Pixar’s Incredibles 2 lives up to expectations
Fourteen years after The Incredibles came to theatres, patient animated movie fans welcomed the release of Pixar’s sequel Incredibles 2 on June 15. Why did it take writer-director Brad Bird …
Community Calendar
July 5 to 15 – 51st Festival d’été de Québec. For details, visit infofestival.com. Wednesday, July 11 at 12:05 p.m. – Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule …
The story of Archibald “Grey Owl” Stanfield Belaney
Archibald Stanfield Belaney was born on Sept. 18, 1888, in Hastings, England, the son of George Belaney and Kitty Cox. When Archie was about two years old, his father and …
A royal welcome for Grey Owl cheese
Make a special trip to Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac this summer just to taste the Grey Owl goat’s milk cheese. It is really worth le détour to try this delicious cheese that melts …
Wendake International Pow Wow wows crowds
It was perfect weather for a powwow in Vieux-Wendake last weekend – sunny and hot. The festivities started at the outdoor amphitheatre on June 29 with the grand entry of …
Quebec City celebrates Canada Day – 151 years and counting!
A cool start turned red hot in Quebec City on Canada Day. Morning clouds left over from heavy rains overnight and a cool breeze waved the Canadian flag in front …
FEQ 2018 opens with big name stars, new features
With a lineup that includes a rare appearance by Canadian rock legend Neil Young, the much-anticipated return of the Foo Fighters and young sensations Lorde, Shawn Mendes and The Weeknd, …
Canadians wondering how Trump trade war plays out
The convenient thing about history is we generally know how something began and how it ended. We generally know dinosaurs evolved and then were wiped from the planet by the …
The story behind Rue Antoine-Fortier
This street is named in honour of Antoine Fortier (1644-1707) who is the ancestor of the Fortier families of North America. Originally from Dieppe, France, Antoine Fortier arrived in New …
Memorials and Things of Fame
July 5, 1818 – The Quebec Gazette The transport Saragrasa, Wm. Grice, Master, lying in mid stream was discovered to be on fire at 11 o’clock at night. The smell …