Calgary to QC: “Happy birthday!”
As a child growing up in Alberta, I have distinct memories of a film shown in school about the varied regions and cities that make up this great country. One …
Plains of Abraham Park celebrates 100th anniversary
The Plains of Abraham figure prominently into the history of Quebec City, most importantly as the scene of the British Conquest of New France in 1759. The National Battlefields Commission …
Man gets bewildering bill, takes on Hydro-Québec
It began with a tribunal hearing contesting a Hydro-Québec (H-Q) bill in the sum of $690. Quebec City resident Ronald Posluns’ complaint may end up as a multi-million dollar class …
Hotel workers threaten strike
About 1,000 workers from six hotels in the Quebec City region are threatening to go on strike. The workers, affiliated with La Federation du Commerce of CSN union, voted on …
Quebec City athletes go for gold in Beijing
On August 2, most of the Canadian Olympic team will be leaving for Beijing. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has selected the 331 athletes who will be attending the games. …
Memorials and Things of Fame
The Morning Chronicle 1848 General Tom Thumb Will Visit our City under the Especial Patronage of His Excellency the Governor General The distinguished man in miniature, weighing only 15 …
QCT Newsies Hit the Streets
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! North America’s oldest newspaper, The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, in collaboration with its partners, the Quebec City CEDEC chapter and the Morrin Centre, has launched its …
Rain and Music Don’t Mix
Thursday evening we had prepared for a pleasant outing at the Roland-Beaudoin Park in Ste-Foy to listen to the Quebec Symphony Orchestra’s outdoor concert. We arrived an hour early but …
New Funds Bolster Celt Fest
Quebecers might consider staying in Quebec City this Labour Day weekend, as the Celtic Festival programme is looking very promising this year. “We have way more activities this year; it’s …
Best Bets
Kiugwe: le grand rendez-vous The Huron-Wendat Nation presents Kiugwe, a series of performances inspired by First Nations creation myths. The show shares Wendake culture through Aboriginal storytelling, song and dance. …