GG flap sparks talk of getting rid of the royals
By the time you read this, Canada may have a new governor general … but probably not. Given how a lack of proper vetting led to the Julie Payette fiasco, …
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The story behind Rue Judith-Jasmin
This street is named in honour of journalist Judith Jasmin (1916-1972), the first Quebec woman to become a grand reporter (special correspondent).Born in Terrebonne, Jasmin studied in Paris, where her …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
February 12, 1821 – The Quebec GazetteThe cold weather during the last month has extended to Georgia, where the thermometer on the 4th January was two degrees below zero. In …
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Jim Simons reminisces about his brief career with the QCT
The QCT was recently contacted by Jim Simons, who mentioned that he had once been a reporter for this newspaper. Simons wrote, “The QCT was my first job out of …
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Black History Month emphasizes youth empowerment
On Feb. 1, the Table de concertation du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs de Québec (TCMHNQ) launched its sixth annual Black History Month event series. Unsurprisingly, due to the pandemic, …
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The 17th Pentathlon des neiges goes virtual
Nothing can stop Quebecers from practising sports, not even a pandemic or a snowstorm. Streets and parks are filled with avid winter athletes. Some are preparing for the first virtual …
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City launches on-demand minivan service for suburbs
City officials have unveiled a new on-demand minivan service for outlying regions. The wheelchair-accessible, eight-passenger vehicles, called Flexibuses, are expected to be deployed as of August.The service would operate much …
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Canadians mourn the passing of Christopher Plummer
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, legendary star of stage, screen and television, died at age 91 on Feb. 5 at his home in Connecticut. His wife of 50 years, actress Elaine …
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Untidy with love
I’m really bad at the accordion. I won’t even tell you some of the things my family has said about my accordion playing. Last fall, the only place I could …
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Tricultural festival builds bridges by the bay
Singer-songwriter Marie-Lou Brière Berthelot was immediately intrigued when she was invited to a new festival in Pointe-à-la-Croix in the Baie des Chaleurs in June 2019.Berthelot’s friend Dave Felker had spent …
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