Previously unseen works by Québécoise artist Marcelle Ferron
Thirty paintings by Marcelle Ferron (1923-2001) are currently on display and for sale at Galerie Michel Guimont at 273 Rue Saint-Paul until October 19, 2016. It is well worth the …
Aqua Confort Animal Inc. makes a big splash
They may be the new kids on the block, but their audience is growing bigger by the day. Sisters Annie and Caroline Côté have just opened a new pet supply …
Last day of the Limoilou street market
The white tents of the Limoilou street market lining 3ième Avenue at the corner of 9ième Rue are filled with local vendors selling everything from fruits and vegetables to meats …
Defeated MPs have hard time finding a job
(This is the first of a two-part report.) The first anniversary of the 2015 federal election is around the corner. It’s not an exaggeration to say never in the history …
Irish Heritage Quebec launches its new season
On September 16, Irish Heritage Quebec welcomed members to the first meeting of the new season. While comfortably seated in McMahon Hall, members were led by John O’Connor on a …
English-speakers in Quebec City enjoy helpful, lively community
I came to Quebec City in 2005 to learn French and, as fate and fortune would have it, I ended up owning a leading English-language training company. It took me …
Holland School ran Marathon of Hope
Annually there are 2500 schools in more than 58 countries running Terry Fox fundraising campaigns. The man who ran for a cure has come to live in the hearts of …
Crossing Canada: Autumn Colours on Amtrak’s Adirondack
Quebec City residents are accustomed to hosting the hordes of “leaf” tourists who arrive by cruise ship or luxury bus at this time of year. The annual display of red, …
The OSQ receives a standing ovation for Chaplin’s The Gold Rush
On September 23, ticket holders were in for quite a show at the Quebec City Film Festival. The Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) was about to provide the musical accompaniment …
Quebec City is on the film and television industry map
On September 16, representatives of the City and the film and television industry active in the Quebec City area presented a report on the economic and cultural benefits the industry …