A.S. Johnson High School graduates
This was a mature and responsible group of secondary V students. We are very pleased with their hard work at the educational level and with their input into diverse social …
A beautiful day for a walk for the Arthritis Society
Enthusiasm was in the air on a beautiful sunny, Sunday morning at the Parc de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres. Some 250 people were gathered around the big tent to register or check …
Charles “Chubby” Power honoured at Quebec Garrison Club
A ceremony took place at the Quebec Garrison Club last Thursday, June 5, as a plaque was unveiled commemorating the national historical significance of Charles Gavan Power, a well-known politician …
Street views: The story behind the name of Avenue Dobell
Avenue Dobell is a short street in Sillery, between Chemin Saint-Louis and Rue Noury, parallel to Avenue Charles-Huot. It is named after Richard Reid Dobell (1837-1902), a local businessman and …
The Parc de la Francophonie very accessible to music
The Parc de la Francophonie vibrated with sound last Friday afternoon, sending office workers on lunch breaks and curious tourists and passersby scrambling to find the source of the noise. …
Meet the Navy at the Rendez-vous naval de Québec
From June 13 to 15, the waterfront of Quebec City will be teeming with cadets, sailors and officers, and ships of all shapes and sizes as the fourth Rendez-vous naval …
Quebec’s British car enthusiasts share the love
Under a cloudless sky on Sunday, Rendezvous British Quebec celebrated its 14th anniversary of all things four-wheeled and British. This is the first year the motor-themed event was held at …
The Musical Ride in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
What a wonderful day! We started with a visit to the stables, where we met Constable Nancy Bilodeau from Audet (near Lac Mégantic). Bilodeau joined the RCMP in 2004 and …
A philanthropic evening at City Hall
The Fondation communautaire du Grand Québec recently raised $1 million, to be distributed to over 200 organizations in the Quebec City region. The foundation provides guidance and assistance to hundreds …
Pedestrians return to Rue Saint-Jean for the summer season
Quebec City – Once again this summer, on evenings and weekends from June 5 to September 1, Rue Saint-Jean within the walls of Old Quebec is open to pedestrians. The …