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 …
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 …
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com February 22, 1823 – The Quebec Gazette Scotch Emigrants We are informed by a very reasonable correspondent, …
School bus drivers declare indefinite general strike Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Parents and students at public schools in Quebec City are scrambling to find alternative transportation after …
Université Laval professors begin two-week strike Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Most classes at Université Laval have been cancelled until at least March 13. The union representing Laval …
Environment ministry to hold air quality consultation in Limoilou Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ruby@qctonline.com Limoilou residents concerned about air quality will have the opportunity to analyze the recent …
Hydrogen train to debut in Quebec City this summer Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com If you take the Train de Charlevoix this summer, you can book a round-trip journey on the first …
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 …
QuébéCulteurs plants seeds of urban farming in Quebec City Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com On Jan. 26, the Ville de Québec announced it would provide an $84,500 subsidy to support the development …
FROM THE ARCHIVES: 100th anniversary of the death of Sir Thomas Roddick (M.D, M.P.) Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com As Canadians grapple with improving the national health care system, it is interesting …