Community newspapers still tops for advertisers
If the sky is still falling and newspapers with it, then it’s a good idea to look at the numbers. A Net Advertising Volume Canada Interim Report looking at advertising …
Portraits de la Vieille Capitale tells the stories behind everyday moments
Quebec City is full of stories. Hundreds of years of history and legends of course, but also the unique stories of its residents. Everyone has a story – from the …
A clown and family with a cause
Steve Lemelin and Annie Pelletier’s youngest child, Émeric, was born on August 31, 2011, in Lévis. Shortly after his birth, he suffered a brain hemorrhage and had to be transferred …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1865 The Morning Chronicle We have again to record one of those fiery visitations for which Quebec has obtained such an unenviable reputation. A destructive fire which burned with intense …
The story behind Rue Haldimand
Rue Haldimand, a street near Château Frontenac in the Old Town, is named in honour of Sir Frederick Haldimand (1718-1791), born in Switzerland, the son of a civil servant. His …
White-hot dinner in the city
Attending a Dîner en Blanc is a bit like joining a secret society. There is a dress code for this pop-up picnic – pure white, from head to toe. The …
Societas Liturgica holds its 25th Congress in Quebec City
The Societas Liturgica, an international society for liturgical study and renewal, held its 25th congress in Quebec City from August 10 to 15. According to the society’s website, the theme …
Bridges and rivers
With the Île d’Orléans in the distance, rivers, bridges, land and sky combine in this amazing view of the Montmorency River flowing over the dam (the 84-metre-high falls are out …
The Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France invade Québec City – Photos
Les Tambours de Québec led the Filles du Roi and the soldiers of the Régiment Carignan-Salière from Louise Basin to Place de Paris. Two beautiful demoiselles in period …
The Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France invade Quebec City
The 19th annual Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France was a hit in Old Quebec this past week. From August 5 to 9, the festival celebrated the city’s early role as a …