Standards have changed for politicians’ unimpeachable conduct
The word “unimpeachable” has taken on new meaning in the context of the current malaise in government visited on our cousins south of the border. Officially, according to my beloved …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
October 9, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteThe British Government have fitted out two new expeditions for the Arctic regions; the one has sailed for Baffin’s Bay, and the other by …
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The story behind Rue Douglas
This street was named to commemorate Clan Douglas, one of Scotland’s most powerful families, and certainly the most prominent family in lowland Scotland in the Late Middle Ages, often holding …
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Finance Building in Old Quebec a hidden treasure
A visit to the Ministry of Finance building (formerly the Palais de Justice) located at 12 Rue Saint-Louis revealed an architectural treasure in the heart of Old Quebec. Jacques Delorme, …
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Who’s stealing the brass plaques?
Rich Cahill, a historian and teacher, contacted the QCT recently to report that he had noticed a number of brass plaques located at historical locations around Quebec City had gone …
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Witches and wizards conjure up fun in Quebec City
Over the weekend, curious visitors discovered the local wizarding culture. Witches and warlocks, wizards and fantastic creatures revealed themselves at the first edition of the Sorcelleries de Québec. From Oct. …
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WoodRise 2019: How cross-laminated timber can save the world
The theme of WoodRise 2019, held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 at the Quebec City Centre des Congrès/Convention Centre, was “Building our cities for future generations.”Some 1,000 participants and …
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Travelling along Craig’s Road with Steve Cameron
Blazing autumn colours were the perfect backdrop for the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Historical Committee’s Oct. 5th excursion. A beautiful sunny day greeted the busload of 21 participants, as we headed out to …
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OSQ musicians perform at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
The Octuor à Vent, an octet comprised of musicians from the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, presented a program of chamber music for wind instruments – oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, and …
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Community Calendar
Oct. 11 to 13 – SSQ Marathon races in the streets of Quebec City. For details, visit jecoursqc.com/en/quebec-city-marathon/races/ Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13 – wTrak modular wooden train …
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