Montreal theatre troupe brings the Bard to Quebec City
The Festival d’Éte might be over but Quebec City’s summer of cultural delights certainly isn’t. For two evenings at the end of this month, theatre enthusiasts can attend a magical …
Saint-Félix church celebrates local artists
Nestled under the trestle alongside the Cap-Rouge tidal river, is Église Saint-Félix-de-Cap-Rouge. The beautiful little stone church has been celebrating masses with the help of local talent every Sunday this …
Out of place: Books on the immigrant experience
There are few in the Anglophone community in Quebec City who are not intimately acquainted with the immigrant experience. Even those who have moved from another province, or even a …
Mount Wright has trees for the hugging
Have you hugged a tree lately? Well Mount Wright would be a good place to find a nice tree to hug. The Wright family donated their 190 hectares (469 acres) …
“Saluting Our Builders”
Rides on the historic schooner La Goélette Grosse-Île, demonstrations on how to make a birch-bark canoe, and tours of the private Ursuline gardens are just some of the highlights of …
Not-so-high stakes rescue
Last week, GRIMP, the fire department’s rescue unit conducted a practice rescue from the heights of a construction crane. Named after the French word grimper (to climb), the rescue unit …
We’re digging archaeology this August!
Throughout August, Quebecers across the province are being encouraged to get out and enjoy the plethora of activities organized to mark Archaeology Month. The Archéo-Québec Network promises every site you …
Extra Midi en Musique concert will feature Cathedral organs
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is pleased to announce an additional concert in their Midi en Musique concert series. Acclaimed organist Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse will be featured in a …
Commissioner of Official Languages urges the federal government and CBC to keep in mind its duties with regard to official langu
Canada’s Commissioner of Official Languages Graham Fraser recently reminded the federal government and CBC/Radio-Canada that they both have responsibilities to official language communities as the public broadcaster’s operations evolve. “CBC/Radio-Canada …
An architectural stroll down memory lane at the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
In keeping with the movement by archaeological organizations and universities to spotlight historic and religious sites in urban centres, an exhibit in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste district examines the impact of local …