New VEQ president Kristy Findlay sees growing opportunities for anglos Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Kristy Findlay, the newly elected president of Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ), said …
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Memorials and Things of Fame – Oct. 20, 2021
Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com October 20, 1821 – The Quebec Gazette New Steam Boat A steamboat of American twin species was launched …
MEET THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES: Jackie Smith: ‘I’m here, I’m hustling, I’m doing my best.’
MEET THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES: Jackie Smith for mayor: ‘I’m here, I’m hustling, I’m doing my best.’ Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com Jackie Smith’s quest for the Quebec City …
Author shares her new book with Lifelong Learning group
Author shares her new book with Lifelong Learning group Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Author Jocelyne (née Bolduc) Mullis was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Lifelong Learning (LLL) …
Valcartier Elementary School marks School Zone Awareness Day
Valcartier Elementary School marks School Zone Awareness Day Submitted by Emma Perreault, art, drama and special education technician, Valcartier Elementary School At Valcartier Elementary School, students and staff have decided …
Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie shares the joy of fitness
Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie shares the joy of fitness Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Rain or shine, nearly 130,000 Quebecers in 89 municipalities took to the streets for their health this past …
Marchers cover 400 kilometres to call for forest preservation
Marchers cover 400 kilometres to call for forest preservation Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com A delegation of marchers walked from Ripon, in the Outaouais region, to Quebec City starting on Sept. 6 …
SNACS sale attracts hundreds of book lovers
SNACS sale attracts hundreds of book lovers Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Rows of tables were filled with books at Quebec High School (QHS) for the SNACS (Special Needs Activities and Community …
OSQ performs Dvořák’s unearthly ‘New World Symphony’
CONCERT REVIEW: OSQ performs Dvořák’s unearthly New World Symphony Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Palais Montcalm hosted the Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) on Oct. 13. Because the stage was somewhat …
QAC’s Hair finally debuts after pandemic-related interruptions
QAC’s Hair finally debuts after pandemic-related interruptions Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com After overcoming delays, casting changes and restrictions on rehearsals due to the pandemic, Quebec Art Company will debut the musical …