Solstice celebration sheds new light on Native communities
For Nancy Saunders, everything started with a spoon. Saunders grew up in an Inuit family in Kuujjaq, northern Quebec. Although her family spoke Inuktitut, she spoke the language less often …
Family-friendly 100th anniversary celebrations at Valcartier
On Sunday, June 15, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Valcartier hosted an Open House to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Over 9,000 visitors marked the significant milestone of this historic site by …
Commentary: 250 and beyond
The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph is officially 250 years old! You’ve been hearing about the anniversary for months now, and last week was no exception. Just for fun, we’ve collected some of …
Quebec Young Liberals announce Youth Conference
On June 11, one hundred Quebec Young Liberals from around the province gathered at the Ozone Pub on Grande Allée to announce that the 32nd Youth Conference (Congrès-Jeunes) would be …
A basketful of not-so-secret edible gardens
When you think of Quebec City, you probably think of great cheese, striking architecture, and the St. Lawrence River. But how often do you think of gardens? Indeed, Quebec City …
Three parties in one on Rue Saint-Jean gives something for everyone
From world beat music to the World Cup, craft beer to arts and crafts, there was something for everyone along Rue Saint-Jean this weekend. Three events – Faubourg en fête, …
A new exhibit at Holy Trinity: The King’s Gift
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, nestled in the heart of Old Quebec, has developed a project aimed at increasing its visibility in Quebec City’s tourism circuit with the creation …
New business course at Champlain–St. Lawrence in September
Champlain-St. Lawrence recently announced its newest program – International Trade for Business, leading to an Attestation of College Studies through continuing education. Campus director Jean Robert and the new director …
Quebec International Sacred Music Festival announces fall program
Daniel Taylor’s voice soared above the pews of Église Saint-Roch, in a haunting a cappella rendition of a 500-year-old English Christmas carol. The bells of Paradise I heard them ring …
Meet the QCT’s newest journalist, Kasia Borkowska
Kasia Borkowska is a writer, pianist, music historian, and teacher. She was born in Poland and emigrated to Canada at age 16. It was here that she learned English and …