Day 10 – Social Distancing
So I still can’t totally control the iPad but my skills have improved A LOT over 10 days of social distancing. Yes, I went out and bought the toilet paper …
School’s out! How to stay sane and keep kids busy learning
On March 22, the Legault government confirmed that schools would be closed until May 1, a tentative return date that might again be postponed, depending on the course of the …
Spring has arrived to lift Quebecers’ spirits
Quebecers love winter and embrace it by taking part in many activities: skiing, skating, sledding, building snowmen and having snowball fights. We even celebrate it with an annual winter carnival. …
No shortage of inspirational words in time of virus crisis
In these difficult times, we seek comfort and inspiration from various sources, from political leaders to Hollywood stars. There are well-worn quotes from the giants of history. Winston Churchill: “When …
Telephony – New Invention Is On Its Way
Forty-five years after the telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell, an article written by Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi was published worldwide, including in the March 25, 1920 edition of …
The story behind Rue Gérard-Morisset
This street is named in honour of Gérard Morisset (1896-1970), an art historian and writer, who was born in Cap-Santé. He was an important figure on Quebec’s cultural scene for …
MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
March 22, 1820 – The Quebec GazetteThe Princess of WalesLondon, Feb 1. –The bill to deprive the Princess of Wales in case of the death of George 3rd [on January …
Keep busy with your life despite social distancing or isolation
You’re at home, because of the COVID-19 pandemic voluntary isolation, and looking for things to do. After you’ve done all your personal filing, cleaned the house (again) and watched all …
Quebec connection to women’s right to vote in the U.S.
The QCT’s longtime assignment editor, journalist and copy editor Shirley Nadeau is “showing her stripes” as an inspirational woman in a rather unusual and distinctive place. Nadeau is one of …
Rainbows in windows: a message of hope during dark times
According to a recent article from the BBC, it’s thought that the rainbow with a positive message trend started in Italy (Andrá Tutto Bene), but has rapidly caught on in …