukhina oksana@qctonline.com Double identity, bilingualism and meaningful moments in history – the Morrin Centre’s book launch on May 24, …
REVIEW: QHS students put on a stellar production of Don Zolidis’ take on Alice in Wonderland Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com On May 22 and 23, spectators followed students of the Quebec …
REVIEW: Opéra de Québec presents Puccini’s heartbreaking La Bohème Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Grand Théâtre was the scene of one of the most popular yet tragic operas ever written, La …
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce May 25, 1786 – The Quebec Gazette A Proclamation Whereas in consequence of information conveyed to me from …
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce May 29, 1766 – The Quebec Gazette Printing-Office, Quebec Having passed a long and irksome winter, it is with …
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce May 16, 1771 – The Quebec Gazette Tuesday night between the hours of 12 and 1 o’clock, the roof …
COMMENTARY: It’s OK to cheer for les Canadiens and not be a fan Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com So, as of this writing, the Montreal Canadiens are still contenders for the Stanley …
ANALYSIS: Fréchette freshens up the CAQ Kevin Dougherty kevin@qctonline.com Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s unelected premier, faces an Oct. 5 election deadline when Quebecers decide if she will keep the job. When …
FIRST PERSON: St. Patrick’s High School Class of 1976 Reunion a weekend filled with memories Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com Some weekends carry a special kind of magic, and this one certainly …
The bells are ringing at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The bell tower of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Old Quebec was abuzz with …
NOTICE TO READERS: Calling all graduates of the St. Patrick’s High School class of 1976! St. Patrick’s High School Class of 1976 is holding its 50th Anniversary Reunion on Saturday, … Continue reading NOTICE TO READERS: Calling all graduates of the St. Patrick’s High School class of 1976!
FIFA WORLD CUP PREVIEW: The best soccer/football players in the world will compete for the ultimate prize Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature some of …
Capitales finally at home after gruelling 13-game road trip Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com Home sweet home! That’s what the Québec Capitales probably said when they got back from their season-opening road …
Auger-Aliassime, Canada to play France in Davis Cup qualifier in Quebec City Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com Davis Cup tennis matches are returning to Quebec City in September for the first time …
Local MNA launches provincewide air quality data portal Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative editor@qctonline.com People nearly everywhere in the province are able to get a clearer picture of …
Liberals line up candidates in key Quebec City ridings Peter Black Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative peterblack@qctonline.com The Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) has lined up high-profile candidates for two Quebec …
Quebec prepares to celebrate Fête Nationale and Guy Lafleur Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com In just over a month, La Belle Province will be celebrating Fête Nationale! A press conference was held …
MONUMENT VIEWS: 250 years ago: The Siege of Québec, 1775–1776 Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This memorial plaque, dedicated to the Siege of Quebec of 1775–1776, was erected on the wall of …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: In memory of Frederick G. Todd Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This imposing bust of Frederick G. Todd stands on Avenue George-VI within Battlefields Park, which Todd planned and designed. …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: Abraham Martin on the Plains of Abraham Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This monument to Abraham Martin, consisting of a bronze plaque on a granite base created by Quebec artist …
Local MNA launches provincewide air quality data portal Ruby Pratka Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, Local Journalism Initiative editor@qctonline.com People nearly everywhere in the province are able to get a clearer picture of …
City dives into belated spring cleaning after long, snowy winter Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com With the scent of spring in the air and the snow finally melted, the Ville de Québec …
Earth Day rally calls for a greener future Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com On Earth Day, April 22, about 400 Quebecers marched from the Centre Communautaire Lucien- Borne to the National Assembly …