14th Salon Nouveau Genre… not your typical craft fair
It wasn’t any ordinary artists’ fair at Saint-Fidèle church on 4e Avenue. Slightly edgy, rule-breaking, “smokes in the bathroom yet is very cool” is the vibe, as is an eclectic …
A modest opening day for Bora Parc in Valcartier
December 3 was opening day for the Hôtel Valcartier and Bora Parc, an indoor water park at Valcartier Village. The park welcomed some 500 guests to the pools, but the …
Christmas at Charlesbourg’s Trait-Carré
The annual Noël au Trait-Carré brought merriment to the heart of the Charlesbourg borough of Quebec City last weekend, with activities at many locations in the historical and picturesque neighbourhood. …
VEQ Community Mural Project underway
When complete, the Community Mural Project, funded by Canadian Heritage, will comprise 100 paintings and will be on permanent display in the Wellness Centre of the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. The …
Join us for the season’s biggest community initiative
The holiday season is fast approaching and the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign’s organizing committee is reaching out for your help to deliver some goodness this year. There are several ways …
CEGEPs discuss separating from Champlain Regional College
Teachers and students of Champlain Regional College – St. Lawrence and St. Lambert Campuses gathered on November 29 at Cinéma Le Clap in Sainte-Foy to rally support for a movement …
Video Games Musical Odyssey coming to the Palais Montcalm
In recent years, the music that accompanies video games has come a long way: what used to drone on or tinkle annoyingly in the background has been enhanced to become …
Willkommen to the German Christmas Market
Pretzels and bratwurst and gingerbread and glühwein – these are few of my favourite things – and they can all be purchased at the ninth annual Marché de Noël allemand …
Newcomers feel the winds of change
Newcomers to Quebec City enjoyed an informal evening at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion on November 23, learning about adjusting to the city and its culture. The 20 or so attendees …
Cathedral Turkey Supper a feast for the eyes and taste buds
Last Saturday evening, Carter Hall was stuffed with about 100 people who enjoyed a delicious turkey supper with all the trimmings: mashed potatoes, peas, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, bread and …