COMMENTARY: Francophone immigration soaring in communities outside Quebec Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com It was all in a day’s work for Marc Miller, Canada’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship. He was …
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Anglo numbers increase in QC area, slump in some regions
Anglo numbers increase in QC area, slump in some regions Peter Black peterblack@qctonline.com The English-speaking population of Quebec City has increased by nearly 40 per cent over 20 years, according …
Divers pull pile of garbage from Louise Basin
Divers pull pile of garbage from Louise Basin Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Though hampered by murky waters, some 30 scuba divers pulled 768 pounds of junk and …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: Let’s sit down and talk about it in front of the Grand Théâtre
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: Let’s sit down and talk about it in front of the Grand Théâtre Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Seated near the entrance of the Grand Théâtre de Québec at the …
Former Liberal minister, Louis-Hébert MNA Sam Hamad mulls mayoral bid
Former Liberal minister, Louis-Hébert MNA Sam Hamad mulls mayoral bid Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Speculation is mounting about a possible mayoral bid by former Liberal minister and …
Memorials and Things of Fame – August 21, 2024
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com August 23, 1764 – The Quebec Gazette An Act for repealing the duties now payable upon beaver skins …
English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge
English health care available ‘no questions asked’ despite directive: Roberge Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com After a hastily convened meeting with representatives of several hand-picked groups representing the …
National Acadian Day celebrated in Quebec City
National Acadian Day celebrated in Quebec City Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The blue, white and red flag with a yellow star flew high across Canada on Aug. 15, National Acadian Day. …
Quebec City Women’s Club bursary deadline approaching
Quebec City Women’s Club bursary deadline approaching Submitted by Marie Coyea, bursary chairperson, Quebec City Women’s Club Each year, the Quebec City Women’s Club (QCWC) selects women to support the … Continue reading Quebec City Women’s Club bursary deadline approaching
Sept. 7 is tree distribution day in Quebec City
Sept. 7 is tree distribution day in Quebec City Adapted from a press release by Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Need a tree? The Ville de Québec is distributing 2,000 trees to …