The story behind Rue Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was a Dutch painter whose subjects, during his early years, were peasants and still lifes. Like the older Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, he adopted the …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 The Morning Chronicle Last night, between seven and eight o’clock, our city was visited by a thunder and lightning storm accompanied by strong gusts of wind. The flashes of …
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MondoKarnaval calls for cultural harmony
The fourth edition of MondoKarnaval, Quebec City’s largest free, international cultural festival, took place at Parc Cartier-Brébeuf in Limoilou from September 2 to 4. Over 40 countries were represented, with …
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New website supports anglophones travelling for medical care
A new website has been developed for both English speakers and the general population of Quebec’s eastern regions, to improve their experience when they have to leave home for medical …
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Corn husking time at Baie de Beauport
Sunday was a perfect day for corn husking at the Baie de Beauport beach. The delicious sweet corn, the only certified controlled-origin corn in the province, came from Neuville. Sun …
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Neighbours attend Huron-Wendat cultural event
An indigenous cultural celebration was held in Sillery on September 2 behind the picturesque Maison des Jésuites de Sillery. The family-friendly afternoon activity offered visitors the chance to discover a …
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First Nations unite at the Place de L’Assemblée-Nationale
The first edition of Kwé! À la rencontre des peuples autochtones was held from September 1-3 at the Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale. This free event was a celebration of the 11 …
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2017 Morrin Centre Literary Feast fast approaching
On November 2, the Morrin Centre will be hosting our 9th annual fundraising dinner, the Literary Feast. The evening will start with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. in one of Canada’s …
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Penny publishes 13th Gamache suspense tale
Glass Houses, Louise Penny’s latest novel featuring Armand Gamache, begins in a courtroom at the Palais de Justice in Old Montreal. Someone is on trial for murder, but just who …
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Chin-chin! Bordeaux Fête le Vin brings the party to the Old Port
The fourth edition of Bordeaux Fête le Vin, held at the Espace 400e in the Old Port over the last weekend of August, was a true celebration of French wines. …
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