1914 to 1918: Quebec goes to war
The first historical accounts of Canada in the World War of 1914-1918 were written by British scholars. In these books, there was no Canadian army. No Australian army nor any …
Domaine Forget 2015 international music festival program unveiled
The Festival international du Domaine Forget is held in the bucolic setting of Saint-Irénée in the Charlevoix region from June to August each year. In addition to its inevitably impressive …
Delta Québec shows off a sleek new look
This past weekend, members of the media were treated to a two-day visit to the luxury hotel Delta Québec in the heart of the city. Renovation work, which began on …
Don Darby’s art is shaped by evolution
For the past 30 years, Don Darby has been creating expressive and influential sculptures that have graced museums and private collections. From now until May 31 you can visit the …
National Assembly marks 75th anniversary of women’s vote
Thirty-five of Quebec’s MNAs are women. So are 28 of the province’s 47 federal MPs. In 2012, voters elected a female premier. Although men still make up the majority of …
News Digest April 29 2015
Issue April 29, 2015 English News Serving Quebec City since 1764 since 1764, North America’s Oldest Newspaper *TM using the most advanced news distribution method in over 246 …
Matthew Weston meets aplastic anemia head-on
Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com In the summers of 2010 and 2011, Matthew Weston represented Team Quebec at the Canadian National Basketball Championships in Winnipeg and Toronto. But on April 15, 2013, …
Everest students cut ribbon for new Casadei Pavilion
The gymnasium at Everest Elementary School was buzzing with pre-assembly excitement last Thursday afternoon as staff and students settled into place for the inauguration ceremony that had been so long …
Champlain–St. Lawrence raises over $5,200 for Leucan
On April 21, three students and one teacher of Champlain-St. Lawrence and one Université Laval staff member stepped up to the campus’ fourth annual Leucan Shaved Head Challenge. Participants faced …
Weisner and Moreno grab top honours at QHS Q Factor
Quebec High School’s acoustic duo Naomi Weisner and Joshua Moreno triumphed over a talented field to take top honours at the school’s first annual talent competition, the Q Factor. Over …