Memorials and Things of Fame Researched and compiled by Lorie Pierce lorie@qctonline.com July 21, 1871 – The Morning Chronicle Latest From Gaspe A champagne lunch was given at the …
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STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue des Maires-Sharples
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue des Maires-Sharples Bill Cox BillCox@qctonline.com This street is named in honour of John Sharples and his son, also named John Sharples, who were mayors …
Domaine de Maizerets historic barn to get major restoration
Domaine de Maizerets historic barn to get major restoration Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com What is likely the most historic barn in Quebec City, chock full of …
COMMENTARY: On your mark, get set, let the election games begin!
COMMENTARY: On your mark, get set, let the election games begin! Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter peterblack@qctonline.com It seems increasingly apparent, meaning all but inevitable, that one of the …
QCT journalists impress at QCNA Better Newspapers Contest
QCT journalists impress at QCNA Better Newspapers Contest QCT staff Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph writers and photographers won multiple awards at the Better Newspapers Contest organized by the Quebec Community Newspapers Association …
Passages insolites brings surprise performances to Lower Town
Passages insolites brings surprise performances to Lower Town Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Visitors and passersby walking through Lower Town over the next few weeks can be forgiven for questioning what they …
Munnings exhibit shows a different First World War reality
Munnings exhibit shows a different First World War reality Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com For the summer, the Villa Bagatelle in Sillery offers visitors a glimpse into the daily life of the Canadian …
COMMENTARY: As the weather gets hot, cars get hotter
COMMENTARY: As the weather gets hot, cars get hotter Pauline Kerr pauline@qctonline.com A number of years ago, a group of enterprising journalists decided to test the saying “hot enough to fry …
Community Calendar of Events
The Festival d’été de Québec is taking place from July 1-25 on Grande Allée and from July 8 – 18 in the Voltigeurs de Québec Armoury. Some shows can also … Continue reading Community Calendar of Events
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: It’s best to admire the red-winged blackbird from afar
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: It’s best to admire the red-winged blackbird from afar Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com Whoever has walked too close to a red-winged blackbird nest may remember …